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  1. 51 Adoption into the Family 过继 Urban1.9M WordsCompleted 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
  2. 52 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 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 6.6kReads7.2Score65114d adds
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  3. 53 Love Amid the Corridors of Power 宦海情途 Urban1.0M WordsOngoing After offending his superiors, Zhou Zhiyuan was transferred from the county Party committee office to a remote township. Amid the undercurrents of grassroots politics, he remains humble yet steadfast, puts down roots in the countryside, and plans for development. Through one power struggle after another, he holds true to himself and uses his courage and wisdom to break through and grow. Starting from a small township, he rides the waves and steadily opens a path to success in his political caree 17.1kReads7.6Score1.3k14d adds
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  4. 54 Racing Up the Road to Power, Starting as a Village Cadre 权路狂飙,从驻村干部开始 Urban679k WordsCompleted At the seventh bend on the road through Qinghe Town, in the pouring rain, Lin Shen grips the steering wheel as mud churns beneath him. A single Investigation Report sets this small-town official's fate spinning in reverse. From the poverty-relief ledgers of Shuanglingou to the hidden flow of rare earths through modern agricultural greenhouses, from black-gold fragments at the mining site to secret transaction books in a locked room at the county committee compound, Lin Shen must fight his way th 28Reads—Score1114d adds
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  5. 55 From Employee to Political Powerbroker 从职员到官场枭雄 Urban998k WordsCompleted The career path is a bottomless abyss. Only by being cautious every step of the way can you reach the summit and serve the people. Shao Hongwei started out as a junior clerk. It was his deep sense of awe and responsibility that made him a regional official. 408Reads7.4Score10514d adds
  6. 56 Breaking the Deadlock: Starting as a Grassroots Cadre Trainee 破局:从基层选调生开始 Urban240k WordsOngoing Set against the modernization of grassroots governance in China, this is the coming-of-age epic of a young official who stays true to his original ideals and puts his wits to work, breaking free from the constraints of a society ruled by personal connections and winning the people’s trust and respect through hard work. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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  7. 57 The Doctor’s Road to Officialdom 医路官途 Urban5.1M WordsOngoing After graduating from university, genius Chinese medicine doctor Ling You returned to his village to observe three years of mourning for his late grandfather. He also inherited the clinic his grandfather had run, Sānqītáng. Then one day, the arrival of a group of powerful figures changed his life. He had planned to spend his life practicing medicine, but after enduring a series of harsh realities, he came to understand that an ordinary doctor treats people, while a great doctor treats the nation 160.1kReads9.4Score8.4k14d adds
  8. 58 Take It Easy, Village Miracle Doctor 乡村神医悠着点 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. 3.5kReads7.3Score29214d adds
  9. 59 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Urban1.8M WordsCompleted An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8kReads7.1Score43314d adds
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  10. 60 From Secretary to the Top Leader, Rising to Great Heights 平步青云从一把手秘书开始 Urban53k WordsOngoing With both his career and marriage at the lowest point of his life, the minor official Lin Yanzhou stumbles into a new post by chance. From then on, he enters a fast track to the top, changes his fate, and makes his way through the workplace with careful moves and growing success, embarking on a bloody path to promotion... 1kReads—Score—14d adds
  11. 61 The Fast Track to the Top 选调生之青云直上 Urban2.3M WordsOngoing “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! 99.5kReads8.3Score7.4k14d adds
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  12. 62 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道:权力巅峰 Urban219k WordsCompleted 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
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  13. 63 Back to the 1990s: A Political Science Graduate's Son-in-Law 重回90,从政法女婿开始 Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted No womanizing, no System, one female lead, a serious officialdom novel, a crime thriller set in a past era, and a fiercely protective wife. A slow-burn story, written simply to make you smile. During the urban transformation of the 1990s, crimes were rampant and restoring order was an urgent priority. Li Feng, once an experienced grassroots criminal investigator in the twenty-first century, was reborn by accident in 1996 as a young captain with a master's degree in criminal investigation. He w 2.9kReads8.2Score21214d adds
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  14. 64 Plans Amid the Plane Tree Fluff 梧桐絮里的规划图 Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted [A principled struggle within the system, unexpected turns, power, sex, and an anti-corruption campaign, love that brings a powerful man to his knees, sacrifice for love, realism] Yu Wanqing stood before the mirror in the restroom of the Yuecheng Grand Hotel’s conference center and took a deep breath, straightening the collar of her dark blue blazer. The woman in the mirror was twenty-eight, her shoulder-length black hair neatly tucked behind her ears. As a rising talent at the Municipal Plannin 430Reads—Score—14d adds
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  15. 65 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿,领导身边的红人 Urban1.8M WordsOngoing This is a political intrigue novel set in local government. When the young Qin Feng is appointed in a crisis through his family's connections and parachuted into Nanping County, he is met not with welcoming applause, but with constant exclusion and covert obstruction from all sides. Every step he takes is like walking on the edge of a blade. As power, money, and personal ties weave together into a web, some choose to go along with the corruption, while others swim against the current. Faced with 53.2kReads8.9Score4.2k14d adds
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  16. 66 Officialdom: Swimming Against the Tide 官场:逆流而上 Urban869k WordsOngoing Lu Chuan came first in both the written and interview exams for a civil service position, but shady dealings landed him in a remote mountain village, and his girlfriend married someone else. See how Lu Chuan holds fast to his conscience amid power struggles and conspiracies, follows the fire in his heart that drives him to stand up for the people, carves a path through the mud of grassroots life, and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. 29.2kReads8.7Score1.7k14d adds
  17. 67 The Road to Officialdom: From a Township Justice Office to the Provincial Compound 官道:从乡镇司法所到省委大院 Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Beginning in the early twenty-first century, this novel chronicles the rise of Wang Xiaofeng, a young man from a poor family. Along the way, he faces petty schemers and receives help from benefactors. His posts and responsibilities change, but his original ideals and aspirations never do. Wang Xiaofeng starts out as a clerk at a township judicial office, then rises steadily through the ranks… 6.6kReads7.8Score60214d adds
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  18. 68 After Being Struck by Lightning, I Can Hear What They're Thinking 被雷击后我能听到TA在想什么 Urban354k WordsCompleted [One Female Lead + Authentic Political Drama + Urban Fantasy + Mind Reading + Smart Protagonist + Climbing to the Top of the Political Ladder + Serving the People] Zhang Xiaoxian is a post-90s “middle-aged man” with no parents and no powerful connections. A temp at the Guangming District Civil Affairs Bureau, he works diligently but is constantly bullied by his superiors and ostracized by his coworkers. Then a freak lightning strike gives him the power to read minds, changing his fate. He outsma 8Reads—Score—14d adds
  19. 69 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [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... 918Reads—Score15914d adds
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  20. 70 Officialdom: I Rewrote the Script of My Life 官场:我重写了人生剧本 Urban3.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Political Intrigue] [One Female Lead] [Begins at a University] Zhou Yang is reborn! This time, he begins his career in government by staying on at the university, rewriting his life and painting a sweeping portrait of an era. (The first novel in the Zhou Yang series) 11.7kReads9.2Score95814d adds
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  21. 71 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.2kReads8.7Score12414d adds
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  22. 72 A Political Mastermind's Song of Prosperity 长盛高歌之政治高手 Urban252k WordsCompleted This is the story of Li Changsheng, a senior county-level official, and his rise to the top. He is skilled in calligraphy, feng shui, and antiques. Decisive and full of schemes, he is also charming, carefree, and bold. He sees through both the ugliness and goodness of society, and puts forward many new ideas and principles for good governance, public welfare, and social development. 804Reads6.7Score10414d adds
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  23. 73 A Long Prosperous Reign 长盛高歌 Urban236k WordsCompleted 2kReads7.4Score20514d adds
  24. 74 Turbulent Waves 迷涛 Urban217k WordsCompleted This is a chronicle of a grassroots official's rise and fall, a portrait of county-level officialdom in the 1990s, and, above all, a bittersweet song of an era defined by the struggle between human weakness and steadfastness. When the turbulent waters recede, the embankment still bears the upright figures of those who never bent. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
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  25. 75 Back to 2010: Starting as a Township Clerk 重回一零,从乡镇科员开始 Urban1.0M WordsOngoing This book is grounded in reality and rooted in everyday life. The world of officialdom is no ivory tower; it is where the bustle of ordinary life is most intense. The story begins at the grassroots and draws on real life, with the daily grind of food and bills alongside the twists and turns of power struggles, and the struggles and steadfastness of ordinary people set against the upheavals and transformations of a changing age. The world today is undergoing changes unseen in a century. Official 962Reads—Score—14d adds
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  26. 76 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Urban550k WordsCompleted Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.1kReads7.3Score10714d adds
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  27. 77 Back in the Game: Cleaning Up Officialdom 重出江湖之整治官场 Urban228k WordsCompleted A mob boss shakes up and cleans house in the political arena! [No idiotic characters, no System, light mystery] Black is black, and white is white, but the two can also change places! Even the righteous may do shameful things, while the wicked may do good for the country and its people. What matters is how you see things and what you believe, and whether you can answer to your conscience! 56Reads—Score—14d adds
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  28. 78 A Man of Official Bearing 官人官相 Modern 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! 280Reads—Score—14d adds
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  29. 79 Reborn: I Chose the Water Conservancy Bureau 重生之我选了水利局 Urban6.1M WordsOngoing [Everyday life + rich in detail] [Grounded and realistic] [The mindset of an ordinary person] In the world of officialdom, You can’t rely on your superiors; they’ll leave you holding the bag. You can’t trust your peers; they’re waiting to set you up. You can’t feel at ease with your subordinates; they’re waiting to slack off and shirk their duties. See how an ordinary person, reborn, learns to navigate officialdom, adapt to the changing times, stay true to himself instead of going with the flow, 67.2kReads8.9Score6k14d adds
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  30. 80 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Urban636k WordsOngoing 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? 12.9kReads7.6Score1.1k14d adds
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  31. 81 I Gave Up the Pinnacle of Business to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 放弃商巅的我登上权巅 Urban579k WordsOngoing In the study of the Zhu family's villa, Zhu Wanli slams the table and roars, “If you don't pass the exam, you'd better come back and inherit the family business!” Hugging a stack of review materials a meter high, Zhu Feng coolly shoots back, “Grandpa, have you heard the saying, ‘The first thing you do after passing the exam is strike down the one you love’?” “If I pass, the first thing I'll offer up to the heavens is our family's nouveau riche image.” On exam day, he's stunned to find that the e 521Reads—Score—14d adds
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  32. 82 Aspirations in the Political Arena 官场之青云志 Urban3.7M WordsCompleted Reborn in 2002, he was hit by a car while saving a little girl and regrettably missed his civil service interview. His materialistic girlfriend wanted to break up with him, but Liang Jiangtao unexpectedly discovered that the girl’s grandfather seemed to be no ordinary man... Watch how he uses a perspective and experience twenty years ahead of his time, along with a heart devoted to serving the people, to build a remarkable career! Look forward to more in Officialdom: Ambition for the Clouds. 64.3kReads9.2Score7k14d adds
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  33. 83 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职?我转投纪委调查组 Urban7.6M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 531kReads9.3Score28.7k14d adds
  34. 84 At the Pinnacle of Power: I Can't Believe I'm a Scion of a Great Clan 权贵巅峰:我居然是世家子弟 Urban4.3M WordsOngoing In 2001, Su Xi had just been assigned to a local police station. He was nothing more than an inconspicuous beat cop. During a dangerous arrest, he captured a vicious murderer alive and saved the life of a veteran police leader. Without meaning to, he also protected the career of a senior provincial department official! A stroke of luck drew him into the game, and the door to a political career opened before him. As he cracked down on organized crime and corruption, put down roots in the region, 153.8kReads9.3Score14.8k14d adds
  35. 85 Officialdom: After Putting Myself on the Line, I Rose to Success 官场,以身入局后我从此平步青云 Urban128k WordsCompleted She wields wisdom like a blade, cutting through the tangled interests beneath the surface and finding the best path through a game of shifting undercurrents. No opportunities fall from the sky; every step is carefully considered. No one reaches the top by chance; he keeps moving forward through every storm. In the end, he carves out a solid, dazzling path to success that belongs to him alone. 41Reads—Score—14d adds
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  36. 86 A Lost Path Through the Ranks 基层仕途迷茫路 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 2kReads9.5Score16814d adds
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  37. 87 Notes From the Political Arena: Book Two 官场笔记第二部 Urban228k WordsCompleted 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
  38. 88 Officialdom: The Eyes of Insight 官场:透视之眼 Urban271k WordsCompleted 749Reads—Score—14d adds
  39. 89 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 Urban225k WordsCompleted [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
  40. 90 The Road to Power: Starting as a Temporary Transfer to the General Affairs Section 权力巅峰:从借调综合科开始 Urban419k WordsCompleted That’s right, Zhang Zheyuan was reborn. His last life was just too hard! This time, he’s aiming for the pinnacle of power! People who want to win don’t smile, so why can’t I stop the corners of my mouth from turning up?! 21Reads6.0Score—14d adds
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  41. 91 Reborn in Politics: What's Wrong with Rising Through the Ranks? 官场重生:青云直上怎么了 Urban180k WordsCompleted [Reborn] + [Officialdom] + [Scheming] + [Revenge] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Urban] + [Political Intrigue] Every success is different, but every failure is much the same! In his previous life, Liang Fusheng was a complete failure. He was reborn on the very day he started his civil service job. He really… wants to get ahead! (Laughter, anger, and banter, all just to make you smile!) 765Reads6.3Score13714d adds
  42. 92 One of the Five Categories: My Career in Government Is on the Fast Track 五类人员:我的仕途开了挂 Urban585k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Getting Things Done + Realism + No Special Recruitment] A village official’s ten-year journey from the bottom to the top! From a confused young man lured back to his hometown to a pillar of the nation’s central government, Zhao Zhang spends ten years starting out in the most humble of villages. Amid the sweeping changes of poverty alleviation and rural revitalization, he follows his commitment to serving the people through practical work and his dedication to continuous learning, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
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  43. 93 The Official Road: Great Wisdom 官道:大智慧 Urban453k WordsOngoing [Authentic Political Drama + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Business Warfare + A Sense of Justice] After spending so many years in government, Liang Guofeng has long since learned the philosophy of officialdom: A single transfer order sends Liang Guofeng to work in the southern province. He hoped to make a difference, but instead found himself constantly caught in traps and suppressed! A new place, a new environment, and a new job bring all kinds of trials. Every step is perilous, but ever 2kReads6.2Score19114d adds
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  44. 94 The Bearing of a Soldier on the Official Path 官道之军人风采 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 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7k14d adds
  45. 95 The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云 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 2kReads7.2Score30014d adds
  46. 96 Tales of Mingdu 明都往事 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 318Reads8.0Score—14d adds
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  47. 97 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 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! 14.6kReads7.0Score67414d adds
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  48. 98 In the Name of the People: Judging Handong and Saving Qi Tongwei 名义:审判汉东拯救祁同伟 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 4.1kReads6.8Score10014d adds
  49. 99 Old Cases of the Republic Era: After Ten Years on the Run, He Still Gets Promoted 民国旧案:在逃十年,他依然升官 7k WordsCompleted A Republic-Era Cold Case: On the Run for Ten Years, He Still Climbs the Ranks 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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  50. 100 The Discipline Commission Takes Action: The Collapse of a Network of Power 纪委在行动:权网崩塌记 30k WordsCompleted The Discipline Commission in Action: Chronicle of a Corrupt Power Network’s Collapse 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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