Novels like A Matchmaking Connection
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as A Matchmaking Connection, best match first.
- 1 Reborn in the Political Arena: Starting by Refusing to Be a Powerful Family’s Live-In Son-in-Law 重生官场：从拒绝当权门赘婿开始 In his previous life, Liu Jiangtao was a powerless nobody who married into a powerful family. Everyone had just finished saying that the Liu family's ancestors must have had extraordinary luck when, the very next moment, they saw him led away in handcuffs. Reborn by chance, he has already seen through human nature. He decisively turns down the daughter of the powerful family, and a path to the top now lies before him. From then on, his official career soars. 473Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 2 The Commoner's General's Command 布衣将军令上 My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Turning the Tables: Ruling the City 逆袭：纵横都市 He was nothing more than an inconspicuous little clerk, yet a mysterious and beautiful woman kept pursuing him... After many twists, turns, and moments of uncertainty, watch Wang Wenchao climb step by step to the pinnacle of success and win the heart of a beautiful heiress. 79Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 4 A Bright Political Future: After Winning My Boss’s Favor, I Rise Through the Ranks 官运亨通：被领导赏识后我平步青云 The roc rises with the wind, soaring ninety thousand miles into the sky! Qin Mu, born into a poor family, worked diligently at the poverty alleviation office for years, yet never received a promotion. One outburst at a meeting, without regard for the consequences, made him famous in Jiangzhou and earned him an exceptional promotion, giving him the chance to govern a region. Meanwhile, his mentor entered the political arena. Qin Mu’s spring had arrived. 4Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 5 Stop Kicking Me! You're Really My Wife 别踢了，你真是我老婆 [No System] [Single Heroine] [Everyday School Romance] Chen Xingyi is reborn. He returns to the moment he’s filling out his college entrance exam applications! But the first thing he does after being reborn is delete all the choices he’s filled in and deliberately choose not to get accepted anywhere… Because after being reborn, he has only one goal: find a wife, pursue a wife, marry a wife! … “Who are you?” “Chen Xingyi.” “You can hear my thoughts?” “I can’t.” “Did you investigate me?” “I didn’ 96Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 6 Zheng Qi's Chaotic Life 郑琦的混沌人生 A novel set in a turbulent era: Many people are lost and uncertain. Their values, ideas about love, and moral standards are crushed beneath the wheels of the times, then redefined and rebuilt... 9.3kReads8.8Score89714d adds
- 7 Xu Gongming's Unfulfilled First Half of Life 徐功名欲求不满的前半生 The protagonist comes from a broken family, grows up in poverty and hardship, and has plenty of flaws. As an adult, he is caught for years between longing for love and fearing marriage. When his peers gradually marry and have children, the tide goes out and he is left standing alone, exposed. Forced to face reality, he embarks on a long journey of blind dates and eventually rushes into marriage. Afterward, friction is constant. Having a child helps smooth things over, while setbacks and challeng 8.2kReads8.8Score66314d adds
- 8 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! 947Reads7.4Score10014d adds
- 9 Reborn in Officialdom: I Really Have No Powerful Connections 重生官场：我真的没背景啊 [Rebirth / One Heroine / Slow Burn / Interlocking Schemes / No Over-the-Top Drama] Wherever people gather, there are rivalries. In the world of power, everything comes down to one's “connections,” and officialdom is the ultimate battleground. Some people muddle through life yet rise smoothly through the ranks, while others are brilliant but their talents go unrecognized. The well-educated faction, the legal and political faction, the secretaries' circle, the criminal faction... countless faction 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 No Other Choice 1 别无选择1 Life is a journey, neither particularly long nor particularly short. Along the way, there are winds and rain, mountains and valleys, smooth roads as well as rough trails and cliffs. Most of the time, we don’t have the right to choose and can only accept things passively. But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. What matters is what you do next. Having no choice may turn out to be the best choice of all. 97Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 11 I Just Want to Run an Orphanage, So Why Won’t Everyone Leave Me Alone? 我只想办孤儿院怎么都来纠缠我 Zhang Xiaobei grew up in an orphanage and vowed to change its fortunes. He never expected to find love, wealth, and freedom along the way... [Childhood sweetheart: The soft-spoken girl who was bullied as a child has grown into a stubborn woman.] [Fated love: The senior who fell for him at first sight has found the man of her dreams, and loves him without reservation.] [Classical elegance: The refined, beautiful landlady is moved by his warmth and sincerity.] [Cold and aloof: The icy CEO’s heart 235Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Road to Power: A Nobody's Rise to the Top 官道：小人物的权势巅峰 You have to give it your all at least once to earn the right, someday in the future, to raise a glass of cheap wine to the self who refused to settle for an ordinary life! Li Tao, a subordinate, and his superior Bai Yulu support each other through the political arena, cutting through every obstacle as they climb together to the pinnacle of power!!! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Changing Shi Dakai’s Fate, Starting at the Dadu River 改变石达开命运，从大渡河开始 There is a System, with a focus on realistic history and an ordinary golden finger. This isn't a mindless power fantasy where the System raises an army for the protagonist. If that bothers you, don't read this. Shi Dingqing, a third-year university student, transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier under Shi Dakai, the Wing King of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It's May 1863, and Shi Dakai will be defeated and die in June. Shi Dingqing is currently marching alongside him. How is this 5Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 14 The Debtor 欠债人 Bian Xiangyang was drowning in debt. Overwhelmed after his divorce, he jumped into a river to end his life, but Jiang Zihao happened to be there and stopped him. Jiang hatched a sinister scheme and hired him for two million yuan to murder his mistress, Wang Lili. But Bian was completely won over by Wang Lili's beauty and courage. He learned that everything she did was for revenge, came to understand her, and fell in love with her. He went on to climb the career ladder and begin a new life... The 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Unspoken Rules of the Workplace 职场潜规则 A college student who once had everything he needed was forced to give up his studies and enter the workforce after his family suffered a major upheaval. But the workplace was far less simple and welcoming than he had imagined. After facing one calculation of self-interest after another, fierce competition for positions, and both alliances and exclusion, he eventually secured a place and resources of his own, while forming his own understanding of workplace life. When promotions and opportunitie 62Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Officialdom: The Ladder to Success 官场：青云梯 In 1995, Chen Mo, a top student in the Water Conservancy Department at Heyang University, resolutely gives up a job at the provincial newspaper and heads to Qingshi Village to serve as a clerk. But a land requisition compensation notice sets off a string of bizarre incidents: villager Wang the Lame sets himself on fire, a granary vanishes, and a bloodstained Jun porcelain vase appears... From the village to the provincial government, Chen Mo spends twenty years walking a political tightrope. Tem 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Thousand Blossoms Bloom in Their Time, Then Love Fades Away 千落花开有时，情意尽 [Fantasy romance] [Romantic fantasy] [Love across time and space] [Past and present lives, reborn] There is a flower in this world called Nameless. Because of you, it finally has a name. The Qianluo flower blooms in its own time; when affection runs dry, so does love. Is Qianluo a human or a fox? Even she doesn't know. Why does everyone she loves leave her one by one? Why does the one she loves torment her until she becomes a white fox? Come see the most beautiful Qianluo flowers in the world wi 17Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 18 Officialdom: Brother, I Thank Your Ancestors for Eight Generations! 官场：兄弟，我谢你八辈祖宗！ Let's set out again with Gao Weijun! The end of your past life was merely someone else's beginning. You were played for a fool without even realizing it. Not this time! Watch as these brothers stand shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, and walk the road together! Stop falling out with people at the drop of a hat. That's childish! 33Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 19 The Sun and Moon Reveal the Heart: A Bloody Case in the Village 日月照人心之村中血案 The Sun and Moon Shine on the Human Heart: A Bloody Case in the Village —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 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—14d adds
- 21 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. 215Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 22 Urban Spinning Top: A Temporary Grassroots Worker 都市陀螺之基层临时工 “You’re just a temp. What makes you think you have any right to pursue me? Stop bothering me from now on. The farther away you stay, the better!” Gu Wanqing’s words were as sharp as a knife, every one of them stabbing Tang Qiaodong in the heart. His heart bled and cracked. By now, it was in pieces. He clutched his chest as wave after wave of pain washed over him. She was right. He was nothing but an insignificant temp, yet he’d actually dreamed of pursuing a rich young lady who had everything sh —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 The Sun and Moon Reveal the Heart: A Daughter's Image 日月照人心之思女成像 The Sun and Moon Shine on the Human Heart: A Daughter's Likeness —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Pinnacle of Power: A County Secretary's Extraordinary Career 权利巅峰：县委秘书的妖孽仕途 To be an official, you need two things: a heart devoted to speaking up for the people, and an unwavering sense of justice. Follow a county Party committee secretary as he climbs step by step toward the pinnacle of power in a cutthroat political game of schemes and betrayals. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 Political Power at Its Peak: The Real Game of Power 官场巅峰：真实的权力游戏 When his superiors sent someone down to inspect the place, Ye Xingsheng accidentally offended the female leader while swimming in the pool. He thought his chances of promotion were gone, but instead he rose rapidly through the ranks... 5.1kReads7.8Score40014d adds
- 26 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
- 27 The Sixth Book by Yidewei Lin 以德为林的第6本书 He came to his girlfriend’s hometown for love, but a year later she broke up with him. Though lonely, he didn’t give in to despair and kept moving forward. He never expected to run into her on the court… 972Reads8.9Score20814d adds
- 28 The Story of Pi Tonglin 皮童林的故事 Pi Tonglin was born into an ordinary family and entered public service. Through many ups and downs, he gradually grew from an inexperienced novice into a principled, capable leader who could stand on his own. 92Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 The Official’s Path: Taking Charge of the World 官途：执掌天下 With county elections approaching, an unexpected incident throws the beautiful county magistrate Song Yan’s plans into disarray. To calm the storm, she arranges for her driver, Chen Qingshan, to become her son-in-law. From there, Chen Qingshan embarks on an official career and rises to command the world. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Mind of an Official 官念 There are ten ranks in the official hierarchy. The higher the position, the greater the power. Wu Youliang starts his political career as a lowly village official without an official post, transforming from a passionate young college student into a shrewd veteran who has weathered the ups and downs of political life. After rising to a high position, he retires with honor. At last, he comes to understand the true nature of power. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Love and Betrayal in Politics: A Romance with a Female Teacher 官场之爱与背叛情定女教师 This novel follows Li Ming's experiences, vividly portraying his struggles and choices between love and power. From his first meeting with a senior student, to their growing closeness and eventual betrayal and breakup, he later enters the political arena and carefully navigates its traps, before meeting and marrying Lin Xiao. Yet the shadows of past relationships never leave him. When old scandals resurface, public pressure mounts and competition grows fiercer. Moral decay and illegal conduct en 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 My Summer Solstice Girl 我的夏至女孩 [No System] [No transmigration] This is a story about growing up. Faced with the heroine, whose soul is perfectly in tune with his, and an ex-girlfriend he once loved deeply, what will the fated male lead choose? How will the vague loves and grudges of the previous generation affect the choices of the next? A story about growth, love, and friendship: about staying kind, learning to be forgiving, and understanding others. Let's begin with a passage from the book... “Why don't you choose to get ba 903Reads8.1Score10214d adds
- 33 The Pinnacle of Power in Officialdom 官场之权利巅峰 Officialdom is an invisible battlefield, rife with deceit, intrigue, and ever-shifting power struggles. Amid the chaos, Lu Weiming is like a breath of fresh air. Lu Weiming never forgets this: A good official serves the people and benefits the community. To be an official is to be a good one, with two burning convictions in your heart: kindness toward others and a sense of responsibility heavier than a mountain. With a heart full of passion and clean hands, Lu Weiming faces pressure from the p 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 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 246Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 35 A Chronicle of Officialdom 官场纪实录 The author works within the system and draws on real experience in officialdom. This is not a wish-fulfillment story; there aren't that many gratifying moments in the system. To make the story more entertaining, some things will be exaggerated and others invented. As for what is real and what is made up, readers can decide for themselves. The place names and personal names are deliberately mismatched, not what you might think. 561Reads—Score10614d adds
- 36 Staying True to Your Mission: The Way of an Official 不忘初心之为官之道 Reporter Zhuang Ziyou and prosecutor Lin Ruoxi fell in love at first sight while catching a Peeping Tom, and soon began a sweet and thrilling life together. Other couples go shopping to flirt. These two go shopping to catch thieves! Corrupt officials? They expose every one they find! The underworld? You’re not getting away either! As they take on corruption and organized crime, Zhuang Ziyou rises step by step from a humble reporter to a career in government. But the road through officialdom is f 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Jade Cong 玉琮 The novel Jade Cong, written by Shen Jing, chairman of the Shangcheng County Federation of Literary and Art Circles, has been officially published by Changjiang Publishing Group. Through the extraordinary life of its protagonist, Huang An, and two captivating love stories, the novel tells of the joys and sorrows migrant workers face when moving to the city to start businesses after the reform and opening up, as well as the moving story of those who give back to their hometowns after becoming pr 303Reads9.5Score10014d adds
- 38 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
- 39 The Grassroots Promotion Path: From Contract Social Worker to Politics 基层晋升路：从编外社工到政坛 Volumes 1-7 follow Chen Shiyi's growth in a rural community. Volume 8 onward shifts to stories set in urban communities, touching on some issues that are closer to current realities. Feel free to skip ahead if you're interested. Volumes 1-7 mainly follow Chen Shiyi, a contract social worker who becomes a community secretary thanks to his strong work performance. After receiving excellent evaluations in two consecutive terms under municipal policy, he is promoted to a member of the township and s —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 We're Childhood Friends Already, So Why Not Fall in Love? 都青梅竹马了，不恋爱干啥？ [Everyday Life + One Female Lead + Northeastern Chinese Vibe] Lin Shu always thought that growing up with your childhood sweetheart had to be the best match fate could arrange for him. And what fate arranges must be the best, right? As it happened, Xia Ge felt the same way. Raise your wife from childhood, teach your husband from childhood, and watch each other slowly grow into the person you love most. But after all these years, why is this guy still so annoying sometimes? “Honey, let’s talk thi 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 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 653Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Pinnacle of Power: Saving a City Leader in the Night 权力巅峰：从夜救市领导开始 (This book has multiple female leads, no cheating or NTR, and plenty of feel-good moments.) First sword after being reborn: cut down the one you love! In his previous life, Gao Ran was a low-ranking official who was meek, obedient, and above reproach. And yet he was dumped, bullied, and exiled. In the end, worn down by hardship and sorrow, his hair frosted white, he climbed the stage alone, sick and old. He died depressed and far from home. In this life, he will live differently and take another 5.3kReads7.3Score42414d adds
- 43 The Road to Office and Commerce: My Wife and Child Are in a Parallel World 官路商途：妻儿却在平行时空 A lone wolf in the political arena, unstoppable on the official path: Zhang Ping, a minor county government clerk reborn, rises steadily through the ranks with his fragmentary memories of the future. He maneuvers across the political landscape and amasses tremendous power, yet remains utterly alone. When the timelines converge, he would rather give up his empire than seize back the life that belongs to him! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 I'll Still Love You Years from Now 哪怕多年以后还爱你 “Business is business, whoever it’s with. How much per time?” he asked casually, lighting a cigarette. Zhou He kept her head down and replied with utter seriousness, “You saved me. How could I let you come out at a loss?” He raised an eyebrow, watching her with keen interest. Meeting his gaze, Zhou He said sincerely, “With your looks, you could rise to the top anywhere. I’m penniless and have nothing to my name, so naturally I can’t let myself sully you.” She once thought he was the light shini 384Reads8.8Score10014d adds
- 45 Shocking! I’m Strategizing in An City 震惊！我在安市布局落子 [Behind the scenes, mystery, single heroine, humor, everyday life] [Light romance, an intelligent cast, suspense] Life is like a game of chess. Once you make a move, there’s no turning back. One mistake, and the whole game is lost. In Longguo, a parallel world, An City is a tangled web of people and interests. Some save shattered families! Some protect the happiness of countless citizens! Some remain steadfast in their beliefs and devote themselves wholeheartedly to serving the people! A —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 In the Name of the People: The Depths in Turmoil 人民的名义之深水浮沉 Six years later, Li Dakang is promoted after demonstrating exceptional ability in the follow-up management of the Guangming Peak project. The restart of the project in Handong is now getting underway. As Liang Qiming, Liang Qihong (son of Liang Qunfeng and brother of Liang Lu), and others cross the line, Sha and Li develop an unspoken understanding, keeping each other at arm’s length while remaining close. Meanwhile, Li Dakang’s current wife, Shen Jinglan, is not only his partner in life but als 314Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 From the Yellow and Huai Rivers to the Clouds 黄淮布衣入青云 A major work of realistic political fiction about personal growth. In the early 1980s, in the impoverished floodplain where Anhui, Shandong, and Henan meet, Lin Yanqiu is born into a poor farming family whose generations have worked the land. He breaks free from the fate of the countryside through diligent study. In high school, an inspiring teacher awakens his ideals; at university, a mentor broadens his horizons. After graduation, he puts down roots at the grassroots level and enters public se —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Pinnacle of Power: From Secretary to Rising Star 权力巅峰：从秘书开始平步青云 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 30Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 49 Tides of Officialdom 宦海沉浮 The most powerful relative in his family is his second aunt’s husband, a village deputy director, and their most valuable possession is a radio salvaged from a junkyard. Yet he not only made it to the city, but also became an official. Let the wind howl and waves crash, and I’ll stroll through the courtyard at my own pace. No matter how fierce the winds or rough the seas, I’ll cut through the waves! Spring breeze at my back, I’ll ride my horse at a gallop and see all of Chang’an’s flowers in a s 210Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 50 Pinnacle of Power: Reborn with Cheats, I Outwit Heaven 权力之巅：重生开挂的我胜天半子 He took a perfect start and turned it into a complete disaster. He worked himself to the bone all his life, yet accomplished nothing. Reborn in 1999, Wang Linhai returns to the most important turning point in his life. This time, he has to seize every chance to get ahead, keep pace with the times, fulfill the dream he never achieved in his previous life, and do something worthwhile for ordinary people! 579Reads7.6Score—14d adds
