Novels like Wang Baolai's Carefree Life
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- 1 Hyena Lord’s Fourth Book 鬣狗大人的第4本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 819Reads6.5Score107Shelves
- 2 I'm Reborn, So My Rules Are the Rules! 都重生了，我的规矩就是规矩！ Special forces soldier Zhang Chi was reborn in an explosion as Chen Ran, an undercover police officer being buried alive by drug traffickers. At death’s door, he activated a spatial ring and turned the tables on his attackers. But after rescuing the hostages, he began suffering from memory-fusion problems. After being promoted to criminal investigation squad leader, he encountered a case in which the child of a powerful family escaped punishment. The ring’s energy went berserk for the first time 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Fifteen Years in Shenzhen's Urban Villages 深圳城中村十五年 Do you remember how old you were when you first set out to make your way in the world? I left home at eighteen that year, swearing I’d make something of myself. “After a lifetime weathered by hardship and sorrow, I look back and half my life seems like a dream.” The road ahead is hard to walk. Why not drink away your troubles? So many old friends and memories can never return. This urban story of entrepreneurship and romance follows eighteen-year-old Liu Zheng and A Ling, who fail the college en —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Spring Had Come by the Time You Arrived 自君来时已逢春 [Powerless to resist + Willingly Surrendering] [Historical Romance + Bad Ending] Yu Wanning is a false princess, though she does have royal blood. She had no choice about being born in the cold palace, no choice when she was sent to Consort Yu, and no choice in many of the things she did. But she did choose one thing: marrying Bai Ziheng. She chose well. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 The Ladder to the Azure Clouds 青云之梯 Liu Hongzhi had just arrived in Hongtu Township for work when a major upheaval struck: the township's entire leadership was implicated in a scandal. Amid this turbulent shift, Liu Zhicheng was also dragged into one fierce struggle after another, facing danger at every turn. One careless move could leave him dead and buried... A good official should serve the people and bring prosperity to the region. Staying true to one's principles is the only righteous path! 358Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 6 Reborn in 1992: The Red Road 重生92红色征途 He spent his previous life in poverty. Now that he has a chance to live again, he is determined to change his fate and rewrite the heavens. The story follows three generations of one family across a thousand years, from Earth to Mars and beyond, through the colonization of Mars and the rebuilding of Earth. A red journey spanning a thousand years! 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Forced to Marry from the Start, I Made a Comeback 开局被催婚我成功逆袭 With the Lunar New Year approaching, his parents’ pressure to get married reaches a fever pitch. Urged on by his only friend, Xiao Ran takes a desperate gamble and heads to the recently popular “Madam Wang’s Matchmaking” stage in Bianjing, hoping to find a partner. With no car, no home, and no savings, he’s a typical older bachelor with “three nothings.” He’s mocked on the spot and subjected to online abuse. Then a string of misfortunes follows, until a twist of fate wins him the favor of seven 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 After Our Divorce, I Rose to the Top and My Ex-Wife Regretted It 离婚后我扶摇直上，前妻悔疯了 [Divorce + comeback + big shot + left with nothing + political arena + female CEO] Jiang Yunshan is an ordinary government clerk. Just after his billionaire ex-wife looks down on him and divorces him, he turns around and marries a stunning beauty with an astonishing background and a domineering personality. His five-year political career, which had been going nowhere, suddenly comes alive. He rises swiftly through the ranks, soaring to the top. His ex-wife says, “His talent shouldn’t be wasted i 6.5kReads8.1Score664Shelves
- 9 The Mountain Woman 山妇 After five years in the army, poor young Liang Jingxian returns home and becomes a gifted doctor. He uses his medical skills to heal and save lives, winning the heart of the pretty widow next door and making her his wife. He also has a genius business mind, using local resources to lead everyone out of poverty and into prosperity. His life takes a spectacular turn. From an unknown nobody, Liang Jingxian rises to become the richest man in the region! 6.1kReads7.6Score669Shelves
- 10 The Official's All-Seeing Eye: Rising From the Bottom 透视官眼：从最基层开始崛起 Banished to a judicial office at the very lowest level, Wu Haoran watched the aging director, who had spent his entire career in this post and was nearing retirement, face a situation even worse than Qi Tongwei's. Now that his official's eye had been activated, Wu Haoran secretly vowed to rise from here and surpass Qi Tongwei. From that day on, he reveled in the company of beautiful women and wielded power over the realm, making his way through the officialdom. 26Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 11 Reaching the Top in Officialdom 问鼎官场 Wang Zidong always thought he was an upright man of principle, but in the end, he realized that justice takes power to uphold. Reborn into a new life, Wang Zidong decides to live differently, fulfill his ambitions, and build a world for idealists. Watch Wang Zidong rise step by step from a low-ranking deputy section chief to the very top. 197Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 12 Ding Ergou's Rise to Success 丁二狗的逆袭人生 [This novel is the original work behind the hit short drama The Rise of Ding Ergou. The short drama of the same name is now available on Hongguo and Fanqie!] With both parents dead and his family fortune stolen, Ding Changsheng is a no-good loafer hated by everyone in Bangziyu. One day, a foolish act of peeping brings the village chief after him. While fleeing, he accidentally catches factory director Kou Dapeng in a compromising situation with his subordinate, Tian Eru. To keep him quiet, Kou D 9.1kReads8.5Score929Shelves
- 13 Dreaming of Loulan 巜梦回楼兰》 Dreaming Back to Loulan —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Going Home for the New Year 回家过年 The coming-of-age journey of an ordinary young man. The joys and sorrows of a traditional family. The profound changes in Chinese society. An epic narrative, documentary-style depictions, and a panoramic portrait of Chinese families, Chinese officialdom, and Chinese society. I dedicate this book to my mother, whose life was marked by hardship! I dedicate this book to the land that gave me life and raised me! I dedicate this book to the years we spent together! 22Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 The Seat of Power 官之位 Orphaned as a boy, Zheng Qing is taken in by a soon-to-retire provincial official after receiving a keepsake left by his father. At the same time, he is forced to shoulder the burdens of two generations far too soon. His enemies are practically untouchable! After entering the political arena, Zheng Qing follows his elders’ dying wishes to serve the people while fighting his way up at all costs, hoping to one day clear his father’s and grandfather’s names and avenge their deaths. Unfortunately, p 13Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 16 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn on the Path to Officialdom 权力巅峰：重生之青云官途 [Pure political drama + reborn + one female lead + power struggles] No mindless plot. If you like this, come take a look. “Would you be willing to be my secretary?” Chen Yi, the top official in Qingzhou, asked. It was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity. A secretary was practically synonymous with power. Yet Xu Haoran answered without hesitation: “No, I wouldn’t!” So what if I become a secretary? Having lived another life, I won’t make the same mistake twice! Watch me defy fate, change my desti 2kReads6.8Score155Shelves
- 17 A Modern-Era People’s Official 当代民吏 This is a modern novel about an ordinary person navigating a career in government. It does feature a “System,” but it isn’t a wish-fulfillment fantasy. It’s more like a guidebook to working within the system, with the “System” serving only as a voice-over that explains things. For ordinary readers, it offers a look at how people work and live within the system. For those already working within it, it offers a deeper understanding of how to conduct yourself and get things done. WTF? He gets hit b 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 99.99% Tomb-Raiding Series: The Haunted Tomb of Nujiang 99.99%盗墓系列之巜怒江诡墓》 The 99.99% Tomb-Raiding Series: The Haunted Tomb of Nujiang —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Reborn: Notes from a Psychiatric Hospital 重生之巜精神病院手记》 Reborn: Notes from a Psychiatric Hospital —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 A Young Man’s Daring Adventure in Shenzhen 少年郎勇闯深圳 This book tells the story of Jiang Xuebao, a young man born in a village called Sanjiali in Yongzhou, Hunan. He was studious from childhood and loved writing. At a young age, he had already published works in major magazines and newspapers. After earning excellent grades, he was admitted to South China University of Technology, a prestigious university in Guangdong. After completing his master's degree, he went to Shenzhen to start a business in venture investment. With his keen eye, he built th 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The Pinnacle of Political Power 权路巅峰 Also known as Power at Its Peak and Tao's Official Career. [Power at Its Peak]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Feel-Good Political Drama] While investigating someone, Luo Zekai discovered a video of them that was not meant to be made public. Not only did he accidentally uncover a shocking secret, but most devastating of all, his wife and mother-in-law were part of it too... He carried ideals in his heart, yet was swept along by the tide of reality; he longed for power, yet knew the abyss that lay beneath 621Reads7.8Score101Shelves
- 22 The Unmatchedly Charming Rogue 风情无敌小刁民 After narrowly escaping death, Li Dazhuang inherited a legacy and soared to greatness. He had extraordinary medical skills and X-ray vision, and built a fortune through business, living a carefree life. Drawing on his many talents, he rose step by step to the top. Now, the village beauty and all kinds of beautiful women are vying to befriend Li Dazhuang, hoping to win his company... 140Reads7.6Score104Shelves
- 23 The Political Arena 宦海 [Political intrigue + satisfying revenge] “Hold office and bring blessings to the people!” Song Yang, who grew up in a small mountain village, stumbled into officialdom by chance. Since he was there, he decided to make the best of it. He overcame one obstacle after another, braving every challenge as he contended with forces from all sides, while one tale of love and hatred after another unfolded around him. His highest principle, from beginning to end, was to serve the people’s interests, and i 119Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 24 Night Tales of Yong'an 巜永安夜话》 Night Tales of Yong’an —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 I Made the Landlord Beg Me to Farm 巜我让地主哭着求我种地》 I Made the Landlords Beg Me to Farm Their Land —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 The Only 8.9-Rated Novel Online: I Survived After Being Thrust Into a Primeval Forest 全网唯一8.9分之《穿进原始森林我死里逃生》 The Only 8.9-Rated Novel Online: I Was Thrust Into a Primeval Forest and Barely Escaped with My Life —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Officialdom: The Road to Power Begins in the Communist Youth League 官场：掌权之路从共青团开始 Reborn into a new life, Lu Zhenhua used his foresight to change the course his life had originally taken. After carefully laying the groundwork, he finally embarked on a political career unlike the one he had in his previous life. 4Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 28 Life After Prison: The Aunties Are All Terrified 狱后人生：阿姨们都吓坏了 After being released from prison, Qin Haisheng returned, determined to get to the bottom of everything. When the women who had framed him heard the news, they were terrified. One after another, they came crawling back, begging him to go easy on them. 926Reads—Score113Shelves
- 29 My Survival Game in the Civil Service 我的体制内生存游戏 Zhou Zhengyi is a struggling student from a third-rate college, with a girlfriend who looks down on him and no prospects for the future. Hoping to pass the civil service exam and land a secure government job, he signs a loan-shark-like contract and enters the legendary “Guaranteed Pass” boot camp. Here, everything has its price, and the rules are dark. From the moment he is forced to swallow his first answer against his conscience, power begins to quietly reshape him. Money, women, opportunities 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 The Power Pinnacle of a Humble Official 寒官之权力巅峰 The story of a poor young man with no connections who, through exceptional intelligence, unyielding resolve, and a pragmatic approach, finds opportunities in adversity, stirs up the world from humble beginnings, and ultimately fulfills both his personal ambitions and his ideal of serving the people. 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 Promotion 提拔 “Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their stations?” Chen Sheng's cry was also the spark in the heart of our protagonist, who came from a family of poor peasants three generations deep. He was once an obscure chauffeur, but his diligence and concern for ordinary people caught the eye of a perceptive female leader. He advanced carefully, making his way through an elite workplace and enduring trial after trial. He got along with people from every side, yet never lost sight of his p 36.1kReads8.3Score3.1kShelves
- 32 Tides of Officialdom (Officialdom's Ups and Downs) 宦海之浮沉（宦海官途） After dating for two years, his girlfriend eventually married someone else. His honest, unassuming father was suddenly taken away by the procuratorate. Just as Xu Guohua was at his wit’s end, another blow awaited him: a notice of suspension… 8.8kReads8.8Score988Shelves
- 33 Reborn as a Police Officer: Li Muchen's Extraordinary Mission 重生警魂：李沐辰的非凡使命 A policeman from a local station is murdered for investigating a case, then transmigrates into the body of his own self from twenty years earlier. He leaves China's most secretive special forces ahead of schedule and returns to civilian life, becoming a police officer. In just a few years, he solves countless major and minor cases. As he investigates, the cases begin to overlap with missions he took on overseas before retiring. As the story unfolds, the truth about his past is gradually revealed 2kReads7.7Score172Shelves
- 34 A Step into the Past: The Calamity of the Shadowless Realm 寻秦记：无间劫 The gears of history turned once more, unseen by all. Xiang Shaolong, who had lived in seclusion for twenty years, saw his peaceful life shattered by two shadows from different eras: his former disciple, Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng, sent cavalry after him, while a new transmigrator named Ken invaded with future technology. A manhunt that would decide the fate of an empire began. Yet Xiang Shaolong soon discovered that the deadliest blade came from within his own bloodline. Jing Jun, a top assassin 856Reads—Score106Shelves
- 35 After My Female Boss Was Dropped In, I Rose Through the Ranks 女上司空降后，我步步高升 The world of officialdom is like a chessboard roiling with undercurrents, where every piece has its appointed place and path. Some are foot soldiers charging into battle, some are generals directing the game from behind the scenes, and many more are pieces that seem insignificant but conceal deadly intent… 26.5kReads8.1Score2.1kShelves
- 36 Book 17 by Gaowo Bei 高卧北第17本书 Zhang Fugui is the village idiot, often mocked and bullied by others. When his neighbor Lin Yue’e is abused by the local tyrant Zhang Debiao, Zhang Fugui risks his life to save her and unexpectedly inherits his ancestors’ legacy. Not only does his mind clear, he also gains extraordinary skills: peerless medical arts, farming classics, mastery of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and mixed martial arts… A happy life begins now! 50Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 37 Destined to Be a Secretary 命中注定是秘书 This is a realistic political drama set in the world of government, told from the perspective of a leader’s secretary. It offers a look at the changing currents of officialdom and the many sides of life. Hu Tianyou starts out as the secretary to a county Party committee secretary, rising from a junior secretary to a senior one as he faces countless twists and turns in his career. The story offers both eye-opening political wisdom and a rich emotional journey for its hero and heroine, making it w 321Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 38 Reborn: The Summit of the Azure Clouds 重生：青云之巅 Shen Nan is reborn before being falsely accused of stealing the secretary's speech draft. A lifetime of hard work, all for nothing. Shen Nan spent half his life striving, only to be framed by his colleagues, separated from friends and family, and have his ideals crushed by reality. When he opened his eyes again, he had returned to the year he first entered public service as a young man. The rivals who once ruined him were still lying in wait, and he still had the opportunities he'd missed before 8.6kReads7.8Score704Shelves
- 39 The Road to Prosperity 青云得路 [Traditional Political Intrigue, No System, No Rebirth, No Harem, Adapted from Real Events, Logic-Driven] Li Feibing leaves the special forces and enters politics. After two years of patiently biding his time, he finally gets the chance to take charge of Jinzhou. But his vision and ideals face secret obstruction from Lao Tang. The clash between two generations' values becomes entangled in the power games of tycoons such as Dongxing Company, forming an apparently intractable deadlock. With help f 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Officialdom: After Learning English, I, Chen Qingquan, Rose to the Top 官场：我陈清泉学外语后平步青云 Chen Qingquan was arrested for studying foreign languages, but after being reborn, he became even more determined to keep studying them. He understood that only through constant learning could he continue to improve. Qi Tongwei: “Chief Chen, how do you keep getting ahead so quickly?” Chen Qingquan: “Tongwei, you need to study hard, especially foreign languages. Stick with me, and I’ll teach you.” Hou Liangping: “Senior Chen, could you teach me foreign languages?” Chen Qingquan kicked him flying. 400Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 41 From Down-and-Out Secretary to Powerhouse at the Peak 从落魄秘书到巅峰大佬 After his superior suddenly ran into trouble, Zhang Dongfeng, who had been riding high with a bright future ahead of him, found himself backed into a corner. More terrifying still, he discovered he had fallen into a trap controlled by an unseen hand... 16.4kReads7.4Score1.5kShelves
- 42 By the Shores of Jinji Lake 金鸡湖畔 This is the land of Mars. This is the land of Mars in the year 2224. In Martian politics, there is no love or tender romance, only bloodshed and steely passion. Yangyang was born in 2194 in a small village in the countryside. Many momentous things happened that year. But for this poor family, only Yangyang’s birth was a big deal. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Seconded Investigator for the Provincial Party Committee 权力巅峰：从借调省委调查组开始 Reborn thirty years in the past, Liang Xingrui is then just an ordinary discipline inspection officer. The road to officialdom is a steep climb. Without connections, he can spend his whole life looking up at the view from the mountaintop. His career path is fraught with difficulty, but fortunately, this time he has the advantage of knowing what lies ahead. Given a second life, Liang Xingrui resolves to rise from a low-ranking officer all the way to the pinnacle of power. 18.1kReads7.7Score1.5kShelves
- 44 A Life in Officialdom: The Stories of Women in Politics 人在仕途：官场女人那些事儿 (Realistic political workplace + case-based stories + no harem) It’s hard to be a person, harder to be a woman, and harder still to be a woman in politics. But women in politics have their own rules for survival. Drawing on my 17 years navigating the political world, with firsthand experience across township, county, municipal, and provincial offices, I’ll show you what a woman in politics is really like! 17Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 45 The Ranks of Officialdom: Step by Step to the Top 官阶之步步高升 Someone took my place in the civil service exam. By a twist of fate, I ended up as a temporary worker at the township government in my hometown. Someone set me up, and I accidentally stumbled upon a secret of one of the leaders. No need to panic. I'm just a temp. What have I got to worry about… My name is Liu Su. According to my great-grandfather, our branch descends from Liu Fei, the eldest son of Emperor Gaozu, Liu Bang. We have an ancestral copy of The Founder’s Boxing Manual. I soaked in med 25Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 My First Book on How to Make My Novel a Hit 我的小说也想火的第一本书 [Countryside + farming + miracle doctor + modern romance] Qin Meili graduated from medical school and works in the city, but her family is constantly asking her for money, and she has a hard time making ends meet. When she reaches marriageable age, her family is in debt and cannot repay it, so her father tells her to return home and marry a bachelor from the village. Her family uses the bride price to pay off the debt, then takes the remaining money and moves in with their eldest son. On her wed 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 The Pinnacle of Power 权欲巅峰 Power at the Peak, also known as The Corrupt Official, is a sweeping novel about a cadre's growth and redemption. Born into a poor family, Song Ziwen rises step by step from a technician to a leadership position, but for a time loses his way amid power and temptation. After being transferred to the northwestern province, he comes to his senses. He visits remote mountain villages to learn about the hardships of the poor, leading the people in building roads, controlling floods, promoting educatio 45Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 48 A Cunning Official's Path 妖孽官途 A poor, down-and-out teacher shunned by everyone is pushed around at school and looked down on by his wife, with no hope left for his life. But on the day he gets divorced, his high school first love becomes the benefactor who changes his fate. From then on, he turns his life around and keeps winning, all the way to the top. 2.1kReads7.8Score208Shelves
- 49 My Addictive Days at the Urban Development Investment Company 我在城投的那些沉迷日子 My Days Lost in the City Investment Company is a series of novels that offers a profound look at the real-world challenges facing local government investment companies and the moral choices people must make. Through the intertwined lives of four protagonists, it exposes the institutional loopholes and glimmers of humanity behind the entanglement of power and profit, issuing a heartfelt call for integrity and moral awakening. Part One (Chapters 1–53) follows Lin Feng, an idealistic university gr 162Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Reborn: From Live-in Son-in-Law to Ruler of the World 重生从赘婿到权倾天下 Cheng Li, a poor-born young man, is reborn on the day his life takes a decisive turn. Faced with an offer of a contractual marriage from the cool and beautiful senior student Liu Xu, he signs without hesitation. In this life, he casts aside pointless pride, relying on the Liu family’s influence while staying true to himself. He starts out in one of the poorest townships in western Hunan. Building roads, developing cities, alleviating poverty, and breaking through deadlocks, he stands firm agains 31.4kReads7.6Score3.1kShelves
