Looking for Political Fiction to Learn How to Speak and Handle Things in Official Circles 求官场小说 主要学习官场说话办事

1. 51 平 From Secretary to the Top Leader, Rising to Great Heights 平步青云从一把手秘书开始 Boil the Sea into Salt煮海为盐Urban40k 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... 771Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is good.

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 Zhou Zhiyuan, a minor official, loses his way but never his ambition. He struggles desperately at the very bottom of society, yet never gets anywhere, until he meets her. Then he turns his fortunes around and climbs, step by step, to the pinnacle of life… 10.7kReads7.5Score732Shelves
3. 53 长 A Political Mastermind's Song of Prosperity 长盛高歌之政治高手 Qing Jing Dali清靖达理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. 905Reads6.7Score106Shelves

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   It's a very interesting novel about high-octane officialdom. Let's share it with friends who like reading.

4. 54 长 A Long Prosperous Reign 长盛高歌 Qing Jing Dali清靖达理Urban236k WordsCompleted My new novel is here! 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! 1.2kReads7.4Score103Shelves
5. 55 官 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿，领导身边的红人 Top Wage Slave头号打工仔Urban1.7M 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 48.1kReads8.9Score3.4kShelves

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   Recommended, very exciting and interesting officialdom novel

6. 56 扭 Turning the Tide: I Turn Around and Pass the County Party Office Exam 扭转乾坤：我转身考上县委办 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban901k WordsCompleted Ye Guoqiang was beaten to death by men sent by Mayor Fang of Longgang Town. After being reborn, he happened to save Wu Xiaomin, the granddaughter of Wu Zhenhua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee. This novel blends transmigration, modern life, officialdom, political science, economics, philosophy, human nature, and the art of governing. Every plot point is carefully laid out, with danger at every turn, so you’ll need to use your wits as you read. Amid the struggle between good an 216Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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   These two books are absolute classics and very beautiful. It is recommended to study carefully.

7. 57 人 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom! 人在官场：步步攀升！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was too honest, so his career never advanced. His wife, Zhang Meina, left him for money. Faced with a woman's betrayal and the indifference of friends and family, Lin Feng finally saw the harsh realities of society for what they were. Then, unexpectedly, a major opportunity came his way: Secretary Huang transferred him to Xincheng County to serve as the county Party committee secretary. 837Reads8.8Score194Shelves
8. 58 官 The Official Road: Great Wisdom 官道：大智慧 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban388k 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 3.8kReads—Score341Shelves

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   So powerful, an absolute classic.

9. 59 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 2.5kReads6.6Score281Shelves

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   An absolute classic. So pretty!

10. 60 梧 Plans Amid the Plane Tree Fluff 梧桐絮里的规划图 Jinyue's Proud Little Thoughts锦月的傲娇心思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 622Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two can be copied directly. They are very realistic, rigorous and within the system.

11. 61 权 Beneath the Eaves of Power 权利屋檐下 Jinyue's Proud Little Thoughts锦月的傲娇心思Modern Romance587k WordsCompleted [No mindless wish fulfillment + Power and prestige in the government system + Office politics and social maneuvering + Career advancement + Deals + Dark themes + Unexpected twists] This is a profound novel that goes beyond the power struggles of officialdom. It cuts into the inner workings of the system and shows you: The corruption of power: how Wen Jiaguo, a heroic pilot, is consumed by betrayal and ambition, transforming into a predator who manipulates the rules. A silent rebellion: how We 12Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 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 230Reads6.7Score101Shelves

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    The author writes about officialdom, including one or two official technical novels "Wind Passing the City of Western Zhou Dynasty".

13. 63 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 1.8kReads9.5Score122Shelves

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    A must-read officialdom novel! Urban daily life + career inspiration + counterattack! What is the way to be an official? What does it mean to have cold tea? What does it mean to be pushed down by the wall? What does it mean to never forget your original intention? You will understand after reading this article! Remember to write a book review, thank you! [Holding fists]

14. 64 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你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 1.9kReads6.7Score115Shelves
15. 65 最 The Perfect Daughter-in-Law 最佳儿媳妇 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Historical138k WordsCompleted [Feel-good story + business warfare + feng shui + mind games + romance + live-in son-in-law + tycoon] During the filming of a short drama, Xiangxi City is swept up in the custom of “taking in adopted children.” Danna is a stunningly beautiful woman, but she catches the eye of both the landlords and the sons of warlords... A bloody battle is about to begin. 296Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 我 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你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! 474Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's very popular on Douyin, and many people have made it into short plays!!!

17. 67 官 Notes From the Political Arena: Book Two 官场笔记第二部 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你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 172Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 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! 16.1kReads7.0Score626Shelves

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    [Smile][smile]

19. 69 寒 A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban1.4M WordsCompleted New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming 8.2kReads8.8Score720Shelves

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    Recommended serious official novels!

20. 70 二 The Second Secretary 二号秘书 Cultivator of Strange Histories奇史文耕Urban214k WordsCompleted Chen Mo is an ordinary man who studies hard and earns a civil-service post. Starting with routine work at the municipal government, he stands out thanks to his excellent writing skills and tact, eventually becoming the mayor’s secretary. The book is practically a survival manual for government secretaries, offering a detailed look at everything from drafting documents and coordinating meetings to managing relationships with superiors and subordinates and liaising on projects. As the protagonist 2.5kReads7.6Score215Shelves
21. 71 绝 A Sliver of Hope in Desperate Straits 绝境方寸 Peaceful Blessing Anfo平安福AnfoSci-Fi & Apocalypse488k WordsOngoing Typhoons, extreme heat, earthquakes, tsunamis, torrential rain, floods... Multiple disasters strike, and the nation urgently launches the "Westward Migration Plan." The people begin a long journey of escape. After a prophetic dream gives her a warning, wage earner Yan Wu stockpiles supplies in advance for herself and her family. Yet one person's foresight is no more than a drop in the ocean against a catastrophe that overturns the entire world. [Strong Female Lead] [Epic Female-Centered Coming-o 233Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It is a story about apocalyptic disaster + officialdom game written in realism. The heroine is more idealistic, the real place names and the situation within the system, and the handling of official documents are more formal. Please read and cherish it.

22. 72 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 662Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A novel about officialdom that is close to reality and very delicate.

23. 73 乡 The Watch and Meditations of the Countryside 乡野的守望与沉思 Spirit Root's Itto灵根的伊太刀Urban150k WordsOngoing The experiences and reflections of a rural community worker, alongside an imagined vision of how their hometown might develop, incorporating stories of successful townships and villages. “Keeping Watch” reflects township officials’ commitment to their roots and hopes for rural development. “Reflection” emphasizes their deep consideration of grassroots issues as they go about their work. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 重 Reborn: I Chose the Water Conservancy Bureau 重生之我选了水利局 Old Tea and Aged Wine Love Young Girls陈茶老酒爱少女Urban6.0M 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, 64.4kReads8.8Score5.5kShelves

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    Definitely a guide to officialdom

25. 75 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... 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one

26. 76 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. 12Reads6.5Score—Shelves
27. 77 站 The Road to Standing Tall 站立的路 Gan Chenghe甘城何Urban3.7M WordsOngoing Eighteen-year-old Hua Mingqing leaves the army and returns to his hometown, carrying excellent results but also the disappointment of seeing his dream of becoming an officer fall apart. He comes back to a rural home that is still mired in poverty. Faced with this turning point in his life, he is lost for a time, but with encouragement from his high school teacher, he decides to change his fate through the college entrance exam and make the leap of a carp over the dragon gate... 4.5kReads6.8Score343Shelves

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    This is a new book full of sincerity about reality and struggle. The retired young people are unwilling to be ordinary and work hard to make progress. They rely on their own talents to revitalize the loss-making factories and move to different cities to work hard and seek development. Highly recommended!

28. 78 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 48Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    If you are looking for authentic and trustworthy official writing, this is the top choice. The author's descriptions of policy implementation, meeting arts, communication and coordination are extremely professional and in-depth, and can be called a workplace textbook for grassroots civil servants.

29. 79 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban557k 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? 14.6kReads7.5Score1.2kShelves

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    These two books are worth reading. They cover all the intrigues in officialdom.

30. 80 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋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... 22.9kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves
31. 81 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. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nice officialdom novel

32. 82 浮 Under Currents in a Floating World 浮世潜流 Fortune and Blessings福禄善庆Urban343k WordsCompleted A You is a brilliant top student who graduated with a law degree. Rising from the grassroots and fighting in the halls of government, he throws himself into the battle against corruption in the name of fairness and justice. Along the way, he experiences love and hate, the dangers of the world, and a life full of ups and downs. He asks only to find a little peace amid the bustle of the world, but that has become difficult to achieve. All he can do is navigate the hidden currents beneath the surfa 78Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    [Like][OK][Bird Food Masterpiece][Explore][Learned]

33. 83 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Urban1.3M 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 12.7kReads6.9Score733Shelves

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    Highly recommended, very beautiful.

34. 84 重 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫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! 7.4kReads7.2Score407Shelves
35. 85 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves

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    I followed dozens of chapters in one go, and overall it was pretty good.

36. 86 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. 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New people, new things, new atmosphere

37. 87 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. 141Reads6.1Score106Shelves

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    This book is okay

38. 88 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? 424Reads9.2Score366Shelves

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    New books of the year, officialdom novels, please add them to your bookshelf

39. 89 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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    This is absolutely realistic

40. 90 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... 34Reads6.2Score—Shelves
41. 91 重 Reborn in Officialdom: I Alone Command the World 重生官场，独掌一方乾坤 Shui Wanqing水万倾Urban150k WordsOngoing [Reborn + Tycoon + Officialdom + Period Piece + System + Extremely Satisfying] Chen Ming was reborn in 1982 as the county magistrate of “Fuyu” County and bound to the [Wish for What I Want] System. As long as he wants it, anything in the world can be his! Everyone called him the “Chosen County Magistrate.” When “Fuyu” County became an international metropolis, everyone wanted to know his secret. Standing atop the city, Chen Ming said just one thing: “This power was given by the people. I wield t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Official articles, this one is enough [Cool][Cool]

42. 92 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! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Cool] Worth a look

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