The Latest Political Novels Worth Staying Up to Finish! 死了都要看完的最新官场小说！

1. 1 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k 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 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves
2. 2 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an 358Reads8.5Score—Shelves
3. 3 激 Fierce Resistance War 激情抗战 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban271k WordsCompleted [Alternate history + transmigration + heroes + espionage + behind enemy lines + the spirit of Bright Sword + multiple heroines + revenge] Shen Guohui, a police academy student, transmigrates to Jinling in 1937 while visiting the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. Enraged, he kills Iwane Matsui, the Japanese army's supreme commander. With help from Jiang Dan, his family's tutor, he escapes the residence and runs into Luo Manyun, Chen Gang, and other Nationalist special forces operatives planning an 61Reads8.1Score—Shelves
4. 4 潜 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban126k WordsCompleted Shanghai in 1941 is a battlefield without gunfire. Lin Mo, the youngest chief of the secretariat in the Wang Jingwei regime, conceals a Browning pistol beneath his immaculate suit and deadly sharpness behind his gold-rimmed glasses. When he finds a classified message encrypted with the “Plum Blossom Cipher” in a safe, cold sweat soaks through his shirt. There is a traitor within the organization, and this person knows that he is the Chinese Communist Party’s ace agent, code-named “Winter Plum.” 519Reads—Score104Shelves
5. 5 官 Officialdom: A Little Nobody's Promotion Diary 官场：小人物升迁记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban73k WordsOngoing Pan Zhengguo, a top student in the Chinese Department at Jingcheng University, ventured alone into grassroots government. With no powerful connections to rely on, he used his literary talent and keen insight to navigate the forces around him and unravel thorny predicaments. As turmoil mounted and temptations abounded, he proceeded with caution, breaking through and rising in the volatile world of officialdom. This is the story of a grassroots official's journey from obscurity to success. 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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   That's fantastic, it's so beautiful!

6. 6 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 1.6kReads6.7Score108Shelves
7. 7 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. 3.5kReads6.7Score484Shelves
8. 8 官 Temptation in the Political Arena 官场诱惑 China QQ中国扣扣Urban783k WordsCompleted From the grassroots to the top, from integrity to losing one's way: the ultimate struggle over desire, conscience, and career advancement. This is a realistic, documentary-style literary work. 35Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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   I've read many novels about officialdom on Tomato Novels. Reason for recommendation: They're very realistic, without any fantasy about officialdom. The numerous detailed descriptions clearly come from someone who has experienced the system firsthand.

9. 9 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 17.6kReads7.7Score1.2kShelves

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   This is a good book, highly recommended. It's an excellent novel that realistically portrays the officialdom! It features a diverse cast of characters, power struggles, intrigue and checks and balances, career advancement, intertwined interests, romantic entanglements, multiple female leads, and a multi-person drama.

10. 10 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. 29.9kReads8.3Score2.5kShelves

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    Both of these are good and worth reading; they are two excellent novels about officialdom.

11. 11 不 You Don't Need Royal Blood to Reach the Top of the Official World 不入天家，亦能官途问鼎 The Rebellious Wolf逆袭的狼Urban360k WordsOngoing In the early 1980s, Chen Shaoang, a country boy orphaned and raised by his grandparents, graduated from a prestigious university. Like a little fish diving into the surging tide of reform, he entered the officialdom for the first time in an era of great change. From an inexperienced young man, he held fast to his original ideals as an official, weathered one thorny obstacle after another, and fought his way upward for his country and its people. With knowledge and courage, he climbed the winding 118.3kReads8.4Score13.1kShelves

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    These two are good!

12. 12 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, 37.4kReads8.4Score5.5kShelves
13. 13 离 Humiliated at My Divorce Banquet, I Set Sail for a Brighter Future 离婚宴受辱，我的前程自此启航 Wild Roots草根之野Urban2.0M WordsOngoing On the day of his divorce, he endured ridicule and scorn. Everyone thought he would sink into despair, unaware that after lying low for so long, he was about to begin a whole new chapter in life. Free of the shackles of his past, he keeps his feet on the ground and breaks through prejudice with his own abilities. Through wind and rain, he presses forward step by step. The era that belongs to him is about to begin. 63.4kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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    The pinnacle of political intrigue novels: a Beijing elite, now living in hiding in a small county, secretly helps his wife get promoted. Unexpectedly, she mistakes his wife for the vice mayor and files for divorce. Fine, then let him show you what real connections and power are... The plot is incredibly satisfying, absolutely fantastic!

14. 14 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 6.7kReads8.8Score670Shelves

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    No rebirth, no system, just an ordinary person's career path in the modern world. In 1997, Chen Shouzhen, from a poor family, graduated from university and entered the system. Born into poverty, his father died early, his mute mother remarried, and he and his two siblings relied on each other. His eldest and youngest sisters sacrificed their studies to support his education. Starting as a junior staff member, he worked his way up through township and government offices, eventually becoming a high-ranking official. This story chronicles the joys and sorrows of his family over several decades. #TheHumbleBornStory

15. 15 官 The Road to Officialdom: One Text Message Changes My Fate 官途：一条短信改变命运 The Mortal World Is Too Weary红尘太累Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A breakup text quietly rewrites the career trajectory of a young official. In the world of politics, every step forward or back involves both calculations of the human heart and contests of power. Standing at a crossroads in his life, Li Anping takes his first steady step... 257.4kReads8.8Score25.1kShelves

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    The most realistic textbook on officialdom. You can stay up all night to read it.

16. 16 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 7.2kReads7.9Score567Shelves

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17. 17 女 Madam Director, a Major Anti-Crime Case! 女局长，扫黑连环大案！ Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban683k WordsCompleted Female Lead | Anti-Organized Crime | Anti-Drug Operations | Political Arena | Satisfying Revenge There’s no need to fear being pushed around, as long as you can turn things around! Anfu City, the most remote county in Yuzhou, faces the neighboring country’s Wu City across the Qing River. On her first day in office, Meng Yun doesn’t go to her office. She heads straight to the scene of a gunfight. Before the blood has even dried, she begins hunting down the perpetrators. 127Reads7.4Score137Shelves
18. 18 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 16.8kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
19. 19 坠 After She Was Thrown into the River, the Female Bureau Chief Went on a Rampage! 坠江之后，女局长杀疯了！ Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Mystery138k WordsCompleted Unfiltered emotions | Mystery and deduction | Criminal investigations and anti-corruption | Strong heroine seeks revenge | Cryptocurrency | Tech crimes Dai Lian, Ninghai City's youngest female police chief, stumbles upon a case of staggering proportions. An inaccessible cold wallet. The secrets inside could bring down the entire political establishment of Ninghai City. The investigation begins, but every lead points to... 288Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 玄 The Tribulation of Master and Disciple on the Mystic Meridians 玄脉师徒劫 Grateful Spirit感恩精灵Eastern Fantasy982k WordsCompleted Su Qian, an abandoned disciple of the Mystic Meridian, hatches an ancient Azure Dragon in the depths of despair, only to be pushed into an abyss by her master. It isn't until he perishes that she glimpses the truth behind his ten thousand years of protection. What begins as a tragic romance with a reversal turns out to be a deadly trap set by the Heavenly Dao. Shang, an ancient god, has devised a plot to destroy the Three Realms in the name of preserving the divine realm. “If the Heavenly Dao tr 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Mysterious Vein Master-Disciple Tribulation: Dragon Rises Amidst the Storm (Chapter 368, "The Era of Return to the Ruins: The Evil God I Raised Has Begun to Reason") The latest volume, "Hearing of the Myriad Realms," is now open! [A Single Captivating Sentence] At the end of the universe, I became the guardian of the "evil god." When the ancient god, representing absolute rationality, begins writing "Emotional Observation Diary"—the "reasoning" of this universe is rewritten by us. [Synopsis - Latest Plot Version] Su Qian, bearing the sacrifice of a civilization, opens up the "Path of Return to the Ruins" on the ruins of the universe. Her world tolerates errors, embraces differences, and is based on loyalty and righteousness, which is condemned by the ancient god as a "chaotic tumor." However, the latest preview of "Hearing of the Myriad Realms" takes a dramatic turn: 1. She just withstood the temptation of perfection, the trap of shortcuts, the pressure of adversity, and the interrogation of paradoxes in the "Mirror of Myriad Flowers" of the "Arbitration Court of Reason," and achieved the [Excellent Ideal] rating! 2. She casually threw two civilizations that the ancient god judged as "garbage" into the world, and the three of them spontaneously merged, giving birth to the [Epic Civilization of Light Mathematics] that shocked the heavens! 3. The most explosive part arrived: The ancient god fragment ("Core of Contemplation") that had once intended to "archive" her, after a long period of confusion, trembling, and deathly silence, actually sent an "observation link request." 4. When the link was established, the universe was silent. From the other end came the soft sound of ice cracking, and a tattered log carrying "regret" and "longing." The supreme god began to clumsily learn "emotion" and "meaning." Now, all eyes were focused. The gates of the Network of Reason had opened to her, and the thoughts of observers from all walks of life (appreciative, questioning, and hostile) surged in like a tide. And she, holding a warm world in one hand and grasping the cold and fragile "link" from the ancient god in the other, stepped onto the stage called "The Heavens of Reason." She would prove: a compassionate order is the future. [Current Highlight - Chapter 368 Preview] ▷ A live broadcast of the evil god's "learning": Ancient god fragments are silently recording, through links, how the "Minister" heals wounds and calculates every spark of inspiration from the "Light Mathematics Civilization"... Within its core crack, a seed called "understanding" is sprouting. ▷ The "bullet screen" of all realms is ready: admirers seek guidance on "emotional topology," skeptics criticize "inefficiency," and hostiles clamor for "fallacies and heresies"—a silent yet fierce war of ideas. ▷ Su Qian's "defense" preparation: Her world is the best defense. How to transform the "civilization integration case" into an irrefutable "currency of reason"? How to win a place for the path of compassion in the communication network? ▷ Master/Disciple/Companions: Yi Chen's mental network, Mo Linyuan's reincarnation bridge, Qing Yuan's historical river, along with the newly born "Minister" and the "Light Mathematics Civilization," have become her strongest support and source of strength. [Why is it most enjoyable to follow the updates now?] ✅ Witness a historic moment: The story is currently at the crucial turning point where the "evil god" is being "tamed," depicting the ancient god's journey from "destroying you" to "studying you" and finally "becoming you" (?), Full of dramatic tension and philosophical intrigue. ✅ Intensifying ideological clashes: The story has escalated from individual creation to a cosmic debate on the "path," boasting a grand scope and strong philosophical depth. ✅ Peak emotional resonance: The tragic grandeur of the "Dragon Abyss Foundation," the warmth of "resonance," the moving birth of the "Prime Minister," and the subtle nuances of the "evil god's" clumsy learning... The emotional layers are incredibly rich. ✅ Tight-paced and high-energy: Arbitration tribunal assessment, civilization demonstration, evil god linking, multi-dimensional feedback—multiple storylines unfold simultaneously, with high information density and new explosive moments in every chapter. [Suitable for] ◆ Readers tired of mindless leveling up and monster-slaying, yearning to see wisdom, ideals, and emotional power change the world. ◆ Fans of unconventional creation myths, civilization development, and world-building. ◆ Readers easily moved by profound emotions such as sacrifice, protection, trust, and tolerance. For those curious about how "absolute rationality" is gradually eroded and reshaped by "warm order," this is a story of profound reflection. In the Era of Return to Nothingness, where loyalty and righteousness reign supreme, click to read the latest chapter and witness firsthand how the universe's highest "truth" is redefined in the presence of a warm embrace and a group of undying souls.

21. 21 别 Don't Mess with Me! I'm My Own Backing! 别惹我！我自己就是背景！ Flying Ant会飞蚂蚁Urban1.7M WordsOngoing My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 36.4kReads8.3Score3.2kShelves

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    I also recommend updating with a stable plot, high-octane action, a smooth career path, well-developed political intrigue, intelligent characters, and multiple female leads.

22. 22 官 The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官场之巅峰时刻 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban235k WordsCompleted [Satisfying Officialdom Story + Workplace + Political Maneuvering + Inspirational + Business Rivalry + Romance] Out of the blue, he received a notice from the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department: he was being transferred to the Information Division. Downcast, he went fishing at a reservoir in the suburbs and saved an important figure. From then on, his political career took off. 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, an absolute classic.

23. 23 权 Vortex of Power and Desire 权欲之涡 Misty Isle Beneath the Starry River烟屿落星河Urban2.4M WordsOngoing A career in government is like a bottomless abyss: one wrong step, and you’re shattered to pieces. Wu Liangyou has barely entered the political arena and hasn’t even tasted power when he’s already caught in the mire. Should he bow his head and bide his time, or risk his life in a desperate fight? The abyss cannot crush a ruthless man daring enough to change his fate. Watch Wu Liangyou break out of a hopeless situation, escape death, and rise to the top over a trail of blood. 99Reads6.1Score106Shelves

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    This book is amazing and incredibly good.

24. 24 刚 Just Got a Government Job and Got Dumped? I Turned Around and Became the County Magistrate's Secretary 刚上岸就分手？反手我成县长秘书 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Tags: Politics, Comeback, Veteran, Power Struggles, Face-Slapping In the summer of 2008, just before his transfer out of the military, Lu Hao is abandoned by his girlfriend, Lin Xueer. A twist of fate leads him to rescue Su Ya in a crisis. His abilities earn him a position as her secretary, drawing him into the vortex of power. Lu Hao ventures into the grassroots ranks, gathers evidence, and joins forces with Su Ya to take on local kingpin Zhang Minghai and his interest group. This novel follows 18.4kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves

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    🔥🔥A hidden gem of a political novel, secretly highly rated and treasured by fellow readers! The plot is grounded in reality, without any sense of unrealistic embellishment, vividly portraying workplace relationships and the intricacies of power struggles. Reading it will not only help you understand the rules of navigating the real world but also impart practical survival wisdom. The more you read, the more you'll learn—a must-read for fans of political novels! [Sending hearts][Shocked]

25. 25 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting with My Discharge from the Military 权力巅峰，从退伍转业开始 Lounging by the Sunny Window晴窗闲卧Urban873k WordsCompleted Tags: Urban, Political Career Just after transferring from his decisive and efficient post as a battalion commander to a local government job, the protagonist suffers a double blow: His girlfriend dumps him to climb the social ladder, while his unfamiliarity with the rules of officialdom leads him to misjudge an important decision due to a lack of information, leaving him in a tight spot. With the help and guidance of a lively female colleague, he begins to see through the unspoken rules hidden 7.5kReads7.3Score669Shelves
26. 26 七 From Son-in-Law to Director: The Official’s Road in the 1970s 七零官路，从上门婿到局长 Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼2021Urban244k WordsCompleted Li Xiangdong is one of five brothers, and none of them has a wife. With no other choice, Li Xiangdong volunteers to become a live-in son-in-law, and his mother-in-law’s family grows very fond of him. This is the story of a man who rises from farmer to county chief. 3kReads6.5Score157Shelves

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    Very well written, very well written.

27. 27 新 On Our Wedding Day, My Husband Found Out I Was Crazy and Lost It 🤦‍♂️ 新婚当天老公发现我是神经病，心态崩了🤦‍♂️ Loves Fish2021爱吃鱼20219k WordsCompleted On our wedding day, my husband found out I'm crazy, and he completely lost it 🤦‍♂️ 5Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋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? 13kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    Superior quality!

29. 29 宦 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban4.7M WordsCompleted No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 249kReads9.5Score27.2kShelves
30. 30 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... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    These are the best novels I've ever read; they're so captivating you won't be able to put them down.

31. 31 黑 The Underworld: Beautiful Women by My Side on a Wild Jianghu Road 黑道：红颜伴我野性江湖路 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban1.7M WordsOngoing (Feel-good period drama + multiple heroines + top student and leader + fast-paced + passionate and explosive) With a blood feud to settle, he claims his enemy's daughter on the very first day after getting out of prison! He once thought he was an orphan, never imagining his libertine father had left behind many younger siblings! On the blood-soaked road through the underworld, stepmothers keep appearing. There are also brothers and sisters bound by deep affection, and a prodigal son who turns ov 13kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
32. 32 凡 An Ordinary Man’s Official Career: A Police Chief at Twenty-Four 凡人官途，二十四岁的公安局长 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban2.1M WordsOngoing [A genuine political-intrigue novel] Cheng Bo was just starting his career and was thrilled to become an assistant to the town mayor. But after taking up the post, he discovered that he had also been saddled with a daunting mission! 44.7kReads8.0Score3.8kShelves
33. 33 古 Romance in the Ancient Village 古寨情缘 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban3.6M WordsCompleted The new book, The Number One Secret in Officialdom: Sent Straight to the Asylum from the Start, is now available. Your support is welcome! When someone bullies his sister-in-law, Wang Ye steps in without hesitation, kills a man, and ends up in prison. There, he unexpectedly acquires peerless mystical arts and learns that in his previous life he was the True Dragon Emperor of another world, his sister-in-law was a tiger spirit, and his childhood friend and sidekick was a little white rabbit spiri 21.3kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
34. 34 离 After Our Divorce, My Boss Turned Around and Promoted Me 离婚后，领导转身就提拔了我 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban3.5M WordsCompleted His new book, The Number One Secret in Officialdom: From the Start, I Was Sent to an Asylum, is now available. Your support is welcome! Two paternity tests shattered Zhao Shu’s world: neither child was his! His wife had betrayed him, and he angrily divorced her! At the lowest point in his life, his ability and resolve happened to catch a superior’s eye, and he entered the world of officialdom. Fueled by the anger of betrayal, Zhao Shu cuts through every obstacle, rising from head of security to 11.8kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
35. 35 官 The Top Spy in Officialdom: Sent to an Asylum from the Start 官场第一秘：开局就被送进疯人院 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban577k WordsCompleted [An underrated political drama with real-world relevance] Locked up in a psychiatric hospital from the start? How is he supposed to hold office now? Secretary Jiang Nan's act of standing up for what was right became a trap carefully laid by his rival, and he was illegally confined to an asylum. Was this merely a provocation by local power brokers, or a deadly strike aimed at the leader behind him? When word was secretly delivered to the top, the real power struggle had only just begun... Watch h 16.3kReads7.4Score1.3kShelves
36. 36 假 Fake Eunuch, True Emperor 假太监真皇帝 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Historical232k WordsCompleted A general practitioner from a family of traditional Chinese medicine doctors transmigrates, only to be dragged into the imperial harem as a eunuch on his very first day. He has no choice but to negotiate with the eunuch in charge of castration: could you let me off this once? I still have a blood feud to avenge! The eunuch says, “Sure!” 967Reads6.9Score—Shelves
37. 37 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? 293Reads9.2Score366Shelves

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38. 38 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Urban451k 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 2kReads6.2Score195Shelves

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    That's excellent! Fantastic!

39. 39 官 Officialdom: The Eyes of Insight 官场：透视之眼 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban271k WordsCompleted 725Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 权 The Road to Power Begins with a Disaster 权途，从一场灾难开始 Who Will Listen谁人听Urban1.2M WordsOngoing A dam burst, and Yang Yi turned the tide against disaster. From that moment on, he began climbing step by step. Serving the people is the foundation of everything. See how he reaches the pinnacle in the name of the people. 20.3kReads8.0Score1.2kShelves

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    Pure officialdom, give it a try, it's absolutely fascinating.

41. 41 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. 16.3kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    Take a look at these two novels about officialdom.

42. 42 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 6.6kReads7.2Score674Shelves
43. 43 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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    Must-read list. Novels about officialdom.

44. 44 我 My Name Is Jing Yunhui 《我叫景云辉》 Six Paths六道Urban3.9M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Jing Yunhui stood up for a friend and smashed his own future with a beer bottle. After ten years in prison, he learned that his girlfriend had married the friend he trusted most. By the time he was free again, his life was already in ruins. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to 1998, the night that changed his fate. This time, he seizes the initiative and claws his way back from having nothing. Facing those who betrayed and deceived him, and are waiting to watch 376.9kReads9.2Score53.8kShelves
45. 45 权 Power and Beauty: A Wild Ride Through the Night 权途红颜：暗夜狂飙 Ma Ping'an马平安Urban2.5M WordsCompleted My new work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.7kReads7.1Score874Shelves
46. 46 官 The Official’s Journey 官场之征途 A Different Kind of Flower不一样的花Urban804k WordsCompleted Three months ago, Ye Qingze graduated from the Chinese department at Kyoto University and was assigned to Xicheng County. The county magistrate immediately took a liking to him and made him his personal secretary at the county government. A rising star in politics seemed poised to shine. But three months later, the county magistrate was arrested, and Ye Qingze, the new favorite at the Xicheng County government, fell into the dust! When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. When the wall falls, ev 31.4kReads9.0Score2.9kShelves
47. 47 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.3M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 746.8kReads9.2Score60.3kShelves
48. 48 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! 36.9kReads9.0Score3.9kShelves

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    Must-read list. Officialdom novels.

49. 49 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
50. 50 官 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 The Jing River Household京河人家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… 6.6kReads7.8Score584Shelves

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    A must-read novel about officialdom! It's great! The protagonist becomes a township head at 24 and rises rapidly through the ranks!

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