Looking for Classic Jianghu, Political, Horror, and Mystery Novels 求江湖，官场，恐怖，悬疑经典的小说
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My Ex-Wife Betrayed Me? Now I’m Marrying a Tycoon’s Daughter, So Why Are You Crying? 前妻背叛？我娶大佬的女儿你哭啥
Zhao Yi, a man from humble beginnings, is unexpectedly betrayed by both his wife and his sworn brother. With no connections and no footing in the lower ranks, he suffers his wife's contempt, his mother-in-law's abuse, and his sister-in-law's humiliation. His prospects are bleak, and his family is poor. At his lowest point, a woman who vanished seven years ago gets back in touch. From then on, his fate changes, and he rises to the top... Wealth, dignity, fame, everything I once lost: I’ll take it
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- 2 Rising to Great Heights 平步青云 Awake, he holds the power of the world; one careless move can ruin the whole game. Drunk, he reclines on a beauty's lap, keeping his mind steady as he makes his moves one by one. Ling Zhiyuan is oppressed by his superior and mocked by a woman he loves, leaving his life at rock bottom. When God closes one door, he is bound to leave another open. Faced with an opportunity that will vanish in a moment, he acts decisively... 22kReads9.1Score76114d adds
- 3 At the Pinnacle of Politics: Winning With a Rebellious Streak 巅峰官场：胜在反骨 [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 2.4kReads9.0Score20414d adds
- 4 Iron Fist 铁腕 No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 103.9kReads9.2Score7.9k14d adds
- 5 King of the Underworld 江湖枭雄 An ordinary-looking confrontation pushes a callow young man to a crossroads in life. Faced with fate’s mockery and the crushing weight of life, he chooses to stand tall and fight back. 31.2kReads9.1Score2.7k14d adds
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An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆
Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc
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- 7 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
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The Open Era 开放时代
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
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Global Business Tycoon: Young Master Zhao Picks Up the Tab 全球顶级财阀：赵公子买单
[Officialdom + Business Warfare + Feel-Good Story + Inspirational + Multiple Heroines] Tianzhou City, Longguo. After Deng Zhenxing suppresses Zhao Qiankun, the adopted son of Zhao Guoqing, leader of the Beggars’ Gang, his family’s influence begins to decline. Then a schemer frames him and sends him plunging off a cliff. To his surprise, he obtains The Art of Mind Reading, written by Liu Bowen. From then on, his career takes off, and he becomes a top global tycoon.
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- 10 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 638Reads—Score10814d adds
- 11 A Book by Tiandi Xiongdi 天帝兄弟的一本书 Zhao Dagang is a top graduate of a prestigious university, but discovers that his wife is cheating on him and is framed by a coworker. Heartbroken and desperate, he chooses to give in to his female boss, setting himself on the path to a stunning comeback! 139Reads7.2Score—14d adds
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Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术
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
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- 13 Officialdom Is Like a Chess Game 官场如棋 There is no straight road through life, especially when it comes to being an official. Hao Xiaodong spent many years navigating the political arena before gradually understanding its many hidden rules. Now, following his novel The Way to Promotion, a new story is here for readers. Join us as we witness another kind of life in the world of officialdom. 34.1kReads9.2Score4.4k14d adds
- 14 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 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. 90.2kReads9.5Score10.2k14d adds
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The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书
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.
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The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始
[Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la
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I, Qi Tongwei, Refuse to Curry Favor With the Powerful. I'll Start as a Village Official 我祁同伟，不事权贵，从村官干起
My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well!
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- 18 Monkey, Do You Have a Problem with Me Marrying Zhong Xia Ai? 猴子，我娶钟小艾你有意见 [No System + No Harem + Political Intrigue] After shooting himself at Guxiong Ridge, Qi Tongwei is reborn at the most important turning point in his life. What will he choose this time? Zhong Xiaо’ai: “Who gave you the nerve to undermine my husband, Qi Tongwei?” Zhong Zhengguo: “Who gave you the nerve to go after my son-in-law?” Qi Tongwei: “Monkey, without Zhong Xiaо’ai, let’s see how far you can climb!” Zhao Ruilong: “There’s no room in Jingzhou for anyone more powerful than Qi Tongwei.” Zhao 374Reads5.3Score—14d adds
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A Career in Public Service 为民官路
[A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic
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- 20 Third Sister 三姐 “If you don't talk about the world's troubles to everyone you meet, then you're someone who lives free of the world's troubles.” Never think too highly of people's hearts, and never underestimate human nature. Nothing is colder than human nature, nothing more chilling than people's hearts. Be a little kinder to yourself. A life in this world is hard-won, and every tribulation is fate. This is the strange coming-of-age journey of an innocent young man. Ordinary people dream of becoming immortals, 118.9kReads9.2Score5k14d adds
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The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记
[Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b
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Turning the Tide: I Turn Around and Pass the County Party Office Exam 扭转乾坤：我转身考上县委办
Ye Guoqiang was beaten to death by men sent by Mayor Fang of Longgang Town. After being reborn, he happened to save Wu Xiaomin, the granddaughter of Wu Zhenhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. This novel blends transmigration, modern life, officialdom, political science, economics, philosophy, human nature, and the art of governing. Every plot point is carefully laid out, with danger at every turn, so you’ll need to use your wits as you read. Amid the struggle between good an
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- 23 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 [Superpowers + Comeback + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Inspirational + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] After Liang Zhiyuan was suppressed and jumped into a lake to end his life, Heaven granted him a second chance. Suddenly gifted with X-ray vision, telescopic sight, super hearing, and mind reading, Liang decides to work his hardest to win back his dignity. By chance, he earns Director Wu’s appreciation. The story of Liang Zhiyuan will brighten your outlook on life! 576Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Road to Power: My 1996 权力官途，我的1996！ Liu Guoqing faces a crisis and finds himself at the end of his rope. He fights back and rises to the top! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Notes From the Political Arena: Book Two 官场笔记第二部 The story of an ordinary man's struggles, devoted wholeheartedly to serving the people. 1. This is a realistic political novel with tightly reasoned storytelling, written in a realist style. 2. It begins with an ordinary employee in the Provincial Personnel Department and follows his steady progress, one step at a time. 3. It features political infighting, economic development, romance, and power plays in the business world. 4. It offers a distinctive take on economic development, personnel sele 186Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Humiliated at My Divorce Banquet, I Set Sail for a Brighter Future 离婚宴受辱，我的前程自此启航 On the day of his divorce, he endured ridicule and scorn. Everyone thought he would sink into despair, unaware that after lying low for so long, he was about to begin a whole new chapter in life. Free of the shackles of his past, he keeps his feet on the ground and breaks through prejudice with his own abilities. Through wind and rain, he presses forward step by step. The era that belongs to him is about to begin. 63.4kReads8.1Score3.8k14d adds
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Mastery of the Esoteric Arts 高术通神
When I was in eighth grade, the school bully picked on me. I found someone, a person connected to a mysterious incident from my childhood. He taught me something called traditional Chinese martial arts. I trained in boxing, but never let it interfere with my studies. Baji, Iron Wire Fist, Xingyi, Taiji, Baguazhang, Tongbi, Xinyi. I met masters who carried on the traditions of these powerful styles. I also discovered a vast, deeply secret world of traditional martial arts, unknown to ordinary peo
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- 28 Reborn: Back to 1983 to Become a Tycoon 重生：回到1983当富翁 (The print edition is now available on JD.com! The text has been carefully revised and is even more exciting. There are plenty of discounts right now, so if you're interested, go grab a copy!) Zhou Yufeng, a corporate CEO, unexpectedly returns to 1983, an era of planned economies and feeling one's way across the river by touching the stones. With his lovely wife wanting a divorce and his younger brother and sister struggling to get by, watch as he turns the business world upside down and changes 134kReads9.3Score16.4k14d adds
- 29 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.2kReads9.3Score8.2k14d adds
- 30 Tianxia Bachang's Tomb-Raiding Legends (Five-Book Set) 天下霸唱摸金传奇（共五册） This series consists of five books: Tracing the Sacred Spring, The Mysterious Tombs of Xiangxi, The Monster Tombs of the Mountains and Seas, The Poisonous Gu of Fuxian, and The Wild Sands of the Treasure Vault. Tracing the Sacred Spring: The greatest tomb-raiding trio in history, Hu Bayi, Wang Pangzi, and Shirley Yang, are back in full force. They venture deep into the distant Amazon rainforest to begin a new expedition! The Mysterious Tombs of Xiangxi: The greatest trio of gold-touching experts 20.6kReads9.3Score2k14d adds
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The Officialdom Game 官奕
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?
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- 32 Adoption into the Family 过继 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... 30kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds
- 33 The Fearless Know No Boundaries 无畏者行无疆界 This book is a companion to "The Officialdom and Human Nature". It begins with the romance between college students Qiao Songyang and Su Nian, blending the schemes and cunning of the political and business worlds: anything goes, profit comes first, and the ruthless and calculating stop at nothing. It completes the story left unfinished in the first book. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
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Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记
As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom.
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- 35 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe 1.8kReads6.7Score12914d adds
- 36 The Perfect Daughter-in-Law 最佳儿媳妇 [Feel-good story + business warfare + feng shui + mind games + romance + live-in son-in-law + tycoon] During the filming of a short drama, Xiangxi City is swept up in the custom of “taking in adopted children.” Danna is a stunningly beautiful woman, but she catches the eye of both the landlords and the sons of warlords... A bloody battle is about to begin. 314Reads—Score—14d adds
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Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道
[Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery...
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Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途
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
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From County Discipline Inspector to the Pinnacle of Power 权势巅峰从纪委科员起步
This is the vast frontier, a symbol of national sovereignty. This is the thriving sea of commerce, a hallmark of reform and opening up. This is the teeming crowd, the embodiment of the dignity of the law. A battle between corruption and anti-corruption, smuggling and anti-smuggling. A test of money, fame, power, family ties, friendship, and personal connections. Told from the perspective of an ordinary man named Lin Yi, this book follows his journey from junior clerk to head of an inspection tea
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The Fast Track to the Top 选调生之青云直上
“Zhi” represents steadfast resolve and lofty ambitions, while “Lin” evokes blessings spread far and wide, nourishing all things. After earning his doctorate, Zhang Zhilin becomes the ultimate civil servant! The grassroots are both a crucible and a melting pot. Watch as a commoner tempers himself in the fire of grassroots work, turning his trials into poetry and forging himself into gold as he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power!
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It’s All the Stars, Dazzling with Drink 都是繁星在醉人
The first book in a trilogy about life in government. [A workplace story about township civil servants, not a domineering-CEO wish-fulfillment fantasy] [The couple officially get together in Chapter 42, “She Is His One and Only Rose,” of the third book, Jade Fox.] [Township civil servant and news reporter] [Ji Hailang and Shen Fanxing] Reunited after years apart. They fell in love in college, then broke up because of a misunderstanding. He took a job in her hometown... They were brought toge
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Officialdom and Human Nature 官场与人性
The Woman Who Studied the Art of War: Born in the countryside to an ordinary family, the heroine starts out as a hotel lobby manager. By studying the art of war in depth and making full use of her intelligence and abilities, she fights bravely and ultimately transforms her life in spectacular fashion. Along the way, she displays extraordinary courage and perseverance, taking readers on an inspiring, legendary journey from obscurity to success.
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The Fated Blade 宿刃
[Modern setting, espionage, drug enforcement] A case within a case, a plot within a plot, with a fresh and compelling story. A meticulously planned revenge case unexpectedly leads to the kidnapping of a chip expert... “Go back to Tanzhou and secretly assist the Tanzhou State Security Bureau and Public Security Bureau...” Chu Ning asks, “Have you ever seen this girl? She went missing fifteen years ago.” As the investigation delves deeper, the mastermind who has remained hidden for years finally e
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- 44 Rising Through the Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 平步青云从秘书开始 Xu Qingyun is a low-ranking official who has suffered setbacks but never lost his resolve. In harsh, difficult circumstances, he refuses to sink into despair at the bottom of society, struggling and striving to improve. For those who persevere, Heaven does not fail them. By chance, he lands a new job, and from then on his career takes off... 36Reads6.2Score1314d adds
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The Climb of a Bank Executive 银行高管爬升记
The rules of politics, the cutthroat workplace, the ups and downs of love... Finance, real estate, technology... From human weakness to rising desire, from career growth to family conflict, from glory to ruin, from caution to madness, from the summit to the abyss... He started out as a low-level employee, determined to climb the ladder. At last, he seized an opportunity and received help from a powerful patron, gradually entering the inner circle, only to become a pawn at the same time... Was it
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Reborn on My Divorce Day: My Plan Shocks the World 重生离婚之日：我的计划震撼全球
Dongfang Ze was reborn on the day of his divorce. From then on, he began a life with every advantage, winning the favor of Jiang Caiwei, the daughter of a powerful, prestigious family. Starting from the bottom, he fought his way through a world of ruthless power struggles, eventually rising to become a powerful regional official. Along the way, he plotted every move from behind the scenes, guided his family as they made a fortune in Western financial markets, and built a super-conglomerate. He i
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Yesterday Flowed into the City 昨日流入城
[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?
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The Storm Is Coming 狂澜将至
[Anti-Corruption + Battle of Wits] A bizarre car accident in a university town seems like a random occurrence, but it leads to a shocking case in Dongjiang Province. When criminal investigator Lin Xiao gets unwittingly drawn into it, he discovers that the clues eerily overlap with those surrounding his father's fatal car crash, which was ruled an “accident.” When Lin Xiao uncovers the first crack in the case, a criminal syndicate led by Sun Yaowei comes to light. On the surface, the “Young Maste
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