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- 101 The Book My Mom Burned, I Wrote Again 那本被我妈烧掉的书，我写回来了 When I was fourteen, my mom said, “If you don’t do your homework, I’ll burn your books.” I didn’t wait for her to do it. I piled all my homework on the kitchen floor, doused it with oil, and lit it myself. As the flames leapt up, she stood beside me chopping vegetables. Her knife thudded against the cutting board, once, twice, three times. She didn’t stop me or scold me. She didn’t even look over. That was the first time I spoke with fire. Later, while I was away, my whole class signed a petit 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 I Got Canceled, Handong Fell into Chaos, and Hou Liangping Was Dumbfounded 我塌房，汉东大乱，侯亮平人傻了 Lu Zheng transmigrates into a world where various TV dramas share the same universe. There, he works his way up from a low-level civil servant to the very top of Handong’s power structure. Not only does he boost Handong’s GDP, turning it into the strongest provincial economy in the Dragon Kingdom, but he also keeps every faction under his thumb, so none of them dare make a move without his say-so. If Lu Zheng tells them to go left, they wouldn’t dare go right! Then one day, this courageous, reso 24Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 103 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
- 104 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
- 105 The Victor Becomes King, the Loser a Bandit: The Story of Today 成王败寇话今朝 This book tells the story of three generations from the Chen and Liu families of Chenjiashan, Liuyang County, in northern Sichuan, from 1958 to 2007, tracing how their fortunes rose and fell amid the country’s development and changing times. Through the eyes of two ordinary families, it records the migration of people brought about by rural urbanization, beginning with the First Five-Year Plan. It recounts the course of reform, from the rural household responsibility system and the contracting o 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 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
- 107 A Humble Family's Road to Success 寒门青云 Tang Lin, a retired special forces soldier codenamed “Reaper’s Eye,” returns to city life. By a stroke of luck, his new female boss hires him as her personal driver. From then on, his career takes off, and within a few years he becomes a dazzling, top-tier rising star... 5.6kReads8.5Score83414d adds
- 108 The Pinnacle of Power: Defying Heaven's Mandate 权力巅峰：胜天半子 The road to officialdom is hard, with one obstacle after another. Li Tongwei spent ten years rising and falling in the political world. Reborn, he sets out on the same path once more, but with new insights and a keen understanding of its ever-shifting currents. Watch as he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power, roots out corrupt officials, and paves the way to a happier life for the people. 15.8kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
- 109 Reborn After Disaster: The Rise of a Powerful Official's Son 劫后重生：进击的官二代 In a busy downtown district, a public bus explodes in broad daylight. Huang Weiming, a driver who used to chauffeur a leader, becomes a pawn in this carefully orchestrated struggle. At the moment his life slips away, he is unexpectedly reborn as Zhou Mingyang, the son of a high-ranking official. Before, he was a nobody at the very bottom of the unofficial pecking order. After being reborn, he wants it all: power, status, money, and beautiful women! In the arena of power, he treads carefully a 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 110 When the Mountain Mist Rose, I Met You 恰逢山雾起，与君识 Song Lin followed the path laid out for her by fate: blind dates, marriage, and getting her health in order. But after meeting the wrong man, fate led her down another path, where she met him, someone a person like her, an ordinary woman, could never hope for… 142Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 111 Decal Worker 贴花女工 Tags: Modern romance + workplace + office romance + strong heroine + taking down scumbags + ensemble cast + secret crush + spoiled brat + suspense + crime-solving This story is set in the post-pandemic era, amid escalating trade wars and the push for dual circulation in domestic and international markets, as businesses upgrade and transform. It follows a group of decal-decorating women at an eccentric ceramics factory. In a world of scheming, cliques, jealousy, and fierce wits, how do they manag 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 112 In the Name of the People: I, Sun Liancheng, Will Claim the Top Spot in Handong 名义：我孙连城要问鼎汉东 District Chief of the Universe Sun Liancheng is reborn in his college days. In his previous life, with no connections or powerful backing, he worked diligently in Jingzhou for many years. He was capable, incorruptible, and never abused his position. In the end, Sha Ruijin and Li Dakang still banished him to the Youth Palace. In this life, he will defy fate and make it to the provincial government as soon as possible. Drawing on the perspective and abilities he gained from being reborn, he will c —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 The Ming Dynasty's Ideal Son-in-Law 明朝好女婿 The setting is the final years of the Hongzhi era of the Great Ming. There is the kindhearted Hongzhi Emperor, the spirited and unconventional Zhengde, and a colorful parade of officials. Watch an ordinary modern man work his way through the worlds of romance and officialdom. 53Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 114 Willow Branch, For You 柳枝予你 [Mostly set at school, with some urban life + 1990s + mutual devotion + healing each other + cozy everyday moments] [A slightly insecure wallflower | A sharp-tongued, warm-hearted ray of sunshine] On the first monthly break of high school, Liu Han hurried onto the bus home and was surprised to find that Yang Qi had been sitting there for quite a while. She was both delighted and a little embarrassed, but he was perfectly at ease and invited her to ride home on his bicycle after they got off. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 115 Cheng Wuxu's Fifth Book 程无序的第5本书 [An Incomplete Guide to Officialdom] Political elites aren't made in a day. Zhao Zhiliu carves out a path to promotion through betrayal, scheming, and stepping on others, joining forces with newcomer Ning Xiaofei to keep working miracles and reach the pinnacle of life. 32Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 116 The Second-Generation Official 我仕二代 Before being reborn, he was a spoiled rich kid. After being reborn, he became a model young man. He tramples every enemy beneath his feet and crushes them. Step by step, he grows stronger and climbs to the peak. A peerless genius, destined for a glorious life! 336Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 117 The Moments We Lived 我们活过的刹那 [How do you rebuild a life that has fallen apart after losing the one you love?] Han Yilan’s life collapses in an instant when her boyfriend of three years dies in a car accident. On one side is her unreliable mother; on the other, her boyfriend’s parents, who guilt-trip her into shouldering their grief. A handsome, refined forensic doctor is there to her left, and a cool but timid rich young man, nicknamed “Husky,” to her right. While worthy suitors close in from every direction, her best frien 4Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 118 The Candied Hawthorn Skewer Pierces Through 冰糖葫芦竹签儿穿 My new book is out! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. The story is based on real experiences. I'm writing it carefully, and the process has been smooth, without writer's block or made-up details. These experiences are like candied hawthorn skewers: the bamboo sticks pierced my body, yet became the backbone of my life. I hope this honest, heartfelt story brings you joy. Reading brings insight, and I hope you find your own independent perspective along the way. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 The Pinnacle of Power: From Secretary to Rising Star 权力巅峰：从秘书开始平步青云 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 30Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 120 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
- 121 Reborn in Politics: Defying the Odds 重生仕途：胜天半子 Greed is like fire: if left unchecked, it will spread across the land. Desire is like water: if not restrained, it will flood the heavens. His father is thrown into prison, and his mother jumps to her death. Who is the mastermind behind it all? Qi Mingdong is reborn ten years in the past. Following clues and patiently piecing them together, he uncovers the truth, brings down the person who orchestrated everything in his previous life, turns the tide, and builds a great legacy. His political care 19Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 122 A Life That Never Gives Up 永不言弃的人生 This is a tale of a woman’s growth into the heroine of her own life, a set of rules for cultivating herself amid the mortal world. It is also a drama of life, where lofty ideals collide with harsh reality, and a painful tug-of-war between personal aspirations and life’s unpredictability. How do you survive? What kind of life do you want to lead? Imagination is pointless, and life offers no rehearsal. Once you step onto the stage, there’s no turning back. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The Road to Office: Climbing to the Pinnacle of Power 仕途之路：走上权力之巅 Still stuck at the bottom of the career ladder at thirty, with no hope of promotion? See how Chen Qingyun turns things around! When he first enters government, he faces pressure from all sides, but uses his wits to navigate the political infighting and make a powerful comeback. And that's not all: Chen Qingyun also finds romance and a lovely companion. Watch him triumph in both politics and love, and climb to the pinnacle of power! 269Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 124 Called a Useless Property Manager, I Turned Around and Made a Fortune with Feng Shui 被骂废物物业佬转身靠风水赚翻了 [Tags] Property-management tycoon, feng shui and face reading, miracle-working traditional Chinese medicine doctor, good-for-nothing's rise to success, face-slapping and trash-taking-down, making money and getting rich, all-around male lead, reading people and their thoughts, feel-good urban fiction, psychological insight, billion-dollar conglomerate, satisfying revenge Everyone looked down on Yan Yebai, the property manager, calling him a good-for-nothing at every turn! That is, until he uneart 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 A Star in Officialdom 仕途红人 Ling Zheng is a low-level employee who keeps getting pushed around at work because he isn't smooth enough. One day, after getting drunk, he accidentally uncovers a secret belonging to his beautiful boss, Zhao Liran... From then on, he begins his meteoric rise, with one gorgeous woman after another appearing in his life and leaving him dazzled! 117Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 126 Reborn into a Powerful Official Family, I Start Building My Résumé as a Town Mayor 重生高层官家，从镇长开始镀金 My new story is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 859Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 127 A Comeback: The Most Thrilling Lives Belong to Those Who Never Give Up! 逆袭，不服输的人生最精彩！ Hua Feng was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of his life. But overnight, not only did his beautiful wife run off with a pretty boy, the woman also made off with the millions he had scraped together through countless hardships, leaving nothing but a complete mess... Life’s dramatic ups and downs came far too quickly. He could only start over from scratch! Want to laugh at me? Get lost! What, you want me to back down? Who do you think you are? Keep dreaming! Watch as a man who has hit rock b 117Reads—Score—14d adds
- 128 Reborn, I Rise to the Pinnacle of Power 重生后，我封顶权力巅峰 In his previous life, betrayed by his girlfriend, Zhao Yulong, a scion of a prominent family, acted on a whim and let his impulsiveness ruin his career in government. Reborn, Zhao Yulong sees through the ways of the political arena and rises rapidly through the ranks, leading his family to look down on all under heaven... 215Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 129 First Love, No Goodbyes! 初恋，不说再见！ A lawyer and designer pairing, chronicling the everyday lives of ordinary office workers. There is no angst throughout, and the story progresses at a steady pace. Readers who prefer fast-paced power fantasies should give it a miss. Two people who liked each other missed their chance to confess because of a series of misunderstandings, and years passed before they met again. When they finally did, Gu Jin realized just how badly she had been mistaken. When you like someone, you really do like the 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 The Road to Power: A Chance Encounter with a Heiress 官路争锋，从邂逅豪门千金开始 [No cheating, no transmigration, no rebirth. Political advancement and tangled romance, ordinary man and rich beauty, realistic and engaging.] When Li Zhi graduates, he turns down a high-paying job in the provincial capital and a chance to pursue graduate studies, leaving his hometown for his girlfriend’s city and passing the civil service exam for a small township. He thinks they’ll live happily ever after, but her parents tear them apart. Starting alone in a remote township far from home, he b 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 The Ultimate Tycoon 顶级神豪 My girlfriend cheated on me because I was poor, never knowing that the family ban had already been lifted. Now I'm richer than an entire nation. 28Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 132 From Employee to Political Powerbroker 从职员到官场枭雄 The career path is a bottomless abyss. Only by being cautious every step of the way can you reach the summit and serve the people. Shao Hongwei started out as a junior clerk. It was his deep sense of awe and responsibility that made him a regional official. 408Reads7.4Score10514d adds
- 133 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
- 134 A Portrait of Small-Town Life 小镇风云图鉴 On her first day at work, she has to take meeting minutes and even take a hit for someone... Has the world really gone this crazy? And it doesn’t stop there! As she gradually gets on with her work, Li Li discovers that this isn’t an ordinary job. It comes with responsibilities, and the joy of being recognized. Li, the slacker who only wanted to lie flat, finally grows into the person she used to admire most. But... what’s with that man who’s always getting jealous? Whatever happened to the iron- 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Officialese 官腔 Behind power lie worldly savvy, strategy, and human relationships. Only the truly shrewd can play this game well. Xia Dong starts out stuck on the sidelines in the county committee office, then rises to become director of the county education bureau. Just when he thinks his troubles are finally over, he finds himself caught between danger on both sides. Let’s see how he breaks through the impasse. 98Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 136 A Smooth Road to Office: Starting as a Selected Graduate in the Provincial Party Committee 官道坦途：从省委选调生开始 [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real events may be used as a reference.] Reborn in 2011, Lin Zhi becomes a provincial government selection-program official. His very first posting is at a provincial department, where he vigorously promotes the province’s industrial transformation and works to improve the lives of its people. Riding the wave of the emerging mobile internet, he deftly seizes the opportunity and founds a world-famous tech company. With a keen eye for opportuni 203Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 137 The Political Titan: Rising from a Small Town 官途枭雄：从小镇开始逆袭 As a young civil servant, Wang Guilin served under a senior military leader, so there is no doubt he is highly capable. After leaving the army and returning to civilian life, he is suppressed by his superiors. In a fit of anger, he decides to make a comeback, setting off a storm in county politics. He takes the reins of power, serves the people, and stays true to his original purpose. 419Reads—Score—14d adds
- 138 The Second Novel by a Ten-Year Civil Servant 十年科员的第2本书 A new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 280Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 139 A Township's Female Civil Servant 乡镇女公务员 After graduating from university, Zhang Xiaowei passed the civil service exam and became an ordinary government worker in a town in a neighboring city. At work, she met Yang Zhixing. After several years together, their bond grew deep, and Zhang Xiaowei married him. They went on to live happily ever after... 1.4kReads—Score13814d adds
- 140 Reborn in the 1990s: From Village Official to the Peak of Life 重生九零：人生巅峰从村官开始 In my previous life, my family was destroyed, and I died with hatred in my heart. My enemy, meanwhile, was on television doing charity work and had become a successful entrepreneur. Reborn in 1994, I had nothing but the memories of the next thirty years. My enemy sent me off to serve as a village official in the most remote mountain ravine. They thought I would never make it back. I got things moving with three bold initiatives: I turned the mountain spring into clear water, made barren hills yi 770Reads7.3Score10214d adds
- 141 Reborn: I've Long Since Mastered the Ways of Officialdom 重生：在官场，我早已人情练达 Chen Qingdong had been crushed in the political arena for his youthful idealism, and had grown so despairing that he had given up on life. Then, by chance, he returned to the past and got the chance to rewrite his life! This time, Chen Qingdong knew how to navigate the ways of the world, and swore to reclaim the dignity he had lost in his previous life. From then on, he advanced one step at a time, seizing every opportunity and forging a legendary rise through the treacherous ups and downs of th 1.7kReads6.3Score13014d adds
- 142 On the Brink of Divorce 走在离婚的边缘 A friendly reminder: This is a work of realist fiction, and many readers may recognize people they know in it. Please enjoy the story, but don’t assume it’s about you! People say marriage is the grave of love, yet so many still rush toward it. The paths love can take are painfully few: either you part ways and become strangers, or you enter the marital home and stay together for life. When passion fades and love turns into familial affection, marriage becomes the daily routine of meals and chore 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 143 I Snatched Sha Ruijin, So Call Me Secretary Qi 截胡沙瑞金，请叫我祁职务 After waking from a deep sleep, Qi Tongwei finds himself back in the graduation season of 1992! With everything stacked against him from the start, what path should he take? In this life, Qi Tongwei heads to another province and snatches away Sha Ruijin's chance at promotion. Step by step, he rises from Linjiang to the very top! Li Dakang, Sha Ruijin, Zhao Lichun. Every one of them will be defeated by him! Many years later, Qi Tongwei returns to Handong with the might of a king... 11.1kReads—Score70614d adds
- 144 Zhong Xiaai’s Ex, and Liangping Uses His Power to Settle a Personal Score Against Me 钟小艾前男友，亮平公报私仇查我 [In the Name of the People] + [Business Warfare] + [Investigation] + [Investment] He transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and becomes Li Dakang's son. People come begging him to invest, and Hou Liangping accuses him of colluding with officials and businessmen? They want to arrest his mother, investigate his father, and even convict him of bribery? Just try it! Cai Chenggong thinks he can bully the weak? Zhao Ruilong thinks he can throw his weight around? Qi Tongwei wants to 1.6kReads5.3Score10014d adds
- 145 Climbing the Ladder to Success 拾级而上青云 Blow after blow in his previous life left Ye Zifeng trapped in years of self-doubt. He drifted through decades of mediocrity in a grassroots post. Just as he was about to retire, he fell gravely ill and had little time left to live. On the brink of death, Ye Zifeng was unexpectedly reborn, returning to the eve of his college graduation. In this life, watch him break free from his predicament, seize his chance, enter government with confidence, and climb step by step toward the top. 517Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 146 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting by Refusing to Be a Tool 权力巅峰：从拒绝当工具人开始 Chen Li was reborn in the 1980s. The university place he had worked so hard to earn was stolen by impostors twice in a row, so he decided he would no longer let himself be used as a tool. After refusing the principal's demand that he repeat the year, Chen Li discovered that he couldn't get into any school. Just as he was about to despair, the production brigade accountant came to ask him to return to the brigade as a clerk. At the captain's home, he met the captain's beautiful daughter, who was 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 Staying True to Your Mission: The Way of an Official 不忘初心之为官之道 Reporter Zhuang Ziyou and prosecutor Lin Ruoxi fell in love at first sight while catching a Peeping Tom, and soon began a sweet and thrilling life together. Other couples go shopping to flirt. These two go shopping to catch thieves! Corrupt officials? They expose every one they find! The underworld? You’re not getting away either! As they take on corruption and organized crime, Zhuang Ziyou rises step by step from a humble reporter to a career in government. But the road through officialdom is f 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 148 Qi Tongwei Cracks Down on the Underworld, Leaving the Sha Family Gang Devastated 祁同伟重拳扫黑，沙家帮集体破防 Li Ming transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes Qi Tongwei. He obtains the Justice Police System. Every time he punishes a criminal, he receives a random reward. He personally arrests Zhao Ruilong, takes on Zhao Lidong in Crazy Wind, Dong Shu of Tazhai, Gao Mingyuan of Lucheng, Guo Xiaopeng of Haizhou, Cai Tianming of Drug War, and many others. Ultimately, by continually upholding justice, he makes his way toward success. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 From the Start in Great Feng's Six Fan Gate: My Multiple Drones, Qí Tongwei 名义开局：祁同伟，我的牛马分身 [Congratulations, Host! You are now bound to the Workhorse Clone System.] [As long as you have enough Workhorse Points, Qi Tongwei and Zhong Xiaoai can both become your workhorse clones!] Instructor Pang Hu reminded him. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 150 We Agreed to Live Off Our Partners, but Qí Tongwei Smashed the Bowl 说好一起吃软饭，祁同伟把碗砸了 [In the Name of the People + Reborn + Righting Past Wrongs + No System] After shooting himself, Qi Tongwei was reborn on the grounds of Handong University in 1995. With a second chance at life, Qi Tongwei decided to right his past wrongs and change his fate. And he received another big surprise after being reborn: he discovered that his five senses were extraordinarily sharp. He perked up his ears and casually listened in, only to hear some juicy gossip about Liang Qunfeng. It turned out that hi —Reads—Score—14d adds
