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1. 1 官EN The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition 官场：一个小人物的野望 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Starting as a grassroots police officer in 2005, he repeatedly cracks major cases. Amid the treacherous twists and turns of officialdom, he carves out a distinctive path to promotion. 132.2kReads9.5Score15.3k14d adds

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   [Sparrow's Masterpiece] tells the story of a protagonist who, after being suspended from his job, unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a power struggle, facing constant phone calls and lurking dangers. The plot is fast-paced, suspenseful, and captivating.

2. 2 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 官场从秘书开始 Old Ice Pop老冰棍Urban6.4M WordsOngoing When hardship reaches its limit, good fortune follows. With a pure and earnest heart, Zhang Jun gets his lucky break and begins his career on the bench at an institute of traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully navigating political maneuvering, officialdom, and human relationships, he wins allies at every turn and steadily rises through the ranks. 343.3kReads9.2Score16.9k14d adds
3. 3 你 You're Just a Secretary, So How Are You Advancing Faster Than Your Boss? 你一个秘书，比领导进步还快？ Win Against Heaven胜天一局Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [A power-packed political drama, featured on the bookstore’s overall reading rankings three times] Lin Yi, a senior aide to a powerful leader, is targeted by his enemies and betrayed by his girlfriend. He strikes back hard, exposes a shocking conspiracy, and uses his foresight to make a spectacular comeback! 36.9kReads9.0Score3.9k14d adds
4. 4 开 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职？我转投纪委调查组 Second Master Jiangmen江门二爷Urban7.5M 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
5. 5 官 Battling for Power in the Political Arena, Starting as a Female Leader's Male Secretary 官场争雄，从女领导的男秘书开始 Liangzhou Seven Miles 1凉州七里1Urban6.7M WordsOngoing The rules of this world are imposed by the strong upon the weak. A true powerhouse changes the rules, making them work in their favor! Love is like chess, politics is like chess, and life is like chess. When you make a move, never regret it. Take control of the pieces, and dare to believe you can outwit Heaven itself!!! 164.5kReads9.3Score9k14d adds

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   A slice-of-life novel set in the officialdom, a tale of deceit and treachery, where there are no eternal enemies, nor eternal friends.

6. 6 宦 The Official's Path Through the Seas of Bureaucracy 宦海官途 Flirtatious Second Brother风流小二Urban6.5M WordsOngoing Amid the struggles of the workplace and the ways of the world, he holds fast to his sincerity and principles. Through trials and hardships, he handles each matter with calm and steadily moves forward, finding himself through the passage of time and taking each step along the road with care. 499.3kReads9.4Score20.7k14d adds
7. 7 官 The Official and His Charms 官人官色 Curtain-Rolling West Wind 666卷帘西风666Urban5.8M WordsOngoing The road to becoming an official is narrow, so narrow that if you want to climb it, you can only step on other people's shoulders. Yet it is also broad enough to encompass everyday life and the people's hardships. Along this road lie intrigue and shifting fortunes, ruthless decisions, and love and hatred... 267.2kReads9.4Score18.8k14d adds
8. 8 官 The Road to Officialdom 官途 Lin Xiner林新儿Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Wang Cheng, an ordinary young official at a provincial-level government agency, is unexpectedly chosen to become a senior leader's full-time secretary. From then on, he becomes the leader's right-hand man and embarks on a journey to rise through the ranks… 27.1kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds

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   It's worth reading; I've had it on my bookshelf for a while now and can't bear to delete it. I'll reread it when I'm looking for something to read.

9. 9 办 The Office Secretary 办公厅秘书 Lin Xiner林新儿Urban327k WordsCompleted Zhang Shijie had just graduated from college when he passed the exam to join the court. He married Liu Mengmeng, the girlfriend he had loved for four years. Work, life, money... After a few years of married life filled with all the ordinary necessities, the passion faded, leaving behind nothing but dull, monotonous days. By chance, Zhang Shijie discovered that Liu Mengmeng was cheating on him with his best friend... Anger and pain took turns tormenting him... After reflecting on his situation, Z 6.8kReads9.0Score61614d adds
10. 10 前 My Ex-Wife Betrayed Me? Now I’m Marrying a Tycoon’s Daughter, So Why Are You Crying? 前妻背叛？我娶大佬的女儿你哭啥 The Middle-Aged Man Strikes Back进击的中年人Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Yi, a man from humble beginnings, is unexpectedly betrayed by both his wife and his sworn brother. With no connections and no footing in the lower ranks, he suffers his wife's contempt, his mother-in-law's abuse, and his sister-in-law's humiliation. His prospects are bleak, and his family is poor. At his lowest point, a woman who vanished seven years ago gets back in touch. From then on, his fate changes, and he rises to the top... Wealth, dignity, fame, everything I once lost: I’ll take it 1kReads9.2Score16814d adds
11. 11 升 Climbing the Ranks and Proving the Way 升官证道 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Lu Haoming's son-in-law said, “At government offices in the city, reaching director-general level is already the ceiling for people from farming families like us.” Lu Haoming refuses to believe it. The road to office is beset by countless obstacles. He's too handsome, attracting one beauty after another, and his outspoken nature brings him repeated setbacks. Watch how he breaks through and rises straight to the top. 90.2kReads9.5Score10.2k14d adds

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    If you're reading political fiction on Tomato.com, it would be a real shame to miss out on the works of author Paul G. Paul. His writing is incredibly down-to-earth, logical, and well-written, without any messy romantic relationships—a breath of fresh air in the world of political fiction.

12. 12 官 Officialdom Is Like a Chess Game 官场如棋 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.5M WordsCompleted There is no straight road through life, especially when it comes to being an official. Hao Xiaodong spent many years navigating the political arena before gradually understanding its many hidden rules. Now, following his novel The Way to Promotion, a new story is here for readers. Join us as we witness another kind of life in the world of officialdom. 34.1kReads9.2Score4.4k14d adds
13. 13 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 29.5kReads8.3Score2.4k14d adds

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    I recommend reading these two books. They are refreshing novels that offer a true portrayal of the officialdom and are worth reading. Listening to them makes them even more engaging.

14. 14 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 18.2kReads7.7Score1.2k14d adds
15. 15 王 After the Prince Learned to Read Minds, He Quietly Watched Him Find Creative Ways to Get Himself Killed 王爷会读心后，静静看他花式作死 Waiting for a Thousand Joys待千欢Two Male Leads425k WordsCompleted [Dual Male Leads + Mind Reading + Equally Matched + Devoted Spoiling + Protective of His Own + Monogamous 1v1] A man bent on dying and doing nothing vs. a sharp-tongued schemer who loves making trouble Chi Nansheng settled the scores from his past life, thinking he could finally be free. Instead, he ran into a ridiculously unlucky System and accidentally got bound to it. The moment he opened his eyes, he had already been drugged with a muscle-relaxing powder and made a prince's consort. Wait, he 2.4kReads9.3Score38714d adds

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    In the beginning, they tested each other step by step, wanting to do things their own way. Unexpectedly, they were attracted to each other. There was mutual exploitation, misunderstandings, and finally, they supported each other and moved forward together. There were unresolved feelings, calculations, weighing the pros and cons, revenge, ideals, and beliefs.

16. 16 报 Report, General! The Regent Wants You to Stop Crying 报告将军！摄政王让你别再哭了 Miao Qiqi喵柒柒Two Male Leads500k WordsCompleted (Now available as a full-cast audiobook) A cold-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside crybaby general ✘ a cold regent who never forgets a grudge In his previous life, Ji Yechen traveled to the battlefield and fought for thirteen years. He rose from a disgraced prince anyone could trample to a mighty general revered by all. He devoted himself to helping his eldest imperial brother ascend the throne, so his brother would have nothing to worry about. Yet in return, his family and friends were brutally 15.2kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds
17. 17 帝 The Tyrant I Raised as a Child Spoils Me Rotten 帝师被养大的暴君强宠了 Snow on the Bamboo Tip竹尖雪Two Male Leads304k WordsCompleted Jiang Qingci transmigrates into a book and meets the infamous villainous tyrant, Chi Yanzhou. The tyrant is still young, just a tiny, soft, adorable little dumpling. When people bully him, all he can do is cry and bite them. Jiang Qingci holds an umbrella over him to shield him from the wind and snow, then smiles and says, “Your Highness the Ninth Prince, you should call me Teacher.” Chi Yanzhou stares at this suddenly appointed tutor and bites him, like a little dog who trusts no one. … Later, 4.6kReads9.3Score85014d adds
18. 18 战 The God of War Is Here, and the Mad City Lord Is Gentle as an Orchid 战神在下，疯批城主他温润如兰 Rong Li Xu Yu冗里胥玉Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, 1v1] [Sweet Romance and Healing] [Two Powerful Leads + A Match Made in Heaven] [Careful Scheming + Ancient-Style Court Intrigue] (A seemingly ethereal, refined, jade-like gentleman who is quietly unhinged, cold-hearted and cold-natured, the top, vs. a domineering, wild, wickedly charming and free-spirited God of War general who refuses to believe in fate or bow to it, the bottom) The Hanshu Academy is a school where only the princes of Northern Chu may study. A new teacher recen 4kReads9.4Score56214d adds
19. 19 穿 I Transmigrated into a Eunuch and Met a Prince in the Cold Palace 穿成真太监后遇到一个冷宫皇子 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads359k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads, No Female Lead!!! CP: Eunuch and Cold Palace Prince] Who would have thought my girlfriend's curse would actually come true? What do you do when you transmigrate into the body of a real eunuch? I feel like crying three times a day. But then I ran into a lame prince confined to the cold palace, and happened to witness this seemingly innocent but secretly ruthless kid in the middle of killing someone. Without even realizing it, I somehow flirted with him and got him acting strange. 14kReads9.5Score2.3k14d adds
20. 20 临 Longing for Jade by the Abyss 临渊羡玉 Winter Hibernation on a Pillow of Stone枕石冬眠Two Male Leads392k WordsCompleted [Reborn scheming little green-tea top × noble-born, high-minded bottom brought down from his pedestal] * No one knew that Shen Yuan, the third prince of the Daying Dynasty, had two faces. In front of Xi Yu: Shen Yuan (sniffling): Brother, I’m scared. Will you stay with me? Xi Yu (comfortingly patting his head): Since you call me Brother, of course I’ll stay by your side. Shen Yuan (looking aggrieved): Brother, do you dislike me? Xi Yu (gently reassuring him): How could I? Don’t overthink it. Beh 279Reads8.8Score—14d adds
21. 21 官 The Road to Officialdom: Step by Step 官路之步步为营 Bloodstained Saber血染军刀Urban3.0M WordsOngoing The protagonist, Lin Feng, carefully plans every step, starting out as a low-ranking civil servant. Amid a complex political landscape, he maneuvers with skill and maintains a balance in his official career, all while staying true to his original purpose: serving as an official and bringing prosperity to the people he governs. 38.7kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds

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    A masterpiece that perfectly embodies the essence of "down-to-earth" life, overflowing with the breath of everyday existence. The protagonist, Xiao Liang, effortlessly weaves in local proverbs and sayings, making the reading experience feel like listening to a neighbor's story—humorous and relatable, revealing the true nature of life through laughter and tears. The story's settings are like miniature versions of life itself. The everyday squeaking of cooking oil, the walls stained with grease and bearing witness to the passage of time, the clatter of pots and pans creating a symphony of meals; the sorrows of the downcast drowning their sorrows in alcohol, the brotherhood strengthened over a toast. From the alleyways of bustling cities to the muddy paths of remote villages, every corner holds the mundane yet beautiful aspects of life. The details reveal the true essence; every brick, every tile, every meal is a footnote to life. The plot unfolds not through fantastical or bizarre elements, but through the undercurrents of life. The protagonist's struggles in the officialdom, his interactions with various leaders and their psychology, the subtle competition and cooperation among colleagues—all are a true reflection of the lives of countless "working stiffs" in the bureaucracy. In this restless and noisy era, this novel is like a clear spring, nourishing our hearts. It reminds us of the most authentic aspects of life, revealing the often overlooked small acts of warmth and the ordinary resilience that possess a radiant power. Rooted in the earth, it depicts the myriad aspects of human life, allowing everyone who turns its pages to find fragments of their own experiences, piecing together a deeper love and affection for life. This wonderful book, brimming with the breath of life, is worth savoring repeatedly, offering new insights with each reading.

22. 22 女 My Female Boss Helps Me Rise to the Top 女领导带我平步青云 Listening to Snow in a High Tower高楼听雪Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Yang Guang's powerful backer got into trouble. From then on, he had no one to rely on. At the lowest point in his life, he unexpectedly saved a mysterious woman, who helped him rise to success and thrive at every turn. 3.4kReads7.5Score31114d adds
23. 23 红 Crimson Lips, Blazing Passion 红唇烈焰 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A handsome loser and a cold, aloof female boss. When these two rivals cross paths, they act out a romantic tale of love, revenge, and sweet satisfaction. Office intrigue, cutthroat business, and political scheming are all handled with ease. If you want a story full of twists and excitement, come read The Strongest Man in the City. 33.6kReads9.0Score2.6k14d adds
24. 24 娱 Entertainment Tycoon, With Wuyou Media from the Start 娱乐神豪，开局一个无忧传媒 Little Wordsmith小小字匠Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [The animated adaptation is now available, and a live-action short series is in production] Zhang Cheng transmigrates to a parallel world, inherits an empty shell of a media company, and gains the Entertainment Tycoon System. From Wuyou Media to Wuyou Group, and then to a massive Wuyou entertainment empire… Beautiful online influencers with tens of millions of followers and idol stars whom fans consider untouchable are all employees under his banner. Many years later, even after Zhang Cheng reti 49.6kReads8.8Score3.5k14d adds
25. 25 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. 625Reads8.8Score18114d adds

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    Absolutely a classic, and very good-looking.

26. 26 青 The Road to Qingyun: Finding Life in Desperate Straits 青云路之绝处逢生 The Man Who Rides a Wolf骑狼的汉子Urban2.2M WordsCompleted A sudden disaster destroyed Lu Fan’s family, leaving behind nothing but ruined walls and broken tiles. By chance, Lu Fan entered officialdom. After honing his skills, growing, and transforming at the grassroots level, Lu Fan was tempered into steel and emerged from his cocoon as a butterfly. At last, he achieved his heart’s desire! 121.2kReads9.2Score14k14d adds
27. 27 官 Drawing the Sword in Officialdom 官场亮剑 Rare in This World Is a Laughing Face人世难逢开口笑Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Mu Dongfeng had just reached the bottom of the office building when he heard a loud bang. The man who fell was his superior, Zhou Qingyang. Mu Dongfeng was the only one standing below. Two hours later, he was removed from his post and placed under investigation. He had never taken anything. But the entire network was convinced he had. By the time he fought his way out of that room, everyone had already set their sights on Pingnan. There really was a USB drive in the bird's nest under the eaves o 31.7kReads8.5Score2k14d adds

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28. 28 官 The Road to Power: Straight into the Azure Clouds 官途之直入青云 Rare in This World Is a Laughing Face人世难逢开口笑Urban2.8M WordsCompleted Lin Qingyun, once secretary to the county Party committee secretary, is ready to make his mark when the secretary unexpectedly dies of illness. Facing the prospect of being pushed aside, Lin must find a way out of his low point and rise to the top, one step at a time. 6.5kReads8.4Score60814d adds
29. 29 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 12.5kReads8.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    🔥🔥🔥 [Highly Recommended] "The Iron-Blooded Journey of Officialdom" and "The Middle East Storm of Officialdom" Novels with Middle Eastern themes are already rare, but those that manage to weave together great power rivalry, court intrigue, and the brutality of battlefield combat are even rarer. The first book depicts Chen Feng's journey from zero to one—fast, ruthless, and precise. The second book truly showcases the author's skill—Chen Feng sits at the negotiating table with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, his opponent being Blinken, and his bargaining chips being video recordings and national fortunes. The author portrays the great power rivalry as close-quarters combat, calm and collected, with every strike swift and decisive. A political intrigue novel of this caliber is definitely worth following.

30. 30 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 2kReads7.2Score30014d adds
31. 31 红 The Red Political Path: The Road to the Top 红色仕途：巅峰之路 Green Little Apple青涩小苹果Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Officialdom➕one heroine➕no System] The road to power has ten tiers, each fraught with danger. Taking charge of Donghai from the start, Zhou Yang advances one step at a time, determined to carve out his own path to success. He rises against the tide with unprecedented momentum and reaches the top. (This is the second book in the series. The first, at 3.2 million words, is complete and can be found on the author's page.) 24.3kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds

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    🔥This one's pretty good. It's a single-female-lead romance novel, and this is the second part. I feel it's a bit better than the first one. Both the plot and the writing are superior.

32. 32 天 A Book Belonging to the Chosen One 天选之主的一本书 Chosen One天选之主Urban5.0M WordsCompleted An Jiang earned the top score in the civil service selection exam and entered government with a desire to serve the people, only to be sidelined by an unseen hand and sent to the countryside, where he endured contempt. When his two-year term was up, an official transfer from the Organization Department turned his fortunes around, transforming An Jiang into the county's youngest official... See how he charges headlong through the ranks and blazes his own path to success! 2kReads9.1Score25714d adds
33. 33 鬼 A Ghost Fire Bike Parks Outside Zhong Zhengguo’s Home, and His Career Takes Off! 鬼火停在钟正国楼下，步步高升！ Spring's Flourishing Moonlight春繁月华Male-Channel Fanfiction645k WordsOngoing [Everyday Police Work + Decisive and Ruthless + Beauties + Not a Saint + No System + Patriotism] Jiang Mingyi wakes up in a drafty old home! He starts out as an ordinary police officer! He cracks one major case after another and earns so many First-Class Meritorious Service awards he loses count! Xiao Ai, how about we go to the civil affairs bureau? 858Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommended! 🥰🥰🥰

34. 34 钟 Zhong Xiao'ai Is Kidnapped, and Qi Tongwei Saves Her, Only to Have His Mind Read 钟小艾被拐，祁同伟救美被读心 Spring's Flourishing Moonlight春繁月华Male-Channel Fanfiction136k WordsCompleted [System] + [Supernatural Showdown] + [Zhong Xiaai + Chen Yang + Romantic Tension] [The road to advancement starts at deputy department level] [From the start, he mocks Zhong Xiaai for eventually marrying a kept man] “Ding! System activated!” “I, Qi Tongwei, will be at odds with evil from this day forward!” “Wait, why is the starter pack for praying for divine guidance?” “I’m the famous Qi, the director of the Public Security Department. What use do I have for praying for divine guidance?” After 691Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 35 祁 Qi Tongwei Wants to Join the Party, and His Rabbit Senior Is His Backup 祁同伟想进部，兔子先辈成他后盾 Spring's Flourishing Moonlight春繁月华Male-Channel Fanfiction384k WordsCompleted (Qi Tongwei’s Name of Justice + System + Power Fantasy + Defying Heaven + The Road to the Central Government) Before shooting himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei wrote on the blackboard: “If I could go back to the past...” When he opened his eyes, he had been reborn by Gao Xiaoqin’s side. He gained a sign-in System and received gifts from the rabbit pioneers. [The first translated edition of The Rabbit’s Manifesto?] [The rabbit’s first Book of Laws?] Secretary Yuliang! I think this is our ch 416Reads5.6Score—14d adds
36. 36 重 Reborn, I Was Found Out by My Deskmate Zhong Xiaoi. Now I Have to Silence Her 重生被同桌钟小艾发现，我想灭口 Spring's Flourishing Moonlight春繁月华Male-Channel Fanfiction134k WordsCompleted [One heroine] [Making money] [Romance] I’ve only just recovered my memories from before birth, and my deskmate, Zhong Xia Ai, has already caught on! What should I do? Could I silence her and nip this in the bud? Wait, Zhong Zhengguo is my future father-in-law? Then no problem. Xia Ai, just sign this contract selling yourself to me, er, I mean, the marriage certificate! P.S. The story takes place in the parallel-world nation of Daxia. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidenta 3.3kReads—Score10214d adds
37. 37 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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    That's amazing, and it looks fantastic.

38. 38 官 An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆 Lone Reflection孤照Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc 17kReads9.1Score1.7k14d adds

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    A unique perspective and a distinctive writing style; it's worth savoring.

39. 39 官 The Edge of Power: The First Sword in the Anticorruption Fight Strikes Our Own 官锋：反腐第一剑，先斩自己人 Yuan Xiaoqi元小七Urban582k WordsOngoing [Political Career]+ [Criminal Investigation]+ [Underdog Comeback] Officer Ding Kai goes undercover at a nightclub and unexpectedly discovers “Red Scorpion,” a major fugitive who has been on the run for years. A thrilling battle of investigation and counter-investigation begins. The forces behind the fugitive “Red Scorpion” gradually emerge... 101Reads7.6Score—14d adds

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    Officialdom + Crime Solving

40. 40 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. 16.3kReads8.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    Read a million good books about officialdom

41. 41 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 6.6kReads7.2Score65114d adds
42. 42 从 From the Bottom to the Pinnacle of Power 从底层来到权力巅峰去 Maple on a Sunny Day晴天的枫Urban1.5M WordsOngoing A true man born between Heaven and Earth should aspire to greatness, achieve extraordinary deeds, and build a legacy that will never fade. Yet all he does must be grounded in benevolence and justice, and guided by a sense of shame. He must not trade his integrity for vast wealth, nor abandon his principles when facing danger or temptation. In this way, virtue and achievement go hand in hand, and he can ultimately reach the summit and have his name recorded for posterity. This is what it means to 17.5kReads7.0Score88914d adds

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    Super good, written by one person.

43. 43 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! 8kReads7.1Score43314d adds
44. 44 施 Spread Spring Breezes for Ten Thousand Miles, Walk the Path to the Azure Clouds 施万里春风，步青云之志 The Rebellious Wolf逆袭的狼Urban1.5M WordsCompleted The greatest hero fights for his country and its people; the greatest doctor heals the nation and saves its people. Zhang Yi is a young prodigy who has studied medicine and martial arts since childhood. A star student at Yanda University, he starts a business with his classmates and amasses assets worth hundreds of billions. After graduating, he enters officialdom. With powerful connections and extraordinary abilities, he sweeps through the political arena using the way of the chivalrous healer, 37.5kReads8.4Score5.5k14d adds

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    This novel about officialdom is great!

45. 45 万 A Useless Body for Ten Thousand Years, So How Did I Slay Ten Thousand Immortals with One Hand? 万载废体，怎么就只手秒万仙了？ I'm Going to Rise我要崛起Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsCompleted [Invincible] [Utterly satisfying] [Highly recommended] [Decisive and ruthless] [Blood-pumping] Lin Xuan transmigrates to the vast fantasy world of Cangyun Realm, bringing with him the Nine-Story Soul-Suppressing Tower. His noble Yanhuang bloodline is branded as a worthless body, said to appear only once in ten thousand years. When the Soul-Suppressing Tower opens, ten thousand years pass inside for every instant outside. While others toil at cultivation, he grows stronger with every breath. Onc 21.3kReads8.6Score2.7k14d adds
46. 46 官 Political Rivalries: A Grassroots Rise to Power 官场争锋之草根逆袭 Liu Peizhu刘培柱Urban836k WordsCompleted New to officialdom, Lu Zhaoyuan carries lofty ideals, only to be battered at every turn. After enduring hardship, he glimpses the logic behind power: “Only those who truly serve the people can go far!” Standing on the precipice between conscience and desire, what choice will he make? 6.6kReads7.9Score55714d adds

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    It's really good, I recommend it!

47. 47 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
48. 48 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. 307Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Absolutely classic, excellent

49. 49 美 The Beautiful Leader's Personal Secretary 美女领导的私人秘书 A Pig's Big Dream猪的理想大Urban5.3M WordsCompleted [Entry in the January 2020 Silver Ticket Contest] By chance, Zhao Ming saved the life of a divorced female mine manager. She offered him a permanent position, a promotion to supervisor, and even her beautiful daughter’s hand in marriage. Zhao Ming shook his head. No, plenty of people are after me. I can’t hang myself from just one tree. His new book, The Wealthy Family’s Dad, is now a hit! Same modern setting, a whole new kind of excitement. Readers are welcome to check it out. 8kReads9.0Score86614d adds

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    If you enjoy reading novels about officialdom, these are must-reads! The plots are full of twists and turns, and people are constantly deceiving each other. Be sure to add them to your collection!

50. 50 青 A Straight Path to the Top: It All Starts with a Transfer Order! 青云直上：从一纸调令开始！ Galio and the Cat加里奥与猫Urban2.7M WordsOngoing [Jing'an's Number One Secret] [Yang Jian] After being forced into a divorce, with everyone piling on once he is down, Yang Jian is at the end of his rope. He fears no one else's troubles and asks only to have a clear conscience. But an unexpected transfer order suddenly sends him soaring to success. 116.8kReads9.1Score8.1k14d adds

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