Novels like A Humble Family's Road to Success
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as A Humble Family's Road to Success, best match first.
- 1 The Young Jiang Xiaolong 少年江小龙 This is a true-to-life novel. It has a family of origin that takes a lifetime to heal from; a rebellious teenager who drops out of school and ends up taking the wrong path; the pride and complacency of early success, followed by failure and loneliness; and complicated, painful, unforgettable experiences of love. This is Jiang Xiaolong's story, but it's also a book in which everyone can find a reflection of themselves. It's a story to savor slowly, with a quiet mind. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The People and Stories of Our Village 村里的那些人和事 The people and affairs of the village, seen through the stories people tell and the people revealed by those stories. Family squabbles and neighborhood disputes: there are endless tales of love and resentment in this world! Romance and family ties: there are endless stories of life's ups and downs! As society develops at a rapid pace, the people and affairs of the village are changing beyond recognition. Ordinary people and everyday events, all unfolding right beside you, me, and everyone else.. 366Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 3 The Chosen One 天骄 Ye Ming flew into a rage for a beauty and beat up the boss who was harassing his attractive female coworker. He received a major demerit and was laid off for six months. Returning to city life, he rose to the pinnacle of success! 2.1kReads7.9Score18814d adds
- 4 A Shadow War for Power: I Rise to the Top 权力暗战：我一飞冲天 Wang Mancang, a township civil servant, accidentally saves He Chaomei, director of the county Discipline Inspection Commission's Supervision Office. From then on, his career takes off and fortune smiles on him... 126Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 5 The Road to the Clouds 青云登梯路 After being bullied by his female supervisor and cheated on by his wife, the woeful Li Rui finally sees his luck turn around. He rescues a VIP trapped by a flash flood and is fortunate enough to be chosen as the top leader's personal secretary. From then on, he transforms into a dragon, struts through the city, and lives out the legendary life of an ordinary man. Author: Qingmutang Wei 37Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 6 My Stunning Harem Goddesses Have All Fallen Apart 我的绝色后宫女神全崩 (Lighthearted comedy + multiple heroines + love-triangle chaos + fresh premise + suggestive romance + you know what I mean) Lin Feng only wanted to be an unremarkable college student. Then one day, he woke up to find an icy empress clutching a sword on his living-room sofa. She claimed he was the “destined one” she had waited three thousand years for. Next, the gentle widow who had just moved in next door knocked to borrow some soy sauce. Blushing, she said, “The lights are broken at my place. C 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Red Road to Power 红色仕途 The virtuous are wise, and the truly benevolent are sages. Ouyang Shuntian wins the favor of a beautiful bank president, rises swiftly through the ranks, and reaches the very top. 509Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 8 Beneath the Courtroom: Crime and Punishment in the Gaps of Procedure 庭审之下：程序缝隙中的罪和罚 This story follows legal professionals in Jiangzhou as they uphold their faith in the rule of law and maintain professional standards while handling a series of complex cases. From investigating cases at the grassroots level to participating in international judicial cooperation, they rely on facts and apply the law, defending fairness and justice in their respective roles. Their work reflects the practice and ongoing questions of building the rule of law in contemporary China. Note: This is a f 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Reborn on the Path of Righteous and Evil Officialdom 重生之正邪官道 Only after dying with a heart full of hatred did Zhi Tian finally realize that the powerful get to decide what counts as justice and evil! He would become an official! He would gain power! He had to make these rotten scoundrels pay! Starting in the village and working his way up to the provincial government, he advances through the ranks one careful step at a time, forging a legend! 1Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 10 The Fire of Office 官火 Everyone has their own fortune, good or bad, for a lifetime. Officials have their own fortunes too. Some rise swiftly through the ranks, serving their country and its people; others suffer political calamity, watching years of hard work go to waste after one careless mistake. Follow Wu Sheng, a farmer's son who unexpectedly gains the ability to see the flames of official fortune, as he makes his mark in politics and climbs ever higher... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 The Snow We Missed 错过那场雪 “Brother, I'm scared~” “Shut up, I'm scared too~” I'm afraid that if I miss that snowfall, we'll never meet again in this life. That year, I let everything go and watched you walk away. Birds of the mountains and fish of the sea follow different paths; from then on, our roads would never cross again. (This story is adapted from the author's own experiences. It's all the unresolved feelings in my heart, written as a tribute to my youth.) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 A Political Career: A Far-Reaching Vision for the Nation 仕途：江山志远 Yang Zhiyuan returns from Beijing to his hometown and starts out in poverty alleviation. Step by step, he rises from the grassroots ranks, earning the appreciation of his superiors and a boundless future. But the times are harsh, and every step is a struggle. Someone has to shoulder the burden and press onward. If it benefits the country, I will give my life for it: how could I avoid it for the sake of my own fortune or misfortune? See how Yang Zhiyuan carves out a whole new world. 7Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 13 The Road to the Summit 巅峰之路 Han Ziyu never dreamed that a man with his own modest qualities could marry a goddess of unparalleled beauty. Still less did he expect that on his wedding night, after sobering up, the woman sleeping beside him would be his wife's older sister. But the surprises kept coming: he never imagined he would rise to the top and become the second most influential man around. 43Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 14 Fitness Legend: Building Muscle, Becoming King 健身传奇，逐肌成王 Jiang Mo, an internet-addicted young man crushed by life, finally awakens the Bodybuilding System! From a scrawny gaming addict to the boss of the gym, from getting chased around by Scarface to taking down the entire criminal underworld! He forms a team with the gym's five beauties, crushes injustice with muscle, and sweats his way to the top! This is a high-octane bodybuilding legend about a weakling beating the odds, chasing his dreams one muscle at a time, punching bullies and kicking dirtbag 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Pinnacle of a Political Career 巅峰仕途 After the double blow of being cuckolded and dismissed from his post, he fights back and embarks on the road to political power... 31Reads5.1Score—14d adds
- 16 The Star at the Summit 巅峰红人 Also known as Aiming High, this hit novel is taking new media by storm! First betrayed by his girlfriend, then he offends his beautiful boss. Just as his luck begins to turn, a low-level office worker fights his way to the top and becomes a celebrated star before he knows it! 947Reads7.4Score10014d adds
- 17 Transmigration: The Rise and Fall of Officialdom 穿越：宦海沉浮 There are many ways to change one’s fate. Su Zhe is a grassroots employee whose only dream is to own an apartment in the county seat, then marry and start a family. But the sea of officialdom is turbulent. From the day he set foot on this path, his life was destined to be anything but peaceful. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Wound of Marriage: My Wife's Lies 婚姻之殇：妻子的谎言 Love is simple. Being in love is hard. Two strangers can meet, come to know each other, and stay together for life. Their love may gradually grow dull and cold, or it may remain warm and tender. It all comes down to a single thought. 15Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 19 A Cage of Desire 欲望牢笼 Based on true events, this story follows Li Nan, who has long struggled with the burdens of her family of origin. After unexpectedly having her material desires fulfilled time and again, she gradually loses herself and becomes increasingly consumed by greed, until her bubble finally bursts and she plummets to rock bottom overnight. Li Nan will pay a heavy price for the mistakes she has made, and a long journey of redemption begins. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Reborn on the Road to Power 重生之官道 [Not Wish Fulfillment + No Mindless Protagonist + Everyday Life + Wits and Strategy] Enter at your own risk To most people, officialdom looks calm on the surface, yet beneath it currents run deep, full of deception and intrigue. Is it a web of power and influence, or a battle between black and white? The truth is, choosing the right path matters more than working hard! In his previous life, Wang Ze was conscientious and responsible, but lacked the heart of a strong man. Timid and afraid to make 801Reads6.8Score10414d adds
- 21 A Commoner's Road to Promotion 草根升迁记 Wang Yifan is just a low-ranking school police officer. By chance, after suffering a romantic setback, his luck suddenly turns around. He rises steadily through the ranks and reaches the peak of his career. 1.2kReads8.5Score11414d adds
- 22 A Political Prodigy 官途奇才 At fourteen, prodigy Lu Yimin scored nearly perfect marks on the college entrance exam. Some people claim his intelligence comes from being conceived through illicit relations, just like Confucius, and absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Find out whether Lu Yimin truly absorbed that energy, and how he creates a legend in the world of officialdom... All place names, character names, and storylines in this book are fictional. Please do not assume they refer to real people or events 330Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 23 When the Dragon Pool Weeps 龙潭鸣泣之时 In the hot, humid southern city of Minglong, an urban legend about a flood dragon’s emergence stirs public unease alongside relentless rain. No one knows that in Cuilong Pool outside the city, an injured flood dragon that has lain dormant for a thousand years is awaiting a victim’s blood to fulfill an ancient pact and bring it back to life. While researching a dissertation on water management during the Northern Song dynasty, history PhD Lin Zhe accidentally uncovers ancient texts about Cuilong —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 You Have to Be Kidding! Who Would Still Be a Simp After Being Reborn? 搞笑吧，都重生了谁还当舔狗？ Chen Shu comes home early and catches his wife in bed with his best friend. The adulterous couple are putting on quite a show, and on top of the cuckoldry and illegitimate child, they’ve even taken out accident insurance and a death package for him. It’s a real-life version of The Disappearance of “Him.” In the struggle, he falls to the ground and is reborn at eighteen, back to the age when he was passionately pursuing Xu Yue... 85Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 25 Promotion: Rising Straight to the Top 升迁：扶摇直上 Wherever there are people, there are rivalries. Targeted out of jealousy, Liu Zhengyu, a top economics student at Pingxi University, is sent back to his small hometown. From an ordinary family, he is also given a hard time by a girlfriend's relative who holds a powerful position. Starting at the grassroots, he rises step by step, exposing corruption and championing what is right. As the saying goes, he is the finest among the iron-forged, a cut above the rest. 511Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 26 Unstoppable on the Road to Power 仕路横行 Born to a humble family in a poor, remote village, he refuses to abandon his grand ambitions. With bold resolve, he draws companions to his side, while a beautiful woman keeps him company and stirs envy. Through the shifting tides of officialdom, he navigates a chaotic career, taking on one post after another. He strides through snow-white breakers, singing as he goes; wherever his misty sails pass, the green reeds sway. 8Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 27 Loved Ones in Leshan 乐山亲人 A man from the post-70s generation who made his way in Shenzhen, he was part of a group known as the “Lion Legion.” After leaving an executive position at a publicly listed company, he began a nerve-racking entrepreneurial journey. Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck without warning, costing him his family, his car, and his home. Overnight, he was back to square one. During his darkest days, he met Juan, a woman from Leshan, and found true love again. Together, they began an ordinary yet extraordi 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 28 Don't Beg Me to Come Back After I Leave 别在我离开后，再求我回来 [The Ex-Wife Chase of Regret + Mutual Devotion + Angst and Sweetness + Push and Pull to the Limit] Jiang Fannan: I know he loves me, and I know he’ll give up on me. So I leave. He Qingyan: I know she still loves me, and I know she’ll never come back. So I wait for her! 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 29 The Road to Officialdom: Rising to the Top 官途之平步青云 Wielding the power of the world while awake is like treading on thin ice; lying in a beauty's arms while drunk is like standing at the edge of an abyss. After Qi Bao unexpectedly gained a special ability, he soon found himself in a difficult situation. Once he cleverly resolved it, he started out in a small town, taking things one step at a time until he eventually reached the pinnacle of life. He firmly believed that only by remembering to relinquish power while holding authority, leaving yours 63Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 30 Tempest in the Business World: A Game of Gratitude and Revenge 商海风云：恩仇之局 Jiang He and Hu Kai were college roommates, sharing the bunk bed in their dorm. After graduation, they started a business together. Both fell in love with Chen Hong, but her heart always belonged to Jiang He. As their company grew, tensions arose between the two men. Hu Kai framed Jiang He, forcing him to leave the company, then used underhanded means to marry Chen Hong. Jiang He faked his death and fled to the United States. Decades later, the company Hu Kai took over has become a nationally re —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Promotion 提拔 The road to a brilliant career in government begins beneath your feet! On his first day as deputy township head in a poor rural township, Zhou Xiangbei was framed. With exceptional intelligence and political skill, he launched a stunning counterattack, advancing one step at a time until he reached the pinnacle of a brilliant government career! Guided by the simple belief that a good official should serve the people and improve their lives, he created one economic miracle after another. As he cli 121Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 32 Taboo: A Bond on the Edge 禁忌：边缘之绊 Because of her in-laws’ selfishness and schemes, Meng Ning is left with nothing and loses her family. After a major upheaval in her life, the once innocent and kind Meng Ning is utterly transformed. She plans to exploit human selfishness and greed to take revenge on her in-laws. But she has no idea that she, too, will be drawn into a forbidden abyss. 65Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 33 The Quest for the Throne 问鼎 Lin Hongbing never dreamed that one day he would be reborn in Xining County, the place that had ruined half his life and cost him twenty whole years. There, he meets once more the first love who had left him, and once again faces off against the enemy who had humiliated him in his previous life. In this turbulent golden age, Lin Hongbing uses his twenty-year advantage in foresight to plan every move and build alliances on all sides. Watch as he rises from humble beginnings, cultivates himself, p 651Reads6.2Score10114d adds
- 34 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! 363Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 35 Adrift in the Political Arena 官海沉浮 After thirty years of ups and downs in the political arena, Xia Tian has faced one formidable opponent after another. He has no idea whether tomorrow will bring failure or success. A different kind of political world, a different life, different emotional stories, and a different kind of protagonist. (This book is entirely fictional. Do not imitate it or assume it refers to you.) 92Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Blue Is Still Romantic 蓝色依然浪漫 [Pilot & florist * a love all their own * simple happiness] After more than thirty years alone, the pilot is lucky that the Matchmaker has taken notice and brought new color to his life. Maybe the right person takes a long time to arrive, but that's all right. If they do come, they're worth waiting for. The florist has been hurt by love and no longer wants to trust it easily. It takes time for her to realize that matters of the heart need just the right cure before they can heal. You never need —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Pinnacle of Power Begins After Leaving the Military 权力巅峰，从退伍之后开启 In his previous life, Song Jiang transferred to a state-owned enterprise. He worked diligently all his life but achieved little, and it wasn't until retirement, when illness tormented him to death, that he truly realized he'd wasted his life. Only as he lay dying did he finally wake up! Reborn, Song Jiang vows to enter politics, relying on his memories of his previous life. He refuses to repeat the mistakes he made before! In this life, Song Jiang will make up for the regrets of his last one, cl 38Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 38 A Blossoming Career 职场花途 After his night shift, Qin Tianzhu was passing the female manager's office on his way home when he heard noises inside. Curious, he peered through the crack in the door... 114Reads7.1Score4814d adds
- 39 Rising Star in the Workplace 职场新贵 With his wife cheating on him, his life hits rock bottom. Then a sudden flash flood gives him the chance to save a powerful benefactor, and from that moment on, he becomes a sensation in everyone’s eyes… 347Reads7.4Score—14d adds
- 40 The Legend of This Person 斯人传 [Modern setting, urban life, state-owned enterprise, workplace, marriage, public sector, uplifting, slice of life] Zheng Yiming has been through more than his share of melodramatic misfortunes. Every experience has shaped his values and the principles that help him thrive in society. A grassroots employee at a state-owned enterprise, he has no connections to rely on, yet establishes himself at thirty and begins to stand out. By forty, he has found his purpose and climbed to the pinnacle of power 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Spring at Fifteen Watts 十五瓦的春天 The story takes place from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, a time when China was undergoing rapid economic growth and profound social change. Their parents arranged a child-swap marriage, and the resulting children were a top student sister born in the 1990s and Mou Hao. From childhood, the two endured ridicule for wearing hand-me-downs and living in an abandoned factory, but it forged them into people with iron wills. They struggled to stay in school by selling fruit and tutoring, and eventu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 My Best Friend Was Doing Just Fine Being Poor, So How Did You Get Rich? 闺蜜穷的好好的，你怎么就富了呢？ Your best friend was doing just fine being poor, so how come you got rich? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Road to Power 天路官场 After Luo Guan dies, he comes to his senses and regrets his ways. His greed is gone, but his ambition burns bright. How will he start over and rise again? 226Reads8.1Score10514d adds
- 44 Aspiring to the Azure Clouds 欲上青云 My new story is here! Feel free to 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! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The All-Powerful Soldier King in the Political Arena 全能兵王混官场 1.8kReads8.2Score21714d adds
- 46 Deep Love Will Find Its Time 深情终有时 “Long time no see, Mr. Li.” Chen Nuan had been swept up in a storm of emotions just moments ago, but now she had unexpectedly calmed down. How long had it been since they last saw each other? Chen Nuan thought back. She had been abroad for two years, but she had not seen Li Chen for the two months before she left. So it must have been two years, two months... and seven days? Li Chen's feelings were a tangled mess. Chen Nuan had actually called him “Mr. Li.” The corners of his eyes stung. “Two ye 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Long Xiang's Road to Power 龙翔官道 A tiger will one day shake the world. A dragon will one day soar through the skies. Liu Tianyi is a man destined for greatness. He is a government official weathering the ups and downs of the political world, a direct descendant of a powerful family, a genius of the IT world, and the handsome prince pursued by beautiful women. 2.3kReads8.3Score29314d adds
- 48 Before the Breeze Rises 清风未起 In everyone else’s eyes, Yang Leyu and Jiang Shan were a perfect match, unequaled by anyone. But from the very first moment Chen Haoyu saw her, he couldn’t forget the gentle, graceful girl standing before him. Later, he learned her name: Yang Leyu. “You’re sure you want to pursue Yang Leyu?” “Yeah.” “I hear she’s really hard to win over.” “I’d say you two aren’t even on the same wavelength.” “This time, I’m serious.” “If we had only a hundred years to live between us, what would you do?” “Then w 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 A Book by Xingbao 星宝的一本书 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! 30Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 50 Reborn: An Ordinary Career in Government 重生之平凡官路 Xu Wen was once a minor deputy section-level official, an ordinary grassroots worker with no connections. He was fixated on getting promoted, but never managed to achieve it. Then he suddenly returned to the day he first joined the workforce. Determined to live well and make up for his past regrets, he never expected that, little by little, he would rise to the heights he had once admired from afar. —Reads8.2Score—14d adds
