Novels like The Righteous Path of Officialdom
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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… 104Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Pinnacle of Power: Rising from the Grassroots as a Civil Servant! 权力巅峰，从基层公务员崛起！ When you have no power or influence, you’re truly worth less than a dog! Ye Yuchen, born to a poor family, passes the civil service exams and wins the favor of his direct superior, who not only promotes him but also takes him as a son-in-law. He thinks he’s finally found his footing, but the truth is, he’s fallen into an abyss few can even imagine! His wife looks down on him and treats him with contempt, his mother-in-law humiliates him, and his sister-in-law mocks him. What is he supposed to do 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting with Poverty Alleviation at the Grassroots 权力巅峰：从基层扶贫开始 During an interrogation that will change the course of his life, Qin Xian is reborn. One decision sends him plummeting from a bright future to the poorest, most backward mountain village, where he is assigned to work on poverty alleviation. With the foresight he gained after being reborn, he keeps pace with the times, seizes every opportunity, and creates miracle after miracle. Under his leadership, the poor escape poverty, those with modest means grow prosperous, and the wealthy reach new heigh 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 In the Name of the People: Joining the Party at 25 名义：从95开始进部 In 2024, Chen Ping'an died suddenly while studying for an exam. When he opened his eyes, he had returned to 1995, the year he was born, as an unemployed young man with the same name. Drawing on hazy memories and a keen instinct for risk, he made a daring leap in the early stock market and earned his first fortune. Though a fast track to wealth lay within easy reach, he turned around and signed up for the township civil service exam. Carrying the memories of two lifetimes, he plunged headfirst in 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Battle of the Heart 心争 Just before graduating, university student Cui Dongshan gets dumped by his girlfriend. His parents have already arranged a better career path for him, but he no longer has any desire to compete for one. Going against his family’s wishes, he becomes a village official in Yaxi Village. As he learns from life in the countryside, he also meets Li Xi. He wants to do practical work with both feet on the ground and climb the ranks one step at a time. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 I'm a Veteran Driver 我是一个老司机 My name is Li Chenxi. I’m a veteran driver who spent my entire career behind the wheel for several leaders, setting a record of 30 years of accident-free driving. But recently, I hit a snag: I drove my car off a sheer cliff. The car was wrecked, but I survived and ended up in a vegetative state. My mind, however, never stopped working. With nothing to do lying in bed, I dream every day, at night and even during the day. The strangest, and most frequent, are three daytime daydreams: I dream that —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Righteous Path Is Never Easy, but It's Worth Taking 正道从来不是坦途，但值得走 The protagonist of this book is no chosen one, and he has no golden finger. He is simply a young man sent from the provincial government to work at the grassroots level. He has abilities, but also flaws; he has ideals, but is afraid of getting into trouble. He has acted foolishly, taken detours, and chosen silence at certain moments, but in the end, he still stepped forward when it mattered. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It is a book about one question: “What can someone who wants to get —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Reborn at the Summit of the Officialdom 重生之官路巅峰 Born into a rural family and a graduate of an ordinary teachers’ college, he suffers betrayal by his girlfriend before entering politics and earning the appreciation of his superiors. In the end, he rises to the pinnacle of political power. Vividly portraying the shifting tides and power struggles of officialdom, this story takes you into a political world full of challenges and opportunities, revealing the complexity and subtlety of its ecosystem. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Absolute Power: The Wives' Circle 绝对权力之太太局 Luo Zhengye was short, poor, and unattractive, but he studied hard and earned a place at a top-tier 985 university in the provincial capital. After graduation, he passed the civil service exam and stayed in the provincial capital to write reports for a government department. Three years went by without anyone taking notice of him. Then he finally saw through the ways of officialdom and rose to the pinnacle of power... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 The Road to Power: The Blade Is Drawn in the Anti-Crime Storm 官途：扫黑风暴之利刃出鞘 19.5kReads6.8Score1.5k14d adds
- 11 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
- 12 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
- 13 A Book by Zhanfu 栈斧的一本书 Chen Yuanmin hit rock bottom, but he never gave up. Confident that life would span two hundred years, he vowed to ride the waves for three thousand miles. In the end, he reached the pinnacle of power. 49Reads6.4Score1214d adds
- 14 The Officialdom 官界 Zhang Jianzhong heads to the provincial capital to take the civil service exam, but gets caught in a shoddy construction project and dies an untimely death. He transmigrates to the late 1970s and unexpectedly gets transferred to the County Party Committee Office, embarking on a political career and rising step by step. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Grassroots Civil Servant 权力巅峰：从基层公务员开始 When Chen Mo opens his eyes, he has returned to the starting point of his political career: the Municipal Government Office. Twenty years of ups and downs in his previous life, all spent achieving nothing? This time, he carries in his mind the upheavals and hidden opportunities of the next decade and beyond! Rules are his blade, memories his chess pieces. He predicts floods with precision and saves people from disaster; deftly resolves crises and makes a name for himself at city hall; and spots 674Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 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. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Teacher, I Really Want to Improve Myself. I Want to Marry Your Daughter 老师，我太想进步了，想娶你女儿 My new work is out! Feel free to 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! 88Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 18 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! 435Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 19 Official Flight 官翔 Yan Ning has neither a powerful family background nor wealth enough to rival a nation. With his sharp mind, vast knowledge, and eloquent tongue, he navigates the complex and ever-changing world of politics. At times he treats others with kindness, building rungs on the ladder to the top; at others, he strikes without mercy, clearing every obstacle. Through both sincerity and struggle, he refines his goals and realizes his ideals, ultimately soaring to the heights and taking flight across the hea 180Reads7.5Score10214d adds
- 20 A Book from Nanyue Under Heaven 天下南岳的一本书 343Reads8.6Score10214d adds
- 21 A Book by One Who Rides a Crane Eastward 骑鹤东巡的一本书 A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy them. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1kReads6.5Score7514d adds
- 22 Reborn in the Political Arena: Starting by Refusing to Be a Powerful Family’s Live-In Son-in-Law 重生官场：从拒绝当权门赘婿开始 In his previous life, Liu Jiangtao was a powerless nobody who married into a powerful family. Everyone had just finished saying that the Liu family's ancestors must have had extraordinary luck when, the very next moment, they saw him led away in handcuffs. Reborn by chance, he has already seen through human nature. He decisively turns down the daughter of the powerful family, and a path to the top now lies before him. From then on, his official career soars. 457Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 23 A Book by Canglang 沧浪的一本书 58Reads7.4Score10314d adds
- 24 The Road to Officialdom: From Investigation Team to the Pinnacle of Power 官途：从调查组到权力巅峰 (Political intrigue + urban life + no harem) After witnessing a highway overpass accident, Fei Jianguo unexpectedly becomes the first witness. He is named to the accident investigation team and takes part in the inquiry, only to find that an apparently ordinary accident hides secrets that must not come to light… Fei Jianguo decides to move carefully, one step at a time, and forge his own path to the top. 27Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 25 She Married Someone Else, So I Rose to the Top of Officialdom 她嫁他人我走上仕途巅峰 On the day they broke up, his girlfriend married someone else. Lin Haoyu stood outside a wedding in the county seat, watching the woman who had once promised him forever walk toward another man in her wedding dress. He didn’t make a scene or cry. He turned and walked through the doors of the township government. He would stay and work his way up from the bottom. In this unfamiliar small town, he met Jiang Lan, who loved fiercely and hated fiercely, and the warmhearted Sister Zhao Min. He also 971Reads—Score10214d adds
- 26 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. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Official’s Road: From Grassroots to the Summit 官路风云从基层到巅峰 Lin Yuan picked up the old suitcase that had been with him for four years. Its wheels clattered over the gravel road, the sound especially grating in the quiet mountain dusk. “Hey, young man, where are you headed?” The man squatting at the end stood up, showing a mouthful of yellow teeth. He was in his forties, with a scar running from the corner of his left eye down to his chin. “To report to the town government.” Lin Yuan tried to keep his voice steady. The men exchanged glances, then burst 424Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 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
- 29 The Road to Power in Officialdom 官路权梦 The winds and sands of the northwestern Gobi cannot wear down a young man’s spirit. Clinging to the conviction, “How could I bow and scrape before the powerful, and let that rob me of my joy?”, Sun Zhengping leaves the countryside and enters officialdom. With no connections to rely on and no shortcuts to take, he fights his way through mountains of paperwork and endless meetings, treading carefully through the maelstrom of power. The tides of the times surge. Some people lose their way as their 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 A Human Face and a Dog's Heart 原欲之人模狗样 What causes an upright person to take one step after another toward corruption? What makes him learn to use the power in his hands to do whatever he wants? The Great Xia Kingdom is like a mirror, reflecting and replaying a series of spectacles that seem beautiful, seem sordid, seem like a donkey, and seem like a bird... Desire governs everything, whether in officialdom, business, romance, or the lives of ordinary people. Once you desire something, you become its slave, whether it brings you joy —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Road to Power: After Divorce, I Rise to the Top 官途：离婚后我一路高升 The Game of Thrones is like a web. Those who can spin silk cling tightly to it, while those who can't fall away. Gu Qingyun is not only framed, but told that his child isn't his, either. Reality forces him to grow from a lowly creature that can't spin silk into a spider, one step at a time. 89Reads8.8Score—14d adds
- 32 The Boundless Official Path: Rising to the Top 官道无疆之平步青云 After retiring from the military, Wu Zheng faced a hostile welcome on his very first day as township head. With a forceful hand, he launched a stunning counterattack, advancing one step at a time until he reached the pinnacle of power. As he climbed higher, the daughter of a senior official became his beloved, while a group CEO became his confidante. Together, they worked to give ordinary people a better life. 39Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 33 Power and Desire in the Political Arena: My Ex-Wife Watches Me Rise to the Top 官场权欲：前妻仰望我青云直上 [Officialdom] + [Political Scheming] + [Revenge] + [Reborn] + [Satisfying Read] + [Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] Life in Officialdom is like duckweed floating on water, with hidden currents churning beneath the surface. But to survive in Officialdom, you need to stand by your principles and hold fast to your convictions! In his previous life, one wrong step turned him into rootless duckweed, and he met a tragic end. In this life, he holds fast to his convictions, putting the Party first and the 16Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 34 Tales of the National Treasures 国宝奇遇记 National treasures are culture made tangible, with immense cultural and economic value. Countless ancient tombs of kings and nobles lie across the Huaihai Plain, tempting scores of grave robbers, while a group of brave cultural heritage workers devote themselves to protecting these treasures. Zong Yang, head of the Cultural Relics Protection Office at the municipal Cultural Affairs Bureau, spends every day working right under the grave robbers’ guns. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Winning Every Step of the Way 步步为赢 A commoner enters the world of government with no connections or backing. Yet no matter how often he is struck down, he refuses to fall, always turning danger into safety. His background is unfathomable, and time after time he stands out from the crowd. Young and unafraid of failure, he climbs the ranks one step at a time. 116Reads9.1Score—14d adds
- 36 In the Name of the People: Who Says Qi Tongwei Has No Powerful Backing? 名义：谁说我祁同伟没背景！ A fanfiction based on In the Name of the People Zhao Y Kong, the younger brother Qi Tongwei had searched for over many years, suddenly arrives in Handong. With just one phone call, he rescues Qi Tongwei, who has been driven to the brink of death at Lone Eagle Ridge. Qi Tongwei: “Who says I, Qi Tongwei, have no connections? Now that my brother has stepped in, what can Sha Houli do to me? And what can the Zhong and Zhao families do?” 1.6kReads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Storm of Power and Desire 权欲风暴 The world of officialdom is a battlefield, where power and emotion, enemies and friends all become entangled. Who is a friend, and who is an enemy? What is love, and what is hatred? This novel paints a sweeping portrait of officialdom and life. 118Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 38 The Power Struggle's Maze: I Can See the Nexus of Fate 权路迷局：我能看见命运枢纽 In his previous life, he was framed, silenced in a car crash, and met an abrupt end. In this life, he is reborn, and awakens the "Fate Nexus" System. Who will be a valuable connection, who is a hidden enemy, and who harbors secret feelings for him: he can see it all at a glance. A chronicle of power struggles in officialdom, with a "Relationships' Eye" as its blade and rebirth as its sheath. Beneath the clash of power and intrigue lie the subtle shadows of human nature and authority. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 A Young Police Officer's Reversal of Fortune 小民警的逆袭人生 The woman before him left Li Jia with a jumble of conflicting feelings. He could look down on anyone else. Back in the village, he was his family's pride, and his classmates practically put him on a pedestal. But to her, he was nothing. It's true that a change of environment can change a person. As soon as her career started taking off, she seemed to become a completely different person. He couldn't make sense of it. He looked at his girlfriend, dressed to the nines in a work uniform, and felt 53Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 After My Divorce, I Rose Through the Ranks in Government 离婚后，我在官场一路开挂 The higher-ups send a special task force to investigate Luming County. After the deputy county magistrate mysteriously dies by suicide, Qin Chuan, a secretary in the Government Office’s secretarial section, loses his patron. Targeted by his superiors and hit by marital troubles, he finds himself surrounded by danger. Outnumbered and outmatched, how will he turn the tables? 11.8kReads6.6Score1.9k14d adds
- 41 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... 550Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 42 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. 193Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 The Eighth Book by Yan Hai Qiong Tu 沿海穷途的第8本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 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... 229Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 45 Lu Jinshi's Greatest Moment 陆金石的人生巅峰 [Political power plays] + [The pinnacle of power] + [Solving crimes] + [Interwoven dual storylines] + [One female lead] + [Face-slapping] This is my first attempt, so it may not be very good. I'll do my best, and I welcome your criticism! The story is mainly realistic in subject matter, and I plan to tell it through two interwoven storylines. Everything in this novel is fictional. Any resemblance to real events is purely coincidental. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 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... 74Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 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. 19Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 48 The Bustle of a Small County: A Portrait of Ordinary People in the Bureaucratic World 小县喧嚣：普通人的体制浮世绘 This book tells the story of a young man from a rural village who earns a job in the county government through his own efforts. But with no connections, he is sent to a remote township to work in a village, and his girlfriend leaves him without hesitation. Even after putting down roots at the grassroots level and delivering results, he is repeatedly passed over for promotion. Then an anti-corruption storm sweeps through officialdom, tearing a crack in the murky order. With no family or political 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Number One Rising Star 头号红人 Ye Xingsheng is widely recognized at the office as a model worker. He works diligently and delivers outstanding results, yet never earns his leaders' favor. When the company builds subsidized housing, Ye Xingsheng visits a leader bearing gifts, hoping to secure an apartment. Unexpectedly, that gift changes his fate forever… 5.6kReads8.1Score52814d adds
- 50 A Comeback in Politics: I'm a Living Legend 官场的逆袭，我就是传奇 With no connections, he creates a miracle of promotion in officialdom. With no power, he tramples the arrogant young masters underfoot. With no financial backing, he can still spend money like water... Step by step, he rises to the top and becomes a legend in officialdom. 213Reads5.5Score—14d adds
