A Veteran Reader of Officialdom Stories Couldn't Get Enough, So I Started Writing My Own 官场老书虫，看得不过瘾，下场自己写

1. 51 风 The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City 风过西周城 In the Sanxiyuan Garden三溪園里Urban260k WordsCompleted The long-running anti-corruption novel The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City has thirty-one chapters and a total of 260,000 words. It tells the story of the offices in Xizhou County, a county town on the western plains. Career and romance, social relationships and the ways of the world, survival and workplace advancement: a series of collisions between people and events, feelings and rules, conscience and human nature paints a vivid, tangled portrait of ordinary people at the grassroots level. It 266Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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   Veteran officials should read the first and second parts of the novel "The Wind Passes Through the Western Zhou City," a work on the intricacies of officialdom.

2. 52 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 16.1kReads7.6Score1.3kShelves

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   Well written, I recommend it to everyone.

3. 53 权 Notes on the Pinnacle of Power 权巅仕途笔记 The Lucky Little One Who Keeps Running犇跑的小幸运Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Political power struggles + three generations + one female lead + climbing the ranks from the grassroots + fighting for the people + reaching the pinnacle of power!] Ye Zhenggang, the third generation of the Ye family, falls victim to a sinister scheme and spends one reckless night with Xu Xiaoqing, the cherished daughter of another top family, the Xus. Then he listens to a close friend’s instigation, runs from his responsibilities, and leaves for Bohai City. This indirectly leads to Xu Xiaoqin 35.9kReads8.9Score3.7kShelves

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   Both were quite wonderful.

4. 54 问 At the Public Forum, I Speak the Truth. Who Can Handle It? 问政现场，我实话实说，谁能扛住 A Thread of Green Peaks一缕青峰Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Tang Xiu, the youngest deputy county magistrate in Jinquan City, is thrust into the center of a storm after a live-streamed public Q&A. Faced with shirking officials and predatory corporations, he flips the table and takes aim at entrenched corruption! From “the magistrate who hits people” to “an economic hero,” how will he break the deadlock with an iron fist and create an industrial empire worth tens of billions? Meanwhile, his enemies in the shadows have already written his name on their “dea 8.6kReads7.9Score658Shelves
5. 55 权 The Pinnacle of Power and Wealth: I Rose to the Top Through the Political and Legal System 权财巅峰：我靠着政法系直上青云 The Wind Rises, But the Longing Won't Cease风起意难止Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [political power struggles] + [satisfying power fantasy] + [Reborn] In his previous life, Xu Tianhua stopped at nothing to gain power. Though he climbed to a high position, in the end his family was destroyed because of it. In this life, he starts over and resolves to live and serve as an honest man. He once again earns the favor of a powerful figure in the political and legal circles, and with that patron's steady support, quietly rises to prominence. 134Reads8.6Score—Shelves
6. 56 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 125.4kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves
7. 57 明 Tales of Mingdu 明都往事 Hong Ming翃洺Urban804k WordsCompleted Spring in Mingdu is always marked by rising winds and falling sand, leaving everything hazy and frustrating. But this year was strange: the wind never came, and summer arrived all at once. The heat was unbearable, and the weather was getting stranger by the day. In the end, I decided to ignore it. I slumped into my office chair, narrowed my eyes at the screen, and mechanically tapped away at the keyboard. Life still had to be lived from nine to five, in a dull, orderly routine. What was there to 370Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   A very realistic novel about officialdom

8. 58 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 WordsCompleted 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! 14.4kReads7.0Score621Shelves

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   😎😎😠😠

9. 59 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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   Urban slice-of-life + career ambition + underdog story! What is the way of being an official? What does it mean to be forgotten once someone leaves? What does it mean to be abandoned when you're down? What does it mean to stay true to your original aspirations? You'll understand after reading this book! Remember to write a review, thank you! [Clasped hands]

10. 60 家 The Family's Stay-at-Home Dad 家庭煮父 User63776993用户63776993Urban247k WordsCompleted The story of a colony of ants protecting their home and fighting for status! Their fortunes are colorful and varied, and they handle the world with ease. Society is complex and ever-changing. The philosophy of life is something everyone should reflect on deeply! 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I had nothing to do during the May Day holiday, so I read these two books! [Sparrow Eater Masterpiece] 👍 [Heavy Punch] 🧐 [Petrified] 😆

11. 61 官 A Man of Official Bearing 官人官相 User63776993用户63776993Modern Romance464k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Feel free to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 292Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 官 The Official Power Broker: The Art of Controlling Officials 官枭：驭官有术 Maoshan Hermit毛山小道Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Officialdom + Political Schemes + Calculating Protagonist] Power is the best kind of stimulant. Unless you’ve never had it, once you possess it, giving it up of your own accord is all but impossible! In his previous life, Chen Hanqing was suppressed and suffered from depression. After his wife betrayed him, he eventually died in despair under the humiliation she and her lover heaped on him. Reborn ten years in the past, Chen Hanqing must face a new set of choices. Watch as he takes do 127Reads8.8Score103Shelves

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    1. *Hou Weidong's Officialdom Notes*: Hailed as a "popular textbook on Chinese officialdom," this novel follows the protagonist Hou Weidong's rise through the ranks, showcasing his ten-year transformation from grassroots to high-ranking officials. The plot is full of twists and turns, making it highly engaging. The work realistically depicts interpersonal relationships, power struggles, and interest games within officialdom, unveiling the mysteries of the bureaucracy for readers. 2. *The Boundless Path of Officialdom*: This novel tells the story of Lu Weimin's journey through officialdom during the reform and opening-up era, from initial disappointment in job assignments to his rise to power. The work reveals the unpredictable ups and downs and complex interpersonal relationships within officialdom, with the protagonist carefully navigating the system, seizing opportunities to advance his career. It is highly narrative. 3. *The Waters of Canglang*: With a gentle, conversational style and a flowing narrative, the author portrays the struggles of Chi Dawei, a medical graduate student, who is ambitious yet powerless, and the difficulties he faces when his luck turns and he gains fame and fortune. While vividly depicting his life journey, the work also unravels the life problems that plagued him, prompting deep reflection. 4. *The Chinese-Style Secretary*: This work revolves around the position of secretary, telling the story of Huang Yiping, who has worked as a secretary for ten years and has mastered the "unspoken rules" of officialdom. Through the secretary's perspective, the novel reveals the complexity and multifaceted nature of officialdom. 5. *Director of the Beijing Liaison Office*: Through a deep portrayal of Ding Nengtong, director of the Dongzhou Municipal Government's Beijing Liaison Office, this work gradually unveils the mystery surrounding liaison offices, shaping a group of politicians with high political character and wisdom. Set against the backdrop of this little-known political platform, the work vividly narrates the artistic images of provincial, municipal, and county-level leaders during the reform process using a realistic approach.

13. 63 平 Rising Through the Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 平步青云从秘书开始 Sea Salt海盐Urban1.7M WordsCompleted 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... 40Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is very good.

14. 64 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

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    Good books about officialdom are worth reading.

15. 65 机 The Bitter and Sweet of Bureaucracy 机关的苦辣酸甜 One Degree Below Zero 519零下一度519Urban582k WordsCompleted This story follows Lu Zhenyu, a brilliant graduate of a prestigious university. After joining the government, he finds that he cannot shake his scholarly nature. As he struggles with the clash between ideals and reality, see how he experiences the bitter and sweet sides of life in the bureaucracy. 19Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    A high-quality novel about officialdom, very realistic!

16. 66 忠 Loyalty: The Rise and Fall of My Lord 忠诚之我主沉浮 Dragon Battle at the Stone Cauldron龙战石鼎Urban207k WordsOngoing At twenty-seven, after earning his doctorate, the male lead carried the dream of changing his fate and resolutely decided to take the civil service selection exam. After passing, he was sent to a remote grassroots post for training. The grassroots world was like a furnace, like a raging storm, constantly tempering his convictions and will. Watch this young man from humble beginnings trudge through the mud of grassroots work and hold firm in solitude, writing a youthful answer sheet with his loya —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 无 No One Can Be Detained and Walk Away Innocent 无人能被留置后安然无罪 Third Brother from the Marquis's Household侯门里的三哥Urban140k WordsOngoing Whose path to promotion and riches isn't paved with blood and strife? You're welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This suits you quite well 😎💕

18. 68 重 Reborn in the World of In the Name of the People 重生人民的名义世界 Author Chen Ran作者陈然Male-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsCompleted Chen Ran is reborn into the world of In the Name of the People. The story begins with him as Secretary Dakang's secretary. The pacing is slow and understated, and Chen Ran is somewhat ahead of his time in his thinking. He stays out of political struggles and focuses on developing the economy. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Starting with Secretary Dakang

19. 69 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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    This book is very good and realistic; it's best enjoyed slowly.

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