High-Quality Government and Politics Novels 高质量官场小说

1. 251 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 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   [Only the best are recommended] This high-quality officialdom novel is a safe read, you can rest assured [it is definitely not a light novel]. The plot setting is the most novel available, it is not stupid or frustrating, and the writing is excellent, guaranteeing you will be fully immersed in the story.

2. 252 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? 6.6kReads7.9Score55714d adds

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   Highly recommended!

3. 253 官 A Lucky Man Destined for a Smooth Rise to the Top 官缘之平步青云直上的幸运儿 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Yang Wei was an obscure civil servant until an unexpected emergency arose. Without a moment's hesitation, he risked his life to rescue the people from danger. His bravery earned him the high regard and trust of his superiors, who sent him to serve in Dahe Town. There, he made full use of the area's unique resources, leading the villagers down the road to prosperity. By chance, Yang Wei uncovered a secret hidden by someone close to him. To reveal the truth behind this mystery, he had to put himse 184Reads9.2Score11714d adds

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   An absolutely high-quality novel about officialdom; you won't know how good it is until you read it. Full of plot twists and exciting content.

4. 254 重 Reborn in the Bureaucracy: Starting as a Grassroots Civil Servant 重生官场：从基层公务员干起 Bing Shi饼师Urban5.1M WordsOngoing At the crossroads of life, Li Dongmu faces a choice that will shape his fate once again. “In this life, I absolutely refuse to be a doormat.” “In this life, I’ll keep my fate firmly in my own hands!” “The road to officialdom is treacherous, with undercurrents surging. Every step must be carefully planned!” “No one will help me reach for the clouds, so I’ll climb through the snow to the summit myself!” 10.2kReads7.9Score63814d adds

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   Zhang Hua, a county official, lived a simple and uneventful life. His ambitions were not lofty; he only sought to fulfill his duties peacefully and steadily. However, fate seemed to favor playing tricks on people, and Zhang Hua's life was filled with twists and turns. Even so, Zhang Hua had his own kind of fortune. Although he was alone, he did not feel lonely, for he had a group of like-minded friends by his side. Although his financial situation was not good, even bordering on abject poverty, he was not troubled by money, because his material needs were extremely low, and his meager savings were enough to cover his daily expenses. Deep down, Zhang Hua was a rather timid person; he often hoped to stay away from troubles and conflicts. However, contrary to his wishes, all sorts of complicated matters repeatedly came uninvited, leaving him exhausted. He truly couldn't understand why these trivial matters always found him. Even more surprisingly, Zhang Hua had no desire for officialdom, yet fate repeatedly arranged opportunities for him to hold official positions. This left him feeling deeply helpless, as if an invisible force was driving him forward, and he was powerless to resist. Zhang Hua's life was like a riddle full of contradictions, leaving people puzzled. However, it was precisely these contradictions and conflicts that forged his unique life trajectory. Several high-ranking officials of the third rank praised him highly, believing that with his abilities and character, it would be difficult for him not to rise to prominence!

5. 255 官 The Righteous Path of Officialdom 官道正途 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban163k WordsCompleted Li Wei has just entered officialdom. Though he faces countless twists and hardships along the way, he never shows fear or the slightest inclination to back down. Confronted with tangled relationships and all manner of thorny problems, he patiently untangles each one, relying on his exceptional intelligence and courage to respond with composure. The wetland in Xiaohe Village, rich in rare mineral resources, attracts covetous attention from local factions and outside forces alike, drawing people f 63Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 256 非 An Extraordinary Path: I Forged My Own Glory with My Bare Hands 非凡之路，我徒手为自己铸就辉煌 Little Lailai, Big Lanelan小赖赖大懒懒Urban191k WordsCompleted Amid the bustle and turmoil of the big city, Xie Wendong is an ordinary young man raised on the kindness of others, yet he harbors extraordinary dreams. He originally planned to take the civil service exam and repay his hometown for raising him, but after reality dealt him a harsh blow, he lost heart and went to work at a construction site. Then fate quietly took a turn. An accidental act of kindness, saving someone’s life, changed the course of his life forever. Just as a glimmer of hope appear 11Reads8.2Score—14d adds
7. 257 官 Officialdom: From Veteran to the Road to Power 官场：从退伍军人走上权力之路 Yet to Meet the Breeze未见清风Urban3.7M WordsOngoing Qin Mu, a former serviceman, is transferred to a local post as acting county magistrate after an unexpected turn of events. He thinks his powerful connections will let him overcome every obstacle and climb the ranks with ease, but once he arrives, he realizes that navigating the tangled world of officialdom takes hard work and careful planning every step of the way before he can make a name for himself. 143kReads9.0Score6k14d adds
8. 258 被 After a Mad NPC Set Its Sights on Me, I Took Control 被疯批NPC盯上后，我直接拿捏 Cactus Heart仙人掌心Mystery813k WordsCompleted [Female lead grows over time] [Male lead is thoroughly rotten] [One-and-only relationships] [Games include survival, horror, and rule-based mysteries…] A strange bus travels through time and space, crossing into another dimension… Jiang Song never imagined that her life as an overworked office drone would end on the day she finally clocked out. To survive the terrifying games, she must complete every mission without making a single mistake. The games are already perilous, but then an NPC s 35.5kReads9.3Score4.6k14d adds

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   If you don't read this, your book drought will never end!

9. 259 我 My Name Is Jing Yunhui 《我叫景云辉》 Six Paths六道Urban3.9M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Jing Yunhui stood up for a friend and smashed his own future with a beer bottle. After ten years in prison, he learned that his girlfriend had married the friend he trusted most. By the time he was free again, his life was already in ruins. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to 1998, the night that changed his fate. This time, he seizes the initiative and claws his way back from having nothing. Facing those who betrayed and deceived him, and are waiting to watch 374kReads9.2Score53.5k14d adds

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   "The Official Ladder" is a captivating novel about officialdom. It follows the protagonist's career as an official, showcasing his struggles and tribulations on the path to power. The book features complex interpersonal relationships, fierce power struggles, and profound insights into human nature, such as Chen Bo's ups and downs in the officialdom. The plot is full of twists and turns, gripping and allowing readers to gain a deep understanding of the officialdom's ecosystem and appreciate the complexity and multifaceted nature of humanity, making it a highly valuable read.

10. 260 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 103.3kReads9.1Score5.9k14d adds
11. 261 重 Reborn: A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom 重生：官途狂飙 Round Round Pig圆圆猪Urban934k WordsCompleted They say everyone gets three chances in life to change their fate: the college entrance exam, choosing a career, and marriage. Because of their inexperience when they were young, so many people miss chance after chance to change their lives, eventually becoming corporate drones earning 3,000 yuan a month. If you had the chance to go back to the night before filling out your college entrance exam applications, what would you choose? Burdened with a blood feud, Qin Lang chooses a career in governm 18.4kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
12. 262 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 17.7kReads7.7Score1k14d adds

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    It has a powerful aftertaste, you'll definitely love it, it's fantastic! My heart is pounding, my hands are trembling, I'm recommending you the best book. If you don't like it, come back and punch me! ✊✊✊ [Making a face][thinking]

13. 263 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 7.2kReads7.3Score63914d adds
14. 264 医 The Doctor Holds the Power 医权在握 Big Head, Little Tree大头小树Urban3.6M WordsOngoing Carrying out his dying grandfather's last wish, Li Yi sets out to uncover the background of his mother, who died long ago. Using medicine as his path into the officialdom and upholding the principle that great physicians heal the nation, he becomes a great healer to the people amid the political world. 15.7kReads8.9Score36614d adds
15. 265 我 My Survival Game in the Civil Service 我的体制内生存游戏 Guardian Deity Who Loves the Tin Whistle喜欢哨笛的护法神Urban986k WordsOngoing Zhou Zhengyi is a struggling student from a third-rate college, with a girlfriend who looks down on him and no prospects for the future. Hoping to pass the civil service exam and land a secure government job, he signs a loan-shark-like contract and enters the legendary “Guaranteed Pass” boot camp. Here, everything has its price, and the rules are dark. From the moment he is forced to swallow his first answer against his conscience, power begins to quietly reshape him. Money, women, opportunities 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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16. 266 宦 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 17.1kReads7.6Score1.3k14d adds

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    This book is good!

17. 267 官 The Road Through Officialdom Begins with Being Reborn 官场征途，从重生开始 Rui Chenyi睿辰怡Urban894k WordsCompleted For love, Chu Haoran chose to become a live-in son-in-law, only to end up behind bars. The day before his release, he was attacked. Given a second chance at life, Chu Haoran chooses to enter politics... 5.9kReads6.5Score44914d adds

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    The political intrigue is very exciting and worth watching.

18. 268 放 I Gave Up the Pinnacle of Business to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 放弃商巅的我登上权巅 Writing Novels Without a Care忘我写小说Urban579k WordsOngoing In the study of the Zhu family's villa, Zhu Wanli slams the table and roars, “If you don't pass the exam, you'd better come back and inherit the family business!” Hugging a stack of review materials a meter high, Zhu Feng coolly shoots back, “Grandpa, have you heard the saying, ‘The first thing you do after passing the exam is strike down the one you love’?” “If I pass, the first thing I'll offer up to the heavens is our family's nouveau riche image.” On exam day, he's stunned to find that the e 521Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Two promising books, invaluable resources for those navigating officialdom.

19. 269 平 From Secretary to the Top Leader, Rising to Great Heights 平步青云从一把手秘书开始 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban53k WordsOngoing With both his career and marriage at the lowest point of his life, the minor official Lin Yanzhou stumbles into a new post by chance. From then on, he enters a fast track to the top, changes his fate, and makes his way through the workplace with careful moves and growing success, embarking on a bloody path to promotion... 1kReads—Score—14d adds
20. 270 传 A Legendary Life: The Road of Officialdom and Business 传奇人生之官商之路 Old Eagle Fish老雕鱼儿Urban3.1M WordsCompleted A star of destiny descends upon a humble family and shines on Yu Yuan, who is about to graduate from high school. He awakens a super brain and turns his life around! Follow his journey as he becomes a top student, a rising star in science and technology, a business prodigy, and a rising star in officialdom. 5kReads8.6Score52214d adds

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    A completed work of three million words. The protagonist, Yu Yuan, experiences different situations and reaches the pinnacle of life. As a child, he was abandoned by a wealthy family and left to live among the common people. As a young man, he took a different path to return to his family, causing trouble one after another, and eventually rose to become a hero...

21. 271 官 A Rising Star in Politics: From Grassroots Civil Servant to the Top 官场新贵从基层公务员崛起 Old Eagle Fish老雕鱼儿Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Yu Yiqing, a top student in the law and politics department of a prestigious university, suffers a romantic setback. He takes the civil service exam, places first, and is assigned by the organization to the township government in his hometown. On the day he reports for duty, a sudden downpour hits. Ignoring his own safety, he jumps into a reservoir on the verge of bursting its embankment and rescues someone who has fallen in. Exhausted, he slips into a culvert and is presumed dead. When the rese 34Reads6.6Score10814d adds
22. 272 官 Officialdom: Playing with Life! 官场：游戏人生！ Old Eagle Fish老雕鱼儿Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Wang Yang, a graduate of a prestigious 985 university, made a decision that would change his life on the night his girlfriend of four years, Su Xuan, broke up with him over their “real-world differences.” After drinking himself into a stupor alone, he turned down a job offer from a major company in a first-tier city and applied to become a civil servant in a township back in his hometown. He was assigned to the Party and Government Office in remote Yunwu Town. Wang Yang set out on his life’s jou 662Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 273 我 I Rely on Qi Reading to Dominate the Worlds of Politics and Business 我靠望气官路商途开无双 Young Master of the Misty Rain Pavilion烟雨少阁主Urban1.4M WordsCompleted On his first day reporting for duty, reserve cadre Yang Hao is assigned to the poorest township in the city, Liao Cao Mountain. While handling an armed clash between two villages over water rights, he's struck on the back of the head. When he opens his eyes again, the world has been turned upside down. Everyone has qi floating above their heads: the town chief has black threads hidden in his purple aura, the beautiful village doctor has peach-blossom luck woven into her golden glow, and the hone 664Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 274 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 16.8kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds

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    Must!!!!

25. 275 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 7.9kReads7.9Score61214d adds
26. 276 巅 Rise to the Top: A Record of a Shocking Case 巅峰青云：惊天大案录 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban128k WordsCompleted Cao Yang jumped from the roof of the Education Bureau and left a final message on his social feed: If anything happens to me, it was no accident. Three days later, Director Meng Qinghuan was taken away, sentenced to twelve years, and died in prison. I was reborn. This time, I’m going to make sure she gets out alive. I’ll make money trading stocks, lay the groundwork to fight corruption, and protect everyone who believes in me. Wang Guoqing, Liu Hongyuan, and that big fish in the provincial gover 122Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 277 巅 The Pinnacle of Politics: Who Can Stand Against Me? 巅峰官路之谁与争锋 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban205k WordsCompleted The political arena is a chessboard, and there’s no taking back a move. Those who can read the game survive; those who can break it win. Knowing when to advance and retreat is wisdom. Understanding people is a skill. Read the game, know when to stop, plan wisely, and know how to understand her. In this arena of fame and fortune, who will have the last laugh? 714Reads—Score10914d adds
28. 278 退 A Veteran Reborn to Protect the Beautiful Women Around Him 退伍重生之护我美女如云 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban330k WordsCompleted If you could live your life over, who would you choose to save? When Shen Chan woke up, she found herself back at four in the morning on that day in 2014. Bao Shulin, this time, I will make sure you survive even if I have to stand against the whole world. 60Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 279 开 Investigated from the Start! Reborn, I'm Turning the Tables in Politics! 开局被查！重生我要逆袭官场！ Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban335k WordsCompleted The little girl who used to follow her around, calling her “Sis” again and again, is now a powerful figure in her own right! How quickly time flies. Officialdom is like a chess game: one careless move can cost you everything. Officialdom is like a battlefield: there may be no clash of blades, but danger lurks around every corner. Cheng Mo is caught between power and emotion! He moves carefully, step by step, straight toward the top. That is officialdom: a war without smoke, and a journey of self 296Reads—Score11214d adds
30. 280 重 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban550k WordsCompleted Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.1kReads7.3Score10714d adds

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31. 281 权 The Ladder of Power: It All Starts with a Phone Call 权力阶梯：从一通电话开始 Lounging by the Sunny Window晴窗闲卧Urban921k WordsOngoing Upright and incorruptible, yet skilled in the art of taking the indirect route. Cleansing the murky currents, he is even better at planning ahead and breaking deadlocks. Li Yulin is a lone, courageous cadre. He presses on against the tide, refusing to give an inch! He swears to let the light of justice pierce the dark web of power! 8Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    [What][What][Smirk][Thinking][Thinking] 5. The pace is off! High-energy throughout with no dull moments, you'll want to stay up all night to watch it.

32. 282 郭 Guo Jingyuan's Notes on Officialdom 郭敬远官场笔记 Mountains, Rivers, Wind, and Rain山水风雨Urban595k WordsOngoing Set firmly against the backdrop of its era, this novel brings political realism and commercial idealism together seamlessly. The protagonist, Guo Jingyuan, has an exceptionally accurate grasp of economic trends and a remarkably keen business instinct. While still at university, he earns his first fortune at colleges across the capital. But determined to fulfill his ambitions, he resolutely enters politics, starting at the grassroots level while building his business career in parallel. In busine 135Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The scenes depicting officialdom in this novel are incredibly realistic!

33. 283 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 50.2kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds

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    An Dehai, relying on the favor of Empress Dowager Cixi, was unrestrained and arrogant, showing no restraint whatsoever, and ultimately met his demise. Li Lianying learned a lesson from An Dehai; the more favor Empress Dowager Cixi showed him, the more obsequious he became. In the end, Li Lianying enjoyed a lifetime of wealth and honor, becoming the pinnacle of eunuchs. Empress Dowager Cixi broke with tradition, promoting Li Lianying to the rank of a second-grade eunuch, placing him in charge of the Forbidden City. Xiao Dezhang was a powerful eunuch in the late Qing Dynasty, serving both Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Dowager Longyu. He was clever and resourceful, and ultimately died peacefully in his old age.

34. 284 官 Officialdom: Swimming Against the Tide 官场：逆流而上 A Mustard Seed in the Vast Sea沧海之芥Urban869k WordsOngoing Lu Chuan came first in both the written and interview exams for a civil service position, but shady dealings landed him in a remote mountain village, and his girlfriend married someone else. See how Lu Chuan holds fast to his conscience amid power struggles and conspiracies, follows the fire in his heart that drives him to stand up for the people, carves a path through the mud of grassroots life, and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. 29.2kReads8.7Score1.7k14d adds
35. 285 小 A Young Police Officer's Reversal of Fortune 小民警的逆袭人生 Tu Ao Li凸凹李Urban295k WordsCompleted The woman before him left Li Jia with a jumble of conflicting feelings. He could look down on anyone else. Back in the village, he was his family's pride, and his classmates practically put him on a pedestal. But to her, he was nothing. It's true that a change of environment can change a person. As soon as her career started taking off, she seemed to become a completely different person. He couldn't make sense of it. He looked at his girlfriend, dressed to the nines in a work uniform, and felt 61Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Both are good, you can take a look.

36. 286 李 Li Wenge's Rise to Power (Complete in Four Volumes) 李文戈升官记（全四册） Sun Hao孙浩Urban950k WordsCompleted This is one of renowned author Sun Hao’s best-known works. It is both a guide to advancement for university graduates from humble backgrounds and an essential handbook of wisdom for anyone starting out in the workplace! Li Wenge, a teacher-training college graduate from a poor family with no connections, joins the municipal personnel bureau through a chance opportunity. The other graduate who joins the bureau alongside him, Chai Fu, is the son of a wealthy businessman whose family assets amount 374Reads9.3Score10214d adds
37. 287 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A Hidden Background 权力巅峰之隐形背景 Duan Ming, Who Loves Xiang Shen喜欢香神的段明Urban568k WordsCompleted Gao Zhiyuan is an ordinary young man who has just graduated from school and, for no apparent reason, is assigned to work in a remote backwater town. Little does he know that he possesses an incredible hidden background, one even he is unaware of! One seemingly fortuitous opportunity after another comes his way. With life on easy mode, he rises from a minor town clerk, climbing the ranks step by step until he reaches the very pinnacle of power! 339Reads7.2Score11814d adds
38. 288 开 Exposing the Scandal from the Start, Cleaning Up the Bureaucracy After Being Reborn 开局怒揭黑幕，重生后整顿官场 A Thread of Green Peaks一缕青峰Urban1.9M WordsOngoing Reborn in 2007, the first thing Chen Zhixing did was quit his job! He was done playing the game of officialdom. Couldn't he just walk away? But who could have guessed that Hu Wei would try to set him up for a fall by getting him on the show Livelihood Pain Points? Chen Zhixing said, “Going on the show? Great, I should definitely go.” And then... an event that would shake the political world began. Starting as the deputy leader of a special task force, he climbed step by step to the top! Later, d 515Reads8.3Score10314d adds

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    🦭🦭 Chen Zhixing returned to 15 years ago, when he was still the director of the Construction Bureau in Zhiping County. The man before him was Hu Wei, the secretary of the Zhiping County Party Committee. Coming to his senses, Chen Zhixing looked at the middle-aged man with a complex expression. In his past life, the turning point in his life was also because of the man opposite him…

39. 289 少 Dashing Youth 少年白马醉春风 Zhou Munan周木楠Eastern Fantasy769k WordsCompleted The long street was steeped in danger, loud and chaotic. A butcher wielding a cleaver brought it down, carving flowers into bone. An old woman selling embroidered shoes teased a flame from her candle with a needle. Not a soul could be found a hundred feet away. Then there was the oil seller, with eighteen swords hidden in his sleeves, always watching the steamed-bun shop across the street and its little beauty, whose hands could tear away one face and give her nine new ones. At the end of the st 11.5kReads9.4Score1.3k14d adds
40. 290 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 2.9kReads8.2Score21214d adds

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    A high-quality political career novel! 🔥 Reborn in the 1990s, he's a criminal investigation master's graduate and also the "son-in-law" of the political and legal system. Investigating cases relies on expertise, breaking through barriers on wisdom, and his father-in-law's scrutiny is more difficult to handle than the murderer! Hardcore crime-solving combined with the complexities of human relationships and the underworld—a period crime-solving novel that will leave readers within the system raving about its realism. With thousands following, this novel boasts a steady pace, high-IQ plot, and is a must-read for fans of traditional officialdom and crime drama! #Rebirth #CriminalInvestigation #Officialdom

41. 291 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 15Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 292 名 In the Name of the People: Gao Yuliang's Son-in-Law Saves the Day, Handong's Political Power 名义：高育良女婿救场，汉东权利 Lai Zhenxu来振旭Male-Channel Fanfiction2.4M WordsOngoing [In the Name of the People] [The Knockout] [Qi Tongwei] [The Official's Ladder] [The Pinnacle of Power] Gao Yuliang? Sha Ruijin? Li Dakang? Qi Tongwei? The Handong Clique? Dropped into Handong as a vice governor? I, Lu Zechuan, had barely taken office in Jingzhou when I turned the tables against the odds and brought Handong to its knees! A hard-hitting start: I took down Hou Liangping in one move. Sha Ruijin sprang to his feet in shock, and Tian Guofu broke into a cold sweat! Gao Yuliang offers 817Reads6.1Score15114d adds

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    Two absolutely wonderful books

43. 293 官 The Great Physician of Officialdom: My Patients Fill the Circles of Power 官场大国医，我的患者遍布权利圈 Weaving Grass into a Forest结草成林Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Traditional Chinese Medicine + Suspense + Power Fantasy] With a silver needle in hand, Lu Jiuzhang can save lives, and decide the fate of officials. A trainee at a top-tier hospital, he uses his ancestral “Qi-Reading Technique” to see at a glance that a city leader’s heart meridians are entangled with toxic rare-earth miasma. Three needles save the man and turn the tide, but from then on, Lu is drawn into a game of power. The vice president reports him for practicing medici 46Reads7.1Score1714d adds

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    This novel about Chinese medicine and officialdom is quite interesting; I'm following it.

44. 294 官 The Ladder of Office? I Survey the Summit of Power and Ascend to the Throne! 官梯？我一览权力巅峰，朝天阙！ Lai Zhenxu来振旭Urban236k WordsCompleted Eastern fantasy + from the start, the protagonist reports everything to the state. Main characters: Feng Wuji and Su Nianzhen. Strong characterizations and a compelling pairing: a steady, protective male lead × a resilient heroine who grows stronger, joined by lively supporting characters like a gluttonous divine beast and a hard-drinking senior. Fast-paced plot: the story opens with an awakening and an immediate report. A state agency is established within three chapters, and the narrative neve 11Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 295 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 962Reads—Score—14d adds

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    High-quality writing about officialdom.

46. 296 不 The Art of Not Competing 不争之争 Qiao Donghui樵东辉Urban306k WordsCompleted This book says that, in the end, it doesn’t matter whether you fight for something or not. Just be yourself! The ancients said, “Because he contends with no one, no one in the world can contend with him.” Chinese people place greater value on not contending... Not contending brings peace of mind, the source of all strength, like the sea... In modern society, even not contending can be seen as a kind of struggle, born of helplessness... 20Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    I recommend this book; it's relevant to real life.

47. 297 昨 Yesterday Flowed into the City 昨日流入城 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [Workplace] + [Business World] + [Family] A scholar, two business magnates, three boxing champions, four great families, the Gao family's five tigers, the Twelve Beauties of Jiangling, and 108 concubines... A man who had lost all hope and decided to lie flat is thrust into officialdom overnight, only to become the talk of the whole city as he indulges in wine, women, wealth, and power... Where does his path ultimately lead? Will there be an ending? 293Reads9.2Score36614d adds

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    High-quality urban officialdom literature

48. 298 从 From the Bottom to the Pinnacle of Power 从底层来到权力巅峰去 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A true man born between Heaven and Earth should aspire to greatness, achieve extraordinary deeds, and build a legacy that will never fade. Yet all he does must be grounded in benevolence and justice, and guided by a sense of shame. He must not trade his integrity for vast wealth, nor abandon his principles when facing danger or temptation. In this way, virtue and achievement go hand in hand, and he can ultimately reach the summit and have his name recorded for posterity. This is what it means to 17.5kReads7.0Score88914d adds

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    I recommend these two books; both are from the "Peak of Power" series.

49. 299 官 The Brash Official 官道莽夫 Hero Duan断大侠Urban3.2M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, Li Nanxing was swept into the heart of a fierce struggle and made a pawn in someone else’s game. He thought he was doomed to be crushed, but somehow he carved out a bright future for himself! From then on, he rose rapidly, with a lovely wife by his side and both fame and fortune in hand! 175Reads6.1Score—14d adds

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    This book is absolutely amazing! You won't regret buying it.

50. 300 风 The Wind Blows Through Xizhou City: Part Two 风过西周城第二部 In the Sanxiyuan Garden三溪園里Urban383k WordsCompleted The second volume of the long anti-corruption novel Wind Over Xizhou City continues the story begun in the first. Planned to span thirty-three chapters and 390,000 characters, it once again unfolds among the offices of Xizhou County, in the western plains. Career and love, human relationships and social customs, the rules of survival, and advancement at work: a series of collisions between people and events, emotion and rules, conscience and human nature. It paints a vivid, tangled portrait of e 139Reads—Score—14d adds

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    High-quality, the second volume of the officialdom novel "The Wind Passes Through Xizhou City" is a true contemporary professor-level novel about officialdom.

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