Novels like Office Schemes: Mr. CEO, Don’t Kiss Me
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Office Schemes: Mr. CEO, Don’t Kiss Me, best match first.
- 1 Assistant Yu Doesn't Know How Irresistible She Is, and Director Sheng Falls for Her 余助理撩人不自知，盛总监沦陷了 Who says I can’t make it as a headhunter? I’m not only good at hunting talent, I’m good at stealing hearts, too! Yu Xiao’an comes from an ordinary family, but after her father is injured at work, she has to shoulder the burden of supporting them while still young. Household expenses and her younger brother’s university tuition leave her constantly struggling to make ends meet. While other girls rush to buy makeup and new clothes and dress up after payday, she scrimps and saves, sometimes even fa 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Making Money Off Project Gossip 我在项目八卦中吃瓜赚钱 A blind date? Another blind date? Yu Qiuyu has no interest in blind dates. She wants to pursue her dream of becoming a freelance artist. But through a twist of fate, she follows her best friend back to Nan Province and joins the unfamiliar Greater Bay project. Wait... Could listening to gossip actually make money? One day, Yu Yingqiu has made money, bought a house, and even found herself a boyfriend... Should she quit to chase her dream, or keep enjoying life while listening to gossip? 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Everyday Life of a Junior Employee 小职工的日常 This is the story of a lazy, food-loving office worker who slacks off on the job, along with the funny and embarrassing things that happen at the company and his minor clashes with the boss. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 I Went Twenty Thousand Yuan Into Debt for Her, and She Sold Me to Northern Myanmar 我为她负债二十万，她把我卖到缅北 I went twenty thousand yuan into debt for her, and she sold me off to northern Myanmar —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 Workplace Counterattack: Undercurrents Stir 职场反击：暗潮涌动 Theme: Power struggles and the awakening of humanity in the workplace Core idea: Amid the hidden currents of office politics, the oppressed use their wit and courage to break free, expose hypocrisy, and ultimately achieve redemption and personal growth. Tone: Oppression and resistance intertwine. Emotions shift from quiet endurance to explosive outbursts, while the pace builds from slow to urgent. The ending leaves a lingering note of hope. Emotional focus: Anger, resentment, perseverance, trans —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 A Life Off Track 偏轨人生 One impulsive moment, half a lifetime spent stumbling. We’re all ordinary people. Why talk about love? He thought himself clever and above the cliches, only to fall right into one. A repressed, brilliant engineering student and a worldly, charming top saleswoman 1.2kReads7.0Score107Shelves
- 7 Legend of Good Deeds: The Sage’s Wealth-Building Code 善行传奇：贤者的财富密码 No System, no awakening, no superpowers. A series of small stories paints a picture of life in all its variety, showing that true happiness comes from helping others and staying true to your values. By treating people well, Xianyu finds one opportunity after another. Fresh out of high school, he relies entirely on his own hard work and perseverance, taking things one step at a time until he becomes a Korean millionaire. The plot moves quickly. It can be an inspirational story, a satisfying power —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 The Female Head of Sales 卖方女首席 I graduated from a prestigious university and joined a securities firm, only to be pushed around by my boss and abused by my boyfriend. My mentor pulled me out of the gutter and told me over and over, “You’re wonderful. You’re amazing. You shine so brightly.” What I didn’t know was that she was only kind to me because of my family background. She drove my family to the brink of ruin, then climbed into the bed of my enemy. I hated my mentor, and hated myself for giving my heart to the wrong perso 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 Career Comeback: Su Yao's Resilience and Lu Chen's Boldness 职场逆袭：坚韧苏瑶与果敢陆晨 Workplace Turmoil: The Story of Su Yao and Lu Chen follows Su Yao and Lu Chen as they go from clashing at work to gradually falling for each other. Their projects bring them together again and again, and Lu Chen’s attitude toward Su Yao begins to change. When he takes her home, his tenderness is impossible to miss. But misunderstandings arise, and a mysterious client leads to Su Yao being blamed for something she didn’t do. The company also comes under attack from the Huiyao Group, while one wor 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Parenting Consultant 育儿咨询师 After earning her master’s degree, Li Xin found herself with an uncertain career outlook. While preparing for a baby with her husband, Xiao Yu, she was overwhelmed by the conflicting advice on raising children. Determined to offer reliable information, she decided to become a parenting consultant. After trying out other careers in Guangzhou, she resolved to launch her own parenting-consulting business. Along the way, she encountered partners who were and weren’t on the same wavelength, as well a 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 With No One to Back Me, I Tread Carefully Through the Workplace 无靠山：我在职场步步蛰伏 He endured poverty and contempt from a young age, and saw through life's fickleness early on. A powerless young man from a poor family lies low, biding his time and working his way forward one step at a time. He excels at calculating interests, understands the power games of the workplace, and navigates the benefits and costs of human relationships on every side. The whirlpool of fame and fortune offers countless temptations, and countless people lose themselves in it. Only by holding fast to yo 5.8kReads—Score524Shelves
- 12 They Stole My Proposal and Fired Me? I Took Control of the Group Instead 被抢方案开除？我反手掌控集团 They Stole My Proposal and Fired Me? I Took Control of the Group Instead 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 My Fully Paid-Off Premarital Home Became My In-Laws’ Free Hotel 我婚前全款房，成了婆家免费旅馆 The House I Bought Outright Before Marriage Became My In-Laws’ Free Hotel —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Think Being a Team Leader Makes You Special? You Stole My Girlfriend! 线长很了不起？抢我女朋友！ So What If You're the Line Supervisor? You Stole My Girlfriend! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 Reborn: Clocking In at Work and Finding a Fortune 重生：职场报到之钱途无量 A modern urban fantasy legend about growing up, brotherhood, family feuds, and the legacy of martial arts. It features passionate martial arts duels, hard-fought business rivalries, and profound explorations of human nature and emotion. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 I Slept With the Director to Get Promoted, and My Best Friend Sent the Video to the Entire Company 我为了升职睡了总监，闺蜜把视频发给了全公司 I slept with the director to get promoted, and my best friend sent the video to the entire company —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 Never Mess with the Computer Repair Guy! 千万别得罪修电脑的！ Never, ever offend the guy who fixes your computer! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 Wild! The Romance Between Adults Is All About the Chemistry 狂！成年人谈的恋爱就是张力 [Long-planned romance + 18-year secret crush finally returned + passionate flirting + both leads are inexperienced + sweet and doting] [Wild, sexy, powerful Beijing tycoon VS down-to-earth, radiant, flat-chested girl] Mu Peiheng and He Yanxia met in Room 9 of a hotel. After one night, He Yanxia was no longer a 25-year-old girl. She was now Mrs. Mu, rich and powerful. Mu Peiheng was young, strong, and healthy, and often wanted to get some exercise. He was wild and sensual, crazy and wicked. A wee 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 The Perfect Match 顶级合拍 [Mature Man and Woman] [Both Are Not Virgins] [Flirtatious Push and Pull] [Happy Ending] Two souls who are exceptionally well matched in every way collide, and their extreme rationality and restraint spark the most intense chemistry. The ultimate flirtation beneath a professional facade, and a rational person’s irrational surrender. The main story is very sweet, with the occasional brief bout of angst quickly resolved. At its heart are efficient communication between two people who actually spea —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 20 A Spring Romance Found in a Book 婚以读春恋 1 The next time she saw Ding Yi was at a matchmaking party disguised as a birthday celebration. She knew that everyone there was a suitable marriage prospect, carefully selected by her father. She would marry one of them. One promising young man after another came forward to ask her to dance, while the man in the corner played the piano, lost in his own world. The dreamy light illuminated his bowed profile and long, slender fingers. The melody flowed like silk, as if it were playing just for her 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The Fate-Reversing Manual 逆命宝典 A young man facing a midlife crisis, with nowhere left to turn, happens upon an extraordinary opportunity on a rooftop. He steps back into the workplace, rises through the ranks, and eventually reaches the pinnacle of power. But is that really the end of the story? 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 Bodhi Seal 菩提印 [Workplace] [Women’s Growth] The story of junior office worker Qiao Xiaoyin’s rise through the ranks and transformation in life. Her parents’ divorce, a conservative upbringing, and the experiences of the women around her continually shape and reshape her understanding of life. She faces a turbulent career and witnesses firsthand the rise and fall of a real estate giant. In a fleeting encounter, she meets the love of her life, but the gulf between their family backgrounds brings fresh complicati 19Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 Endless Money: Wait, You Can Make Money from That Too?! 钱途无量：不是吧？这也能赚钱！ Lin Mu is certain of one thing: with a mechanical engineering degree from a non-elite university, he won’t find a decent job in an age when degrees have lost their value. Then, when he’s so broke he has nowhere left to turn, something appears in his mind. There’s no flashy interface or beginner’s gift pack, just a cold, precise AI voice promising to help him make money. How are you supposed to use a System that can’t just hand you cash? Maybe he can start by getting a job with its help and worki —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 I Am the Queen: My Fashion Empire, My Rules 我就是女王：我的时尚帝国我做主 An epic growth story about powerful women, with no romance. Follow the genius designer Xu Mingwei as she starts from scratch and fights her way through a century of monopolies and a siege by powerful capital. No romantic golden finger, just hard-nosed business warfare, exceptional craftsmanship, and strategic maneuvering. She joins forces with investors, master artisans, and a ruthless operations expert to form a dream team. From battles over raw materials and plagiarism lawsuits to secret clash 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 A Workplace Comeback Legend 职场逆袭传奇 In the cubicles of an office tower, Lin Zhou was just like countless other young people: staying up late over a proposal no one appreciated, feeling crushed when someone else took credit for his work, and struggling to make sense of the workplace's complicated rules. But he had one quality others lacked: stubborn persistence. He handled tedious tasks that others phoned in with painstaking care, and tackled difficult problems everyone else avoided. That stubbornness took him from an entry-level p 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 The Rising Star of the Workplace 职场新贵 Love, hate, and revenge, cutthroat corporate warfare, and scheming against one another put Jiang Yue through the wringer. Watch an ordinary nobody rise to become a billionaire tycoon in this tale full of thrilling twists. For all the business battles, look no further than The Newcomer in the Workplace. 8Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 27 Addicted to Admiration 仰慕成瘾 ▏Top Tech Expert ▏VS ▏Newcomer to the Workplace ▏ Xu Linfei was ambitious to work for one of the country's top tech companies. Unfortunately, she didn't qualify to apply, but she was determined to give it a shot. Mu Jinzhou was an executive vice president at a publicly listed company, a leading expert in technology. He had built a minimalist world through reason, while life and emotions remained an untamed wilderness. Xu Linfei pursued him out of admiration, but inadvertently awakened emotions 32.7kReads8.7Score4.1kShelves
- 28 I've Had a Crush on You for Years, and You're Not Getting Away 暗恋多年休想逃跑 [Obsession-fueled secret love + scheming CEO pursues his love + workplace rivalry] Song Qingcheng accidentally slept with a rich heir, but he disguised himself as a lowly project director to scheme his way into her life. Heaven knows, Song Qingcheng only wanted to salvage a little dignity after a breakup and land a big deal. She had absolutely no intention of taking things seriously. Who could have guessed that the rich heir and CEO had been secretly in love with her for decades? He kept matchin 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 29 Goodnight, Mr. Fei 吻安，我的费先生 Ren Jia'er always thought of herself as a modern woman who put her career above love, until she met Fei Lingnan. Fei Lingnan despised office romances. He thought anyone who looked for love at work had a pig for a brain, until Ren Jia'er came along. “My boss says I seduced his best manager and told me to quit,” Ren Jia'er said, feeling wronged. “Um... why do I feel like I'm the one who seduced you?” Fei Lingnan replied with a smug grin. “I've seen shameless people, but never anyone as shameless a 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 She Is Above the Clouds 她在云端 Love or career: which would you choose? In the financial hub of the 21st century, known as the age of paper gold, everyone thinks they’re just one step away from success. Jiang He is a coolheaded, perceptive girl from an ordinary background. Through her own hard work, she gets a foot in the door at a prestigious securities group, while her other foot steps into the elite social circle of upClass. With keen insight and ability, she presses on along a thorny path, yearning for success and dreami 43Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 31 A Guide to the Workplace 职场图鉴 [Long-planned scheme + Betrayed male lead + Fashion mogul + Female lead finds redemption] After graduating from university, Wang Dijia stayed in the big city of Xishi to build a life for herself. Five years later, she had finally saved enough for a down payment on a home. Just as she was looking forward to marrying the boyfriend she had been with for seven years, he betrayed her. Her parents took her down payment to buy a house for her younger brother, and because her boyfriend had stolen compan 8Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 32 The Company Said, 'Cut Pay to Save Jobs.' So I Counted Who Got Laid Off 公司说“降薪保岗位”，我统计了被裁的都是什么人 The company said, “We’re cutting pay to save jobs.” So I tallied up who got laid off 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 Dan Shuyi's Office Werewolf Game: From Invisible to Queen of the Rules 单书意的职场狼人杀：从隐形人到规则女王 Shan Shuyi’s workplace game of Werewolf: from invisible nobody to queen of the rules 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 Dan Shuyi: You Can't Afford My Name 单书意：我的名字，你们买不起 Shan Shuyi: You can’t afford my name —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 I Turned My Boss's Empty Talk into ASMR 我把领导的废话做成了ASMR I turned my boss’s empty blather into ASMR 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 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—Shelves
- 37 Riding the Waves of Politics 官场冲浪 A realistic story about a junior civil servant who, after breaking up with a senior official's daughter, relies on hard work and an upright character to defeat one rival after another and ultimately reach the pinnacle of life. 991Reads8.6Score108Shelves
- 38 Rain Over Distant Hills 远山化雨 Fan Yu thought that after earning excellent grades all the way through school and getting into a top university, then landing a job at a prestigious state-owned company after graduation, her future was finally taking off. She was good at her job, and though her family was ordinary, she believed everything lay within her reach. She never expected that this was already the peak of her life. Meeting Qiao Yuanlan made her realize that sometimes, being well matched has nothing to do with family backg 1.8kReads8.7Score142Shelves
- 39 Autumn Comes Late on a Cool Day 天凉晚来秋 This book follows Leng Qiu, a young woman from a farming family seventy years later, and tells the stories of several ordinary women, including Leng Qiu, Su He, A Le, and Mao Mao. Against the backdrop of social change in China, they face a series of life challenges involving the college entrance exams, work, marriage, family, and entrepreneurship. Through their indomitable determination and commitment to truth, kindness, and beauty, they continually seek breakthroughs, heal themselves, and reali 9Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 40 The Sky Will Clear Today 即日天会晴 Xiao Yu is a financial lawyer at a securities firm. She has a strong sense of justice and refuses to go along with the crowd, but time and again, she gets knocked down in Shanghai’s cutthroat workplace. Can she stay true to herself and turn things around? A proud, devoted CEO pursues her, but Xiao Yu has eyes only for her boyfriend, Xiao Song, who is ten years younger. Xiao Yu says, “You’re such an idiot. Why did you stand up for me? And why did you offer to resign?” “Protecting your reputation —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Starting Life Over: Making the Right Choices in Guangzhou 重启人生：我在羊城做对选择题 The moment Chen Mo opens his eyes, he is back at the lowest point in his life: fresh out of college and just starting his career in Yangcheng. In his previous life, he was full of dreams, but his humble background made him insecure, his indecisiveness led him astray, and he put his trust in the wrong people. After ten years of struggling in the cutthroat internet giant Xingyao Technology, he ended up laid off, deeply in debt, and abandoned by everyone. This time, with ten years of bitter lessons 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 The Wicked Commander of the Guochao PR Department 国潮公关部的恶女司令 [Women’s growth + workplace ensemble + team spirit + niche professions + comeback and face-slapping + business warfare] “I’m not fighting tooth and nail to win. I just refuse to accept defeat.” Yan Yue is a formidable career woman known as a “villainess.” She leaves a fashion magazine to become PR director at DOM, a streetwear brand rooted in Chinese culture. Despite the title, she’s actually a one-woman department. She thought she could ride the wave of a new era, but reality turns out to be no 9Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 43 My Boss Loses It, I Just Smile 领导破防，我微笑 Deputy Section Chief Su Xiaotang has a section chief who does nothing but shift the blame: when the figures are falsified, she blames Su; when someone has to sign for them, she ducks responsibility; even when handing out assignments, she makes Su deliver the message. After putting up with it for half a year, Su Xiaotang finally understands that every time she gives way, her boss turns it into leverage. From the day she learns to say no and keep records, whenever her boss flies into a rage, Su si —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 The Imperfect Winner 不完美赢家 “Beauty is a sin. Ambition is armor.” Lin Luo'an is a “black lotus” who clawed her way up from a small county town. She saves herself time and again, climbing higher step by step, crossing class barriers to become a renowned crisis PR queen. She knows how to turn accusations back on their accusers and trample her enemies underfoot. Until she meets Shen Keyu, who is even more pragmatic than she is. Shen Keyu clawed his way up to become a rising elite. On the surface, he seems bland and harmless; 538Reads7.3Score104Shelves
- 45 The Tenderness of My Natural Enemy 天敌的温柔 Jiang Zhuxi is a rising star in the workplace. She believes in hard work and playing by the rules. To survive in a complex professional world, she relies on her expertise and resilience. Even if you’re her senior, if you break the rules or exploit loopholes, she’ll deal with you swiftly and without mercy. Zhang Min’er, a self-made founder, is different. She rose to success in business through tact and ruthlessness. You could call her an old witch to her face, but if you can be of use to her, she 24Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 He Liu Si’s Diary 何柳丝的日记 [Realistic fiction + independent heroine + make money first + true-to-life] He Liusi, 23 years old, as tough as a weed. She dropped out of high school and tried to elope, but it fell through, so she learned her lesson. She quietly saved 270,000 yuan without telling anyone. But then her boss tried to take her clients, her mentor tried to hold her back, and a new factory was waiting for her to build it from the ground up, all by herself. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 47 I'm the Only One at the Company Actually Following the Stupid Orders 全公司只有我在认真执行愚蠢命令 I’m the only one in the whole company actually following the stupid orders —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 I'm the Grand Prize at the Company Annual Gala 公司年会的特等奖是我 I won the grand prize at the company’s annual party 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 The Company Made Me the Fall Guy, So I Livestreamed a Law Lesson and Sent Them to Prison 公司拿我顶罪，我直播普法送他们坐牢 My Company Made Me Take the Fall, So I Livestreamed a Lesson in the Law and Sent Them to Prison 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 The No-Overtime Association 不加班协会 The No Overtime Association —Reads—Score—Shelves
