Novels like Power, Glamour, and Workplace Trials
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- 1 The Layoff Specialist 裁员专家 [Gorgeous Layoff Consultant VS Cunning Headhunter Partner] [Interconnected Stories + Workplace + Layoffs + Perfect Match + Face-Slapping the Scumbags + 1v1] Xi Rao is a layoff consultant, also known as a professional villain. Her job is to take away people’s livelihoods. Her latest assignment, however, is to fire the ex-boyfriend she broke up with five years ago. Well, anyway, she doesn’t mind kicking him while he’s down! Her ex-boyfriend: “You’re doing this to me because you still love me and h 186Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 2 The Goddess's Last Single Girl 女神的剩斗士 (One Male Lead, One Female Lead, They Help Each Other Succeed) The uncle’s life is a complete mess. He’s desperate for an escape, for redemption! Then the goddess arrives right on cue. She doesn’t put on airs, make a fuss, or follow the usual playbook. With her unconventional way of thinking, she helps the uncle take off and guides him through this dazzling, competitive, and kaleidoscopic world. Only after making it all the way through does the uncle realize: So you’ve been playing me all along, 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Reborn Against the Current: From Programmer to King of Business 逆流重生：从程序员到商业之王 The protagonist, Lu Chen, graduates from a second-tier university and gets rejected by all ten companies he interviews with. To make ends meet, he accepts a low-paying job at a small outsourcing firm, writing tedious code day after day. While maintaining an old system, he discovers a hidden security vulnerability and secretly investigates it, drafting a fix. But his boss, Zhou Mingyuan, takes all the credit... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Escaping a Life Under Someone Else’s Control 逃离被控制的人生 My parents divorced. My sister went with my father, while I followed my mother into her new marriage. Then Mom had a son. My biological father keeps hounding me, always wanting me to change my name and take his surname. I took my stepfather’s surname, but when I need money, there’s no one there for me. I can only keep going on my own. All I want is to escape a life where I’m controlled. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 A Scoundrel's Ambition 人渣的野心 Being honest and keeping your head down gets you nowhere. You get framed, slandered, and made to take the fall, then have no choice but to work for others. You toil like a fool and get bullied without a word. When dumb luck finally makes you rich, anyone who looked down on me can expect to regret it. Benevolence and morality are bullshit. The only right thing is to make sure you can live a good life. 159Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 6 A Scoundrel’s Repentance 人渣的忏悔 I was born into poverty and grew up through one hardship after another. My heart had died, but I had no regrets. An unexpected stroke of luck turned my life around and let me experience a different kind of life. If there is another life, I would never be reincarnated as a human again, because this world is too terrifying! 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Hormones Can't Read 荷尔蒙不识字 The first time Zhao Mu met Han Yan, he looked at her with a teasing smile. “You’re the third person to bring me documents in the past two weeks. Didn’t your boss tell you whether you’re here to deliver paperwork or bring a little warmth?” “Guess what happened to the two before you?” Later, Zhao Mu watched as Han Yan learned to drink with clients, learned to smoke, learned to handle social engagements, yet never once crossed the line or asked him for anything. Until the two of them got drunk that 3.7kReads8.2Score39514d adds
- 8 The Fall of New York: A Former Congresswoman's Wife Wanders in Search of Redemption 纽约陷落：前议员夫人的流浪救赎 International student Aili meets a wealthy young gentleman from a political dynasty, with blond hair and blue eyes, impeccable manners, and every advantage in life. They fall in love, but class is far from the only thing standing between them. Can they make it work? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Tales of Xishan 西山往事 Tags: Contemporary romance + urban life + angst + everyday city life + love that grows over time + yandere + ensemble cast + family + period setting. A poor young woman from the countryside studies hard, earns top marks in the imperial examinations, and makes her way out of rural poverty. But afterward, she endures a string of blows: divorce and remarriage, her mother-in-law's dementia, quitting her job, her husband's car accident, her son going missing, crushing debt, and cancer. She plans to f 68Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 10 The Zhar Woman’s Struggle 渣女的奋斗 A beautiful young woman refuses to become anyone's kept woman. When she faces a string of sinister schemes, she unexpectedly finds a benefactor. By a twist of fate, she escapes the danger of being framed. Hoping to change her circumstances, she runs into troublesome relatives, then heads abroad to work and build a better life. There are outrageous twists, nerve-racking schemes, fights for survival, and deceitful deals. She not only finds love and happiness, but also makes a great success of hers 32Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 11 This Security Guard Turns Out to Be Scum 这个保安原来是个人渣 Just a little scumbag, but a brave security guard. Put on the uniform, stand at the door, and pop on the hat: now I'm security. Don't listen to me? You're not coming in. No food deliveries allowed, and couriers aren't even worth discussing. This resident looks familiar. One look at those thighs and I know who it is! 46Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 12 The Rebellious Live-In Son-in-Law 反骨赘婿 When an unexpected wave of layoffs hit, Zheng Yalong couldn’t escape being let go. On Haixin Bridge, he looked around. The city lights still shone as brightly as ever. Staring at a city that had never felt like his own, Zheng Yalong, whose business venture had failed after he lost his job, chose to leave this world and pursue Su Yexuan in the water. He leapt, sending ripples across the Pearl River, but no one nearby stopped to look. It was as if the world around them had nothing to do with them. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 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—14d adds
- 14 The Troubles of Marriage 婚姻之困 Fang Wei and Yang Jia are best friends. Both are deeply troubled by their families, so they rush headlong into marriage, only to find that their marriages are bombs wrapped in sugar: sweet on the surface, but ready to explode at the slightest touch. The married life they thought would make them happy can’t withstand the endless grind of daily necessities, mutual suspicion, or a meddlesome mother-in-law... With their marriages in tatters, watch how they find a way to save themselves. 1.8kReads7.6Score18514d adds
- 15 The Scoundrel's Struggle 人渣奋斗史 I came with nothing and leave loaded with everything. Conscience? What a useless piece of shit. I ditched it ages ago. Kindness is for God; evil is what belongs in this world. Sure, I didn't get much schooling, but I'm not asking for much. I just want a good life. I had nothing to begin with, so what have I got to fear? Just do it! 283Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 16 A Double Wedding 双婚 My best friend seduced my husband, so I gave him to her! My best friend ingratiated herself with my mother-in-law, so I gave her to her! My best friend wanted my marriage, so I gave it to her! Zong Zeyu waited for her for seven years, only to see her hurt by a scumbag and cheated out of everything she owned. He quietly stayed by her side, hoping that when she needed him, she would look back and see him there. “Tong Le, just take one step toward me. I’ll handle everything else.” 1.9kReads8.9Score26314d adds
- 17 The Days of Youth 青春年华 Each of us has different circumstances, thoughts, choices, emotions, joys, and sorrows... Yet in the industrial age, school education reflected the mass-production model of industrial logistics: bells, classrooms, standardized lessons, uniform textbooks, and assembly-line schedules. This kind of education “manufactured” standardized, employable workers for the industrial era, while ignoring the differences between individuals. If I could turn back time, perhaps I’d miss my university days. Or pe 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 The Comeback: My Female Roommate 逆袭：我的合租女舍友 [Can't live without making fun of things] [A witty young man] [The road to a comeback] “May you and I both become masters of our own lives” chronicles an ordinary young man's struggles, growth, and tangled romances in the present day. A friend gets hooked on gambling. He goes through a beautiful woman's PUA tactics. Old friends turn into rivals over money. Behind human nature, is everything as fickle as the clouds? A down-and-out young man graduates only to find himself unemployed, and reluctant 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 An HR Diary HR日记 [A sharp and capable HR manager vs. a wise, deeply devoted CEO] [From a newcomer at a major corporation to a seasoned HR professional, this is a thoughtful look at how women can make their mark in the workplace! Career first, romance second, with a moving and realistic story free of melodrama. 1v1 + devoted to each other + workplace drama] What kind of people does the workplace need? Who can stay undefeated at work, and who will leave in disappointment? Su Yun and her husband, Xue Zhong, went fr 165Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 20 The Maid in the Presidential Suite 总统套房的女佣 Born into poverty, a young woman heads south to the city to support her family. She takes a job as a room attendant at a five-star hotel, making beds, cleaning toilets, and vacuuming every day. Along the way, she gets entangled with several male guests and attracts their attention. Naive and inexperienced, she tries to change her fate, but gradually loses her way in the city of desire... 247Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 21 I’m a Heartbreaker, So What? 我是渣女，我怕谁 If no amount of hard work can change your fate, what’s the point of striving? What good is hard work? You might as well throw away your conscience. That’s the only way to live well, though you may end up bringing disaster upon yourself. By the time you regret it, it’ll be too late. There’s no cure for regret in life! 225Reads5.9Score10014d adds
- 22 What? Monster Girls from Another World! 什么？异世界魔物娘！ [Single heroine + everyday life + corgi pet + cafe] The story leans more toward everyday life from Chapter 37, when several key characters will also appear. A fox wife drops from the sky! But after getting married, he discovers that her identity is far from simple! A nine-tailed celestial fox, leader of another world, and the child of a forbidden love between the fox and elf clans! What’s it like to be hated and coveted by an entire world because you married her? The protagonist can tell you! Ju 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 My Heart Was a Barren Hill, Until You Made It Bloom 心有荒丘，遇见你才温柔 Li Muyang, the youngest head of the emergency department, was abandoned by his mother at the age of eight with the words, “Mom’s going to buy some oranges.” From then on, he locked away his heart and shut out love, becoming the coldest lone wolf in the entire hospital. Then Chen Xi, a gentle piano teacher, appeared like a ray of light, breaking into his desolate world. When he hit rock bottom, she came with a bag of oranges and softly said, “Only those with bitterness in their hearts long for s 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Perfect Lover 最合适的爱人 At first, Qiao’s father seems like he’s not very bright, but he’s actually the real hidden powerhouse, the mastermind behind every event. People call him the modern-day Yue Buqun. Many readers wonder why a tycoon worth hundreds of billions seems so clueless. It’s all foreshadowing for later in the story. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 The Corporate World: Mergers and Acquisitions 职场铭之并购江湖 (Workplace intrigue + business rivalry + workplace romance + turning one's life around) In Modu, you dream of owning a spacious home, driving a nice car, and having a beautiful, gracious partner. But you're just an ordinary office worker, an ordinary accountant. What can you do? The protagonist, Ren Jiaming, is in the same boat. Yet through luck and his own hard work, he weathers the deceit and rivalry of the business world and the ups and downs of romance, inching closer to that life day by day 159Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Rising Step by Step in Middle Age 人到中年：步步高升 Cheng Dawei has offended his beautiful boss and is constantly being targeted by her. He never expected that one good deed would turn his luck around and send him climbing the career ladder. From a nobody in the company whom everyone bullied, he rises to become the darling everyone fawns over and curries favor with... 823Reads8.7Score10514d adds
- 27 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
- 28 He Is Perfectly Content 他怡然自得 [Coming-of-Age Inspiration + Contemporary Romance + Realistic Fiction + Slow Burn + Heartwarming + Comedy] Chen Yiran, an older young woman who has lost both her job and her boyfriend, works hard and successfully gets into graduate school. One day, she turns into a “dessert-drenched mess” and meets the “father and daughter” of the Xiao family. Sent by the dean to tutor the Xiao family, she later finds a job after graduating and becomes an employee at one of their companies. As she helps Xiao Ji 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Language of Vine Flowers 藤蔓花语 The Nvwa Stone livestream suddenly cuts off. That night, rumors spread online that the streamer “Huihua” had died suddenly while broadcasting. Countless netizens stayed up all night following the gossip. After a night of mounting public outrage, the company officially announced the next morning that Huihua had passed away despite resuscitation efforts. The outcry was overwhelming. People condemned the Nvwa Group for disregarding labor laws and overworking its staff, openly driving a streamer to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 My Years in Public Relations 我做公关的那些年 [Urban Romance] + [Public Relations Industry] + [Cuckoldry] + [Model] + [Lighthearted Comedy] After working in public relations for more than two years, I never imagined my fiancée would cheat on me just to land a major client… While I was reeling from the mess, a gorgeous model showed up at my door demanding an explanation. What will happen between us as we get caught up in the whirlpool of love? My name is Gu Tingxuan. Let me tell you about the extraordinary women I’ve encountered over the yea —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Two Good-for-Nothings Embrace 两个废物抱一抱 #Urban Life #Realistic Romance #Bickering Couple #Startup Story #Working Stiffs #Lighthearted Comedy #Heartwarming Healing A middle-aged unemployed programmer and a fresh graduate who can’t find work team up in an urban village to make short videos, saving each other and turning their lives around against the odds. Chen Yiming is 35 and has worked as a programmer for ten years. Then his company “optimized” him right out of a job. The day he walked out of the building carrying a cardboard box was 79Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 The City Mender 修补城池的人 A wealthy young woman who seems love-struck is actually ruthless, while a sharp-tongued working-class boy who seems scheming is actually perceptive and knows how to read people. Two people from completely different social backgrounds meet, fall in love, and come to understand each other. Many readers have asked why the male lead secretly paid for his ex-girlfriend's mother's medical treatment, saying it makes no sense. The answer will come later, so just be patient and keep reading. You'll disco 162Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 33 A Ten-Degree Temperature Difference 十度温差 Moving from a first-tier city to a second-tier one meant a temperature difference of just ten degrees. But moving from a private company to a state-owned enterprise meant a journey of more than a thousand miles. Xu Man had felt lost and wavered... Yet she dared to brave the countercurrent and forge a new path, ultimately finding success and, quite by chance, meeting Mr. Right. 544Reads8.9Score10714d adds
- 34 I’m a Little Leek, and I Love Stock Trading 我是小韭菜，我就爱炒股 I'm just a little retail investor, and I love trading stocks. I excitedly went to open an account, and the stock immediately hit its daily limit. I was over the moon. No matter how fast the big players swing their scythes, I'm not afraid, because I'm a patriotic little leek. 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Peeping: The Butterfly Effect 偷窥之蝴蝶效应 The male lead is a complete loser. By chance, he discovers a female colleague's secret, turning his work and personal life upside down. Two mature adults with sharp minds and social skills engage in an intense game of push and pull. Love begins for reasons unknown and grows deeper with every passing day: they love and are loved, hurt and are hurt, grow through their pain, then fade from one another's memories. This is also the story of an ordinary worker's growth. 578Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 36 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
- 37 A Rich Heiress Woke Up in the Body of an Ordinary Working-Class Girl 豪门千金一觉醒来魂穿草根普女 A mishap sends Yao Jinling, a wealthy heiress, into the body of an ordinary woman from humble beginnings who is struggling to make ends meet. What seems like the start of a nightmare also marks the beginning of her legendary comeback. At work, she fights her way from an oppressed intern to someone who proves her worth and shatters prejudice. In love, she decisively dumps her “toxic” boyfriend, then stays true to herself amid a tangled love triangle. On her entrepreneurial journey, a lack of fun 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 A Boy Grows Up Overnight During the Pandemic 疫情下，一夜长大的少年 Eighteen-year-old Li Zihao had been blessed with everyone’s love and a wealthy family. He excelled at school and was tall, bright, and handsome. But when the COVID outbreak suddenly hit Hubei in 2020, his family’s world was turned upside down. Within days, his grandparents and parents all died, leaving him alone in a hospital corridor, keeping watch over the cold bodies of the four people dearest to him... It was then that Zihao met Zhang Xinyu, a gentle, beautiful classmate whose mother was a d 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 39 Let’s Wait for a Breeze 等一阵风吧 A gust of autumn wind swept through, and Qi Rong collapsed by the West Lake. His gaze fixed on the tower where his company was based. “Mr. Qi! A-Rong! I want chocolate!!! Did you hear me?!” The flash from his phone illuminated his pale face. Before the wind could blow down the first leaf of autumn, it had already felled Qi Rong, a man countless young people regarded as a pioneering leader. Lin Yan, Zhong Ying, Chen Ling, Dongzi, A Hao... Their faces flashed before his eyes. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Repayment Countdown 还款倒计时 Countdown to Repayment tells the story of Chen Yizhou, an ordinary man struggling between desire and reality. Chen Yizhou is an average office worker in Jiangcheng, working hard to make ends meet. He and his wife and son squeeze into an old rental apartment, living a simple but warm life. At a class reunion, Zhao Yu, the class heartthrob, paints a startup dream so alluring that Chen Yizhou is drawn in. Trying to raise the investment money, he plunges into the world of online loans. Then Zhao Yu 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Wind Blows Through Green Fields, Sweet as Can Be 风吹青禾有点甜 [Breast Specialist] VS [Divorced Chinese Literature Department Beauty]. [Sweet Romance]+ [Younger Man]+ [Second Marriage]+ [Second Male Lead Wins Her Back]. On the tenth anniversary of her wedding, Shen Qinghe was confronted by her husband's mistress. It turned out that the perfect husband in everyone's eyes had not only cheated on and betrayed her, but had also gotten the other woman pregnant. Furious, she divorced him, but her stress led to the discovery of breast nodules. Introduced by her be 597Reads8.4Score10114d adds
- 42 Transmigrated as a Scumbag, but With Amnesia: A Lovely Wife and Cute Kids from the Start 穿越渣男还失忆，娇妻萌娃神开局 Man: His wife drugs him, then makes him sign an agreement to leave with nothing. When Song Yu opens his eyes, he finds himself in this nightmare of a situation from the start! If he makes a move, his identity might be exposed. But if he does nothing, is he supposed to watch happiness slip away? Woman: One cup of drugged wine, and who knows whether I’ve won or lost?! Is he dead, or has he changed? That familiar scent still lingers at the tip of her nose. Lin Yuwei longs for his tenderness, cheris 28Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Inn by the Leaves 路过叶子的客栈 Eight stories of love and longing, some sweet, some heartbreaking, some magical, some moving... The First Leaf: Xia Jiu'er doesn't just eat so many of Master A Nan's delicious tea snacks that he wins her stomach, he wins her heart too. When she falls in love, she throws caution to the wind. Is the one she meets her true love, or something other than human? The Second Leaf: Art student Feiyu's chance encounter over orange juice is beautiful, yet inexplicably tinged with regret... Better to chase —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 More Than Physical Attraction 不止生理性喜欢 Inspired by real events. Ensemble cast. A realistic story of love and marriage. Fine, nuanced writing, not a typical web novel. I hope this will prompt girls to give some thought to ambiguous relationships between men and women. If you like it, please give me a higher rating, add it to your favorites, and leave a comment 😘😘😘 Before turning twenty-five, Xu Yu'an wanted to find someone to do “that thing” with. She found a man online and got it done. Afterward, though, she ended up in the hospital. 41Reads8.1Score314d adds
- 45 Looking Back at That Sea 回首，那片海 [One female lead Campus belle Older woman-younger man romance Childhood friends Campus story] [Everyday urban life Not a power fantasy, no face-slapping plotlines, no System] I'm a prospective university student who just finished the national college entrance exam. Yet my childhood-friend big sister schemed to get me into the university she attends. I have no idea what she's thinking. Every day, she works me to the bone, even though I'm a freshman who just came of age. “Zheng Chu! Are you ev 18Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 46 Scarlet Lips 烈焰红唇 After eight years on the job, Chen Dalong is still just an office clerk. He gets caught up in a power struggle among the company’s top executives and becomes a pawn. Then his wife cheats on him, his friends betray him, and his future looks bleak. But after he inadvertently helps his female boss, a shake-up in personnel changes everything... He rises through the ranks and becomes the most sought-after man around! 217Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 One Day, We'll Meet Here 我们终将在此相遇 One is her moonlight, who gave her the warmest embrace in the darkest moment of her life. The other is her cinnabar mole; a merger brought the two of them together. Banking star Shen Ziqing travels abroad in pursuit of her dreams, seeking personal fulfillment and redemption. Time tells her that Xu Minglang's mark has long since penetrated to her very bones. The heads of two powerful families in the new era, Gu Ziyan and Xu Minglang, take over their family businesses, one reluctantly and the othe 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Husband and Wife at the Factory 2 工厂里的夫妻2 Sun Dabao is expelled from school after getting into a fight. He sneaks out with a female classmate to work at a factory, without telling his family. She thinks he's a loser and turns to someone else's arms. But then she discovers that his mother is the owner of a huge lingerie factory. Regretting everything, she weeps and begs on her knees to get back together. Will Sun Dabao take her back? 11.2kReads8.7Score53714d adds
- 49 A Midnight Romance 深夜情缘 Fang Nan's girlfriend of two years was pregnant with another man's child. Furious, he got into a car accident on a rainy night and crossed paths with a beautiful senior executive at a company. From then on, he was caught up in an utterly unbelievable tangle of love and revenge… 152Reads7.2Score10314d adds
- 50 A Student ID From the Start, Everything Else Is a Guess 开局一张学生证，其余全靠自己猜 [Alternate title: Game Invasion? The Gods Descend!] [No romance, strong female lead; Mu An is the sole protagonist. Infinite survival, mild horror.] The novelist Mu An is suddenly pulled into a horror game. Mission: Survive for seven days and uncover the main storyline. Mu An: ??? No other clues at all? I start with a student ID, and have to figure out everything else on my own? As the missions progress, Mu An realizes that something is increasingly wrong. Isn't this a novel I wrote a long time 2Reads—Score—14d adds
