Top-Tier Political Intrigue Novels. The Kind That Really Deliver. 顶级官场小说。过瘾的。

1. 201 名 In the Name of the People: Dehan, What Do You Think of This Game of Chess? 名义：德汉，这盘棋，你怎么看？ Blowing Wind, Swallowing Clouds吹风吞云Male-Channel Fanfiction933k WordsCompleted In the TV drama In the Name of the People, Zhao Dehan, who was supposed to be written out after just two episodes, transmigrates. Zhao Dehan starts doing things by the book. Anyone who refuses to play by the rules gets dealt with on the spot. In his eyes, following procedures in everything and doing things by the rules is how this ragtag outfit ought to operate. 32.2kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves

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   I recommend this book; it just finished reading and it was very satisfying and cathartic.

2. 202 重 Back to Seventh Grade 重回初一 Uninhibited and Unrestrained落落大放Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn + top student + everyday growth + heartwarming + inspirational + ensemble cast + I scare even myself when I get competitive] Shen Qiu is reborn, back in her first year of middle school. She decides she won't lie flat anymore. So what if she doesn't have a System? She can do it herself! Being reborn is the greatest System of all! In this life, she's going to push herself to the limit. Along the way, Shen Qiu reconnects with a group of friends and leads them through every obstacle on their 2.8kReads9.0Score325Shelves

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   This is a textbook-style notebook for cultivating top students. The learning methods described are highly practical and I strongly recommend it to students just starting junior high school and their parents. It also offers significant guidance for junior and senior high school teachers!

3. 203 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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   The pacing is good, the female leads are well-described in detail, and their career paths are realistically portrayed.

4. 204 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Urban6.1M WordsOngoing [Everyday life + rich in detail] [Grounded and realistic] [The mindset of an ordinary person] In the world of officialdom, You can’t rely on your superiors; they’ll leave you holding the bag. You can’t trust your peers; they’re waiting to set you up. You can’t feel at ease with your subordinates; they’re waiting to slack off and shirk their duties. See how an ordinary person, reborn, learns to navigate officialdom, adapt to the changing times, stay true to himself instead of going with the flow, 69.4kReads8.9Score6.2kShelves

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   I'd also like to recommend a few. The last two are already bestsellers, so I won't go into detail. The first one is a political novel, but why are so few people reading it? I think it's very well written, and it doesn't have that "start by killing your sweetheart" trope!

5. 205 重 Reborn in 1998: I Take My Dad into Politics 重生98：我带老爸闯仕途 Salted Fish Who Doesn't Want to Work不想上班咸鱼鱼Urban1.6M WordsOngoing A new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 43.6kReads9.2Score2kShelves
6. 206 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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   Top-tier political fiction, bar none. Watch as the protagonist navigates the treacherous waters of officialdom – it's incredibly captivating!

7. 207 忠 The Loyal Traffic Vanguard 忠诚之交通先锋 Dragon Battle at the Stone Cauldron龙战石鼎Urban685k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 忠 Loyalty: The Rise and Fall of My Lord 忠诚之我主沉浮 Dragon Battle at the Stone Cauldron龙战石鼎Urban207k WordsOngoing At twenty-seven, after earning his doctorate, the male lead carried the dream of changing his fate and resolutely decided to take the civil service selection exam. After passing, he was sent to a remote grassroots post for training. The grassroots world was like a furnace, like a raging storm, constantly tempering his convictions and will. Watch this young man from humble beginnings trudge through the mud of grassroots work and hold firm in solitude, writing a youthful answer sheet with his loya —Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 这 This Detective Is No Ordinary Man: Falling in Love Makes Him Stronger 这个侦探不一般，恋爱就能变强 Tie Shen铁深Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted Zhang Xici had endured a lonely, miserable life, and just as he was about to retire, he got caught up in something huge. An enormous scapegoat's burden was dumped on him. With his frail build, how could he possibly bear such a huge burden? He was crushed to death beneath it. But who would have thought that a disaster would turn into a blessing: he was reborn. After being reborn, Zhang gained the support of a System and finally became a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, his System wasn't 6.1kReads9.0Score921Shelves

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   1. All of these are good. I highly recommend the detective story, which involves purging the officialdom. The reader can't guess the suspect, and the male lead is incredibly skilled at uncovering secrets. 2. A courtyard house story with a cheat code; the male lead slaps the villains in the face. 3. An innovator in fantasy novels, featuring an invincible male lead.

10. 210 四 Siheyuan: Starting at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, I Crush the Courtyard’s Troublemakers 四合院：从供销社开始，横推众禽 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Male-Channel Fanfiction290k WordsOngoing Synopsis of "Siheyuan: Starting at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, I Crush the Whole Courtyard" Business whiz Lin Xiangyang transmigrates to 1962 by chance, taking over his father’s job as a procurement officer at the Red Star Supply and Marketing Cooperative. He also activates the Super Supply and Marketing Cooperative System, gaining abilities such as spatial storage, accelerated production, and trade with the future. These powers help him carefully navigate an era of scarcity. As soon a —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
11. 211 问 Aspiring to the Imperial Throne 问鼎皇尊 Counting掏数Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Growth-Focused | No System | Fresh Setting | Expansive Worldbuilding] When chaos first stirred and the world was born, how many ages passed in the endless struggle for supremacy? In the Chaos Realm, gods and demons came into being, only to vanish into the river of history after countless ages. In the Beast Star Domain, savage beasts roamed the wilderness, yet even they could not escape fate, disappearing from heaven and earth. The Icebound Era began, and no life remained in the world. In the Pr 8.9kReads9.2Score621Shelves
12. 212 兵 The King of Soldiers Enters Politics and Breaks the Deadlock with Force 兵王转业之官场以力破局 Prickly Trumpet Vine带刺的喇叭花Urban920k WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into an audiobook. Once he enters the political arena, he thrives. With brothers at his side, resources brought together, and strength to break through any impasse! Lin Zhenyu, a Dragon Fang special forces soldier codenamed Ghost King, is reborn. To save his critically ill grandfather, he has no choice but to leave the military and enter politics! A man of unwavering integrity, Lin Zhenyu vows to work for the welfare of 5.4kReads8.2Score434Shelves

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    I recommend a new book about officialdom; it's excellent!

13. 213 癌 Divorcing with Terminal Cancer 癌症晚期离婚 Jiang Xiaoyu Loves Hot Pot江小鱼爱火锅Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Everyday life + heartwarming + despair + one heroine + moving + relentless misfortune + no System + mother-daughter conflict + villains growing old + standing up to everyone + siblings + food lovers] Originally titled My Wife Divorced Me When I Had Terminal Cancer, Then My Mother-in-Law Knocked at Midnight Programmer Chen Xun often worked overtime and smoked. He developed terminal lung cancer, with only six months left to live. Not wanting to burden anyone, Chen Xun chose to divorce his wife an 19.6kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    "Let me tell you, since you've proposed that forces are mutual, then your husband and that wall are essentially fighting each other. If a fight results in serious injury, it's a criminal offense, punishable by three to ten years imprisonment. If both your husband and that wall are imprisoned, for the publishing house, it's just spending money to buy a few bricks to put in jail; for your husband, it's a real prison sentence. Do you think that's fair? If you're willing to let your husband go to jail, then I'll take the case." There are even more ridiculous plot points than this; there are too many to count, every story has them.

14. 214 幕 Onstage and Behind the Scenes: A Government Insider's Stories 幕前幕后（官场人写官场事儿） Sun Hao孙浩Urban261k WordsCompleted Li Zimin, the mayor of Xianghan City, had already been selected by the provincial committee, yet he suddenly lost the vote at the city's People's Congress. Was it a power struggle, or the will of the people? In the late 1990s, state-owned enterprise reform entered its most challenging phase, and the men and women behind the scenes began stepping into the spotlight. Political rivalries, the rise and fall of fortunes in the business world, ruthless competition for fame and wealth, and life-and-dea 7.4kReads9.5Score890Shelves
15. 215 官 Starting Out as a Deputy Section Chief in Officialdom 官场从副股级开始 Coco and Yiyi West of Jiangnan江南以西可可和一一Urban440k WordsCompleted A textbook for officialdom + a guide to surviving the workplace + no harem + getting things done! When the great wind rises, I ride it up ninety thousand miles! See how Qin Yuewei, a secretary with the rank of deputy section chief who’s on her second stint in the job, turns things around! She takes on Ma Liming, kicks Cao Dachuan, and stands up to Shu Chunlai! That’s the formidable Qin Yuewei! Work with Yuewei? You’ll get promoted every three years! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years w 449Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't like it, you can eat me.

16. 216 东 After Getting Shot by a Crazy Old Man in Dongguan, the System Made Me Young Again 东莞被崩老头后系统让我返老回童 Coco and Yiyi West of Jiangnan江南以西可可和一一Urban418k WordsOngoing An old man, lonely, bored, and rich! A young woman with a feisty streak, fair skin, a pretty face, and long legs, but no sense of security! Ximen Song, who lives on his pension, fathered a feisty young woman. Ten years ago, she was tricked by a young punk and taken to Dongguan, leaving behind a seriously ill niece. After encountering two feisty young women along the way, he unexpectedly triggered the Rejuvenation System! From then on, these young women helped him gain both love and money, while 104Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 217 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 very good novel about officialdom, one new book and one old book. If you don't like it, you can come back and criticize me.

18. 218 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
19. 219 前 My Ex-Girlfriend Is Making Me Become a Government Official 前女友逼我去当官 Old Wooden Blade老木刀Urban512k WordsOngoing “I never wanted to take the civil service exam or enter politics. My ex-girlfriend, Zhang Yating, pushed me into it. Without her, I would never have made it to where I am today. Truthfully, I've thanked her in my heart more than once. Without her persistence and the blows she dealt me, I would never have reached this position.” Those are the words the protagonist, Fang Chen, most wants to say. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You haven't seen these two movies, have you? Go watch them, you definitely won't regret it!

20. 220 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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    A very realistic novel; a true-to-life story, definitely worth reading.

21. 221 权 The Ladder of Power: It All Starts with a Phone Call 权力阶梯：从一通电话开始 Lounging by the Sunny Window晴窗闲卧Urban921k WordsOngoing Upright and incorruptible, yet skilled in the art of taking the indirect route. Cleansing the murky currents, he is even better at planning ahead and breaking deadlocks. Li Yulin is a lone, courageous cadre. He presses on against the tide, refusing to give an inch! He swears to let the light of justice pierce the dark web of power! 8Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist starts as a petition officer and gradually rises to become a high-ranking official. The process is very engaging. The author's writing is excellent; recommended.

22. 222 都 Supernatural Arts in the City 都市之异能法术 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban143k WordsCompleted [Short drama: urban + cultivation + supernatural + feel-good + multiple love interests + mystery] Lin Tao is beaten to death by the school bully, Zhao Kun. It is pouring rain when he dies. The King of Hell takes pity on him and gives him a chance to be reborn! After arriving in a world of strange beasts, he gains extraordinary abilities such as X-ray vision, super hearing, shapeshifting, and invisibility, and becomes a subordinate of a nine-headed giant beast. The supernatural world, the wor 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolute strength.

23. 223 官 Enlightenment in Officialdom 官场悟道 Midnight Sentiments午夜情怀Urban2.4M WordsOngoing After Lin Jian fails to secure the position of director of the bureau's general office, he soon discovers his wife's secret, and his life plunges to rock bottom. Little does he know that fate is about to turn his life upside down once again... 84.4kReads8.6Score7.6kShelves

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    A political novel without any cheat codes, featuring well-developed characters and a realistic portrayal of officialdom.

24. 224 官 A Fortunate Career in Government: It All Began When I Met Her 官运：从遇到她开始 Curious Tyrant Rabbit猎奇霸王兔Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Upright and incorruptible, yet shrewd and decisive. He hates evil with a passion, but knows the art of political struggle. Li Chuniang is a Bao Gong-style official. The more setbacks he faces, the braver he becomes. He will never compromise! He is determined to make his mark on this path! 39.2kReads9.1Score4.9kShelves

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    Highly recommended by seasoned bookworms

25. 225 局 The Road to Becoming a Director 局长之路 Baozi包子Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Liu Xudong is a nobody, about as insignificant as they come. After graduating from university, he used his connections to land a job that looked respectable enough to others, but his life was full of frustration and boredom. Then, by a stroke of luck, he became a favorite of the leadership. Her arrival made things go even more smoothly for him. But none of it came easily: the schemes, threats, and betrayals that followed sent Liu Xudong, who had only just begun looking down on the world, tumblin 5.7kReads9.3Score258Shelves

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    This book is good.

26. 226 混 Making It in the World of Officialdom 混出个官样 The Man Who Rides a Wolf骑狼的汉子Urban886k WordsOngoing Man, pain turns to hate, and hate turns to ruthlessness. When you fear nothing, the world will clear a path for you! Ten years as a hidden dragon, trapped in the abyss. Then, in a single day, he rides the wind straight to the heavens. Dawn has come, and the world is in his grasp. His might sweeps across mountains and rivers. No one can stop him. If not now, then when? 27.8kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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    Absolutely gorgeous.

27. 227 历 The Republic of China, Buried Deep in History (3 Volumes) 历史深处的民国（共3册） Jiang Cheng江城Historical612k WordsCompleted This is a gripping history of the official record from 1840 to 1925, a sweeping work that offers a comprehensive interpretation of late Qing China, the Republic, and the War of Resistance. No book about the Republic of China has ever explained this period as comprehensively, truthfully, clearly, and engagingly as "The Republic of China in the Depths of History". For that reason, "The Republic of China in the Depths of History" is the top choice for the tens of millions of Chinese enthusiasts of 15.8kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
28. 228 上 God's Observation Room 上帝观察室 The Bigger, the Harder越大越硬867k WordsOngoing For ordinary people, many things in this world are unclear, their truth obscured. Why is that? Society doesn't teach you, the elite don't explain it, and everyone has to get past their own obstacles and face their own hardships. Only by seeing the world from God's perspective can you understand it! 44Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 名 In the Name of the People: Provincial Champions Step Aside, He Rules the Nation 名义：省服靠边站！他是国服天骄 Seven Beans柒豆Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsOngoing After transmigrating to Handong, Zhao Changqing becomes the second-generation heir of the Zhao family. Should he keep living off his family and wasting his days in luxury? No! Guarding the secret that he is Zhao Lichun's son, Zhao Changqing begins serving the people at the age of twenty-four! From then on, Handong Province has a peerless public servant who devotes himself heart and soul to the people! He sweeps through Luteng, Jinghai, Jingzhou, and Luzhou, setting the Zhao family back on the ri 9.5kReads6.8Score266Shelves

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    😁😁😁😁😁

30. 230 张 Zhang Yunjie's First Book 张沄杰的第1本书 Zhang Yun Jie张沄杰109k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 231 洞 Build an Extraordinary Life by Understanding the Laws of the World 洞察世间规律铸就非凡人生 I've Been to This World这个世界我来过279k WordsCompleted This book explores many aspects of life. It covers seeing through the world's patterns to unlock ways to make money; reflecting and taking charge of your life when you hit a low point; using strategy to lead a team; Laozi's sayings and the secrets of wealth; the importance of combating pornography in society; maintaining peak physical and mental health; discovering your areas of natural talent; understanding human nature, patterns, and cultural traits; breaking free from the control of desire; r 387Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 232 名 In the Name of the People: Ancestor Qi, I Only Play at the Top Level 名义：祁厅老祖，老夫只打巅峰赛 Sacred Glazed Heaven's Art圣琉天决Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsOngoing The plot of In the Name of the People has gone completely off the rails! Zhao Lidong, Zhao Liqiu, and Zhao Lichun are the nation's top trio of brothers! Zhao Donglai is Zhao Mengsheng's great-great-grandson, and his third uncle works for the Ministry of Public Security! Li Dakang has Li Yunlong, the man with the Italian cannon, backing him up, and his bloodline makes him a descendant of a family of military commanders. Gao Mingyuan and Gao Qiqiang are both illegitimate relatives of Gao Yuliang, 47kReads6.4Score1.6kShelves
33. 233 名 In the Name of the People: Back in Handong! Monkey, Prepare to Die! 名义：重回汉东！请猴子赴死！ What Does It Mean to Be Dominating何为霸道Male-Channel Fanfiction1.9M WordsOngoing With a single gunshot, Qi Tongwei is reborn with the ability to hear people's inner thoughts! In this life, he knows the plot inside out and can see what's coming! Determined not to repeat his past mistakes and take his own life at Lone Eagle Ridge, he resolutely leaves Handong to seek his fortune in a vast new world! Ten years pass in the blink of an eye, and he now stands proudly at the top. When a mission brings him back to Handong under the radar, the three special operations brigades under 5.2kReads6.5Score177Shelves
34. 234 生 A Survival Handbook for Everyday Life 生活自救手册 I've Been to This World这个世界我来过Urban570k WordsCompleted Are you being swept along by life's current and overwhelmed by one problem after another? Unsure how to resolve concerns about sex, constantly hitting roadblocks in your job search or career advancement, dealing with frequent family conflicts, often feeling low, or plagued by minor health problems? Don't worry, The Everyday Self-Help Handbook offers a one-stop guide to easing your troubles! Focusing on ten core areas, including basic survival skills, emotional communication, and navigating the w 11Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 235 独 A Guide to an Unconventional Life 独特人生指南 I've Been to This World这个世界我来过10k WordsCompleted A Guide to Living a Unique Life —Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 236 想 Want to Make Money? Change the Way You Think First 想搞钱先改变思维 Jian Mo Huai An简墨淮安187k WordsCompleted [No wish-fulfillment, just practical advice] This book has no wish-fulfillment, only practical advice. If that's what you're looking for, feel free to drop it without a second thought. I've been caught in the rain myself, so I want to hold an umbrella for others. If you've just graduated from college and keep hitting roadblocks at work, I recommend giving this book a read. It can change the way you look at things, help you adapt to your job, and get promoted and earn a raise sooner. If you've sp 43Reads7.0Score—Shelves
37. 237 觉 Awakening to Wealth: The Practical Guide 觉醒的财富【干货版】 Break the Deadlock, Govern Yourself破局自牧Urban189k WordsOngoing [Not a feel-good book. Read with caution.] This book isn't here to please you. It's here to operate. Cut out the poverty-stricken lesion in your brain and replace it with the operating System of the strong. Ninety-nine percent of people in this world are NPCs, following a predetermined program and calling it fate. Only one percent are players. They rewrite the rules and seize resources. Want to turn your life around? Want financial freedom? Put away that fragile heart first, keep up with my pace 139Reads7.7Score—Shelves
38. 238 上 The Upper Circle's Secret Manual: One Trick to Make Big Money 上流圈绝密手册，一招教你赚大钱 Warring Lords战诸侯1.1M WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story) This book is about how ordinary people can make big money quickly. It reveals the little rules that make industries tick. You know what I mean. Heh heh. Do you want to achieve fame and success? Do you want to escape mental exhaustion? Do you want to find a girlfriend soon? Come on, let me broaden your horizons and empower you. Overcome misconceptions, rise to greater heights in life, and take control of so many things. Look, look, look! Whatever you want, I've got 33Reads6.5Score118Shelves
39. 239 托 Tuoxie De Naoren's 15th Book 托鞋的脑仁第15本书 The Brain of a Shoelace托鞋的脑仁Urban3.3M WordsOngoing 110Reads6.8Score122Shelves

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    (๑>؂<๑). . . .

40. 240 胡 Hu Sansheng’s Complete Commentary on Zizhi Tongjian 胡三省资治通鉴通读本 Coming Up with a Name Is Really So Hard启个名字真的好难啊Historical6.7M WordsCompleted Want to understand Hu Sansheng's edition of Zizhi Tongjian, but find yourself stumped by its obscure classical Chinese and Hu Sansheng's traditional-character notes? Don't worry, this complete reading edition is here to help! As a monumental work of history, Zizhi Tongjian is rich in historical wisdom, and Hu Sansheng's annotations only add to its value. However, both the original text and the notes are written in traditional characters, and their language is archaic and difficult. Even well-edu 48Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 241 穿 Reborn as a Seventy-Year-Old Farmer, I Rejuvenate by Giving Gifts 穿成七旬老农，我靠赠礼返老还童 The Brain of a Shoelace托鞋的脑仁Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted What does it feel like to awaken a System at the age of 79? Li Chengfeng will tell you: give a widow some eggs and get five years of life in return; give the village belle some hair oil and get a hundred taels of silver. People can gossip all they like. Once I've won over every beauty in the village, the town, and the entire country, then they can talk. 132Reads—Score219Shelves
42. 242 官 Rising Through Officialdom: A Nobody's Road to the Top 官场纵横：小人物的登天之路 318 Visitor318体验者Urban955k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out, but it’ll go up.) Li Long spent more than thirty years as a beat cop before being reborn thirty years in the past. In his previous life, his achievements were stolen and he was banished to a remote region. Now that he’s back, he won’t let anyone take what should be his. Our protagonist has the advantage of memories from his previous life. He also has what it takes to go head-to-head with major criminal cases. This is the story of an ordinary man using memories from a p 1.6kReads8.1Score103Shelves

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    This is a good book; a seasoned bookworm highly recommends it. Fellow readers, come and check it out!

43. 243 觉 Awakening and Breaking Through: Higher-Dimensional Cognition 觉醒突破，高维认知 The Propagation of Light光的传播575k WordsCompleted The universe follows the Way, and all things abide by its laws. People are trapped in the world's confusing illusions because they do not understand the true nature of the Way or the patterns of the human heart. This book offers no empty comfort. It follows the roots of Daoist thought to lay bare the underlying laws that govern the world: the movement between social classes, the contests of human nature, and the rise and fall of capital are never accidental. They are all manifestations of the Wa 13Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 官 Rivaling for Power in Officialdom, From Divorce to the Road to Success! 官场争锋，从离婚踏足青云路！ Winter Worm, the Original冬虫本尊Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Born into poverty, Qi Guowei has spent years working his way up, yet he is still just a junior clerk at the public complaints office. Forced into an irregularity case, he faces questioning from the investigation team with no way to defend himself. At home, his wife is only pretending to get along with him. After failing in both love and career, he realizes that only by realizing his own worth can he thrive in life. In the political arena… he presses forward through every hardship, and at last re 19.1kReads8.2Score1.7kShelves

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    Beautiful, very beautiful

45. 245 千 The Eight Generals of the Thousand Gates: 108 Strategies 千门八将108局 See the Small, Know the Pupil见微知瞳764k WordsCompleted In this world, legitimate methods and fields of knowledge emerge one after another, while scams evolve with the times, taking on endless new forms. From ancient times to the present, scams have spread like the waters of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, flowing without end and never disappearing. Their harm is both profound and widespread: they can leave individuals penniless and shatter society's trust. Yet everything in the world has its opposite. Just as a spear must have a shield, if scams exis 54Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 246 过 Adopted Son, Part Two 过继二 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Wealth + power plays] [Reality + perseverance] [Life + passion] [Love + living] A man must be as tough as iron, but also as resilient as steel. Only then can he face the harshness of reality and the twists of fate, and rise to meet new challenges. I'm Zhao Erhai, and here's my story... 4kReads9.3Score474Shelves

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47. 247 创 The Wealth-Building Mindset 创造财富思维 Zhang Guanghui3949张光辉3949Urban141k WordsCompleted The Wealth-Building Mindset points you in the right direction for starting a business and gets straight to the weaknesses that lead entrepreneurs to fail. Its practical strategies for building wealth resolve the confusion entrepreneurs face, while its personalized approaches to wealth help aspiring entrepreneurs escape common misconceptions... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 医 The Doctor’s Road to Officialdom 医路官途 Wei He帷赫Urban5.1M WordsOngoing After graduating from university, genius Chinese medicine doctor Ling You returned to his village to observe three years of mourning for his late grandfather. He also inherited the clinic his grandfather had run, Sānqītáng. Then one day, the arrival of a group of powerful figures changed his life. He had planned to spend his life practicing medicine, but after enduring a series of harsh realities, he came to understand that an ordinary doctor treats people, while a great doctor treats the nation 160.9kReads9.4Score8.5kShelves

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    Rising to Prominence (reading)

49. 249 坏 The Psychology of Insults 坏话心理学 Moonlight Shining明月光照Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted Unpacks the underlying reasons people enjoy talking about others, from human instinct and social needs to psychological gratification. It reveals the behavior behind gossip and criticism, helping you understand the darker side of social life and view the unspoken ways people communicate more rationally. 17Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 权 The Pinnacle of Power: Breaking the Deadlock in Yuanshan Town 权力巅峰：从远山镇破局开始 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Rural Life266k WordsCompleted What backing could a nobody possibly have? When he's driven into a corner, that's the strongest backing of all! His bright future is stolen from him, his former lover turns her back on him, and just as his political career begins in Yuanshan Town, he falls into one trap after another laid by petty schemers. Everyone thinks he'll sink without a trace, never realizing that desperation is his greatest trump card. Caught in the turmoil of local politics, Wang Hao keeps his strength hidden and plays 350Reads6.1Score147Shelves

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    A highly recommended novel about potential kings in officialdom.

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