Novels like Rising Step by Step: Serving the People
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- 1 In the Name of the People: Behave Yourself and Follow My Orders 名义：别调皮，听我指示 The rating just came in. No idea whether it'll go up later, but if everyone's saying it, I'll say it too! When Li Xiuyuan arrives in Handong, he starts out with a maxed-out account... What? Sha Ruijin? Look at you! Getting worked up again! Gao Yuliang? Teaching and educating the next generation opens up even broader horizons! Li Dakang? Don't be cheeky. Just follow my instructions! Tongwei... Do you understand now? A fanfic based on In the Name of the People. All you big shots, come on in~ 33.2kReads6.1Score1.5k14d adds
- 2 Reborn in 2003: I Became a Powerful Bureaucrat! 重生2003，我成为官场权贵！ Reborn amid the turbulent tides of the times, Xu Xiao broke free from the shackles of fate and took control of his future in officialdom. He immersed himself in grassroots life and saw firsthand the biases and malice of human nature. Though born to an ordinary family, he could turn the tide. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 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
- 4 The Race to the Top of Officialdom 官途争先 I came from the countryside. I’m an ambitious young talent, and leading the people of my hometown to prosperity is my lifelong pursuit! 480Reads6.2Score10014d adds
- 5 In the Name of the People: We’ve Been Through Life and Death Together. If I Don’t Protect Qi Tongwei, Who Will? 名义：过命交，我不保祁同伟谁保 [In the Name of the People + Mostly Original Story + Power Struggles + No Transmigration] I have no problem being your backer. I can help. Not just you, Qi Tongwei, but also your mentor, Gao Yuliang, and even District Chief Sun, Director Cheng... I can make up for every regret you’ve had. But everything must be done in accordance with the rules. As for whatever obstacles remain, where are they coming from? What do you mean, someone’s been parachuted in? Someone else has been parachuted in? You d 6.9kReads—Score16714d adds
- 6 In the Name of the People: Monkey? Call Me Marquis Changxin! 名义：猴子？请叫我长信侯！ Little monkey? Call me Marquis Changxin! Zhong Xia’ai: Liangping, marrying you was the best decision I ever made! Lu Yike: Liangping is the bravest man I’ve ever met! Lin Huahua: Liangping is the best cook I’ve ever met! Gao Yuliang: Liangping is the most dependable disciple I’ve ever taught, and also the most promising! Qi Tongwei: The monkey’s right! Sha Ruijin: How can we allow this? 51Reads—Score114d adds
- 7 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
- 8 Reborn: A Young Man's Rise Through the Ranks of Government 重生之官路青云 Xue Ming was once an ordinary young man from a small town. Through education and work, he made his way to the big city to pursue his ambitions. First, he went into business. He failed time and again, but kept trying. After years of effort, he finally hit a ceiling, unable to advance any further or even continue his career. Then he entered politics. With his sharp mind, he passed the civil service exam, but a slow start left him behind at every turn. He could only remain a permanent outsider at h —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Liang Lu’s Comeback in Handong 汉东梁璐的逆袭 In In the Name of the People, Liang Lu was once the lofty daughter of a powerful family. But a single obsessive love consumed her life, leaving her with a miserable and tragic fate. A powerful woman from the post-apocalyptic world is betrayed and killed by her best friend, then unexpectedly finds her soul transported into the body of this tragic woman. Armed with a decisive mind and ruthless methods, she resolves to completely rewrite Liang Lu’s tragic destiny. 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 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
- 11 So Righteous It’s Intimidating 正气逼人 A new story is here! You can read my work 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! 95Reads6.5Score1314d adds
- 12 The People: Hou Liangping's Refrigerator 人民：侯亮平的冰箱 A trace of disdain crossed Hou Liangping’s lips. “Your family’s fridge? This is obviously my fridge!” What Hou Liangping didn’t know was that there was even more money in Qi Tongwei’s fridge! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 In the Name of the People: Starting with Zhao Lichun Borrowing Me 名义：从被赵立春借调开始！ What do you call an unbelievably lucky start? This is one hell of a lucky start! He arrives at Handong University in the 1990s, becoming the youngest full professor and deputy head of the political science and law department. Together with Gao Yuliang, he becomes the dream of every young woman at Handong University! His wife is also a close friend of Zhao Lichun's wife, and his child is He Ming, who will later become Gao Yuliang's secretary. Because of the Dafeng Factory restructuring and the ai 17.3kReads5.7Score55414d adds
- 14 In the Name of Chen Hai 陈海的名义 When Chen Hai heard that Chen Yanshi had passed away, his heart twisted with grief. He never expected a miracle: he was reborn, and back in his college days, no less. In his previous life, he had been dealt a good hand but somehow got the worst possible start. As for family background, wasn’t he basically a second-generation heir? As for ability, how was a college student of this era any worse than anyone else? And political connections? What were all those uncles for, if not to make use of? So 4.2kReads—Score21114d adds
- 15 The Rise and Fall of Power on the Official Road 官道之权主沉浮 In official circles, people used to say that wherever the organization assigned you, you should work diligently at your post. These days, people say that wherever you manage to stake your claim is your own little patch of ground. There is a lot to the word “claim”; its subtleties can only be understood, not explained... 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Qi Tongwei: What the God of War of Gufeng Ridge Has to Do with Liang Lu 祁同伟：孤鹰岭战神关你梁璐屁事 A period political drama with In the Name of the People as its main storyline. Qi Tongwei is reborn on the eve of the drug raid at Guying Ridge. Determined not to repeat the same mistakes, he decides to start laying his plans from this moment on, keeping everything under his control. Drawing on the perspective and experience of his previous life, he stays true to his original ideals amid fear and desire, and navigates the Game of Thrones with greater composure. From then on, wherever there is po 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Comeback in Politics: I'm a Living Legend 官场的逆袭，我就是传奇 With no connections, he creates a miracle of promotion in officialdom. With no power, he tramples the arrogant young masters underfoot. With no financial backing, he can still spend money like water... Step by step, he rises to the top and becomes a legend in officialdom. 213Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 18 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! 955Reads7.4Score10014d adds
- 19 A Career in Politics Is in Human Hands 仕在人为 A New Life in Politics After Being Reborn… 640Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 20 In the Name of the People: The Brash Rookie Strikes Back 名义：愣头青重拳出击 Everyone says you need high emotional intelligence to get ahead in politics. They’re always teaching people how to flatter others and what to say and do. Lin Bei, however, plays the fool and hits the world of politics hard. Not a fan of Qi Tongwei. Multiple female leads. He hits people, literally. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 In the Name of the People: I Want to Join the Central Government So Badly 名义：太想进部了 Zhao Xiaofan transmigrates, and ends up in In the Name of the People! He becomes the cousin of a tragic character in the show. That is, a man named Zhao Xiaofan, just like him. In the series, Zhao Xiaofan barely appears at all. But this world is packed with powerful figures! Zhao Xiaofan decides to live honorably and become a righteous man. He refuses to bow to the powerful. He takes the place of his tragic cousin from the original series and sets out to do great things. He even brings down the 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Reborn in In the Name of the People: Building a Business Empire 重生人民的名义，打造商业帝国 [Major Plot Changes] [Villain] [Political Intrigue] [Business] [Power Broker] [Scheming] [International] In his previous life, Chen Yu believed knowledge could change his fate. But a well-connected insider took the position he had earned after years of grueling study. He was promoted in name only and demoted in practice. Unwilling to accept this, he fought back in search of justice, only to meet with an accident along the way and die with a grudge. When he opened his eyes again, he had arrived 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 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. 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 Foreign Language Expert: Chen Qingquan, in the Name of the Foreign Beauty! 外语专家：陈清泉，洋妞的名义！ In the name of Dean Chen Qingquan. In his previous life, he spent eighteen years behind bars, then died of illness at home. Reborn, Dean Chen took the lessons to heart and set out to make his way through Handong's political arena alongside Qi Tongwei, the man who could outwit Heaven by half a move. Blonde and blue-eyed, Zhong Xiaoyu was an unexpected souvenir Grandpa Zhong brought back from his studies abroad. Dean Chen also shares an unbreakable bond with a foreign beauty. Their true feelings c —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Top Dog of Handong: My Uncle Wants to Beat Heaven at Its Own Game 汉东魁首之我舅要胜天半子 He is the Judge who returned from the battlefields abroad, and the God of Wealth who strikes fear into Wall Street. In this life, he is reborn as the five-year-old nephew of the man who always manages to come out on top. He knows how this uncle’s story ends: At twenty-nine, his uncle will parachute into Handong. The entire court will assume he’s only there to burnish his credentials, but… This time, he’ll help his uncle rise to the top. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 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 810Reads6.8Score10414d adds
- 27 Transmigrating into Director Qi’s World, Embracing Lulu 穿越祁厅，拥抱璐璐 A new story is here! You can find my work 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! 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 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
- 29 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 25Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 30 My Father Is Zhao Mengsheng. My First Order Is to Investigate Li Dakang! 家父赵蒙生，我上任先查李达康！ Zhao Mobei transmigrates into a parallel world and becomes the son of Zhao Mengsheng. On taking office, he first investigates Li Dakang, then keeps tabs on Sha Ruijin. Before long, Sha Ruijin is parachuted into Handong Province. Sha Ruijin: “If I can't get something done, nobody else can either. In Handong Province, no one at my level has dared to keep tabs on me yet!” ??? Zhao Mobei, what exactly do you think you're doing? You dare keep tabs on me? What? Your father is Zhao Mengsheng? I didn't 69Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 31 Back to the 1990s: I Hold the Fate of the Political World in My Hands 重回90年代：我掌官场命脉 Su Xinghui is reborn more than twenty years in the past. Watch as he uses his talent, the knowledge he’s gained over those extra decades, and his emotional intelligence to reach the pinnacle of life and win the beauty of his dreams. 2.2kReads7.3Score19914d adds
- 32 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 307Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 33 First, I Expose My Fraudulent Bride, Then I Take Off in Politics 上岸先斩骗婚女，开始在官场起飞 Reborn, he rises smoothly through the ranks. The first thing you do after getting into government? Take down the woman who tricked you into marriage! Watch as Gu Chengfeng uses his knowledge of the future after being reborn to climb the political ladder and outmaneuver everyone around him! 45Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 34 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
- 35 In the Name of the People: Dakang's Ambitions 名义：达康的野望 Reborn as Li Dakang, he will reshape In the Name of the People. This time, he will put the people first and truly follow a path of public service. The road may be fraught with danger and hardship at every turn. We'll see if Secretary Dakang can climb all the way to the top, one step at a time. 1.3kReads—Score10814d adds
- 36 Qi Tongwei: Grandson of Li Yunlong, Husband to Zhong Xiaoyu 祁同伟：祖父李云龙，娶妻钟小艾 [In the Name of the People] [Upside-Down Hierarchy] [Officialdom] [Transmigrate Without a System] [The Knockout] [Light Fanfiction Based on TV Series] [Not Just Mindless Wish Fulfillment] “I, Qi Tongwei, once vowed to defy fate. No one in this world can judge me! Damn you, heavens!” “Hou Liangping, what gives you the right to judge me? Are you even qualified?” “Have you ever wondered what would happen if everything could start over...” “If I had been born into a prestigious family with powerful 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei, I Beat Heaven at Its Own Game 人民的名义：祁同伟我胜天半子 A gunshot rang out. I, Qi Tongwei, shot myself... That was how it was supposed to end. When I opened my eyes again, I was back at the turning point of my fate! [Movie Supertech System] successfully bound! Win half a move against heaven? To hell with that! My fate is mine to decide, not heaven's! A beginner's gift pack from the start, unlocking the complete blueprints for making [Iron Man]! Transmigrate into Limitless and obtain [NZT-48], gaining godlike intelligence and the ability to plan for —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Han Dynasty's Great Sage, Zhao Lichun, Reopens the Game at Its Peak! 汉大圣子赵立春，重开巅峰局！ Zhao Lichun, the great sage of the Han, is back to reclaim the pinnacle! 179Reads—Score214d adds
- 39 The Road to Power 权力官途 242Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 40 Officialdom: Five Years in Office, Leading the County Out of Poverty 官场：上任五年，带全县脱贫致富 In 2018, just after Wu Shixie takes office, he is faced with a severe crisis: the local government is strapped for cash and can't even pay its employees. Watch how he puts resources to work, manages the budget, promotes capable people, and uses a range of governing methods to transform the county! Once you take office as a local official, you must devote yourself to the people and plan for generations to come. Watch how Wu Shixie leads the whole county out of poverty and toward prosperity, givin 633Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 My Name Is Ding Yizhen, but They Call Me Tom Ding! 我叫丁义珍，绰号汤姆丁！ 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! 6Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 42 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
- 43 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
- 44 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
- 45 Sun Liancheng: They All Call Me the District Chief of the Universe 孙连成：他们都叫我宇宙区长 After a great fire at the Children's Palace, Sun Liancheng, the District Chief of the Universe District who died in the line of duty, is reborn in the 1990s. Determined to prevent the tragedy from happening again, he resolves to seize every resource and defy fate this time around. “Li Dakang, you say I like looking at the stars, but at least I’m not as good at hurdles as you are.” “Zhao Donglai, are the tangyuan good? Even if they are, you can't call me Mom!” “Sha Ruijin, I hear you're good at b 1Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 46 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
- 47 In the Name of the People: Taking Over for Old Liu 名义：从接替老刘开始 After transmigrating into the world of In the Name of the People, Lin Jingcong becomes a classmate of Qi Tongwei. But that also makes Liang Lu shift her sights from Qi Tongwei to him. Lin Jingcong: What? That old woman Liang Lu has her eye on me? Qi Tongwei: What? Lin Jingcong ran off, and I’m the one stuck holding the bag? Liang Lu: If I can’t have Lin Jingcong, Qi Tongwei will do! 3.5kReads6.6Score18314d adds
- 48 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 678Reads6.2Score10114d adds
- 49 The Road to Power: Rising Step by Step from the Grassroots 官道雄途：从基层开始步步高升 [Officialdom] + [Political Intrigue] In the early 1990s, the winds of change were sweeping across the land. The entire nation was cautiously trying to adapt to a new world. A young man rose from humble beginnings, keeping pace with the times as he climbed step by step to the pinnacle of power. 28Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 50 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! 371Reads6.2Score—14d adds
