Any Good Political Fiction? 有没有好的官场小说

1. 151 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 6.9kReads7.9Score554Shelves
2. 152 扫 Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief: The Soldier King Is a Little Wild 扫黑局长：兵王有点野 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Urban218k WordsOngoing Wujiang, a small county town carved up between two local kingpins. The first three predecessors: one went mad, one died, and one was silenced. The fourth is Lu Chuan. A former special forces soldier, he was still twisting people's necks on the training ground half a month ago. Now he wears a police uniform and holds a meeting for the whole team in the morgue of a funeral home. 24Reads—Score109Shelves
3. 153 公 The Police Chief’s Shocking Crackdown on Organized Crime 公安局长惊天扫黑大案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban509k WordsOngoing Han Shuang arrives in Changhu City and takes up her new post. On her very first day, the heiress of Changhu Group dies under mysterious circumstances, and a forensic examiner carrying evidence climbs into a restricted area, their fate unknown. Wu Gang hides a blade behind his smile. Deputy Director Gou Jianxiao sets traps at every turn, while the three great families are entangled in a web of influence. With two capable women at her side, Han Shuang steps into this isolated city woven from power 5.7kReads7.5Score329Shelves
4. 154 暗 Dark City Police: A Mysterious Case 暗城公安：悬疑迷案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Mystery226k WordsOngoing Three days before the wedding, Wang Hao found his fiancée Li Yanchen’s body in a demolition zone. The ring was still there. She was already cold. He refused to look the other way and insisted on investigating the case himself. He was determined to tear the truth wide open, even if it meant turning the whole Dark City upside down. 13Reads—Score195Shelves
5. 155 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves

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   Awesome! Highly recommended!

6. 156 重 Back on the Road to Officialdom 重回仕途 Brother Lu Li乱流哥哥Urban1.1M WordsCompleted In today's political arena, who will rise and who will fall? The protagonist, Hao Tianming, was just an ordinary laid-off worker. By a stroke of luck, he met a fortune-teller who told him he would become an official and marry a beautiful woman from his own city. Hao Tianming told a friend, who said there was no way he'd become an official, though marrying a beautiful woman from their city seemed entirely possible. So Hao Tianming posted a marriage ad online, and the search brought him together w 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'd like to recommend a novel I wrote. It was once published on a novel reading website. It had 300,000 words and 440,000 views. Editors from Qidian and Motie contacted me. It's now finished, and I hope everyone will check it out.

7. 157 攀 Climbing the Ranks of Power 攀登官峰 Wen Hai Shi Bei文海十贝Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted Xu Lu never imagined that an ordinary woman could climb the ranks in small but steady steps simply by being beautiful, and even help her husband get promoted along the way. She enjoys all kinds of privileges and takes in the boundless vistas from the summit of officialdom... 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend it.

8. 158 七 A Glimpse of the Turmoil as 1970s Educated Youths Returned to the Cities 七十年代知青下乡回城风波一瞥 Wen Hai Shi Bei文海十贝6k WordsCompleted A glimpse of the turmoil surrounding educated youths returning to the city in the 1970s 19Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 名 In the Name of the People: I Take Over Qi Tongwei's Body, and the Handong University Crew Answers to Me 名义：魂穿祁同伟汉大帮我说了算 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsOngoing Transmigrating into In the Name of the People as Qi Tongwei, he starts by punching Liang Lu and kicking Liang Ping. In this life, I, Qi Tongwei, will not kneel. Whether it's Liang Lu or Liang Qunfeng, don't even think you can make me bow my head again! In Handong, what I say goes! 14.6kReads7.0Score659Shelves

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10. 160 名 In the Name of the People: Judging Handong and Saving Qi Tongwei 名义：审判汉东拯救祁同伟 No Love in This World, Crossing the Mortal Realm人间无爱渡红尘Male-Channel Fanfiction680k WordsCompleted Liu Xiaofan, the son of a farmer, transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and awakens the [Justice Tribunal] System. Using the System, he exposes the wanton abuse of power and corruption in Handong's officialdom, the temptations of money and beautiful women, and the darkness hidden from public view! He'll use the System to help Qi Tongwei rise to the provincial level, creating a win-win situation where they both advance together. Liang Qunfeng, Chen Yanshi, Gao Yuliang, Li Daka 4.1kReads6.8Score100Shelves
11. 161 师 Master, Shifu, Senior Sisters, Goddesses, Sacred Bodies: Invincible 师娘师尊师姐，神女，圣体，无敌 The Fool of Yore往日愚者Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional xuanhuan + Decisive and ruthless + Genius protagonist + Passionate power-ups + Utterly satisfying] Tong Hao transmigrates to the Shenwu Continent, where his sect is destroyed right from the start... By a stroke of fate, Tong Hao inherits the Pure Yang Sacred Pearl and awakens the Pure Yang Sacred Body. From then on, he gradually sets out on the path to stand supreme beneath the heavens... 1.8kReads8.2Score226Shelves
12. 162 官 The Road to Officialdom: After Saving a Leader, I Rose to the Top 官途：救了领导后我扶摇直上 Wind and Dust in the Night Rain夜雨风尘Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [A classic political drama, not to be missed] Reborn on a stormy night, Yang Jianguo opens his eyes in the year 2002, with floodwaters bearing down. While everyone else flees for their lives, he heads against the current to fight the flood. A beautiful reporter captures him on camera, and the story makes the front page. From then on, this grassroots civil servant rises steadily through the ranks, step by step reaching the pinnacle of power! 2.4kReads7.2Score156Shelves

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    A small town with a powerful official, springtime is in full bloom.

13. 163 顶 Top Broker 顶尖掮客 Chenchen's Sun辰辰的太阳Urban2.0M WordsCompleted This book starts with the protagonist, Feng Tianchen, a simple private-car driver, and follows his brutal struggle through the world of politics. It is a battlefield without gunfire, a terrifying vortex that ordinary people cannot escape once they enter. But to a seasoned political operator, it is the perfect stage for a masterful performance. See how Feng Tianchen rises from a humble driver to the pinnacle of life through his own efforts. 5.1kReads8.9Score462Shelves

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    The complete collection of novels about officialdom is truly captivating, with each book more fascinating than the last. The first book, in particular, is incredibly realistic, almost like an autobiography, and offers a wealth of insights!

14. 164 龙 The Dragon Hides in the Abyss: A Tale of Ruthless Power Plays 龙隐于渊：铁血权谋 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban581k WordsCompleted Amid the tide of reform and opening up, Lin Qinghai, a boy who was abducted as a child, grows up under his adoptive mother’s military-style discipline. He enters the National University of Defense Technology as the top scorer in his province and proves his mettle in live-fire exercises, only to lose his chance to compete in an international special forces tournament because of interference from a mysterious force. His encounter with Wang Wan’er, the daughter of a military family, entangles his f 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The novel about political intrigue and career advancement you've been waiting for is here! Remember, you'll love it after reading all sixty chapters. Leave a comment or emoji after each chapter so the author can find you.

15. 165 和 After Breaking Up with My Girlfriend, My Life Soared to New Heights 和女友分手后，我的人生平步青云 Midnight Sentiments午夜情怀Urban2.3M WordsCompleted After Zhong Guoren is unexpectedly reborn, his life is completely rewritten. Using the memories of his past life, he gets everything he wants, rising from an ordinary civil servant to a higher-level position where he can serve the people. 10.6kReads8.4Score798Shelves
16. 166 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 250.5kReads9.5Score27.5kShelves

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17. 167 欠 The IOU Is Fake, but the Knife Is Real 欠条是假的，刀是真的 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted The IOU Was Fake, but the Knife Was Real 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I have lost all interest in officialdom and yearn for a peaceful life in the countryside. Therefore, I request to resign and retire to my hometown.

18. 168 温 The Docile Side Consort Goes on a Rampage 温顺小侧妃杀疯了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊32k WordsCompleted The Docile Concubine Went on a Rampage 52Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 银 The Silver-Souled Phoenix's Rise: From Songstress to Regent 银魄凰权：从歌女到临朝 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted The Silver-Souled Phoenix's Rise to Power: From Songstress to Regent —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 170 血 Bloodstained Chang'an: Before the Tyrant Slaughters the City, I Open the Heavenly Dao 血色长安：暴君屠城前，我反手开天道 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊6k WordsCompleted Chang'an in Blood: Before the Tyrant Slaughters the City, I Turn the Tables and Open the Way to Heaven —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 帆 Crime and Punishment in a Canvas Bag 帆布包里的罪与罚 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance21k WordsCompleted Crime and Punishment in a Canvas Bag 2Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 172 第 On My Seventh Job, I Chose the Only Employer He Couldn’t Afford 第7次入职，我选择了唯一他买不起的单位 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊13k WordsCompleted On my seventh job search, I chose the one employer he couldn't afford to buy 6Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 173 县 A Junior Civil Servant in the County Government 县直单位的小公务员 The Flying Pencil Case飞翔的铅笔盒Urban501k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You're welcome to 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! 97Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just a random recommendation [laughs]

24. 174 司 The Young People at the Judicial Office 司法所里的年轻人 The Flying Pencil Case飞翔的铅笔盒Urban104k WordsCompleted Fresh graduate Xu Daqi starts working at a judicial office. He goes from inexperienced and clueless to mature and steady, navigating the minutiae of grassroots work and the bizarre realities of life on the ground. After learning that good deeds are not always rewarded, he comes to understand that kindness must be accompanied by diligence. From suspicious-death investigations and land-flooding disputes to group petitions over contract breaches, he holds fast to the belief that public service is a 10Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 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 19.5kReads7.0Score1.1kShelves

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    A very good novel about officialdom.

26. 176 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 31.2kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves

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    I highly recommend reading these two novels about officialdom; they're incredibly immersive, especially the first one. The author's live-action narration is fantastic.

27. 177 宦 Ripples in the Sea of Officialdom: Reborn on the Road to Power 宦海微澜：重生仕途路 A Tale of Years Gone By风叙经年Urban257k WordsOngoing Lin Yanzhou died. He died on the front line of flood control, swept away by the breach in the Huai River embankment, on the levee he had guarded for twenty years. His forty-eight years of life had been painfully meek. No connections, no backers, no resources. He was afraid to accept invitations, in case he couldn't afford to return the favor. He was afraid to accept gifts, in case he got in trouble and dragged his wife and children down with him. After twenty years, he was still only a deputy 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A 48-year-old deputy mayor was swept away during a dike flood and reborn at age 22. Starting from the municipal government office, he used his past life's experience to rise step by step to the position of county party secretary over 22 years. Four years later, he calmly dealt with a once-in-a-century flood and saved the people. Just when he thought the worst was over, a giant wave swallowed him up!

28. 178 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.3M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 742.1kReads9.2Score59.8kShelves
29. 179 我 I’m the Lucky One in Politics 我是官场幸运儿 Brother Lu Li乱流哥哥Urban214k WordsCompleted In the Game of Thrones, not everyone can emerge victorious. This book depicts how an ordinary person holds fast to his principles amid the whirlpool of officialdom, writing his own legend with wisdom and courage. Every twist grips the heart, and every choice is full of insight. If you want to understand the true meaning of being an official and the brilliance of human nature, this book will take you into a world that is real and deeply moving. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The best officialdom novels

30. 180 官 Officialdom: Starting with an Investigation Report 官场：从一份调查报告开始 San Zu Chuan Zi三足川子Urban150k WordsOngoing Song Jingchuan is an ordinary civil servant at the municipal government's research office, with no connections or powerful patrons. A research report on the chemical industrial park is sent back by his superiors three times. Everyone tells him: Some numbers can be written down, but some truths cannot. In the end, Song Jingchuan signs his name anyway. Late that night, a torrential rain floods the city, and disaster strikes the chemical industrial park. The report no one wanted to read is delivere 2.2kReads—Score161Shelves

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    If you enjoy watching it, I'd recommend it.

31. 181 破 The Move That Breaks the Deadlock 破局之举 Blue Hao蓝耗Urban627k WordsOngoing Chen Zimo's rise from the grassroots to the inner circle takes an unusual path. While others chase undercurrents, he devotes himself to studying the most transparent and solid system of rules, and finds in it a “cloud staircase” of his own. It is both his methodology and his shield. See how a wise man uses rules as steps and wisdom as his guide, climbing ever higher through a world of shifting tides and hidden currents. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Officialdom novels with all-encompassing conflicts and rich plots

32. 182 官 Starting Out as a Deputy Section Chief in Officialdom 官场从副股级开始 Coco and Yiyi West of Jiangnan江南以西可可和一一Urban440k WordsCompleted A textbook for officialdom + a guide to surviving the workplace + no harem + getting things done! When the great wind rises, I ride it up ninety thousand miles! See how Qin Yuewei, a secretary with the rank of deputy section chief who’s on her second stint in the job, turns things around! She takes on Ma Liming, kicks Cao Dachuan, and stands up to Shu Chunlai! That’s the formidable Qin Yuewei! Work with Yuewei? You’ll get promoted every three years! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years w 460Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll regret it if you don't watch it; there are hundreds of iconic scenes of internal strife!

33. 183 重 Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途 The Cat Who Meows Too Much乱喵的猫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 342Reads6.8Score189Shelves

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    A slow-burning political novel, the story follows Ren Zhengxi, a notorious corrupt official who was executed in his previous life. Reborn before his political career begins, he vows to reform himself and return to politics. Utilizing his precognitive abilities, he plans ahead for the country's future development and paves the way for his own career. He wholeheartedly serves the people, demonstrating exceptional political wisdom.

34. 184 荒 Desert Island Survival Begins with a Hijacking 荒岛求生从劫机开始 Coco and Yiyi West of Jiangnan江南以西可可和一一Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Thousands of satisfying moments + Wei Xiaobao on a deserted island + first-person narration + six wives + love and hate + leveling up and slaying monsters + founding an island nation + revenge and escape Part One: Survival on a Deserted Island I'm a private plane pilot. I planned to cause a crash to get revenge, but my enemy's son-in-law beat me to it. The crash left me stranded on a deserted island near the equator with my enemy's daughter and wife! I never expected it to be a Japanese strongho 547Reads6.3Score—Shelves
35. 185 末 Surviving the Apocalypse: From the Start with One Bowl, Ending with a Nation 末世求生之开局一个碗结局一个国 Coco and Yiyi West of Jiangnan江南以西可可和一一Sci-Fi & Apocalypse248k WordsCompleted “Instead of killing one another, we might as well join forces and face death together!” I press my pistol to the back of the goddess Mu Wanqing’s head. She presses hers to the back of Ai Li’s head, and Ai Li presses hers to the back of mine. The three of us pull the triggers! In the year 3500, nuclear war breaks out. Earth is destroyed, and robots rule the world. Humanity is divided into robots, cyborgs, and humans! Humans live in fifteen sanctuaries: the Mariana Trench, ten thousand meters belo 24Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 职 Carefree in the Workplace 职场逍遥 Pengpeng Loves Me鹏鹏君爱我Urban4.0M WordsCompleted His career is going nowhere, his wife has betrayed him, and his family is in trouble. As Li Henshui, whose past is shrouded in mystery, faces the darkest moment of his life, see how an ordinary man turns the tables, thrives at work, and finds love by his side. 1.9kReads9.3Score364Shelves

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    I recommend a novel set in the officialdom and workplace, a masterpiece by an author with a background in government. It's not a female-centric story; please don't read if you dislike this genre.

37. 187 别 Don't Mess with Me! I'm My Own Backing! 别惹我！我自己就是背景！ Flying Ant会飞蚂蚁Urban1.7M WordsOngoing My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 36.4kReads8.3Score3.2kShelves

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    It's a good read, with a strong sense of officialdom, an exciting plot, multiple female leads, detailed descriptions, and thought-provoking.

38. 188 权 Vortex of Power and Desire 权欲之涡 Misty Isle Beneath the Starry River烟屿落星河Urban2.4M WordsOngoing A career in government is like a bottomless abyss: one wrong step, and you’re shattered to pieces. Wu Liangyou has barely entered the political arena and hasn’t even tasted power when he’s already caught in the mire. Should he bow his head and bide his time, or risk his life in a desperate fight? The abyss cannot crush a ruthless man daring enough to change his fate. Watch Wu Liangyou break out of a hopeless situation, escape death, and rise to the top over a trail of blood. 99Reads6.1Score106Shelves

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    Officialdom novels, this one is still the best.

39. 189 别 Stop Competing, Chief Qi! Let's Win Another Way 别卷了祁厅！咱换条路赢 Big Brother Ming大明一哥Male-Channel Fanfiction354k WordsCompleted You get assigned a post as soon as you transmigrate, then get pushed around at work, and some old woman even wants to take advantage of me. Who wants old tofu when there’s tender tofu to enjoy? Since I’m here, I’ll take a different path. I’ll rise from humble beginnings and become a true victor over fate! 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's alright, not bad.

40. 190 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 793Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A good article about officialdom.

41. 191 惟 Only the Southern Star in Sight 惟见南星 Zhou Weiqing, Who Loves Ginger Soup Mushrooms爱吃姜汤蘑菇的周惟清Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yinglin County welcomes its new county chief, Zhou Weiqing, a hands-on leader carrying old wounds and devoting all his energy to the fight against poverty. Meanwhile, Jiang Nanxing, a highly accomplished agricultural graduate, puts down roots at the grassroots level, using her expertise and passion to drive change in the rural economy. Their work brings them together again and again. They visit fields and villages, tackling problems such as abandoned farmland and the disconnect between productio 39Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    A truly captivating novel about rural revitalization and officialdom! The intertwined career paths of Zhou Weiqing, from county head to municipal party secretary, and Jiang Nanxing, from technician to city leader, are incredibly compelling!

42. 192 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? 306Reads9.2Score366Shelves

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    Exciting urban novels

43. 193 破 Breaking Free: The Road to Rising Through the Ranks 破茧：官阶成长之路 Black Tie领带黑色Urban523k WordsCompleted No being reborn, no wish fulfillment, no NTR, no golden finger. Through hard work, ordinary man Rao Cheng writes his way through the journey of a grassroots official breaking free of his cocoon, revealing the warmth and wisdom of grassroots governance. This is not only a story of an official’s growth, but also a realistic guide to grassroots governance. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely true, it's clearly written by someone within the system.

44. 194 官 Officialdom: My Female Boss and the Ultimate Deputy 官场：女上司和最强副手 Poetry Faraway Little Craftsman诗远小匠人Urban679k WordsCompleted [Grassroots government + rural life + ethnic customs + special forces + spirited young woman of the era + martial arts secrets + minor political parties] To put an end to his long-distance relationship, Nan Ximen Xiao quit his job in the magic city and returned to his girlfriend’s hometown to take the civil service exam. But because of her unusual circumstances, he was assigned to Manglu Township, the toughest place in the entire county. He had assumed it would be hard to make a difference there 157Reads7.3Score113Shelves

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    That person, that event, that piece of sky

45. 195 两 Eight Years Across Two Dynasties 两朝八年 Ge Dan葛丹Historical265k WordsOngoing (Court intrigue) + (Ming dynasty history) + (sweet romance) + (no rebirth or transmigration, but a sweet couple) In the fourteenth year of the Zhengtong era of the Ming dynasty, Emperor Zhu Qizhen personally led a punitive expedition, only to be captured at Tumu Fortress by Esen, the Taishi of the Oirat. Thus began his life as an emperor in captivity. How did this captured emperor repeatedly escape death? Was someone watching over him from the shadows? How would Zhu Qizhen and Nan An begin an ex —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The more you read modern officialdom novels, the more...

46. 196 新 A New Take on Political Fiction: A College Graduate's Road into Government 新版官场文：大学毕业生从政路 Music of a Thousand Nights千夜之音Urban285k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Liu Bai becomes a township civil servant after graduating from college. For a poor nobody like him, landing a civil-service job is already something to celebrate. He had hoped to keep his head down and do an ordinary job without competing with anyone, but he encounters one unfair situation after another. And the more he faces, the further he climbs, until he reaches the very pinnacle of power! 224Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 基 A Lost Path Through the Ranks 基层仕途迷茫路 Zuo Linfeng左林沣Urban255k WordsCompleted “Jiaming,” Third Grandpa said, “I just saw green smoke rising from your family grave. That's a good omen. I reckon Xinghe will grow up to become an official.” A fortune-teller told him, “You can become an official in the southeast.” Chen Xinghe was a grassroots official who spent more than twenty years struggling his way through the political world, constantly making waves on the grand stage of his own life. For a time, his efforts brought him fame and success, and he enjoyed a happy life. He wa 2kReads9.5Score156Shelves

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    I recommend a great book published on the Tomato Free Novels platform: "The Confused Path of a Grassroots Official Career." It's realistic, touching, and very down-to-earth. The more you read, the more you appreciate it, and you'll gain a lot from it! It's definitely worth reading!

48. 198 撑 Breaking Through the Transmigration and Rebirth Research Lab 撑破穿越重生研究室 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban363k WordsOngoing Modern City + Multiple Social Classes + Multiple Female Characters + Campus Life + Inspirational + Political Career + Workplace + Two Male Leads To secure more research funding, Z University opened the world’s first “Transmigration and Rebirth Research Lab.” After finally passing the graduate entrance exam, Yi Lian became one of the lab’s first graduate students… Then Yi Lian discovered that they had become a living specimen… 148Reads7.1Score—Shelves
49. 199 青 The Long Road to the Azure Clouds 青云漫漫路 Jue Jue觉珏Urban642k WordsOngoing 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! 10Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    I recommend this book as a good read about officialdom.

50. 200 县 Is the County Party Secretary Sick? 县委书记得病？ Fiyas of Xingguo兴国的菲亚斯Completed The County Party Secretary Is Sick? —Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    Power struggles in officialdom!

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