Political Intrigue and Multiple Female Leads! 官场+多女主！

1. 351 暮 Echoes at Dusk: Chen Mingyuan's Final Chapter at Work 暮色残响：陈明远的职场终章 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟9k WordsCompleted Echoes at Dusk: Chen Mingyuan’s Final Chapter in the Workplace —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 352 胜 Defying Heaven Itself: I, Qi Tongwei, Will Never Submit 胜天半子，我祁同伟绝不屈服 Gu He谷禾Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Qi Tongwei + In the Name of the People + Defying the Odds] After transmigrating into Qi Tongwei from In the Name of the People, he is about to be assigned to the Yantai Mountain Judicial Office. Faced with Liang Lu's oppression, Qi Tongwei bravely fights back. If he can't change the outcome of being sent to work in the countryside, then he'll get out from under the Liang family's control. If you won't give me the benefits I'm entitled to, then you can forget about keeping your job... 19.9kReads7.5Score956Shelves
3. 353 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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   Five or six ladies

4. 354 桂 The Year the Osmanthus Fell, I Met a Kindred Spirit 桂落那年，遇知遇 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟10k WordsCompleted The year the osmanthus fell, I met you. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 355 黄 That Blonde Bully Messes with Me? My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei! 黄毛霸凌我？家叔祁同伟呀！ Lian Cang连藏Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted (Completed, no rushed ending, and readers were still leaving over three thousand “hurry up with the next chapter” comments on the final chapter.) Reborn ten years later, Zhao Xue’an is a heartthrob in Handong! Zhao Xue’an was wrongfully imprisoned for ten years. Only as he lay dying did he finally understand: no matter how successful a businessman you are, you can’t compete with a mere whim of power. Given a second life, he abandons business for politics. With his uncle, Qi Tongwei, showing him 46.8kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves
6. 356 官 The Political Ups and Downs of a Government Official's Heir 官场世家子弟的官场风云 Moon-Pillow Wordsmith枕月码字人Urban1.5M WordsCompleted A passionate political drama with a single heroine. The protagonist rises through the ranks from the grassroots level, growing through political struggles and practical experience. He always serves the people, never forgets his original purpose, and puts his ideals into practice. 4.1kReads7.6Score266Shelves

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   🌈① Xia Feng, a talented traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, enters the officialdom to avenge his father, only to be cruelly betrayed by fate and plunged into the depths of despair. However, fate intervenes, and a beautiful female secretary unexpectedly appears, illuminating his path in the officialdom. 🌿 🌈Watch as Xia Feng overcomes obstacles in the officialdom, weaving a legendary tale with several beautiful women. Is it the allure of a romantic official career, or a test of his integrity? Find out in "The Beauties of the Officialdom: A Woman's Assistance to My Rise to Power"🌿

7. 357 温 The Gentle Hunter’s Neon Game “温柔猎手”的霓虹游戏 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟28k WordsCompleted The Neon Game of a “Gentle Hunter” —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 358 开 From the Start, I Turned the Tables on the Sha Family Gang. Why Are You Crying at the Grave, Liangping? 开局逆转沙家帮，亮平哭坟做什么 He Xing鹤猩Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted [No System + complete ending with no rushed finale + satisfying but not mindless] Chen Zhengze transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and becomes Qi Tongwei’s secretary. He thinks he can use Director Qi’s influence to plan ahead and change the fate of the Hand University faction. Instead, from the start, he gets a series of infamous scenes: Qi Tongwei shouldering a sniper rifle, and Gao Yuliang digging into the ground to save himself. It turns out he has transmigrated into the 8.1kReads8.9Score441Shelves
9. 359 官 In the Political World, I Can Hear Other People's Thoughts 官场，我能听见别人的心声 Chief Nine九总Urban995k WordsCompleted The Officialdom Trilogy. Following The Officialdom: Reborn in 2002 and The Officialdom: My Biological Father Is a Big Shot, this is "Jiu Zong's" third novel about life in government. Read with confidence, and to avoid losing your place, readers are encouraged to add it to their favorites. Qin Yu's soul transmigrates into a parallel world, taking over the body of a young man who is also named Qin Yu. He also awakens a supernatural ability that lets him hear other people's inner thoughts. 23.7kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves
10. 360 面 Waiting at the Noodle Shop: Three Bowls Apart 面馆的等待：三碗面的距离 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟16k WordsCompleted Waiting at the Noodle Shop: Three Bowls Apart —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 361 天 A Book by Tianxuan Zhizi 天选之子的一本书 Chosen One天选之子Urban1.2M WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can 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! 49Reads7.4Score—Shelves
12. 362 官 Political Comeback: A Temp Worker’s Rise to the Top 官场逆袭：临时工的仕途高升之路 River of Annihilation寂灭流Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Chen Qian, a graduate of a prestigious university in the twenty-first century, is abandoned by his girlfriend on a rainy night. Desperate in the mud, he unexpectedly activates the [Career Peak System]! [Scan]: See through other people’s loyalty, potential, and connections! [Simulation]: Predict how events will unfold and provide the best way to turn a crisis around! [Missions]: Complete career missions to unlock luck, connections, and crucial information! From then on, the world holds no more se 27Reads7.2Score—Shelves
13. 363 苏 Su Wan: Neon Lipstick and the Thawing Snow 苏晚：霓虹唇印与雪融时 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟17k WordsCompleted Su Wan: Neon Lip Prints and the Thaw —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 364 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Grassroots Civil Servant 权力巅峰：从基层公务员做起 Ink-Stained Clouds墨染烟云Urban850k WordsOngoing [Political intrigue + feel-good power fantasy + multiple heroines + no saintly do-gooder + veteran player] The world of government is a battlefield, rife with deception, scheming, and backstabbing. Watch as Zhou Hongtao works his way up from the grassroots, taking one steady step at a time, serving the people without forgetting his original purpose, until he finally reaches the pinnacle of power! 258Reads7.5Score—Shelves
15. 365 卡 There Are No Rockets in Casablanca 卡萨布兰卡没有火箭 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟11k WordsCompleted There Are No Rockets in Casablanca —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 366 一 Soar All the Way to Immortality! 一路飞升！ Three Three Five Five叁叁伍伍Urban8.7M WordsOngoing Yang Ming, a county government civil servant, is demoted to a township government office, where he faces discrimination and suppression at every turn. When a flash flood strikes, he risks his life to save others and does a good deed, finally turning his fortunes around... 81.6kReads9.3Score4kShelves
17. 367 从 The Road to Success in Officialdom Begins at the Discipline Inspection Commission 从纪委开始的官场青云路 Old Vines, New Melons老藤新瓜Urban321k WordsCompleted [An authentic tale of officialdom + smart characters + rising to serve the people + all walks of the power game + vividly drawn confidantes] With unspoken rules running rampant, Yu Bo is both virtuous and talented, yet he is the one pushed out in the ruthless competition, facing unemployment. Life is full of surprises. At the most unexpected moment, an incredible opportunity comes crashing down before him. One step forward leads to the heart of power, but also into a maelstrom of conflict... 959Reads7.2Score104Shelves
18. 368 欲 Desire Besieged, Trapped in Splendor 欲望围城，浮华困局 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted A City Besieged by Desire, Trapped in Glamour 2Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 369 权 At the Pinnacle of Power: Super Civil Servant 权力巅峰：超级公务员 Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Urban1.2M WordsCompleted There are ten ranks in an official career, and every step takes you to a higher level! In my previous life, I spent forty years as a low-ranking civil servant, made a scapegoat and a sacrificial pawn, and only reached the rank of senior staff officer by the time I retired. Now that I’ve been given another life, I must soar straight to the highest heights! Now that I’ve been given another life, I must keep pace with the economic tide! Now that I’ve been given another life, I must do something tan 47.5kReads9.2Score4kShelves
20. 370 水 Water Margin: More Children, More Blessings, Winning Heroes and the Realm 水浒多子多福收好汉争霸 Stop Making Up Names for Me乱给我起名Historical225k WordsCompleted [More Children, More Blessings] [Recruiting Water Margin Heroes] [Conquest on the Battlefield] Emperor Huizong of Song: Make him a prince? And throw in a princess, too? Li Zhu: Boss, I’m a strategist. Why do you keep making me lead troops? Wen Huanzhang: Some pig just trampled my precious little cabbage? Emperor of Liao: I just took the throne, and Yanjing is already gone! Wanyan Zonghan: This kid’s ruthless! Wanyan Zongwang: He’s not playing by the rules. This is so unfair! Wanyan Wushu: Forget 1.2kReads6.2Score105Shelves

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    Officially approved historical fantasy novel → Multiple female protagonists → Cavalry battles → Capital established in Ili!! No system → No airplanes or cannons → Cold weapon combat → Strategic planning → Tactical combat → Sneaky ambushes

21. 371 齿 The Gears' Lingering Warmth 齿轮的余温 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟9k WordsCompleted The Gears' Lingering Warmth —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 372 祁 Qi Tongwei: Could You Let Me Be Young Again? 祁同伟：可否许我再少年 Lian Cang连藏Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted [No System, plot-driven] If I could be young again, I’d trade an ounce of gold for an ounce of wind. Qi Tongwei was reborn in the best years of his life, in his prime, with nothing but courage in his heart. Leaving the old Director Qi behind, this time Qi Tongwei would no longer be obsessed with power. He would never abandon his original ideals or compromise with any force. He would water the dreams of his youth with his own blood and sweat. With a virtuous wife at his side, he would walk the ri 32.3kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves
23. 373 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 275Reads—Score112Shelves

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    A good book

24. 374 羽 Fallen Feathers: The Fall and Rebirth of a Finance Queen 羽落无声——财经女王的堕落与重生 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟10k WordsCompleted Silent Feathers Falling: The Fall and Rebirth of a Financial Queen —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 375 京 The Capital's Young Master Goes Through Trials, and All of Handong Goes Crazy 京圈公子历练，全汉东疯了 Will You Regret It?后不后悔Male-Channel Fanfiction3.0M WordsCompleted [Realistic political drama + fast-paced + immensely satisfying face-slapping + evildoers get what they deserve] Su Zhe transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People. From the start, he's a young master from Beijing's elite circle, with a powerful family background and countless resources and connections. Yet his father insists that Su Zhe start at the grassroots level. He's assigned to Handong as deputy to Sun Liancheng, the second-in-command of Guangming District in Jingzhou! Li Dak 35.6kReads8.5Score2.2kShelves
26. 376 乡 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Xiaoqiang was beaten so badly in the city that he lost his wits. When he returned to the village, Sister-in-law Shuihua took care of him. Then the village bully, Liang Shan, beat him up. That beating snapped him back to his senses, and he even gained a special ability. From then on, his life took off. 3.1kReads7.3Score264Shelves
27. 377 烽 Meeting Amid the Flames, Bound for Life: Love in a Troubled Age 烽烟遇，此生契——乱世佳人的情爱 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟Ancient Romance9k WordsCompleted Meeting Amid the Flames of War, Bound for Life: Love in a Time of Chaos —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 378 三 A New Girlfriend Every Three Days, Even Immortals Can't Keep It Together 三天一女友，神仙来了也崩不住 Are the Plum Blossoms in My Hometown Blooming?故乡的梅花开了吗Urban111k WordsOngoing Down-on-his-luck Lin Yi happens to obtain the Breakup System. More importantly, the System will bind him to goddesses as girlfriends at any moment. He must successfully break up with each one within three days, or thirty years will be taken off his life. Fortunately, every successful breakup earns him all kinds of generous rewards. And so Lin Yi begins his breakup journey... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a harem anime, very exciting. Those who like that kind of thing should check it out.

29. 379 末 Doomsday Rebirth: I Build an Army of Apocalypse Heroines! 末日重生：我打造了末世女军团！ Xu Fengqing虚风青Sci-Fi & Apocalypse676k WordsCompleted (Don't let the rating go up) [Transmigrate Into a Book + Multiple Female Leads + Everyone Reborn] In apocalypse novels, other people stock up on supplies: A hundred boxed meals, a hundred barrels of bottled water, a hundred bags of rice, a hundred packs of instant noodles... They'd sell their homes and cars to stock up in full! Blah blah blah, that'll feed me for years, right? The protagonist: Let me buy as much as I want, with no limit. I'll pay a deposit first, and settle the balance after 40.9kReads5.2Score4.8kShelves

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    A very enjoyable post-apocalyptic story with multiple female protagonists, all wielding power.

30. 380 锈 Rust and Gold 锈斑与金红 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟9k WordsCompleted Rust and Golden Crimson —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 381 名 In the Name of the People: Reborn as Zhao Dehan 名义：重生赵德汉 An Ambiguous Night Cloud模棱两可的夜云Male-Channel Fanfiction485k WordsCompleted [In the Name of the People] + [The Year We Turned Twenty]... Zhao Dehan: “I woke up and found I’d become Zhao Dehan. I didn’t get to enjoy any of the perks, but somehow I’m stuck holding the bag. What kind of nonsense is this?” Guo Baokun: “If I, Guo Baokun, had never been born, the literary world would have been plunged into darkness for all eternity.” 5.8kReads7.2Score165Shelves
32. 382 云 Yun Zhong Bai He's Second Book 云衷白鹤的第2本书 White Crane in the Clouds云衷白鹤Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Highly Anticipated] [Officialdom Power Fantasy] [No NTR, No Major Angst] Song Yu comes from humble beginnings, knows where to draw the line, and understands people inside and out. Step by step, he stays true to himself and reads the situation, navigating between all sides. With talent and perseverance, he steadily advances along his career in government. See how the protagonist wins his superiors' favor, is repeatedly entrusted with major responsibilities, and gradually opens the door to an eve 69.4kReads8.5Score4.2kShelves

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    Some parts of the story made me watch it twice; I just love it, there's no way around it.

33. 383 莞 Appliance Repair in Wancheng: All My Customers Are Older Sisters 莞城家电维修：客户都是姐姐 Upstream Traveler逆游人Urban183k WordsCompleted Yao Kun came to Dongguan alone to make a living. His superb home appliance repair skills helped him get established, and he unexpectedly activated the sign-in System. He fixes an air conditioner, and the landlady readily signs an annual maintenance deal with him; He repairs a freezer, and the owner of a food stall keeps calling on him to maintain her equipment; A college student meets him while he's fixing an appliance, and eagerly recommends him to the neighbors; He repairs a hospital refrigera 2.2kReads8.2Score176Shelves

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    An ordinary repairman's urban adventures! He travels to various residential areas in Dongguan to repair home appliances, awakens his system and embarks on a path of reversal, meets several girls, and experiences both struggle and warmth.

34. 384 逆 My Achilles' Heel—for That One Glance of Defiant Courage Amidst Terror, I Overthrew a Dynasty 逆鳞——只为那一眼惊惶中的倔强，我掀翻一个王朝 Zhang Wei of Qiaocheng谯城张伟25k WordsCompleted Reverse Scales: For the stubborn resolve in that one startled glance, I toppled a dynasty. —Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 385 年 Period: From Courtyard Troublemaker to the Top of the Capital 年代：从大院顽主登顶四九城 Tabby Cat and Tuxedo Cat狸花猫起司猫Urban573k WordsCompleted In the eyes of the compound’s privileged young men and the alleyway toughs, Lin Chuan is just a studious, honest man, a soft target anyone can push around. That is, until dozens of alleyway thugs surround the compound’s young men outside the Tianqiao Theater, with a bloody fight on the verge of breaking out. Half a brick smashes cleanly into the bridge of Wang Teng’s nose, the king of the northern city. One flying kick sends a fearless fighter from the State Planning Commission compound soaring 1.4kReads6.8Score100Shelves

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    [Making a face][Making a face][Making a face]

36. 386 流 The Rogue Son-in-Law: The Empress's Courtier 流氓赘婿：女帝裙下臣 Handsome Young Man俊俏少年Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a fictional world, I became a lowly live-in son-in-law. I’d planned to drink tea, fish, flirt with women, listen to opera, and enjoy a laid-back life, but... “Husband, help me!” “Dear son-in-law, help me!” “Young master, help me!” “Beloved minister, help me!” Fine, I guess I won’t be able to relax. It’s up to me to protect this realm. So Zhou Yuan investigates major cases, reforms the bureaucracy, suppresses rebellions, opens sea routes, and expands the frontier... He t 31.5kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves
37. 387 华 Wall Street’s Richest Man Is Actually a Lazy Civil Servant! 华尔街首富，竟然是体制内咸鱼！ Tea Breeze and Sleeplessness茶风眠Urban337k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he drifted aimlessly through a government agency. After being reborn, he decisively gave up his secure job and hid away in the seemingly obscure Institute of Electronic Technology, where he could slack off. On the surface, he drank tea, fished, and played chess, enjoying the easy life of a couch potato. In reality, he lay in wait in the stock market, ready to get rich when the 519 rally hit! In secret, he also took advantage of government policies encouraging researchers to 974Reads6.7Score109Shelves

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    A unique perspective on officialdom, allowing one to balance wealth and power—quite interesting.

38. 388 江 Shen Jintang, the Madman of the Martial World 江湖狂人沈金堂 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban264k WordsCompleted [A thrilling, action-packed tale of brotherhood and honor, where heroes command respect and ambitious leaders vie for supremacy. Handsome men and beautiful women.] The martial world isn’t just about fighting and killing. It’s also about human nature and navigating the ways of the world, all while living by the blade. Build an empire that commands half the land. Thrive in the business world and enjoy the fruits of success with a beautiful, wealthy woman... 168Reads—Score113Shelves
39. 389 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves

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    It's really beautiful.

40. 390 官 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban984k WordsCompleted After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.5kReads7.2Score666Shelves
41. 391 官 Officialdom: Swimming Against the Tide 官场：逆流而上 A Mustard Seed in the Vast Sea沧海之芥Urban854k 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. 28.5kReads8.3Score1.6kShelves
42. 392 挂 The Deputy Secretary on Temporary Assignment 挂职副书记 Classical Chinese, Wen Yi 1983文言闻一九八三Urban249k WordsCompleted Zhuang Xiaobo, vice chairman of the Writers' Association, arrives in Jiangcheng on a transfer order and takes up a deputy secretary post overseeing cultural projects. With nothing but his pen, he pries open a web of corruption. His scholar's cunning cuts to the bone. With no powerful backer, he relies on ink and paper to fight his way through... 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New ideas for the track

43. 393 铁 Iron Fist 铁腕 Understanding Spring and Autumn春悟秋懂Urban5.6M WordsOngoing 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... 103.7kReads9.2Score8kShelves

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    A masterpiece of realistic officialdom

44. 394 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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    Officialdom + Three Female Leads

45. 395 官 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban1.3M WordsCompleted The political arena is a battlefield, but Chen Feng insists on meeting it head-on with a soldier's iron will! No rebirth, no System, no golden finger. He relies on sheer intelligence to fight back! While others depend on connections to win political battles, Chen Feng uses the battlefield-honed skill of “anticipating your anticipation.” After all, if he can dodge bullets, why fear your backstabbing? From a hail of gunfire to mountains of paperwork, he holds fast to a soldier's spirit with one ha 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    "The Road to Officialdom: Middle East Turmoil," a million-word novel, is already fully released. The first part, "The Road to Officialdom: The Military's Glory," is complete. The protagonist, Chen Feng, rises from a lowly town mayor to lead over 300 men to the Middle East, capturing a rebel king, fighting in the royal palace, being crowned King of Han, establishing a special operations brigade, and confronting the US, UK, and Japan head-on. His ballistic missiles even penetrate an Israeli hangar, forcing the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to the negotiating table in Abu Dhabi. This isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment novel; it's full of political intrigue, ruthlessness, and geopolitical maneuvering. Great power rivalry, Middle Eastern turmoil, and undercurrents in the imperial court—the protagonist walks a tightrope, every step teetering on the edge of a precipice. All the hardcore action you're looking for is here.

46. 396 官 The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云 Shahé Courier Station Clerk沙河驿丞Urban634k WordsOngoing The second installment of The Official’s Path, Middle East Turmoil, is officially underway. A fictional kingdom in the Middle East, set against a realistic geopolitical backdrop. Political intrigue, military conflict, and romance advance on three fronts. Chen Feng, a grassroots official from Huaxia, transforms into a Middle Eastern prince. With an iron fist, he stirs up turmoil among the nations; with political acumen, he reshapes the kingdom’s fate. A new era of chaos in the Middle East and a 2kReads7.2Score301Shelves
47. 397 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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    This is really good.

48. 398 穿 I Transmigrated into My Master's Body and Doted on My Yandere Disciple 穿成师尊后，我娇养了病娇徒弟 Mighty Little Flat-Chested One威猛小平胸Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Lanyue transmigrates into a book and becomes a cruel master who treats her disciple as a cultivation furnace, exploiting him without restraint. Fortunately, none of it has happened yet. Lanyue looks at the well-behaved disciple before her, the future Ghost King who will rule the Nine Provinces, and trembles in fear. To avoid the miserable fate of having her soul torn out and her skin flayed, Lanyue does everything she can to please her disciple. As long as she doesn’t spoil him to death, she’ll 15.4kReads9.4Score2.4kShelves

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    🏹🏹🏹A world of Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) and cultivation! This work constructs a world of Xianxia cultivation where characters can improve their strength through cultivation and possess various magical spells and skills. The novel provides detailed descriptions of cultivation realms and methods, allowing readers to immerse themselves in this fantastical world of Xianxia and experience the charm of cultivation.

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