Novels like A Scion's Path to Power
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- 51 After Our Breakup, My Identity as the Grandson of a Beijing Official Is Revealed 分手后，我京官孙子身份曝光了 County officials fear provincial officials, and provincial officials fear officials in the capital! Zhao Qingyun is the son of a high-ranking official, and his family commands great respect in the capital's political circles. In his previous life, Zhao Qingyun made a mistake and never got the chance to make his mark in officialdom. In this life, after he breaks up with his girlfriend, his identity as the son of a capital official is revealed. He punishes bullies, works for the people's benefit, 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 52 After Being Dumped, I Rose to the Pinnacle of Power 被分手后，我登上权力巅峰 Wei Zheng fails the civil service exam, and his status-conscious girlfriend dumps him. A year later, after finally passing the interview, he is framed and can no longer pursue a civil service career. On the first day of his rebirth, he decides to live differently: first, save someone's life; then earn 1.8 million with ease; next, pass the civil service exam and secure a position; then crack a major case, get promoted at rocket speed, and reach the top... (This book has only one female lead, and 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 53 The Official's Book 官书 A miserable bachelor, a work-organized party, and one drunken fall into the snow later, he is reborn, setting the stage for the rise of a political star who will shake China! Liu Fusheng asks, “Did I have to come back just to suffer through the hardships of life all over again?” Then he raises five fingers to the sky, slowly folds four of them down, and leaves his middle finger pointing upward. “I’ll make this land my foundation. I’ll make it the world’s financial center. And I’ll rewrite the ru —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 54 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. 40Reads5.8Score—Shelves
- 55 Reborn in 2003: Starting by Stealing the Bride 重生2003：从截胡新娘开始 Reborn in 2003, Lu Feng opens his eyes to find himself at his sworn enemy's wedding. In his previous life, he was set up by a schemer and spent half his life struggling. He watched helplessly as one person after another who mattered to him met a tragic end, unable to do anything about it. This time, Heaven has given him back twenty years of knowledge about what lies ahead. Exposing the groom's true nature in front of everyone and getting the bride out safely is only the beginning. Starting a 9Reads—Score127Shelves
- 56 The Road to the Clouds: Cornerstone 青云之路：基石 This is the story of a young official who stands by his principles and has exceptional abilities, charting his rise from the grassroots to the central government. It portrays the realities, changes, and hopes of Chinese officialdom, while exploring the timeless question: What does it take to be a good official? 35Reads—Score—Shelves
- 57 A Commoner's Heart for Governance 布衣政心 A sunny, handsome college student from humble roots and a nominal disciple of an old immortal, he possesses a minor supernatural ability that only works now and then, along with a mysterious past. What choices will he make when he enters society, and what will he encounter once he enters officialdom? 3.5kReads9.0Score440Shelves
- 58 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 17Reads5.5Score—Shelves
- 59 Reborn in the Political Arena: My Patron Falls from Power at the Start 重生官场：开局靠山倒台 [Not a power fantasy + Not a reskinned story + No System + No female lead + Political power struggles] People say the character for “official” has two mouths, but that's not really true. A true official is the subtle link between those two mouths. He must be able to pass on orders from above and guide those below. In his previous life, he spent thirty years struggling in officialdom without making any progress. Reborn, he found his powerful patron had fallen. This time, Ren Wu would take his fat 1Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 60 The Officialdom Rankings: Rising and Falling in the Political Arena 官榜：宦海浮沉 [Officialdom] + [Political Intrigue] + [Period Novel] Returning to the 1990s, Chen Guohua, a civil servant, relies on the foresight that comes with being reborn to emerge from a desperate predicament and finally get a new lease on life. But before he can enjoy his fresh start, he's given a mission at a moment of crisis and sent to Qianlou Town. There, he must face entrenched local factions, an impoverished township, and investors with ulterior motives... Chen Guohua fears nothing. He meets each 4Reads7.0Score—Shelves
- 61 The Pinnacle of Power: Taking the Road Less Traveled 权力巅峰：不走寻常路 As the ancients said: A man in office should command the power of the realm by day and sleep with beauties in his arms by night! Today, some say: A position needn't be high, as long as you have power. After all, a county magistrate can't hold a candle to the local official in charge! Those who wield power hold a double-edged sword. Used well, it benefits the country and its people; used poorly, it can hurt others and themselves. People say it's hard to be a good person. What about being a good o 254Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 62 The Past of Power 权峰往事 This is a special kind of workplace, one filled with all the ambitions and aspirations, triumphs and dreams that men pursue... 2.8kReads8.2Score258Shelves
- 63 The Laws of Power: A Discarded Son-in-Law's Road to Success 权力法则，废婿的青云之路 A flood changes Chen Fei’s fate. The son-in-law everyone sees as a loser is the apple of his superiors’ eyes. As he makes his way through the long road of officialdom, he relies on exceptional courage and wisdom to navigate the rules of power, ultimately rising to prominence. 2.2kReads7.4Score223Shelves
- 64 Reborn in Officialdom: The Road to the Top 重生官场，巅峰之路 The road to power is hard to navigate. You must not only dodge attacks from both sides, but also hold fast to the conviction of serving the public. When you prosper, work for the good of all; when you are down, keep yourself above reproach! This is the story of a third-generation official’s rise to the top. Jiang Ning is reborn in 1991. Driven by the convictions in his heart, he will lead a life utterly different from the one he lived before. Years of ups and downs in the political arena pass. W 1Reads7.0Score—Shelves
- 65 First Secretary: My Ladder to the Top 第一书记：我的青云通天梯 The world of officialdom is full of both political intrigue and tender romance. A career in government may look like a smooth road, but in truth, every step is fraught with danger and traps. One misstep can leave you beyond hope of recovery. Liu Rongxuan is a low-ranking officer in the County Party Committee's Publicity Department. His career has gone nowhere, but his fortunes soon take a turn, transforming him from an invisible nobody into a hot commodity... All it takes is seizing one opportun 6kReads8.8Score648Shelves
- 66 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 212Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 67 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. 996Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 68 Ride the Wind and Break the Waves 乘风破浪 At the lowest point in his life, Xue Jialiang has lost all hope. Then a mysterious figure appears, and his fate takes a turn for the better. He rapidly bounces back, becoming a hot commodity… 1.6kReads8.5Score210Shelves
- 69 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 639Reads6.2Score101Shelves
- 70 Twenty Years in the Political Arena 官场二十年 The ordinary experiences of an ordinary young man in officialdom. There is no expert to guide him and no benefactor to help him, only the authenticity of the little things he has experienced, the loneliness that follows the bustle, and the uncertainty of knowing he still has to keep moving forward. Xiao Heli in this story perseveres, and luck is on his side. He seems to have achieved a little success and looks impressive on the surface, but inside he is in pain. He cannot tell whether the road h 108Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 71 The Uncrowned King 无冕之王 Jing Tao is reported during the public notice of his appointment as director. After his promotion falls through, his former leader makes a decision on his own and sends him to gain experience at the grassroots level. Under Jing Tao’s leadership, the community is reborn. Using his strengths, he actively takes part in the process of democratization and helps address a wide range of social issues, including housing, education, healthcare, elder care, and people’s livelihoods. He truly fulfills the 31Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 72 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.) 91Reads—Score—Shelves
- 73 Reborn in 1997: From the Civil Service Exam to the Summit 重生97：从国考开始踏上巅峰 The officialdom is a city. Those inside fight desperately to defend it, while those outside are always looking to storm its walls. The officialdom is a lock. The clever open it with ease, while the lost remain trapped in place. The officialdom is a net. Fish caught in its depths lament their fate, and only those who struggle upward can find a chance to survive. Lin Haiyang came from humble beginnings, a nobody whom no one thought much of. Through his own hard work, he gradually fought his way ou —Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 74 Tides of the Political Arena 宦海沉浮 After more than twenty years as an official, Zhang Yanyu suddenly returned to the 1990s after an accident, carrying twenty years of historical memories. Would he be able to change the course of events? Watch as the family’s once-neglected, useless son gradually becomes its leading figure. Stay tuned! His sudden rise, however, made him a stumbling block to those whose official careers had once been smooth sailing. See how he cuts through every obstacle along the way. The tides of officialdom rise —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 75 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! 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 76 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 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 77 The Key to a Career in Politics 仕途密钥 From the start, retired special forces king Xia Tao is dragged into a blind date, where he meets a beautiful CEO and begins an inescapable romance... He stumbles his way into government, facing petty scheming and open and hidden attacks. He cuts through every obstacle as he searches for the key to a political career. In a maze of power where truth and lies blur and everyone schemes against everyone else, he crushes his opponents on every front; He risks his life to fight the flood demon, all to —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 78 Power Struggles: The Organization Department Sends Me Down to the Grassroots 官场争锋：我被组织部下派去基层 This is a cathartic rebirth novel set in the world of officialdom. In his previous life, Qin Zhen was betrayed and turned into a tool for others to purge their rivals, meeting a tragic end. Reborn before the turn of the millennium, he sees through everything, rejects his girlfriend's arrangements, and joins a provincial government agency, becoming a deputy section chief in the Organization Department. Before long, he is sent down to the grassroots as a deputy township head. From then on, he soar 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves
- 79 Reborn in the Political Arena: From a Leader’s Driver to the Pinnacle of Power 重生官场：从领导司机到权力巅峰 Xu Liang was ruined by scheming villains. His entire life was one disappointment after another, and even making ends meet became a struggle. So when he got the chance to be reborn, he swore to change everything that had happened in his previous life! I’ll seize every opportunity! I’ll get revenge on everyone who wronged me! I’ll claim every advantage for myself! But after weathering countless trials, he realized that even at the top, you still have to keep your feet on the ground to live with pe 11Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 80 The Ultimate Heir 最强继承人 His future mother-in-law thinks he’s poor and kicks him out. But then a limited-edition Phantom pulls up in front of him, and the person who steps out respectfully calls him, “Young Master…” 52Reads—Score—Shelves
- 81 A Fortuitous Journey in Politics: Rising Through the Ranks with My Powers of Perception 官路奇缘：我靠感知力步步高升 Liu Xuan, a township official, bravely rescues Wen Sijia, a wealthy heiress being harassed. He is left unconscious with serious injuries, and when he wakes, he accidentally overhears his longtime girlfriend and her best friend discussing how they plan to leave him, since he may be paralyzed and comes from a poor family. At his most desperate moment, Lan Xiaoya, an extraterrestrial life-form stranded on Earth, forms a symbiotic pact with him. She not only heals his body, but also grants him super 5Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 82 The Secretarial Official's Rise 小秘官途 After being pushed aside, a junior secretary sets out on the path to rising to power... 239Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 83 A Life in Red 红色人生 He embarked on a spectacular journey of good fortune and success... all because he had been reborn with an iron will! 272Reads—Score—Shelves
- 84 Lu Jinshi's Greatest Moment 陆金石的人生巅峰 [Political power plays] + [The pinnacle of power] + [Solving crimes] + [Interwoven dual storylines] + [One female lead] + [Face-slapping] This is my first attempt, so it may not be very good. I'll do my best, and I welcome your criticism! The story is mainly realistic in subject matter, and I plan to tell it through two interwoven storylines. Everything in this novel is fictional. Any resemblance to real events is purely coincidental. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 85 Hi, Mr. Secretary HI，书记大人 Secretary, we grew up together. We were meant to be, and nothing could be better! Love winds its way around and around, but in the end, it's still us. Why put ourselves through all this? Why run away? Some people, once you love them, you love them for life. No one can take their place, and no one compares. I'm so wonderful because of you! No one else deserves me. It will always be you. 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 86 The Years of '92: Pressing On with My Father 九二岁月：伴父砥砺前行 Back in his childhood in 1992, Lin Chen watches helplessly as his honest, hardworking father is about to fall into a trap in the world of politics. In his previous life, his father was sabotaged by a schemer and missed out on a promotion, spending half his life at the grassroots level while the whole family endured poverty. Armed with memories of the future, Lin Chen becomes the strategist behind the scenes. He avoids traps, builds a record of achievements, and exposes conspiracies, paving his f 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 87 The Pinnacle of Power: I Can No Longer Hide My Beijing Circle Connections 权力巅峰：我的京圈背景瞒不住了 Having lived another life, Zhao Anmin deeply understands the importance of power, and the necessity of struggle. He lets no opportunity pass him by. With revenge burning in his heart, he sets out on the road to success. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 88 I Hold the Dirt on So Many Officials, and I’m a Little Panicked 手握众多官员把柄的我有点慌 After returning to ancient times, Lin Zhengyang awakened the most powerful Authority System and gained leverage over numerous officials. It was both an opportunity and a burden. Watch as Lin Zhengyang navigates the many forces at play and rises to the top. Bro, your dirty laundry's been aired. Pay up fast if you want to make it go away. 78Reads—Score—Shelves
- 89 A Fresh Start 从头再来 If an official won’t stand up for the people, he might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. Follow Duan Zetao as he grows from an ordinary college student into a principled force in the world of government, and writes an inspiring legend! 19Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 90 Political Intrigue: The Road Ahead Is Long 权谋：任重而道远 Making a name for himself in the political arena, he advances by leaps and bounds, riding the waves and turning the tide. From the start, he is entrusted with a mission in a moment of crisis and conducts secret investigations. Through countless ups and downs, he navigates the turbulent waters with ease, seizing every opportunity to rise ever higher. The road ahead is long. To expand his territory and achieve greatness, he must set his sights high and bide his time. Only then can he stroll at eas 12Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 91 The Boss from Hell 极品老板 This superior barged into her life, and their relationship took a curious turn... 11Reads5.7Score—Shelves
- 92 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. 37Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 93 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. 2.2kReads8.2Score291Shelves
- 94 Absolute Power: Rising from the Grassroots 绝对权力：从基层逆袭 After Fang Yu’s superior was placed under investigation, the hotshot director of the township Party and Government Office was caught in the fallout. Not only did the deputy section chief position he was about to get slip away, but his current job was also in jeopardy. His colleagues kept their distance, while his rivals kicked him when he was down. Everyone thought Fang Yu would be buried for good. Then the tide turned. With a powerful patron’s support, he rose to prominence once more! He create 644Reads7.4Score108Shelves
- 95 The Ups and Downs of Officialdom: It All Began When a Leader Jumped from a Building 宦海沉浮：从领导跳楼开始 Zhu Tianyu has faced setbacks for half his life. Rumors about his girlfriend have set tongues wagging, and people keep eyeing the company under his management. With one obstacle after another in this difficult world, watch as he turns the tide and defeats his rivals! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 96 The Legend of a Grassroots Official’s Rise to the Top 重生之基层登顶传奇 After being reborn, Li Haotian gradually grows from student life into the workplace. His journey unfolds through political struggles, power plays, and moral tests. The story has depth, and its tension builds steadily, laying the groundwork for what follows. The intertwining of romance and power makes the characters’ inner lives richer, showing how the protagonist pursues his ambitions without ever forgetting his original ideals. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 97 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! 879Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 98 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! 31Reads—Score—Shelves
- 99 The Road to Power 官路之权倾天下 Hong Liang is reborn with the memories and foresight of his previous life. Starting as the director of the Education Bureau's Supervision Office, he fights his way up through officialdom. His achievements in combating corruption and criminal gangs bring him to the attention of senior leaders. With a heart devoted to serving the people and a vision of benefiting the world, he endures the hardships and obstacles of grassroots work, gradually becoming an official beloved by the people. The organiza 33Reads—Score—Shelves
- 100 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 1.7kReads8.9Score223Shelves
