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- 1 Huang Zhichen's Tenth Book 黄智宸第10本书 My new work is here! You can 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! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 In the World of Officialdom, One Wrong Move Can Get You Promoted 官场，不小心就升官了 Qin Mo, a 50-year-old, low-ranking employee at the Archives Bureau, wakes up one morning having traveled from 2025 back to the night before the 1995 civil service exam. After a miserable, bullied life in his previous life, all he wants this time is to make money and chase women, staying well clear of the troubles of government service. 36Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 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! 150Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 4 Reborn on the Path of Righteous and Evil Officialdom 重生之正邪官道 Only after dying with a heart full of hatred did Zhi Tian finally realize that the powerful get to decide what counts as justice and evil! He would become an official! He would gain power! He had to make these rotten scoundrels pay! Starting in the village and working his way up to the provincial government, he advances through the ranks one careful step at a time, forging a legend! 1Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 5 Reborn: From Suspension and Self-Criticism to the Pinnacle of Power 重生：从停职检讨到权力巅峰 (This book needs extensive revisions, so updates are temporarily suspended.) You only get a few chances in life to give it your all. Returning to 1997 with memories of his past life, he starts by writing a self-criticism after being suspended, then rides the tide upward, rises rapidly through the ranks, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle. 6Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 6 The Silent Al: Book 5 沉寂的阿尔的第5本书 (This story is entirely fictional... and decidedly unconventional...) East, west, north, or south, square as a brick, wherever you need me, that’s where I go! After starting over, Wang Yangming takes the first step toward seizing control of his life, only to discover that the wind stirred by this little moth of his is getting stronger and stronger... This is the story of an ordinary man with a bit of a conscience, steadily striving to improve himself and throwing himself into the fray with all 4Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 7 The All-Powerful Soldier King in the Political Arena 全能兵王混官场 1.8kReads8.2Score21714d adds
- 8 The Ups and Downs of Officialdom: It All Began When a Leader Jumped from a Building 宦海沉浮：从领导跳楼开始 Zhu Tianyu has faced setbacks for half his life. Rumors about his girlfriend have set tongues wagging, and people keep eyeing the company under his management. With one obstacle after another in this difficult world, watch as he turns the tide and defeats his rivals! 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 A Book by Xingbao 星宝的一本书 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! 30Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 10 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! 363Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 11 Reborn: Seeking Justice in the Political Arena 重生之宦海寻凶 He had once enjoyed a brilliant political career, with a smooth path to advancement, but was persecuted and framed as a corrupt official. He was thrown in prison and even lost his life. Reborn, he will personally kill his enemies and protect his family. Amid the shifting currents of officialdom, he will follow roughly the same path as in his previous life, expose the real culprit, and clear his name. In the political arena, he will use the advantages of being reborn to foresee the future, choose —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Tides of the Political Arena 宦海沉浮 After more than twenty years as an official, Zhang Yanyu suddenly returned to the 1990s after an accident, carrying twenty years of historical memories. Would he be able to change the course of events? Watch as the family’s once-neglected, useless son gradually becomes its leading figure. Stay tuned! His sudden rise, however, made him a stumbling block to those whose official careers had once been smooth sailing. See how he cuts through every obstacle along the way. The tides of officialdom rise —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 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! 42Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 14 Yu Nianfeng's Fourth Book 屿念风的第4本书 In his previous life, he was a wronged soul on a hospital bed at forty-eight: betrayed by his wife, framed by his enemies, and forced to take the fall for another man’s bastard child, he died full of bitterness. In this life, he was reborn twenty years earlier. Starting as an ordinary clerk at the county Discipline Inspection Commission, he advanced with careful planning and ruthless decisiveness. 1.6kReads6.9Score13914d adds
- 15 Officialdom: The Road to Power Begins in the Communist Youth League 官场：掌权之路从共青团开始 Reborn into a new life, Lu Zhenhua used his foresight to change the course his life had originally taken. After carefully laying the groundwork, he finally embarked on a political career unlike the one he had in his previous life. 4Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 16 A Star in Officialdom 仕途红人 Ling Zheng is a low-level employee who keeps getting pushed around at work because he isn't smooth enough. One day, after getting drunk, he accidentally uncovers a secret belonging to his beautiful boss, Zhao Liran... From then on, he begins his meteoric rise, with one gorgeous woman after another appearing in his life and leaving him dazzled! 117Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 17 A Physician’s Road to Power 医者官途 No rebirth, no System, no harem: pure, hard-nosed political maneuvering. After his superior is transferred, he is pushed aside by petty rivals and suppressed by others. He abandons medicine for politics and embarks on an official career. A doctor carefully navigates the political world, breaking through traps amid open and covert attacks to forge a smooth career path all his own. 25Reads—Score114d adds
- 18 Dropped into the Grassroots: From the Start, I'm Stuck with Ten Billion in Bad Debts? 空降基层，开局就背百亿烂账？ Chen Yuan, a "Beijing official," has just parachuted in as the top leader of Tushui District, only to find the government compound gates blocked by petitioners. A fiscal black hole worth tens of billions, unfinished projects scattered across the city, deeply entrenched local factions, and a calculating superior. Every move is deadly, and danger lurks at every turn! How will Chen Yuan, a newcomer, maneuver through the traps and temper himself into a blade aimed straight at the unwritten rules? Th 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A Prodigy's Path to Power 天骄仕途 The world of officialdom is full of unseen clashes and schemes, ruthless enough to kill without spilling a drop of blood! It may look like flowers embroidered on brocade, but beneath the surface, it’s a pot boiling over a raging fire! Lu Mingyuan, a small-town exam grinder, rose from humble beginnings, enjoyed a meteoric career, took command of power, and improved people’s lives, composing a magnificent chapter for a new era! 8Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 20 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
- 21 A Promising Career in Government, Starting as an Inspector for the Discipline Commission 官运，从纪检专员开始 Everyone is heading toward a different life, just like the vehicles on this road. Some speed along, some move slowly, some head east, and others travel west... Each of our lives has its own unique path and story. 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 A Smooth Road to Success 一路青云 After being reassigned to a position someone else had been promised, veteran-turned-civilian official Fan Sicheng begins his career in government. A chance encounter over drinks earns Fan Sicheng an exceptional appointment, setting him on a rapid climb up the ranks. One long, candid conversation with a stranger brings Fan Sicheng into the inner circle of the city’s power brokers. With his own distinctive approach to poverty alleviation, Fan Sicheng becomes a member of the prefecture-level admini 885Reads8.8Score10714d adds
- 23 The Secretarial Official's Rise 小秘官途 After being pushed aside, a junior secretary sets out on the path to rising to power... 233Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 24 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
- 25 A Flower Blooms on the Official Path 官路生花 Believe in me, and you’ll profit. Doubt me, and you’ll regret it! The world is a chessboard, and I am a piece. With brilliant moves, I’ll break the deadlock and show what I can do! Will this helpless office drone live an ordinary, mediocre life, or break through the ranks and climb higher step by step? If he hadn’t kissed a girl with a face full of pimples during a game of truth or dare, Wang Qin might have been forced to resign. Who would’ve thought one game could bring such good fortune and se 1.3kReads8.8Score11114d adds
- 26 I Transmigrated to Retire, but the System Forces Me to Be a Workaholic 穿越混退休，系统逼我当卷王 [Just launched, the rating will go up later] Lin Fan wakes up one morning to find he has traveled back to 2005, where he’s become a low-ranking civil servant. He plans to lie flat, slack off, and retire early, but he’s forced to bind himself to the “Civilization Progress Engine,” a cold, ruthless System that won’t let him slack off! [System: Mental inertia detected. Mandatory task issued:] [System: Submit a “Strategy for Managing Online Public Opinion” within 24 hours, or the “Social Death” pena 773Reads6.9Score10114d adds
- 27 Reborn: From Junior Clerk to the Very Top 重生：从小科员直达巅峰 (Rebirth + urban life + officialdom) Zhang Zhengyu, middle-aged and stuck in a rut, is involved in a car accident while hosting an official reception. When he wakes up, he has returned to 1995 and become a clerk at Linshui County’s Investment Promotion Bureau. Having achieved little in his previous life, he decides to seize this chance to make a name for himself, rise steadily through the ranks, and reach the pinnacle of power! 1.1kReads7.1Score—14d adds
- 28 A Wild Ride Through the Countryside on the Road to Power 官途之乡野狂飙 A low-level employee is bullied and finds his career going nowhere, until he runs into an old classmate and finally begins to rise through the ranks... 53Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 29 Xiao Xiao Hao's Book 小小昊的一本书 A lowly live-in son-in-law has little say in anything and must always watch his in-laws for approval. His career hits rock bottom, and he faces pressure from both sides. But when he is down on his luck, one strange encounter after another comes his way, and he unexpectedly transforms into a dragon in a single day. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Reborn in Officialdom: The Road to the Top 重生官场，巅峰之路 The road to power is hard to navigate. You must not only dodge attacks from both sides, but also hold fast to the conviction of serving the public. When you prosper, work for the good of all; when you are down, keep yourself above reproach! This is the story of a third-generation official’s rise to the top. Jiang Ning is reborn in 1991. Driven by the convictions in his heart, he will lead a life utterly different from the one he lived before. Years of ups and downs in the political arena pass. W —Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 31 The Peak of Politics: Winning with a Rebellious Streak 2 巅峰官场：胜在反骨2 [Rebirth + officialdom + revenge + one heroine + satisfying read + no saintly protagonist] Reborn in 2001, Zheng Gongcheng uses his foresight to earn three exceptional promotions. In 2003, he takes charge of Fengyang County’s Party Committee, sees through the ways of officialdom, governs with dedication, improves people’s lives, and rises to the top. This book is dedicated to readers who enjoyed The Pinnacle of Officialdom: Winning Through Defiance and to fans of officialdom novels. May the “unr 39Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 32 The Political Arena 宦海 [Political intrigue + satisfying revenge] “Hold office and bring blessings to the people!” Song Yang, who grew up in a small mountain village, stumbled into officialdom by chance. Since he was there, he decided to make the best of it. He overcame one obstacle after another, braving every challenge as he contended with forces from all sides, while one tale of love and hatred after another unfolded around him. His highest principle, from beginning to end, was to serve the people’s interests, and i 126Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 33 The Road to Power: A Chance Encounter with a Heiress 官路争锋，从邂逅豪门千金开始 [No cheating, no transmigration, no rebirth. Political advancement and tangled romance, ordinary man and rich beauty, realistic and engaging.] When Li Zhi graduates, he turns down a high-paying job in the provincial capital and a chance to pursue graduate studies, leaving his hometown for his girlfriend’s city and passing the civil service exam for a small township. He thinks they’ll live happily ever after, but her parents tear them apart. Starting alone in a remote township far from home, he b 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 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
- 35 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 801Reads6.8Score10414d adds
- 36 A Rising Star in Politics 权途新贵 In his previous life, he chose to marry into a wealthy family for the sake of power, only to be cast aside in the end and sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Reborn at the crossroads of his life, he decides to rewrite his fate, forge his own path, and write his own chapter amid the tide of the times! 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Reborn in 1992: The Red Road 重生92红色征途 He spent his previous life in poverty. Now that he has a chance to live again, he is determined to change his fate and rewrite the heavens. The story follows three generations of one family across a thousand years, from Earth to Mars and beyond, through the colonization of Mars and the rebuilding of Earth. A red journey spanning a thousand years! 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Art of Official Strategy 官策有术 This novel mainly chronicles the political maneuvering in Handong Province. Its protagonist is Hou Bing, and it focuses on his journey from a poor county all the way to the pinnacle of the political world. This is the painstaking masterpiece of a veteran political novel author! Guaranteed to be exciting, guaranteed to be top quality! 350Reads6.8Score3414d adds
- 39 The Grand Chess Game of Politics: I Am the Player 官场大棋局：我是执棋人 In his previous life, he had planned every move with care. Yet just one step from the pinnacle of power, an unseen hand shoved him into the abyss. His career came to a bitter end, and he died with regrets. Now, returned in a dream, he found himself back at the crossroads where he had graduated from college and faced a life-changing choice! Zhao Weimin, carrying decades of precise memories from the future and a lifetime's worth of political wisdom, calmly placed the first piece that would rewrite —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Officialdom: A Second-Generation Scion Joins the Grassroots 官场：二代入基层 Lin Jianghe is reborn forty years in the past. Using his foresight and the advantages of his family background, he carves out a place for himself in the political world. Along this rugged road to power, Lin Jianghe cuts through every obstacle and rises all the way to the top! 83Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Officialdom: The Road to Power Begins as a Police Officer in a Detention Center 官场：掌权之路从看守所民警开始 Yang Junbang, a police officer with the criminal investigation squad, was framed and demoted to work at a detention center. There, Yang Junbang met his benefactor and ultimately embarked on a path to defy fate and change his destiny. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 From the Start, I Expose the Political Arena’s Dark Secrets and Shock the Corridors of Power 开局掀翻官场黑幕，震撼权力圈 [Power at the peak + feel-good political drama + fast-paced + reborn] His boss is targeted in a staged car accident, his girlfriend cheats on him, and a petty rival pushes him aside to climb the ladder. Wang Chen faces the darkest moment of his career in government, but he isn't worried at all. He's been through all of this before. In his previous life, his timid compliance earned him nothing more than a certificate honoring him as a martyr. In this life, he already sees it all coming, and he's 3.1kReads7.6Score39314d adds
- 43 A Commoner's Heart for Governance 布衣政心 A sunny, handsome college student from humble roots and a nominal disciple of an old immortal, he possesses a minor supernatural ability that only works now and then, along with a mysterious past. What choices will he make when he enters society, and what will he encounter once he enters officialdom? 3.5kReads9.0Score44014d adds
- 44 A Grassroots Rise: The Loach of the Commune Climbs the Ranks 草根逆袭：公社泥鳅的官场路 In his early twenties, Feng Xiaole has only an elementary school education. A rural “intellectual,” he looks ordinary, but his eyes are sharp and lively. Quick-witted and eloquent, he has an optimistic streak to his core. He often says, “There’s always a way forward when you reach the mountain, and wherever there’s a road, there’s Feng Xiaole.” And this is the man who somehow manages to carve out his own path in the world of politics. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Reborn in the Political Arena: My Patron Falls from Power at the Start 重生官场：开局靠山倒台 [Not a power fantasy + Not a reskinned story + No System + No female lead + Political power struggles] People say the character for “official” has two mouths, but that's not really true. A true official is the subtle link between those two mouths. He must be able to pass on orders from above and guide those below. In his previous life, he spent thirty years struggling in officialdom without making any progress. Reborn, he found his powerful patron had fallen. This time, Ren Wu would take his fat 1Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 46 The Game of Power 权利的游戏 Reborn in 2001, Gao Yuan decides he won’t lie flat anymore. He’ll ride the waves and fight his way forward in officialdom. Subtle dealings and favors, ruthless political power struggles, intense clashes of ideals, and the unpredictable ups and downs of a career in government. This is the story of a young official’s journey of transformation. 498Reads7.4Score10314d adds
- 47 The Officialdom Rankings: Rising and Falling in the Political Arena 官榜：宦海浮沉 [Officialdom] + [Political Intrigue] + [Period Novel] Returning to the 1990s, Chen Guohua, a civil servant, relies on the foresight that comes with being reborn to emerge from a desperate predicament and finally get a new lease on life. But before he can enjoy his fresh start, he's given a mission at a moment of crisis and sent to Qianlou Town. There, he must face entrenched local factions, an impoverished township, and investors with ulterior motives... Chen Guohua fears nothing. He meets each 4Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 48 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
- 49 Reborn: I Quit the Civil Service and Found Freedom as a Boss's Driver 重生不当公务员，领导司机很逍遥 A new story is out! 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! 12Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 50 Reborn in 1997: From the Civil Service Exam to the Summit 重生97：从国考开始踏上巅峰 The officialdom is a city. Those inside fight desperately to defend it, while those outside are always looking to storm its walls. The officialdom is a lock. The clever open it with ease, while the lost remain trapped in place. The officialdom is a net. Fish caught in its depths lament their fate, and only those who struggle upward can find a chance to survive. Lin Haiyang came from humble beginnings, a nobody whom no one thought much of. Through his own hard work, he gradually fought his way ou 1Reads8.0Score—14d adds
