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- 151 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
- 152 The Pinnacle of Power: Upholding the Law from the Start 权力巅峰,开局以法之名 (In the Name of the Law + Police Honor + Prosecutor of the Ninth Department + Breakout…) He transmigrates into In the Name of the Law from the start, landing in 2013 as a prosecutor. His path through officialdom is beset by one obstacle after another, and beautiful women abound. Watch him turn the tide and reshape the world. 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 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
- 154 The Official’s Handbook 仕途宝典 With the support and guidance of mentors and friends, Qian Zhenxing quickly grows and matures, setting sail on a long voyage through the political arena! Read it and you'll come away with plenty to learn: the art of working overtime, understanding your superiors' intentions, joining a faction, and gaining power by stepping back... 66Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 The Years of '92: Pressing On with My Father 九二岁月:伴父砥砺前行 Back in his childhood in 1992, Lin Chen watches helplessly as his honest, hardworking father is about to fall into a trap in the world of politics. In his previous life, his father was sabotaged by a schemer and missed out on a promotion, spending half his life at the grassroots level while the whole family endured poverty. Armed with memories of the future, Lin Chen becomes the strategist behind the scenes. He avoids traps, builds a record of achievements, and exposes conspiracies, paving his f 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 The Wound of Marriage: My Wife's Lies 婚姻之殇:妻子的谎言 Love is simple. Being in love is hard. Two strangers can meet, come to know each other, and stay together for life. Their love may gradually grow dull and cold, or it may remain warm and tender. It all comes down to a single thought. 15Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 157 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
- 158 Officialdom: From Guarding a Reservoir to a Smooth Rise to the Top! 官场:从守水库开始,平步青云! [Traditional slow burn, no System, a battle of wits in the bureaucracy!] With his superior under investigation, his girlfriend betraying him, his enemies setting him up, and the deputy county party secretary opposing him, Huang Linran is demoted from his post as the county chief’s liaison in the county government office and sent to a remote reservoir to serve as its caretaker. Even as everything falls apart from the start, he remains completely calm, because every last bit of it is under his con 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Reborn: The Storm Rises Again 重生之风云再起 After offending the powerful, his father is thrown into prison and he himself comes under investigation. Overcome with rage, he is reborn in 1992! A daring rescue and a shake-up at work launch him into a turbulent race for promotion. With memories from twenty years in the future, the old hands at the office are no match for him. The lessons and experience of his past life let him thrive as he stirs up the world, bides his time, builds his network, and plots each step, growing from powerful to ev 28Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 160 Crossing the Tide: My Reborn Life as a Temporary Hire in Ancient Times 渡潮【重生我在古代的借调生涯】 The Great Jing had stood for 163 years, and the throne had passed down to the seventh ruler, Emperor Jingxuan. The imperial court had a system of officialdom unlike any other in the world, divided into “rank, title, and assignment.” Rank determined one's grade, title one's designation, and the assignment was the work one actually did. The three were independent of one another. A person could hold all three designations, or have an official rank without an assignment, making them an idle sinecure 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 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
- 162 From the Start, I'm in Charge of an Entire Region? 开局就让我执掌一方? Written entirely by hand. As the First Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, he received an order transferring him to Handong. It also made him think again of the story of In the Name of the People. As a sharp blade in the hands of his superiors, he rose step by step from the grassroots. Handong University was where his dream first took flight, and also a place he had always tried to avoid getting involved in. In the end, he returned here after all. I’m no good at wr 355Reads—Score44614d adds
- 163 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
- 164 Upright and Righteous, I Stand Between Heaven and Earth 一身正气立天地 On the chessboard of power, the word “official” is like a subtle game piece, its two mouths concealing endless wisdom and mystery. One mouth represents the art of speech: an official must be eloquent, choosing every word with care and using wisdom to guide public opinion. The other represents the art of socializing, building connections over food and drink. But remember, never cross the line or take a single cent of the people's hard-earned money. These meals are not merely a matter of culture, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 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
- 166 Reborn: Notes from the New Officialdom 重生之新官场笔记 A friendly warning: readers who like mindless power fantasies can move along. You won't be able to get through this book! The officialdom has never been a place where you can charge in on sheer passion, and power is no game of settling scores on a whim. Authority and high office are never won through sheer courage alone. Only by knowing how to weigh your options can you hold fast to the limits of when to advance and when to retreat. 1kReads8.1Score10814d adds
- 167 From Fresh Graduate to Power Broker 从毕业新生到官道大佬 Chen Yang, a graduate of a prestigious university, should have been on the path to success, but his boss undermined and framed him. A twist of fate set him on the road to an extraordinary life. Colorful characters make their entrances, and one thrilling battle of wits follows another. With exceptional courage and intelligence, he navigates the turbulent political world, overcoming every obstacle until he finally reaches the pinnacle of power! 514Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 168 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
- 169 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
- 170 The Official's All-Seeing Eye: Rising From the Bottom 透视官眼:从最基层开始崛起 Banished to a judicial office at the very lowest level, Wu Haoran watched the aging director, who had spent his entire career in this post and was nearing retirement, face a situation even worse than Qi Tongwei's. Now that his official's eye had been activated, Wu Haoran secretly vowed to rise from here and surpass Qi Tongwei. From that day on, he reveled in the company of beautiful women and wielded power over the realm, making his way through the officialdom. 22Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 171 My Grandfather's Sacrifice Sends My Third-Generation Official's Cells Into a Frenzy 爷爷祭天我官三代的细胞彻底暴走 Through countless trials, he never abandons his lofty ambitions! Though his grandfather has passed away, his spirit lives on. With foresight, Weng Qingyun seizes his opportunities, and the two baffling criminal cases in Longmen Town pose an immense challenge for him. Starting at the grassroots, he climbs a ten-rung ladder, with every rung harder than the last. He ignores the turmoil and stands by his principles: illness must be treated, and mistakes must be corrected. He takes on anyone who refu —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 Reborn in the Political Arena: I Can See the Trajectory of Fate 重生官场:我能查看命运轨迹 Hou Longtao never believed in fate, until he gained the ability to see the paths of destiny. Can a golden-scaled carp be content to stay in a pond? Once it encounters wind and clouds, it becomes a dragon! From then on, Hou Longtao, able to see the paths of destiny, charges ahead, making his mark in the political world. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 The Ultimate Benefactor 最强贵人 Bai Tao found a high-end Samsung W24 phone and couldn't put it down. Then it rang. The owner was a beautiful woman. He returned the phone to her, only to discover that she was the mine owner's daughter. She helped him rise to success... 723Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 Officialdom: Burning 官场:燃烧 Under the sky screen, everyone fights to get into the game, risking life and death and willingly becoming a pawn. A nobody takes on a giant, with no connections to rely on and nothing but his own shadow behind him. I’m the youngest section-level official in the country, and I’m still an intern. I throw my chest open and laugh at the sky, my blood burning in the flames. Even if I’m left with only half my life, I’ll still challenge Heaven for supremacy! The mountains stand evergreen, the great riv 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 175 The Power of Officialdom 官势 Lin Qingyan, a son of a farming family, tackles poverty alleviation and cracks down on organized crime, taking one steady step at a time. He builds momentum, harnesses it, and seizes every opportunity, racing ahead and rising through the ranks. In the face of temptation, he never forgets his original purpose; faced with threats, he never backs down. "I will never coexist with evil" is his motto, and serving the people is his way of governing... 547Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 176 With the System in Hand, I Become a Top Government Official 手握系统后,我成为超级公务员 [Wish fulfillment + male lead focus + play the pig to eat the tiger + growth] Just as graduation approached and Lin Chuandong was looking for a job, he unexpectedly got a Super Civil Servant System! Lin Chuandong was a graduate student at the nation’s top-ranked university of political science and law, with a brilliant future ahead of him. Yet he took a grassroots civil service job in the obscure Linjiang District. It left his classmates and teachers utterly bewildered. They thought his talents 203Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 177 The Seat of Power 官之位 Orphaned as a boy, Zheng Qing is taken in by a soon-to-retire provincial official after receiving a keepsake left by his father. At the same time, he is forced to shoulder the burdens of two generations far too soon. His enemies are practically untouchable! After entering the political arena, Zheng Qing follows his elders’ dying wishes to serve the people while fighting his way up at all costs, hoping to one day clear his father’s and grandfather’s names and avenge their deaths. Unfortunately, p 12Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 178 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
- 179 Promotion 提拔 The road to a brilliant career in government begins beneath your feet! On his first day as deputy township head in a poor rural township, Zhou Xiangbei was framed. With exceptional intelligence and political skill, he launched a stunning counterattack, advancing one step at a time until he reached the pinnacle of a brilliant government career! Guided by the simple belief that a good official should serve the people and improve their lives, he created one economic miracle after another. As he cli 121Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 180 I Rule the Mortal World 我主浮尘 After graduating from university, Zhou Shengli missed his chance because of a mistake made by the personnel chief at the organization that was supposed to hire him. He was assigned to an agricultural technology station in a remote township. Determined to help local farmers grow prosperous as an agricultural technician, he was swept into politics by a series of twists and turns. Transferred from post to post, promoted in name but demoted in practice, he weathered one rise and fall after another, 230Reads7.7Score10814d adds
- 181 After the Breakup, I Became the Ideal Man of Every Glamorous Woman in Town 分手后,我成为全城艳女的男神 At thirty, his career has hit a dead end, and his marriage is on the verge of collapse! Who would have thought that one dangerous encounter would bring him into the company of a powerful man's woman, setting off a series of thrilling struggles for power... Watch as Lin Bo turns his luck around, rises from the depths of despair, climbs steadily to success, avenges himself, and sweeps through the city. He'll become the number one rising star whom everyone curries favor with, marry a beautiful, wea 342Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 The Pinnacle of Power: A Life in Officialdom, Starting at the Criminal Investigation Bureau 权势巅峰:从刑大开始的官场人生 (Reborn + crime-solving + fast-paced + officialdom) “You got a government job and dumped me? Fine. You may have made it into the system, but I can make sure you fall right back out!” Chen Ye takes his last breath beneath the wheels of a dump truck. When he opens his eyes, he’s back twenty years in the past, at the moment his ex-girlfriend Su Hong publicly humiliates him and breaks up with him after passing the civil service exam. “You’re just a lowly auxiliary police officer. How could you eve 2kReads6.9Score16714d adds
- 183 Twenty Years in the Political Arena 官场二十年 The ordinary experiences of an ordinary young man in officialdom. There is no expert to guide him and no benefactor to help him, only the authenticity of the little things he has experienced, the loneliness that follows the bustle, and the uncertainty of knowing he still has to keep moving forward. Xiao Heli in this story perseveres, and luck is on his side. He seems to have achieved a little success and looks impressive on the surface, but inside he is in pain. He cannot tell whether the road h 106Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 184 The Road to Power: Ling Qingchen's Climb Through the Ranks 官途:凌青辰的升官之路 Born into poverty, Ling Qingchen passes the civil service selection exam and embarks on a political career. As he gradually matures amid the infighting at the grassroots level, he rises all the way to become the county’s top official. Now that he holds power, can Ling Qingchen stay true to his original ideals? How will he navigate the political landscape and secure an even higher position? 307Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 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
- 186 The Political Arena: Starting as the Youngest County Magistrate 官场风云:从最年轻县长开始 From a senior leader’s chief secretary to the province’s youngest county magistrate, Zhang Yi had barely taken office when he was hit by a once-in-a-century downpour. A reservoir holding nearly a hundred million cubic meters of water was on the verge of bursting its dam, threatening the lives and property of thousands downstream, and he had not a single soldier at his disposal! Then a highly daring plan suddenly came to mind... 515Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 187 I Was Promoted Over My Head from the Bottom, and They Said I Was Cheating 从基层越级被说开挂 I would give my life for my country, never avoiding danger for the sake of my own fortune or misfortune! 82Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 188 The Pinnacle of Power: After Breaking Up with My Girlfriend, I Soared to Success 权势巅峰:和女朋友分手后扶摇直上 Betrayed by his girlfriend, with his patron's career hanging by a thread, Lu Xiaoyang, a secretary in the municipal government, suffered a double blow to his love life and political career. Disillusioned, he planned to leave politics for good. But the arrival of one woman completely changed his fate, helping him soar up the political ladder and reach the top of the provincial government compound. 642Reads—Score11014d adds
- 189 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
- 190 Thirty Years of Political Ups and Downs 宦海沉浮三十年 A rural boy claws his way out of the countryside and into the world of politics, enduring relentless suppression in a grueling struggle to defy fate and change his life. After being tested in multiple workplaces and weathering the ups and downs of several relationships, he is repeatedly beaten down, only to turn the tables again and again. With no connections or backing, how far can he get in thirty years in politics? Is the problem the individual, or the system? A thought-provoking story. It al 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 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
- 192 My Wild Life 我的狂野人生 Just how wild and crazy can it get when you're trying to make your way in the world? When Zhou Yang, frustrated in his political career, catches his fiancée and his rival working together behind his back, he finally reaches his breaking point! But then he gets drunk by accident and meets the general manager's woman, setting off a series of breathtaking clashes... Watch as he turns his fortunes around, triumphs against all odds, rises to the top, gets his revenge, and sweeps across the city, beco 88Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 193 The Laws of Power: A Discarded Son-in-Law's Road to Success 权力法则,废婿的青云之路 A flood changes Chen Fei’s fate. The son-in-law everyone sees as a loser is the apple of his superiors’ eyes. As he makes his way through the long road of officialdom, he relies on exceptional courage and wisdom to navigate the rules of power, ultimately rising to prominence. 2.3kReads7.4Score23514d adds
- 194 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
- 195 The Art of Power in Officialdom 权术官途 Zhao Qianlong, a man from humble beginnings with a heart for serving the people, enters public service. Watch as he charges headlong through every obstacle and carves out a path to success. 2.4kReads8.9Score28114d adds
- 196 Officialdom: A Reborn Playboy’s Ascent to the Top 官场:纨绔重生跨越巅峰 [Reborn + officialdom + political struggles + economic development + patriotism] A spoiled young heir weathered a lifetime of setbacks. Reborn, he used his foresight to lead his family out of hardship. In finance, he guided his brothers to sweep all before them. In politics, he dodged one open and covert attack after another. In the economy, he selflessly served his country and its people. Follow Li Linxuan through the heart-pounding world of officialdom as he devotes his passion to millions of 694Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 197 Weng Xiaoge’s 12th Book 翁小哥的书第12本书 After choking to death on a rice cake, the heroine was reborn and took up the post of Party secretary, governing a region and bringing prosperity to its people. The ladder of officialdom has ten rungs, each one a new height. She can play the game of officialdom however she likes. Fearing no hostile forces, she draws on the experience and abilities she gained in her previous life. This time, she refuses to bow to fate. She challenges Heaven and refuses to believe in destiny. Using herself as a bl —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 Officialdom: There's a Beauty Named Xiaofang in the Office 官场:办公室有位美女叫小芳 He works hard, strives to improve, and longs for pure love. Career and romance, what’s hidden and what’s out in the open... His colleague Liu Xiaohua, his classmate Huanhuan. How should he choose...? And then there’s Tang Wan’er, whom he secretly loves... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 The Road to Power, Starting as a Deputy Town Mayor 通天官路,从副镇长开始 63Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 200 A True Han-Dynasty Succubus: From the Start, I Steal Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun 真大汉魅魔,开局截胡诸葛亮赵云 Liu Yu, a librarian, transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and begins his journey into the art of political intrigue. In a chaotic age, it is not enough to know how to fight. You also need to understand human nature and social customs. “Zilong, do you want a wife?” “Kongming, how about your brother-in-law teaches you some science?” “Dian Wei, come with me. I’ll make sure you have plenty of good food and drink.” “Ziyi, you can come along, but why are you bringing a divine general?” 185Reads—Score—14d adds

















































