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- 1 A Career in Politics: The Ambitious Man’s Rise 官场人生之鸿鹄逆袭 Lin Tian is down on his luck at work, and when he gets home, he receives a “surprise” from his wife! When life hits rock bottom, what is there left to fear? Just as he loses all hope, he unexpectedly uses his remarkable medical skills to save a mysterious powerful figure… 109Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 In the Name of the People: Tongwei's Rebirth and Comeback 名义同伟重生后逆袭 Qi Tongwei refuses to accept the fate laid out for him and takes his own life at Guying Ridge. He is reborn at the Gushongling Judicial Office. By chance, he meets Lu Yike and Zhong Xiaai, one after the other. This time, I absolutely will not repeat my old mistakes. I will rise higher and not stop here. 76Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Officialdom: Turning the Tables from the Interrogation Room 官场：从讯问室开始逆袭 Are rulers and nobles born to rule? Jiang Chen had spent half his life downcast and miserable. Now he was back in 2002, one week before quitting his job to go into business! This time, he would never compromise! He swore to take back everything he'd lost and repay it fivefold, tenfold. He'd take down the tigers and the flies alike! He understood now: you can't fight darkness with gentleness. You have to use fire. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Qi Tongwei, Who Defies Heaven by Half a Move: I Will Win! 胜天半子祁同伟，我要赢！ An ordinary wage earner unexpectedly transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes the renowned Qi Tongwei. With the help of a power he acquired by chance, Qi Tongwei quickly leaves his ordinary image behind, works hard, and becomes a rising star in the public security system. He cracks major cases time and again, making a name for himself. Not only does he make a name for himself in politics, Qi Tongwei also ventures into business, forms his own performance troupe, gets a head start in emerging —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 In the Name of the People: My Brother Is Qi Tongwei, and I'll Keep Handong in Check! 名义：家兄祁同伟，我监督汉东！ [In the Name of the People + The Longest Day in Chang'an + The Knockout + The Thunder + crossover fanfiction] Qi Feng had heaven-defying comprehension from a young age and learned anything in no time. He entered university at eight, became a top soldier at sixteen, and earned a general's stars at twenty-three. He even received the same benefits as an academician! After a lifetime in the military, he was ready to take a break and visit his older brother, Qi Tongwei. But as soon as he stepped out 1.1kReads6.0Score10914d adds
- 6 Officialdom: From the Township to the Pinnacle of Power 官场，从乡镇走向权利巅峰 Sent on a mission, Lin Yang is parachuted into a township. With no one backing him, he fights alone, relying on his will and exceptional abilities to gradually break the deadlock. His actions win him support, allowing him to open up the situation step by step and ultimately rise to the top. 5.6kReads7.0Score24414d adds
- 7 Reborn in 1992: I Hold All the Power 重生92之我权势滔天 Chen Yuquan, chairman of the Vast Group in Jingjiang Province, is ambushed by his enemies and reborn in 1992. At home are his loving wife, young daughter, and sick mother. They gaze at one another through tearful eyes, waiting for him, the head of the family, to change everything and bring them a happy new life. Once a business prodigy and top tycoon, he now thinks that making money is beside the point. What matters is living freely and enjoying life without restraint. Only the money you spend t 446Reads6.2Score10214d adds
- 8 Defying Fate: Starting by Shooting Hou Liangping Dead 逆天改命，从一枪狙死侯亮平开始 After shooting himself on Guying Ridge, Qi Tongwei unexpectedly came back to life ten minutes earlier and awakened the “Defy Fate” System. As long as he could escape his certain death, he could defy fate and return to 1997! But if he died, he would be reborn on Guying Ridge all over again. To defy fate, Qi Tongwei tried countless ways to survive, enduring countless cycles, but there was always only one ending: “Death.” Driven to despair, he threw caution to the wind and repeatedly pulled the tri 31Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom 官路之扶摇直上 First-rate talent goes into politics, second-rate talent goes into business, and third-rate talent goes to university. After graduating from a third-rate university, Li Yanzhe resolutely decided to take the civil service exam so he could follow in his girlfriend's footsteps. Despite the disapproving looks from his family, friends, and girlfriend, he went to Daxing County, reputed to be the poorest county in Huaguo, and became a grassroots civil servant. After a chance encounter with a benefactor 540Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 10 I, Gao Qiqiang! Joining Forces with Qi Tongwei to Rule Han Dong 我，高启强！联手祁同伟称霸汉东 He transmigrates into Handong Province, a giant insect-farming ground made up of regions such as Jingzhou, Jinghai, Jinjiang, Dongshan, and Luteng, and becomes Gao Qiqiang. From the start, he helps Qi Tongwei escape Liang Lu. He leads Gao Qisheng, Chen Shuting, the Tang brothers, Chen Jinmo, An Xin, A Bao, Liu Huaqiang, and others to dominate Handong, joining forces with Sha Ruijin and others to clean up the government and take down Zhao Lichun, Liang Qunfeng, He Liming, Zhao Lidong, Zheng Gang, 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 A Book by Hai Dafu 海大富的一本书 Wu Hongwen is hardworking and dependable, but he has no knack for dealing with people and is always offending his superiors. One day, when it comes to getting a permanent position and a promotion, his girlfriend pushes him to go see their beautiful female supervisor. But the drunk supervisor mistakes him for her boyfriend. Unexpectedly, that night changes his fate forever. From then on, his career takes off and everything goes his way. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 I, Qi Tongwei, Wield a Sniper Rifle and Defy Fate 我祁同伟手握大狙，逆天改命 [Multiple-world transmigration + thrilling political battles + changing the nation’s fate + the blond is dead + decisive killing + rise to the highest office] Qi Tongwei, who once beat fate by half a move, is reborn on the day after he knelt and groveled before Liang Lu. I have three years. I’ll show them what it means to beat fate by half a move! In this life, I, Qi Tongwei, will make every regret disappear. Given another life, how will he overcome a disastrous start and defy fate? With an un 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 I, Qi Tongwei, Defy Heaven by Half a Move 我，胜天半子祁同伟 I, Qi Tongwei, am criminals’ worst enemy, drug lords’ nightmare, a model soldier... and a beauty’s undoing. No one in this world can judge me. Even if Heaven itself is playing chess, I’ll still win by half a move. “Chief Qi, why do you like sniper rifles so much?” “Because they make everyone equal.” (In the Name of the People, Operation Mekong, Ice Breaking Action, Yu Zui, The Knockout, Wolf Warrior...) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 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
- 15 My Career in Office Took Off After I Saved a Beauty 从英雄救美开始，我官运亨通了 A minor clerk coasting through life at a government agency gets into a car accident while pulling off a heroic rescue of a beautiful woman. But the accident brings a dramatic turn in his fortunes. A high-ranking official’s mistress, a cunning real-estate tycoon: confronted with a tangled web of connections and intersecting interests, this humble nobody uses his extraordinary abilities to rise swiftly through the ranks and make his way to the top. 917Reads7.2Score10314d adds
- 16 Officialdom: From Deputy Township Chief to the Pinnacle of Power 官场：从副乡级到权力巅峰 How does a farmer's son reach the pinnacle of power? Through sheer tactics. How does a low-level official break through the odds and rise to the top? Through integrity. Let the curtain rise: I'll command the winds and clouds of the political world. When I look back, the mountains and rivers will lie beneath my feet. My name is Chen Zhuoran, and I'm writing the story of my political career. 711Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 17 Qi Tongwei: One Kneel Changed His Fate 祁同伟之一跪改变命运 Qi Tongwei on Power and Ambition “I want this world to bow before me.” A glimpse of his extreme lust for power and desire to conquer “What changed my fate was power, not knowledge. Even if it costs me my life, I’ll still defy the heavens and win by half a move!” A man from a poor family’s obsession with power, and his madness in staking his life on it “Heroes can’t win against power. What are heroes in the face of power? They’re just tools.” An indictment of how power crushes idealism The Pain o 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Qi Tongwei: I Kept My Head Down Until I Became an Officer, Then Defied Fate 祁同伟：入伍苟成军官后胜天半目 The moment Qi Tongwei pulls the trigger on himself, Heaven finally shows him some mercy and gives him a chance to choose again. Should he keep kneeling before Liang Lu, or spend his life in quiet mediocrity at the judicial office? Qi Tongwei refuses to surrender to fate. His pent-up resentment still makes him want to defy Heaven, so he chooses a third path: hide in the army to avoid Liang Lu, then transfer back to Handong. With the support of his teacher, Secretary of the Provincial Party Commit —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Rejecting Liang Lu to Pursue Zhong Xiaoqing, Qi Tongwei Is Unstoppable 拒婚梁璐追钟小艾，祁同伟太猛了 [Defying fate, explosive drama, and power struggles in the government] Liang Lu: Qi Tongwei, if you dare turn down my proposal, I’ll make sure you can’t graduate or find a job. Zhong Xia’ai: Qi Tongwei, if you want to marry me, you’ll have to beat Hou Liangping first. Zhao Ruilong: Qi Tongwei, if you dare get in the way of my fortune, I’ll make sure you die without a burial place. Gao Xiaoqin: Brother Qi, hurry and save me. Reborn at Handong University, Qi Tongwei repays those who have helped hi 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Eleventh Book by the Luosifen Lover 爱吃螺蛳粉第12本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 I, Qi Tongwei, Win Chen Yang's Heart and Take Aim at Sha Ruijin 我祁同伟，拿下陈阳，狙击沙瑞金 After transmigrating into the world of film and television, he becomes Qi Tongwei, a recent graduate, and obtains the Smooth Climb to Success System. He takes down Tazhai, pacifies Jinghai, and leads the Mekong River operation... He fights drugs, graft, and corruption, climbing ever higher until he becomes the king of Handong. Liang Lu: “Tongwei, I got down on my knees in front of the entire student body at Handong University!” Chen Yanshi: “If you don’t marry Chen Yang, Qi Tongwei, I’ll die wit 838Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 22 Ride the Wind and Break the Waves 乘风破浪 At the lowest point in his life, Xue Jialiang has lost all hope. Then a mysterious figure appears, and his fate takes a turn for the better. He rapidly bounces back, becoming a hot commodity… 1.4kReads8.5Score18914d adds
- 23 The Uncrowned King 无冕之王 Jing Tao is reported during the public notice of his appointment as director. After his promotion falls through, his former leader makes a decision on his own and sends him to gain experience at the grassroots level. Under Jing Tao’s leadership, the community is reborn. Using his strengths, he actively takes part in the process of democratization and helps address a wide range of social issues, including housing, education, healthcare, elder care, and people’s livelihoods. He truly fulfills the 26Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 24 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
- 25 I'm Reborn, So It's Only Natural to Have Powerful Connections, Right? 都重生了，靠山硬一点很正常吧？ [One Female Lead] [No Harem] [No System] [Knowledge of the Future] [Slice of Life] Cheng Yuan is betrayed by his ex-girlfriend, suppressed by his rival in love, and made a scapegoat. Before he even turns forty, he dies a bitter and frustrated man! When he opens his eyes, Cheng Yuan has returned to the very day his girlfriend betrayed him. Given a second life, Cheng Yuan will use his knowledge of the future to make the right move at every turn and smoothly climb to the pinnacle of life! It all be 37Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 26 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom 官场之青云直上 He was promoted and appointed, only to be sent to a remote mountain township in the middle of nowhere. Was it a demotion, or was there another assignment? Ouyang Ming upheld his sense of justice and fought for the people. He cleared away the fog, broke through the deadlock, stood out, navigated political intrigue, and punished lawbreakers. Righteous and fearless, Ouyang Ming climbed step by step toward the peak of his life. 199Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 Qi Tongwei Is Reborn, So Hou Liangping Can Suffer for Once 祁同伟重生，只能苦一苦侯亮平了 [People-focused story + crossover of multiple TV dramas + no System + power fantasy] A gunshot rings out on Gufeng Ridge, and Qi Tongwei is reborn. In this life, Qi Tongwei seizes the one chance ordinary people have to defy fate: education! At sixteen, he gets into Handong University and becomes Gao Yuliang’s student. At twenty, he is recommended for graduate studies at Qingbei University, pursuing a master’s and doctorate back-to-back. At twenty-six, he passes the civil-service selection exam, 87Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Reborn as Qi Tongwei: Win Zhong Xiaoi's Heart, Then Rise to the Top 重生祁同伟，搞定钟小艾再进步 Qi Tongwei was reborn. Back on his university campus, he realized that this was the time when Liang Lu had been pursuing him. Thinking back on his past life, Qi Tongwei silently swore that since Heaven had given him the chance to be reborn... 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 A Book by Xiao Yi 萧易的一本书 An accident led me to stumble upon the secret of a powerful figure. From that moment on, I entered an entirely new world. 22Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Hong Kong Films: I'm Not Qi Tongwei, I'm Hao Yanei 港片：我不是祁同伟，我是郝衙内 Qi Tongwei, who killed himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, transmigrates back 25 years, to the time after his great victory at Lone Eagle Ridge, when the Liang family was moving against him. Just then, his immortality golden finger awakens. “Ding! The Host has been detected solving the major Lone Eagle Ridge case and eliminating three drug traffickers. 155 years of lifespan absorbed. The absorbed lifespan can be directly invested in [Connections] and [Skills] for deductions.” From the start, deducti 4Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 31 Reborn in 1984: Starting Out as a Full-Rank Section Chief 重生1984：开局就是正科 Reborn in 1984, I became the head of the county's Administration for Industry and Commerce! In this life, watch me rise step by step to the pinnacle of power amid the tide of reform and opening up, take command at the very center, and turn the tables at will! 1Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 32 Li Xiaoguang’s Road to Politics 李晓光从政之路 Li Xiaoguang started out at the grassroots level in a small town, quietly working hard in difficult conditions. He faced countless hardships and pain along the way, yet never gave up. His perseverance brought him the joy of success, and through tireless effort he steadily rose through the ranks, eventually reaching the top and writing an inspiring story. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 A Comparison: Scumbag Cop Qi Tongwei Keeps Handong in Check 对比：渣男警神祁同伟，监督汉东 [Trashy men + tough cops + police legends + In the Name of the People + officialdom + The Knockout + The Thunder + anti-crime] Before Qi Tongwei's earth-shaking kneel, a comparison System descends, revealing the sweeping lives of two versions of Qi Tongwei in two different worlds! Qi Tongwei of the original world: Crushed by oppression, he kneels in a gesture that shocks the nation and loses his dignity. His shrewish wife Liang Lu has him eating out of her hand, Liang Qunfeng keeps him on a leas 99Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Rising Up from the Grassroots as a Civil Servant 从基层公务员开始奋起 In his previous life, Liu Feng was cheated out of first place in the civil service selection exam and spent thirty years as a grassroots contract worker, never getting a permanent position. Now that he's been given another chance at life, he vows to trample fate beneath his feet! 434Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 35 A Grassroots Civil Servant: After an Investigation, I Rise Through the Ranks 草根科员：被审查后，我平步青云 When a leader falls, their secretary takes the hit. That’s how it always goes. After his superior was taken away, Yang Che faced the end of his political career: being exiled to watch over a reservoir. Reborn in 2012, Yang Che struck hard, orchestrating a grand scheme from behind everyone’s backs! With the advantage of foresight and a powerful patron behind him, he rose to the pinnacle of politics! “What? You won’t let me get ahead? Then none of you are getting ahead either!” “I’ve been reborn! 118Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 36 Reborn in the 1980s: I Became a Town Mayor 重生之八十年代我做镇长 A veteran official retires, then suddenly finds himself reborn in 1985, just as he begins his career. Drawing on his wealth of experience in the countryside from his previous life, he leads the people of his hometown out of poverty. This story depicts the political landscape of rural China in the 1980s and follows grassroots officials as they grow by solving one problem after another. It is a textbook for young newcomers hoping to get ahead, a tale of young people chasing their dreams, and a nos 73Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Reborn: No Regrets in My Career in Politics 重生之我的官场生涯无憾 Yang Rui had spent his entire life going nowhere in officialdom. At 60, he was reborn, traveling from 2032 back to 1989, the year he had just graduated. He also had an invisible phone that could search for important information. With it, Yang Rui proceeded cautiously, rising step by step through the ranks. He found success in both his career and love, and forged a very different life for himself. 304Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 38 Breaking Through in Officialdom 官场突围 Everything that came before is merely a prologue. One sudden, heartbreaking phone call nearly broke his back. But it also opened an entirely new chapter in his life. From then on Along the long road of officialdom, he trudges thousands of miles, with his dreams as his destination; In the treacherous world of politics, he digs traps and breaks through deadlocks, while remaining calm and inscrutable. “Heh, you’re on page [number] of the Classic of Mountains and Seas!” This catchphrase reveals the 55Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 39 Give Me Su Yao, and Li Dakang Loses His Cool 苏瑶给我，李达康急眼 Lin Xiaoyi died in an accident, only to be reborn in the world of In the Name of the People. Knowing how the plot unfolds and what fate awaits the characters, he resolves to change things through his foresight and hard work. Along the way, he crosses paths and clashes with characters from the series, including Hou Liangping and Li Dakang. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Thirty Years of Fame, Scattered Like Dust and Earth 三十功名尘与土 This autobiographical work of nonfiction uses a plain yet distinctive, fluid style to vividly recount the winding, dramatic journey of “me,” from an idealistic and inexperienced college graduate to a grassroots leading official. It traces my inner journey and feelings as I strive for my ideals and press ahead in my career, sketching the growth and development of a grassroots official like the soft outlines of a landscape painting. From youthful ambition to a quiet departure, the story and its ci 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Reborn to a Career in Officialdom 重生之官运 Wu Zhuoran, a university graduate selected for a government post with no connections to rely on, stumbles into politics by chance. With his intelligence and courage, and through tireless effort, he makes like-minded friends, resists temptation, and challenges and defeats every obstacle in his way, step by step reaching the pinnacle of his political career and his life... 100Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 42 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
- 43 Sha Ruijin, Tell Me, Can I Give the Order or Not? 沙瑞金，我问你我能不能指示？ A political drama set in the world of In the Name of the People. A minor civil servant from the future transmigrates back to the 1990s and becomes Qi Tongyu, Qi Tongwei's younger brother. To keep his brother from repeating the same mistakes, he openly pursues Liang Lu. “We're not right for each other. I'm eighteen years older than you.” “People say a woman three years older brings a fortune. I'm getting six fortunes at once.” 117Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 44 Qi Tongwei's World of Power Plays 祁同伟的博弈世界 A double PhD in philosophy and history, repeatedly rejected in his job search, transmigrates into the body of Qi Tongwei, a man with the same name in In the Name of the People... Drawing on philosophical dialectics and the strategic thinking of historical power struggles, he possesses extraordinary insight into human nature and an iron hand in political maneuvering. With a little effort, he achieves great things and rises swiftly to the top... The higher the Dao, the higher the demons rise. It i —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Officialese 官腔 Behind power lie worldly savvy, strategy, and human relationships. Only the truly shrewd can play this game well. Xia Dong starts out stuck on the sidelines in the county committee office, then rises to become director of the county education bureau. Just when he thinks his troubles are finally over, he finds himself caught between danger on both sides. Let’s see how he breaks through the impasse. 98Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 46 The Pinnacle of Power 仕途巅峰 The world is cruel, and people are heartless. Rain falls at dusk, when flowers are quick to fade. The morning breeze dries, but tear stains remain. I long to write down what’s in my heart, yet can only speak to myself by the railing. It is so hard, so hard, so hard. We are parted now, and nothing is as it was. My ailing soul swings like a rope in autumn wind. The horn sounds cold, and night grows late. Afraid someone will ask, I swallow my tears and pretend to be happy. I hide it, hide it, hide 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 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
- 48 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
- 49 The Unorthodox Sword on the Road to Officialdom 仕途之剑走偏锋 While others are scrambling to transfer into city government offices, he chooses to head down to the grassroots level, moving from the top to the bottom. In truth, he is taking this unconventional path to make himself stronger. This is a comeback story set in the world of politics. A man from humble beginnings relies on his own intelligence and courage to overcome obstacle after obstacle on his career path, ultimately becoming a talented young leader in charge of an entire region... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 I’m Qi Tongwei, and I’m Keeping the Sha Family Gang in Line with My Baton 我祁同伟，手握警棍监督沙家帮 Qi Tongwei transmigrates into a world of film and television and obtains the Super Progress System. Every step forward earns him a reward! After transmigrating, Qi Tongwei has just been awarded the title of First-Class Combat Hero. Remembering the tragic ending Qi Tongwei met in In the Name of the People, he decides to defy fate and change his destiny. So he requests a transfer to Dongshan City to lead Operation Icebreaker. He takes on drugs, organized crime, and corruption, one after another. H —Reads—Score—14d adds
