Novels like Storm over the Cold Sea
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- 1 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
- 2 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
- 3 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
- 4 The City's Young Marshal 城市少司 The vast world is full of wonders. I'm a drifter, and all I have is a lousy sword of tetanus with maxed-out enchantment damage! It sharpens metal, grows wood, parts water, kindles fire, opens earth, raises wind, piles snow, summons thunder, and brings forth light! Fuse them together, and it can split open the heavens! I am Liu Liu / Qian Luo / the Drifter, respectfully reporting to the Junior Commissioner of the Tribunal! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 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
- 6 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
- 7 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
- 8 Reborn: From Breakup to the Top 重生：从分手到巅峰 Reborn in a parallel world, he transmigrates into the body of a man named Qin Yi. From the start, he is a low-level employee, and because of his job, his girlfriend dumps him on the spot. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 The Political Rise of a Rich Second-Generation Heir 一个富二代的从政传奇故事 Zhang Huaimin graduated from a prestigious university but refused to follow the life his family had planned for him. Determined, he passed the civil service selection exam and went to work in a poor, remote township. Through his own efforts, he led the people in building roads and a hydroelectric station and developing tourism. Driven by his dedication to serving the people and a can-do spirit, he rose from student to leader. 35Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 10 Heaven's Pride 天骄 A rising star in politics, navigating the turbulent world of officialdom. Young criminal police officer Huang Zixiao stumbles into a career in politics after solving one major case after another. 10.1kReads9.0Score95414d adds
- 11 The Second Book by Wuxiang1 无相1的第2本书 My new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 12 You're a Martial Arts Grandmaster? Sorry, I'm an Immortal 你武道宗师？不好意思，我是仙 He returned to the city to banish his inner demons, only to discover that a thousand years had passed in the otherworld while just three years had gone by in the human world. And so, an ancient monster in a young man’s body made a powerful entrance, utterly invincible. Anyone who messes with me gets slapped to death. Anyone I don’t like gets slapped to death. You’re a martial arts grandmaster? Sorry, I’m an immortal! 251Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 13 The Chu Family's Five Blossoms 楚家的五朵金花 Power, money, beautiful women, it's all fleeting. It doesn't matter how influential you are or how rich you become. I have supernatural abilities of my own, and you don't understand my world. With a heart full of passion, I'll settle old scores and roam the martial world as I please… 45Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 14 The Official's Cauldron 官鼎 A photograph set off quite a stir. Wu Kejun thought it was just a coincidence, but little did he know that behind it lay a massive conspiracy. He thought he could control his own life, but in the end, others still pulled the strings. How can he break free from adversity? How can he evade the hidden hands around him? It’s a question with a distinctly philosophical edge... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 With the System in Hand, I Become a Top Government Official 手握系统后，我成为超级公务员 [Wish fulfillment + male lead focus + play the pig to eat the tiger + growth] Just as graduation approached and Lin Chuandong was looking for a job, he unexpectedly got a Super Civil Servant System! Lin Chuandong was a graduate student at the nation’s top-ranked university of political science and law, with a brilliant future ahead of him. Yet he took a grassroots civil service job in the obscure Linjiang District. It left his classmates and teachers utterly bewildered. They thought his talents 203Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 16 A Stunning Rise Through the Ranks 升迁：一鸣惊人 Facing obstacles at every turn in the workplace, he rises to the top and becomes unstoppable. Wei Yiming had been living a smooth and easy life, until his arrogant, short-tempered new boss ruined everything on her very first day. From then on, she picked on him at every turn and ordered him around constantly. One chance act of courage brought him face-to-face with the woman of his dreams, lighting up a life in which every step had been a struggle. After years of keeping his head down, he finally 1.9kReads8.4Score22314d adds
- 17 The Seven-Year Itch: If You Won't Marry Me, Just You Wait 七年之痒，你不娶我，等着瞧 [In the vast sea, what is love? It makes people pledge their lives to one another. The world holds countless trials, but none is harder to overcome than love. In this immense world, amid the shifting tides of business, women are every bit as capable as men.] Li Tianyou and Zhang Ruolin met and fell in love in college. After weathering the seven-year itch, just as they were about to discuss marriage, an accident turned them into strangers, and they each set out on a different path. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Officialdom: Rising Straight to the Ninth Heaven 官场：青云直上九重天 My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Reborn: Conquering the Political Arena 重生之纵横官场 Zhuang Jiang, a young man from Earth, transmigrates to another world and discovers that it is remarkably similar to Earth. With the backing of his family and the knowledge he has brought from Earth, Zhuang Jiang enters the world of politics, climbing step by step until he reaches the top. 1kReads7.5Score—14d adds
- 20 The Invincible Charmer of the City 都市无敌香帅 You── You left me behind like I was nothing. Now, I’m someone you can only dream of reaching! I──codename Sky Wolf, guardian deity of the nation, protector of an entire region! The greatest sword cultivator! The greatest talisman cultivator! The greatest alchemist! The greatest in every other path! Invincible wherever I go! The pinnacle of good looks! Unmatched at making money! Countless beauties── All vying to follow me as I take one step after another toward the pinnacle of life! 31Reads—Score10114d adds
- 21 The Pinnacle of Power: A County Secretary's Extraordinary Career 权利巅峰：县委秘书的妖孽仕途 To be an official, you need two things: a heart devoted to speaking up for the people, and an unwavering sense of justice. Follow a county Party committee secretary as he climbs step by step toward the pinnacle of power in a cutthroat political game of schemes and betrayals. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Nightmare: The Road to Revenge 梦魇：复仇路 All right, let's let the truth go no further. Li Zheng's predicament and inner turmoil, and his and his sister's faltering journey of revenge, haunted by nightmares, are already complicated and painful enough. We don't need to dig any deeper. We only need to respect his feelings and choices. Everyone has their own story and fate. Some truths may never be fully revealed, and some questions may never have perfect answers. But that doesn't keep us from understanding, empathizing with, and supportin 5Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 23 A Path Through Azure Clouds and a Red Future 青云红途 When Xiao Zhiyuan's life hits rock bottom, he meets a beautiful woman and unexpectedly rises to power... A big shot lands behind bars, and a tycoon is about to jump off a building. Who's the mastermind behind it all? He climbs the career ladder step by step and finds success in love. 3.5kReads8.3Score34614d adds
- 24 Medical Officer 医官 [Master Returns from the Mountains + Political Intrigue + Miracle Doctor + Broken Engagement + Rise in Government + Female CEO + Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Pinnacle of Power] Fang Yu is a doctor, bringing relief to people amid the tumult of the medical world. Fang Yu is an official, using his influence and charm to serve the people. Witness the thrilling life of Fang Yu, a peerless miracle doctor who saves lives with a needle in his left hand and wields power for the common good with 1.8kReads8.9Score24014d adds
- 25 Claiming the Seat of Power 问鼎权路 To struggle against Heaven is a joy without end; to struggle against the earth is a joy without end; to struggle against people is a joy without end. Reborn, he starts from the very bottom, seizing every opportunity that comes his way. See how this ordinary man rides the waves of officialdom and reaches the very pinnacle of power through political struggles! The blurb can't do it justice. Read the story! 4Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 26 The City's Supreme Young Master 都市至尊狂少 As the heir to one of the world's wealthiest families, all he wanted was a beautiful romance. His family opposed the relationship and cut off every source of income. He thought he had finally won love, only to discover that in his vain girlfriend's eyes, he was nothing but a joke! Since you despise me so much, I'll show you who I really am, and just how spectacular my wildly extravagant world can be! 330Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 27 A Wild Ride Through the Countryside on the Road to Power 官途之乡野狂飙 A low-level employee is bullied and finds his career going nowhere, until he runs into an old classmate and finally begins to rise through the ranks... 53Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 28 The Secrets of Marriage 婚姻密码 His wife's behavior keeps raising suspicions, and she may be cheating. Cao Ling is deeply conflicted. Swearing to uncover the mysterious mastermind behind it all, he stops hiding his true abilities... 277Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 29 Rising from Humble Beginnings in the City 都市之寒门崛起 A country boy fuses with a mighty cultivator from the start, and from then on enjoys a life of effortless success. He farms, fights poverty, and develops modern agriculture. He advances technology to break foreign monopolies, develops artificial intelligence, and transforms the energy sector. He unites the world of cultivation and becomes China’s guardian... 299Reads8.7Score10314d adds
- 30 The Pinnacle of Power: Rising from a Secretary's Desk! 权利巅峰：从秘书开始崛起！ His boss makes things difficult for him at work, while his future mother-in-law demands an astronomical bride price and says he's not good enough. In an instant, Lin Qiang feels his life is hopeless. Disheartened, he plans to quit after finishing his final overseas assignment. Who knew fate had a twist in store! By chance, Lin Qiang rescues a top big shot holding a flag in a car accident, and from then on his career takes off! His beautiful boss reaches out to make peace? His ex regrets every 361Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 31 Return Against the Light: The Financial Queen's Game 逆光归来：财阀女王的棋局 [Lone, aloof hidden-capital queen × sharp-witted master of the abyss, fatal attraction as two powerhouses go head-to-head, purge internal enemies before romance, secret identities + alliance + corporate warfare and revenge, happy ending] Three years ago, Lin Qiuwen was sent overseas by her father as a sacrificial pawn. As her family tore itself apart from within, the shadow of her mother's early death never lifted. Since then, she had grown accustomed to hearing sneers like “useless legitimate d 3Reads—Score114d adds
- 32 Rise and Ruin 荣枯 This is the story of the first generation, perhaps even the very first true migrant worker to leave the countryside and make a living in the city after China's reform and opening-up. It's a story filled with bitterness and tears, but also with a spirit of self-reliance and an unyielding refusal to admit defeat. [Period drama] Previously titled “The Burning Years.” One summer afternoon, two men led him away from the wheat fields. From then on, his hometown became a place that a man named Yan Dong 36Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 33 Keep Flattering Me: I’m Going to Be Number One in the Martial World 都来拍我马屁，我要武道第一 His ex-girlfriend stood in the mall atrium wearing a school uniform and said to him, "Fuqi, I was wrong." He ignored her and walked right past. The System went off in his head: [Insults from old acquaintances are doubled. Flatter someone and you grow stronger!] That night, his cousin knelt and begged him to forgive a debt of sixty thousand. The city lord's daughter rose onto her toes and kissed him on a rainy night. "Will you marry me?" He said, "I will." Then Ye Wudi snatched her away. Facing —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Invincible Sword Immortal in the City 无敌剑仙在都市 Villain: “Lin Tian?” “What the hell are you? You’re nothing! Die!” Smack! Lin Tian struck with one slap, instantly blowing his opponent apart. An invincible Sword Immortal returns to the city. His former enemies will pay dearly for their stupidity! 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Emperor of Shadows 帝枭 (Invincible killing spree + queen of the music scene + senior sister + wish-fulfillment novel) “Oh my god, why did you provoke him?! He’s become more and more terrifying after spending a night cultivating with superstar Xu Mange! He can turn people into clouds of blood with a casual slap! Run while you still can!” The leader of the Dragon Group: “I’m his third senior sister.” The strongest expert on Earth: “I’m his master’s wife.” The queen of the music scene, Xu Mange, smiled faintly. “I’m that 2Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 36 Under Investigation from the Start, I Turn Around and Join the Inspection Team 开局被调查，我转身成了督导组 A month ago, Lin Zheng was taken away for an investigation, and the entire work unit erupted in an uproar! After enduring cold stares and ridicule, Lin Zheng was finally cleared. Now he’s determined to make a comeback and get revenge! A month later, Lin Zheng puts on his newly issued jacket. “Hello, I’m Lin Zheng, head of the No. 1 Inspection Team!” As Lin Zheng rises through the ranks, he discovers that an unseen hand seems to be moving everything forward, helping him grow and serve the people! 6Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 37 The Son-in-Law Awakens 赘婿苏醒 Long Tian, the young master of the Long family, broke with his clan and married Ling Feiyu, the most beautiful woman in the small city of Chuzhou, as a supposed good-for-nothing. They had a daughter, which led the Ling family to cast Ling Feiyu out and made her the laughingstock of Chuzhou. Then, when his daughter, Long Linger, developed a chilling illness, he had no choice but to contact his family and demand that they restore his status as the Long family's young master. From then on, the cage —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Reborn: The Difficult Road of Medicine 重生之医路难行 From the start, he possesses fifty years' worth of neurosurgical skills, making him invincible in the operating room. Then he discovers a pair of miraculous eyes, a godsend for a brain surgeon. This time, Zhang Fufeng will defy fate and change his life, not only for himself, but also to make up for the regrets of his friends and family. 72Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 A Fortunate Rise in Officialdom 官运升通 A son of a farming family rises through sheer perseverance and an indomitable spirit, reaching heights that others can scarcely imagine. 892Reads8.9Score10814d adds
- 40 A Rising Star in Government 官道红人 Fresh out of university, Zhao Dagang rises from humble beginnings, taking every step one at a time, with danger lurking at every turn. 7Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 41 The Divine Doctor Breaks Out of Prison 医神出狱 The medical sage Wei Wu was framed and thrown into prison; One day, his name was cleared, and he was reborn from the prison's flames; Armed with three priceless treasures, he traveled the world, while his two daughters turned everything upside down; He forged a unique path to revive traditional Chinese medicine, And built a multinational business empire rich enough to rival a nation; Healed people and mentored others. Who says traditional Chinese medicine can't rise again? Brothers and loved one 3.2kReads9.1Score33214d adds
- 42 The Ultimate Spoiled Brat 终极纨绔 When Lin Lang woke up, he had transmigrated to a parallel world, where his family was the most terrifying force in the underworld. As the only son, he was doted on by his entire family and had been at the top of the world since birth. “Hey, hey, hey! You’re all so twisted. Is causing trouble and squandering money all I’m good for? Fine. Even if I’m a spoiled rich kid, I’m going to be the most debauched one in the world!” Lin Lang: male, likes women, and is a scheming young playboy who does whate 70Reads5.0Score—14d adds
- 43 Just Out of Prison, My Twin Sister Walks into the Wrong Room 刚出狱，双胞胎姐姐走错房 A genius doctor is released from prison, and his drunk twin sister walks into the wrong room. In the middle of the night, reporters pound on the door and snap photos. It is all a plot to frame me. Those who harm me will pay in blood. Those who disgrace me will wish they were dead. 537Reads9.1Score22614d adds
- 44 Village, Wild Romance 村，野情 (A complete, highly rated novel) After being beaten up, Chen Da accidentally awakens and becomes a rural gynecologist. To give his senior sister a happy life, Chen Da raises fish, makes medicinal wine, and can do everything from treating patients to anything else! See how Chen Da leads his senior sister and the villagers into a prosperous new age. 5.6kReads8.8Score62514d adds
- 45 Pinnacle of Power: Reborn with Cheats, I Outwit Heaven 权力之巅：重生开挂的我胜天半子 He took a perfect start and turned it into a complete disaster. He worked himself to the bone all his life, yet accomplished nothing. Reborn in 1999, Wang Linhai returns to the most important turning point in his life. This time, he has to seize every chance to get ahead, keep pace with the times, fulfill the dream he never achieved in his previous life, and do something worthwhile for ordinary people! 579Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 46 Xuan Xiao Returns 玄霄重临 A true lord in my past life, a cast-off son in this one. I return to the modern city with memories of priceless treasures, carving my way from Earth to the Immortal Realm. The debts you owe me will be repaid. The throne of the Immortal Realm must change hands. This is Xuan Xiao’s return. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Reported and Put Under Full Investigation! Is This Penniless Man Really So Righteous? 被举报全力彻查！一贫如洗的他正义凛然？ Holding the power of the world by day, resting on a beauty’s lap by night. Just as his career is taking off, he is reported, and in an instant, he is a tiger fallen among the plains. Guided by the conviction that he must stand up for the people and uphold justice above all, he has beauties by his side and takes on every challenge head-on. Zhang Dongfeng seizes every opportunity and climbs higher, step by step, until he finally reaches the summit... 278Reads8.1Score9614d adds
- 48 The Return of the Mad Young Master 狂少归来 Three years ago, cast aside by his family, he had no choice but to wander into a remote village. There, he unexpectedly gained a mysterious legacy, mastered peerless medical skills, and reached the pinnacle of martial arts... Three years later, he returns in triumph, commanding power, wealth, and life itself. With beautiful women at his side, he rules the world... Everyone who once looked down on me will kneel at my feet... 4.1kReads8.3Score43314d adds
- 49 The Endless Road of Officialdom 官场无涯 A vast land stretching ten thousand miles belongs to the one who rules! Keep a low profile as a person, but make a bold impression through your work! A son of a farming family? A grandson of an established clan? Who says the path to office has no great men or heroes? Watch as Zhang Zetao, armed with a special System, cuts through obstacles and overcomes dangers to forge a unique path of his own. 31Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 50 The Soldier King Returns as a Teacher, and the Campus Influencer Beauty Falls for Him 兵王回归当老师，被网红校花看上 "The palace gates swing open, a thousand ghosts wail, the Emperor smiles, and the human world is left in ruins!" He is the "Emperor" on the underworld's "Nether River Rankings," Jiang Yan, the leader of the Senluo Hall, whose name strikes fear into the hearts of forces around the globe. Weary of bloodshed and battle, he retreats to the city, hoping to live an ordinary life. But an unexpected act of rescuing a beauty draws him into a vortex of power. The arrogance of spoiled rich kids, threats fr 14kReads7.8Score1.2k14d adds
