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- 51 The Road to Power: My Cousin Qi Tongwei Storms His Way Into the Ministry! 官途：表弟祁同伟，狂飙进部！ The story weaves together plotlines from In the Name of the People, The Knockout, The Thunder, and more, though most of it is original. During a rescue operation, Jiang Yuan suddenly realizes that he has returned to the world thirty years in the past! Standing once more at a crossroads in life, Jiang Yuan decides he will climb to the top and see the view from up there. He also wants to do something for this era. He never expected to discover, quite by chance, that Qi Tongwei is his distant cousi 1Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 52 Officialdom: From Beat Cop to the Pinnacle of Power 官场：从基层民警到权势巅峰 After being shot three times and having his credit stolen, Li Ming is reborn in the body of military officer Su Mingyang. Starting out as a junior police officer, Su Mingyang draws on his memories from his past life to earn one major merit after another. He rewrites his fate and rises to the very pinnacle of power! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 53 My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei. Why Are You Crying Now That You Want to Break Up? 我舅祁同伟，你要分手咋还哭了 Qi Feng was reborn. Two pieces of news awaited him. The bad news: he had failed the provincial civil service exam again. The good news: his uncle was Qi Tongwei! His girlfriend had broken up with him and demanded a three-year pact? To hell with that lapdog pact. His uncle was Qi Tongwei. Why should he grovel to her? With three years until Ruijin parachuted into power, he awakened a sign-in System and gained a random entry every day he signed in. On one front, he founded Handong Technology Group 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 54 Qi Tongwei: What the God of War of Gufeng Ridge Has to Do with Liang Lu 祁同伟：孤鹰岭战神关你梁璐屁事 A period political drama with In the Name of the People as its main storyline. Qi Tongwei is reborn on the eve of the drug raid at Guying Ridge. Determined not to repeat the same mistakes, he decides to start laying his plans from this moment on, keeping everything under his control. Drawing on the perspective and experience of his previous life, he stays true to his original ideals amid fear and desire, and navigates the Game of Thrones with greater composure. From then on, wherever there is po 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 55 Adrift in the Political Arena 官海沉浮 After thirty years of ups and downs in the political arena, Xia Tian has faced one formidable opponent after another. He has no idea whether tomorrow will bring failure or success. A different kind of political world, a different life, different emotional stories, and a different kind of protagonist. (This book is entirely fictional. Do not imitate it or assume it refers to you.) 92Reads—Score—14d adds
- 56 Qi Tongwei, Handan's Number One Highway 汉东第一高速祁同伟 In all of Handong, there can be only one boss, and his name is Qi Tongwei! What jade throne and golden Buddha? They're mine! A story about a nobody reborn into a dazzling world, making his mark and doing whatever he wants! 849Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 57 Officialdom: Just Fired, Already Pursued by a Beauty 官场：刚被免职就被佳人缠上 The tides of officialdom bring endless temptations: money, beautiful women, and power. When all of these were placed before Zhao Chen, a man who had always taken life in stride, he somehow stumbled into a world of sensual pleasures. Watch as he turns the tables at will, deftly escapes the traps of passion, and rises steadily through the ranks. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 58 Film and TV Crossover: My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei, and I Lead My Clan to Glory 综影：家叔祁同伟，我带家族狂飙 Could he be any unluckier? He goes on a roller coaster date with the girl of his dreams, gets thrown off, and dies on the spot. When he opens his eyes again, he's an orphaned street kid? In his shock, he learns that he has an uncle named Qi Tongwei. Qi Tongwei, the man who dared to challenge fate itself? Starting with a supermarket, he founds Alibaba, builds the world's biggest social platform, becomes the father of smartphones, a global electric-car tycoon, and the mastermind behind the Starlin 51Reads—Score—14d adds
- 59 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
- 60 The Past of Power 权峰往事 This is a special kind of workplace, one filled with all the ambitions and aspirations, triumphs and dreams that men pursue... 2.9kReads8.2Score27614d adds
- 61 Reborn in 1988: A Small-Town Cadre's Defiance of Fate 重生1988小镇干部的逆天改命 In his previous life, Lin Chen’s life plunged into darkness after he was framed. Reborn, he faces the impoverished countryside and undercurrents of officialdom once more. Watch him use his past-life experience to navigate policy and people’s hearts; See how he rises from a suppressed newcomer at the grassroots level to a ruthless force stirring the tide of reform, forging a path to wealth and success in officialdom in the 1980s! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 62 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
- 63 Film and TV: I'm Qi Tongwei, Rewriting My Fate at Handong University 影视：我祁同伟，从汉大逆天改命 Qi Tongwei transmigrates to a parallel world, arriving at Handong University in the 1990s, where he binds himself to a Choice System. [Choice One: Marry Liang Lu and raise someone else’s child. Reward: a body incapable of fathering children!] [Choice Two: Stay true to Chen Yang. Reward: thirty million!] [Choice Three: Make Ping take the fall and ring the bell. Reward: one bottle of Strength Potion!] Qi Tongwei: Only little kids have to pick one option. I want both Two and Three! There’s no way I 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 64 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
- 65 In the Name of the People: Against the Tide 人民的名义：背道而驰 (Outlaw Qi Tongwei, a man of clear likes and dislikes, ruthless and decisive, a criminal who takes aim at Hou Liangping) After Qi Tongwei shoots himself, he discovers that he has been reborn. Standing on the grounds of Handong University of Political Science and Law, he decides to make a different choice this time. He will never again kneel before Liang Lu and beg her to accept him. Faced with that hypocrite, Monkey, he comes up with a plan. As for Zhong Xia’ai, sooner or later, I’ll make you be 1.1kReads—Score10714d adds
- 66 Zhong Xiaoai Wants to Get Close, but Qi Tongwei Says No 钟小艾想到贴，祁同伟表示不要 [Technology]+ [Genius]+ [In the Name of the People]+ [A Strong Nation] Qi Tongwei says, technology is what he’s all about. Only technology can revitalize the nation and make it strong. Qi Tongwei: Xiao Ai, you’ve got it wrong. Liang Lu and I are truly in love. I’m not living off her. Hou Liangping: Senior Qi, please let me go. Give me a chance to live. Qi Tongwei sighed. “Liangping, I haven’t even made a move yet. How did you already go down?” Build a strong nation through technology, and let Hu 77Reads—Score—14d adds
- 67 A Weathered Political Career 沧桑官途 Without attaching himself to power, and without using it to bully others, Gong Zheng unexpectedly embarked on a career in public service. Starting by taking the fall for the county Party secretary, he skillfully leveraged every opportunity and rose steadily through the ranks, while also experiencing the ups and downs of officialdom... 147Reads—Score—14d adds
- 68 Climbing the Ladder: I Really Want to Get Ahead 步步高升：我真是太想进步了 Gao Sheng majored in Chinese Language and Literature. In college, he was a class officer, presented a polished image, earned excellent grades, and joined the Communist Party. During the 2010 graduation season, he landed a job at Bingzhou Industrial Investment Group, a state-owned enterprise under the provincial capital in his hometown. Coming from a rural background, he thought that joining a state-owned enterprise would let him put his outstanding abilities to use and build a brilliant future. 131Reads—Score—14d adds
- 69 My Name Is Ding Yizhen, but They Call Me Tom Ding! 我叫丁义珍，绰号汤姆丁！ My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 6Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 70 Qi Tongwei Defies Heaven by Half a Move, Rewriting His Fate as King of Handong 胜天半子祁同伟，逆天改命汉东王 On Lone Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei died by his own hand, swallowing a bullet with hatred in his heart. He had planned to outsmart fate by half a move, but in the end, his story ended in bitter defeat. After being reborn, Qi Tongwei swears to avenge his past humiliation. Watch as he plans his every move, takes back all the dignity and glory he lost, and ultimately becomes the true King of Handong! 8Reads—Score114d adds
- 71 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
- 72 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
- 73 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
- 74 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
- 75 Transmigrated into Zhao Dehan, I Get a Pay-to-Win System from the Start 魂穿赵德汉，开局获得氪金系统 He wakes up to find he has transmigrated into In the Name of the People, and he’s Zhao Dehan, who’s about to be investigated. Danger! Danger! Danger! Fortunately, the transmigrator’s golden finger hasn’t failed to appear... With the arrival of the Cash-Spending System, 239 million yuan in cash is instantly converted into spending points. I really haven’t spent a single cent... 48Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 76 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
- 77 In Jinghai, I, Qi Tongwei, Begin the Rampage 人在京海，我祁同伟，开始狂飙 In his previous life, Qi Tongwei was oppressed by the powerful. He even had to get down on his knees, and in the end, power blinded him until he was caught and took his own life with a gun. Filled with anger and resentment, his soul made a vow to the gods: if he got another chance, he would tear away the powerful elite’s hypocritical masks and expose the dark secrets of this rotten world. With his own hands, he would write a story of rising from the bottom, fighting injustice, and finally bringi 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 78 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei's AI-Assisted Political Career 名义：AI官途祁同伟 [AI is just a gimmick. This novel is entirely written by hand!] This book is also known as: Reborn as Qi Tongwei, I Gained the Backing of Absolute Power from the Start. This book is also known as: Qi Tongwei: Without a Star-Ranked Ancestor, I Rely Entirely on Myself This book is also known as: Hero of the People Qi Tongwei, Praised by All as Secretary Qi This book is also known as: Reborn as Qi Tongwei, I Only Take the Right Path. This book is also known as: After Taking Three Bullets, Qi Tongwe 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 79 Qi Tongwei: Reborn, I'll Beat Fate at Its Own Game 祁同伟：重活一世，我必胜天半子 [Reborn] + [Officialdom] + [political intrigue] + [strategic maneuvering] After the gunshot rang out on Guying Ridge, Qi Tongwei, who had once come within half a step of triumphing over Heaven, did not meet his end. Instead, he returned to the crossroads of his fate: the day before he knelt to propose to power. In his previous life, he knelt and lost everything. This time, he chooses to stand and live again! The woman he once loved from afar will be in his arms in this life. He’ll navigate the t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 80 Reborn as Qi Tongwei: I'll Beat Fate at Its Own Game 重生成为祁同伟，我要胜天半子 Li Zhong transmigrates into Qi Tongwei just as he starts his career. Monkey, you like living off women, do you? I'll smash your rice bowl. Zhong Xia'ai, you like looking down on everyone, do you? Get down here, and I'll show you what life at the grassroots level is like. Teacher Gao... See how Qi Tongwei, given a new lease on life, escapes Liang Lu and uncovers the hidden hand behind her... He plans three steps ahead, keeping everything under control. Old Qi, want to get into the ministry? The m —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 81 Qi Tongwei Reborn: This Time, I Want to Be a Good Official 祁同伟重生：这次我想当个好官 At the end of his life, Qi Tongwei shot himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, filled with regret and bitterness. Fate gave him a chance to start over, sending him back to the crossroads of his life: the 1993 graduation ceremony for the law department at Handong University. This time, with the memories of the next twenty years in his hands, he is determined to change the course of his life completely. He tears up the assignment slip for the Hongshan Township Justice Office, a symbol of political oppressio 78Reads—Score—14d adds
- 82 Reborn as Qi Tongwei: Can I Outwit Heaven This Time? 重生祁同伟，胜天半子否 [No System, political and business worlds, slow-paced, scheming, ruthless, readers who dislike saintly protagonists beware] A gunshot rang out at Guying Ridge, and Qi Tongwei was reborn on the eve of the new school year in 1988. It was the best age to be young: in the prime of life, full of passion, with everything yet to begin and still time to change it all. The first step after being reborn: cut ties with the woman you love. In his previous life, two women ruined his entire life. In this life —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 83 Qi Tongwei Reads the Script and Crushes Hou Liangping and Sha Ruijin 祁同伟看剧本，碾压侯亮平沙瑞金 Qi Tongwei transmigrates into a parallel world, just before he begs Liang Lu to marry him, with several years to go before Sha Ruijin is parachuted into Handong. With his extraordinary System, he turns his fate around. Every time he changes his destiny, he earns a reward. At Lone Eagle Ridge, he takes three bullets and destroys a criminal organization. He earns a first-class merit award and national recognition, winning the favor of powerful figures. From then on, his political career soars. He 106Reads—Score—14d adds
- 84 I Win Big by Winning Over Zhong Xiaai from the Start! 开局搞定钟小艾，祁同伟赢麻了！ Qi Tongwei is reborn after transmigrating, cutting in before Hou Liangping can win over Zhong Xiaoi and setting the other world's political scene in motion. He had only ever been focused on a career in government, but then he discovers that this world is hiding something. Forced to compete at the highest level, he sets his sights on the stars and beyond… The story begins with Qi Tongwei's college days at Handong University, before graduation, where the love and hatred of all kinds of brilliant p 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 85 In the Name of the People: Dakang's Ambitions 名义：达康的野望 Reborn as Li Dakang, he will reshape In the Name of the People. This time, he will put the people first and truly follow a path of public service. The road may be fraught with danger and hardship at every turn. We'll see if Secretary Dakang can climb all the way to the top, one step at a time. 1.4kReads—Score10814d adds
- 86 I’m Not a Special Forces Soldier, but I Act in the Name of the People 我不是特种兵，但我以人民的名义 No System [Transmigration + Special Forces + Satisfying Officialdom Story + Absurd Humor + Comedy] The protagonist, Ma Yunfei, is forced to jump off a building over his debts. When he wakes up, he discovers that he has transmigrated into a popular TV series. Surrounded by characters who are both familiar and unfamiliar, Ma Yunfei thrives, getting along with everyone and making connections at every turn. Not only does he rise to the highest ranks of government, he also helps the characters he lik —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 87 In the Name of the People: I, Qi Tongwei, Ultimately Defy Heaven by Half a Move 名义：我祁同伟终究还是胜天半子 Zhou Fan, a man who finally managed to pass the civil service exam in the capital, unexpectedly transmigrates into In the Name of the People after an accident, and awakens a Spoiler System. Drive a domineering car, play with Xiao Qin, and handle a sniper rifle. My police badge number is 001. He successfully transmigrates into Qi Tongwei. This time, Qi Tongwei won't make the same mistake again. He turns over a new leaf and tries to avoid being ousted by Sha Ruijin and Li Dakang. He even hopes to —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 88 The Celestial Court’s Top Spymaster, the Jade Emperor’s Greatest Emperor 天庭第一大秘，玉皇手下第一大帝 [Officialdom] [Cultivation] [Face-Slapping] [Political Intrigue] [Civil Service Exam Prep] Twenty years ago, Wu Ji was a college student, still an ordinary mortal. Then one day, he suddenly attained enlightenment and was chosen by the Heavenly Court. Twenty years later, Wu Ji stands below the Jade Emperor, listening to his proclamation: “Wu Ji, after deliberations by the Heavenly Court’s Central Committee, the Heavenly Court has decided to promote you to Director of the Central Office, First Sec 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 89 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei, I Beat Heaven at Its Own Game 人民的名义：祁同伟我胜天半子 A gunshot rang out. I, Qi Tongwei, shot myself... That was how it was supposed to end. When I opened my eyes again, I was back at the turning point of my fate! [Movie Supertech System] successfully bound! Win half a move against heaven? To hell with that! My fate is mine to decide, not heaven's! A beginner's gift pack from the start, unlocking the complete blueprints for making [Iron Man]! Transmigrate into Limitless and obtain [NZT-48], gaining godlike intelligence and the ability to plan for —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 90 The Pinnacle of Public Service: Starting at a Township Government Office 仕途巅峰：从乡镇事业单位开始 Chen Bo was a college graduate from the countryside who couldn't find a job after graduation. At last, he managed to get a position at a township government institution. Since he had majored in Chinese and had a decent writing ability, the office needed someone to draft documents, and his superiors began to rely on him. But one night, he witnessed something he shouldn't have seen, and was sidelined from then on. He spent decades working quietly at the township office, reaching his forties still 5Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 91 Qi Tongwei: A New Beginning in Handong 祁同伟：汉东新生 My new story is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 121Reads—Score—14d adds
- 92 Raging Storm 暴风骤雨 Ye Chihan is an outstanding talent who rose up from the grassroots. This time, in an effort to turn around a county’s severely lagging economic development, his superiors assign him to the grassroots to forge a new path. With his deep grounding in economics and extraordinary intelligence, Ye Chihan stays true to his original purpose and proceeds steadily through a complex and ever-changing situation. In the end, he fulfills his mission and completes the task entrusted to him by his superiors, th 72Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 93 In the Name of the People: The Qi Family Is Full of Generals 人民的名义：我祁家都是将星 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what drives me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 54Reads—Score—14d adds
- 94 So Righteous It’s Intimidating 正气逼人 A new story is here! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 95Reads6.5Score1314d adds
- 95 After Being Placed Under Investigation from the Start, I Rise Straight to the Top! 开局被双规后，我青云直上！ Lin Yuan thought he was in a normal relationship, never realizing that he was actually being cuckolded! The opportunities to change your fate in life are few: the college entrance exam, your career, and marriage. How many people, through youthful recklessness, have missed one chance after another to defy fate, only to end up as overworked nobodies at the bottom of society? If Lin Yuan got another chance and returned to the moment before he was caught, what would he choose? Black and white, love 15.1kReads7.1Score77114d adds
- 96 Reborn: Reaching the Peak of Officialdom 重生之宦海巅峰 [Reborn in the Political Arena + Grassroots Civil Servant + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Pinnacle of Power] Back in 1990, Wang Guofei, a graduate of Jing City University, resolves to change his fate. Armed with knowledge of what lies ahead, he blazes a path to the top through the treacherous world of politics. Become a senior official? That’s not enough. He wants to make money, too. So Wang Guofei starts walking the path others have taken, leaving them nowhere to go. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 97 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
- 98 One Step to the Clouds 一步青云 A mountain can crumble, and a river can run dry. Lu Zhengliang is suppressed by his superior and betrayed by his beloved wife, sending his life into a downward spiral. At his lowest point, he relies on sheer courage to win the favor of a benefactor and the support of a beautiful woman. In the end, he builds a grand empire and becomes a winner in life. 1.5kReads8.7Score16514d adds
- 99 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei and I Are Both Reborn! 人民名义：我和祁同伟都重生喽！ He transmigrates into a world that brings together a whole host of TV dramas from Rabbitland, becoming Zhao Mengsheng's only son in Under the Flower Garland. He attends the political science and law department at Handong University, and from the start, beats up Hou Liangping and Zhong Xia'ai… 5Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 100 A Life in Officialdom: The Stories of Women in Politics 人在仕途：官场女人那些事儿 (Realistic political workplace + case-based stories + no harem) It’s hard to be a person, harder to be a woman, and harder still to be a woman in politics. But women in politics have their own rules for survival. Drawing on my 17 years navigating the political world, with firsthand experience across township, county, municipal, and provincial offices, I’ll show you what a woman in politics is really like! 16Reads8.9Score—14d adds
