Novels like The Righteous Path of Officialdom
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- 101 The Pinnacle of Power in Officialdom 官场之权力巅峰 Ye Xingsheng is widely regarded by his colleagues as a model worker. He's diligent and hardworking, with an outstanding record, yet the leaders don't appreciate him. 22Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 102 The Pinnacle of a Political Career 巅峰仕途 After the double blow of being cuckolded and dismissed from his post, he fights back and embarks on the road to political power... 31Reads5.1Score—14d adds
- 103 Reborn: Chronicles of the Political Arena 重生之官场风云录 [Not plot-driven + no System + not a power fantasy + plenty of twists and turns + political intrigue + no harem + no love interests] Back at a crossroads in life, Zhou Mingyuan takes a steady, strategic approach this time, climbing one peak after another until he reaches the pinnacle of power. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 Catbait's 27th Book 猫饵第27本书 His patron is arrested, his sister-in-law is humiliated, his girlfriend betrays him, and petty people push him around. Lin Xiangdong faces his darkest hour from the start. Determined to change the lonely, frustrated life he led in his previous life, he decides to stop being timid and take the initiative, beginning by saving Fang Jie, his sister-in-law, from her tragic fate. This is the story of an ordinary man who rises step by step from the depths of power to reach the pinnacle of a political c 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 Officialdom: A Second-Generation Scion Joins the Grassroots 官场:二代入基层 Lin Jianghe is reborn forty years in the past. Using his foresight and the advantages of his family background, he carves out a place for himself in the political world. Along this rugged road to power, Lin Jianghe cuts through every obstacle and rises all the way to the top! 84Reads—Score—14d adds
- 106 The Cold and Warmth of the Halls of Power 官场冷暖 Zhang Ming is an ordinary grassroots civil servant. Navigating the gap between personal relationships and the rules, he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. This is a story of political maneuvering, difficult choices, and personal redemption. The protagonist, Zhang Ming, starts out as a low-ranking township clerk. After demonstrating extraordinary courage and ability during an unexpected incident, he catches the attention of his superiors. In the treacherous world of officialdom, he 23Reads6.8Score10014d adds
- 107 Rising Through the Ranks: Starting as a Township Chief 平步青云:从乡长开始 Wu Zheng, a cadre reassigned to a new post, faced a hostile welcome on his very first day as township chief. Using his iron-fisted methods, he launched a determined counterattack, climbed one step at a time, and rose to the pinnacle of power. As he advanced, the daughter of a high-ranking official became his confidante, while a group CEO became his close friend. Together, they worked to give ordinary people a better life. 147Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 108 Reborn in the Political Arena: Turning the Tide 重生官场:扭转乾坤 My latest 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! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 No Regrets in Serving the People 为民无悔 Love brought upheaval; I left the faith behind for a new path. A strange past emerged, and my journey through love was tangled with complications. The waves are fierce. How can I ride them and break through the currents? Love is tangled. Where can I find my way home? My strange past only brings more uncertainty. After years of hardship, I finally found the dignity I once sought, but by then, the satisfaction I had hoped for was gone. What remained in my heart was countless ordinary people, yet I 54Reads8.5Score2714d adds
- 110 The Abyss of Power: Reborn to Clear My Upright Father's Name! 权力深渊:重生为清廉老爸平反! [Cunning Political Maneuvering + Serving the People at His Own Expense + Honest Governance + Breakneck Pacing + No Tragic Suffering for the Protagonist] In his previous life, his father was falsely accused. To prove his innocence, he chose to jump to his death. But no one expected that this would set off a butterfly effect, changing the fates of many people. Reborn in this life, he stops his father from jumping and retraces the path he took before. Those who belong in heaven will go to heaven, a 417Reads7.4Score10114d adds
- 111 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
- 112 Surveying the Eight Directions from the Officialdom 官途观四海八荒 By 2018, Wang Chenyu had become the richest Chinese person in the world. When a global financial crisis swept through the markets, one bad call sent him into a downward spiral. Then his business partners swindled him, and he was forced to jump from a building to protect his wife and children at home...! As he hit the ground from the top floor of his company headquarters, his head split open and time and space went haywire. He returned to the days before he went into business, when he was serving 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 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
- 114 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
- 115 The Ups and Downs of the Official Road 官道起伏 When money, power, beautiful women, darkness, and light become intertwined, when Liu Fusheng is brought back to life by a spring dream, and steps once more into the familiar world of officialdom, will he be able to break free from the invisible web woven around him and embrace a different fate? Welcome to this urban political novel. This is a different kind of rise and fall in the world of officialdom, pure and classic, taking you on a different journey through political life. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 116 Officialdom: Refusing to Lie Flat 官场:拒绝躺平 Feeling ill at ease is simply part of life. The choices we make and the effort we put in are challenges we all have to face. A thirty-eight-year-old section chief in a government office is on the verge of taking the next step in his career when all sorts of unexpected troubles strike, changing everything around him… Will he give up and let everything fall apart, or refuse to lie flat? Join us as we follow He Zhe and see how he transforms himself, turns the tide, and becomes a cadre in the mold o 11.6kReads8.4Score97214d adds
- 117 A Selected Graduate's Career in the Sea of Bureaucracy 选调生的宦海生涯 At the turn of the century, Lin Tao, a young man from a farming family, graduates from university at the top of the civil service selection exam and heads to remote Heqing County in Guinan Province. Full of idealism, he soon encounters the many challenges of working in the real world. With keen powers of observation and a remarkable ability to learn, Lin Tao finds his way through the mud and grows stronger through every struggle. A true-to-life political novel that recreates the work and struggl 150Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 118 Reborn in Officialdom: I Really Have No Powerful Connections 重生官场:我真的没背景啊 [Rebirth / One Heroine / Slow Burn / Interlocking Schemes / No Over-the-Top Drama] Wherever people gather, there are rivalries. In the world of power, everything comes down to one's “connections,” and officialdom is the ultimate battleground. Some people muddle through life yet rise smoothly through the ranks, while others are brilliant but their talents go unrecognized. The well-educated faction, the legal and political faction, the secretaries' circle, the criminal faction... countless faction 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 119 From Odd Jobs to the Top of a Small Town 从打工开始走向小城巅峰 As long as you are kind and hardworking, Heaven will surely look favorably upon you. This book tells the inspiring story of Lin Feng, a laborer who endures a life full of twists and hardships, from being laid off by a state-owned enterprise and going out to find work to making a stunning comeback as a county Party secretary. It vividly portrays the many facets of life. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 120 Fast-Track Promotion 2: The Suspended Fish 火线提拔2悬鱼 (A pure political drama, with no System and no transmigration.) Ten years of ice water cannot extinguish a heart burning with passion! Born into poverty, Xia Xiang cares deeply for the people. Not long after taking office in Shazhou, he is confronted with a demolition crisis in Xihua District. As he investigates, Xia Xiang discovers that a vast abyss lies hidden behind the incident... Years later, people would say, "The skies stretch blue, the wilds stretch wide; Shazhou has its own red sun!" 7.5kReads8.9Score31214d adds
- 121 The Righteous Path of Officialdom: The Road to the Pinnacle of Power 以官之正途,踏上权力巅峰 [Officialdom] + [Period] + [Anti-Corruption] + [Business Rivalry] + [Crackdowns on Organized Crime] + [Crime Solving] Jiang Zhongqing was nearing retirement as the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission in Jiangkou County when he launched an anti-corruption storm and was framed. Overcome with rage, he suffered a fatal heart attack and returned to the early 1980s. After being discharged from the military due to injury, he embarked on an official career once more. In this life, I 43Reads—Score—14d adds
- 122 The Chronicles of Futures: Turmoil in the Shanghai Copper Market 期道风云录之沪铜风云 Chronicles of the Futures Market: Turmoil in the Shanghai Copper Market 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 Reborn to Rise Through the Ranks 重生步步高升 To change your fate, you either study hard or marry well. Given a second chance, Wang Hongwei is determined to make the most of it and climb to greater heights. Starting with a position as a selected graduate civil servant, he'll seize the moment and soar like a dragon. 6Reads5.1Score—14d adds
- 124 1990: From Laid-Off Worker to Untouchable Tycoon 1990:从下岗工人到一手遮天 Reborn in 1990, he doesn’t want to get rich overnight or compete with anyone. He carries the regrets of half a lifetime, the wisdom of experience, and an old snuff bottle that can discern people’s hearts. The people and events that once ruined his life are about to happen again. This time, he’ll tread carefully, protect those around him, and finally turn his hard life around! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 Political Intrigue: The Road Ahead Is Long 权谋:任重而道远 Making a name for himself in the political arena, he advances by leaps and bounds, riding the waves and turning the tide. From the start, he is entrusted with a mission in a moment of crisis and conducts secret investigations. Through countless ups and downs, he navigates the turbulent waters with ease, seizing every opportunity to rise ever higher. The road ahead is long. To expand his territory and achieve greatness, he must set his sights high and bide his time. Only then can he stroll at eas 11Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 126 The Beauty's Ordeal 红颜劫 Orphaned at a young age, she moved into her maternal uncle’s Prince Qin’s household at just eight years old, bringing along her half-sister, and began a tangled life of ill-fated love among four people. Two sisters, alike in appearance, yet worlds apart in beauty. Two brothers, with different lives, yet bound by tangled love and resentment. Was that past fate or misfortune? No one can say. Only after living through it can one understand the wisdom that comes with having weathered countless storm —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 127 After the Divorce, My Official Wife Regretted It! 离婚后,官妻后悔莫及! Some say the official world is all scheming and deceit, about choosing sides and making choices, a life-or-death struggle. For Liu Qing, the official world can make his ex-wife regret everything, help his family prosper, and bring benefits to the wider public... 2.8kReads6.4Score22014d adds
- 128 A Wrong Turn on the Road to Office 官路歧途 Through scheming, currying favor, maneuvering, opportunity, and luck, Tong Xilin rises step by step from a low-level office clerk to a leading official. As his position and power grow, his desires gradually corrupt him, sending him down the criminal path of graft and corruption, until the full force of the law finally catches up with him. Read A Crooked Road to Office and follow the downfall of a corrupt official. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 129 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. 515Reads7.4Score10314d adds
- 130 From the Start, One Whistleblower's Letter Reforms the Entire Officialdom 开局一封举报信,整顿整个官场 After filing a real-name report against his superior, Chen Ming was kicked into the county archives with a transfer order. Everyone thought his career was over. But they had no idea that the old files nobody ever looked through contained the very things they were most afraid of bringing to light. You use a transfer order to push me around, and I use evidence to investigate you. From a section chief to the powerful backers protecting him at every level, this whistleblower letter is only the begin 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 The Beautiful Judge Is Immortal 美女判官是万岁 A car accident outside the advanced court in Jincheng leaves a beautiful chief justice fighting for her life, and she begins to look back on her past... Liu Rumeng, a young woman from a remote mountain village, starts out as the lowest-ranking court clerk and gradually rises to become president of the advanced court, with the power of life and death in her hands. The world of officialdom, human nature, the workplace, political maneuvering, marriage and family, and the mysterious day-to-day life 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 Officialdom: The Road to Power Begins as a Police Officer in a Detention Center 官场:掌权之路从看守所民警开始 Yang Junbang, a police officer with the criminal investigation squad, was framed and demoted to work at a detention center. There, Yang Junbang met his benefactor and ultimately embarked on a path to defy fate and change his destiny. 1Reads—Score314d adds
- 133 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. 1.4kReads8.7Score15414d adds
- 134 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. 95Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 135 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Township Civil Servant 权势巅峰:从乡镇公务员开始 Amid the great dye vat of officialdom and its many temptations, how can one hold on to the line they refuse to cross? With his former leader caught in a crisis on one side and the “well-meaning” advice of a childhood friend on the other, Qin Dongliang, a mere local civil servant, stays true to his principles. Step by step, he stirs the tides of grand ambition and rises to the pinnacle of an official career. 910Reads7.0Score10114d adds
- 136 The Path to Power: Breaking the Deadlock 官途之破局 A college student from a small county town enters the government and eventually rises to the very top. A new work is here! Come read my stories on Fanqie Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 137 The Road to Office for the Poor, Book 2: The Art of Power 寒门官路2:权变 This is the second installment of the novel A Humble Beginning, Rising to the Top. Its audio edition is titled The Humble Official's Road. Secretly prepared by the military district and local government, an unprecedented program to transform elite soldiers into political officials is quietly underway. Tang Lin, a special forces king from a poor family, is No. 001 among the first batch of soldiers transferred to government posts. In just three years, he rises to a high-ranking position. Confro 733Reads6.9Score10414d adds
- 138 The Mind of an Official 官念 There are ten ranks in the official hierarchy. The higher the position, the greater the power. Wu Youliang starts his political career as a lowly village official without an official post, transforming from a passionate young college student into a shrewd veteran who has weathered the ups and downs of political life. After rising to a high position, he retires with honor. At last, he comes to understand the true nature of power. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 139 The Art of Official Strategy 官策有术 This novel mainly chronicles the political maneuvering in Handong Province. Its protagonist is Hou Bing, and it focuses on his journey from a poor county all the way to the pinnacle of the political world. This is the painstaking masterpiece of a veteran political novel author! Guaranteed to be exciting, guaranteed to be top quality! 350Reads6.8Score3414d adds
- 140 Changing Shi Dakai’s Fate, Starting at the Dadu River 改变石达开命运,从大渡河开始 There is a System, with a focus on realistic history and an ordinary golden finger. This isn't a mindless power fantasy where the System raises an army for the protagonist. If that bothers you, don't read this. Shi Dingqing, a third-year university student, transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier under Shi Dakai, the Wing King of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. It's May 1863, and Shi Dakai will be defeated and die in June. Shi Dingqing is currently marching alongside him. How is this 5Reads8.0Score414d adds
- 141 Supreme Power 至尊权力 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! 8.7kReads7.3Score1k14d adds
- 142 Reborn: An Ordinary Career in Government 重生之平凡官路 Xu Wen was once a minor deputy section-level official, an ordinary grassroots worker with no connections. He was fixated on getting promoted, but never managed to achieve it. Then he suddenly returned to the day he first joined the workforce. Determined to live well and make up for his past regrets, he never expected that, little by little, he would rise to the heights he had once admired from afar. —Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 143 A Land of Splendor 繁华满地 What is the political arena? An Eden for those in power? Or a battlefield for those who ride the waves? Some say it’s a game of power, full of deceit and intrigue; Others say it’s a test of human nature, riddled with scheming at every turn! Han Jiang thinks it’s neither. The political arena is a battle between black and white, good and evil! In his previous life, Han Jiang was a special forces soldier who fell victim to a villain’s scheme. In this life, he will root out corruption and restore ju —Reads8.5Score—14d adds
- 144 From the Boiler Room to the Forbidden City 从锅炉房到紫禁城 My new work is out! Feel free to 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! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 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
- 146 Rising Through the Ranks to New Heights 官升扶摇直上九万里 After being reborn, Weng Qingyun is no longer lost. He takes Wu Yunxia's hand once more and sets out on his official career. To reach the top, Weng Qingyun is willing to put himself at risk, taking on one seemingly impossible task after another. To realize his lofty ambitions, Weng Qingyun not only rids the people of their troubles along the path to advancement, but also brings more policies that benefit the local population. The sea of officialdom is treacherous. See how Weng Qingyun rises abov 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Road to Office: Climbing to the Pinnacle of Power 仕途之路:走上权力之巅 Still stuck at the bottom of the career ladder at thirty, with no hope of promotion? See how Chen Qingyun turns things around! When he first enters government, he faces pressure from all sides, but uses his wits to navigate the political infighting and make a powerful comeback. And that's not all: Chen Qingyun also finds romance and a lovely companion. Watch him triumph in both politics and love, and climb to the pinnacle of power! 269Reads8.4Score10014d adds
- 148 Reborn in the Political Arena: My Road to High Office 重生官场:我的青云路 This story may take a little while to get going, but trust me: the more you read, the more hooked you’ll get, and the more satisfying it becomes. This is an ensemble power fantasy centered on officialdom. Please bear with the author if you encounter any illogical or awkward parts. I’ll keep doing my best (ง ˙o˙)ว. He was reborn, returning to 2004. Cancer hadn’t ended him; instead, it had given him eyes that could see through people and a backbone strong enough to crush every thorn in his path. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 149 I'm Just a Bystander Here, and You Want Me to Catch Corrupt Officials? 我一个吃瓜群众,你让我抓贪官? [Transmigration + System + Officialdom + Urban Fantasy + Anti-Corruption Epic + Revenge on Every Grudge + Lighthearted Comedy] (The author has completed two novels of over a million words each, so you can read with confidence.) Zheng Haoran is a high school student and a typical onlooker who loves watching the drama unfold. By chance, he transmigrates ten years into the future and becomes the son of a high-ranking official, awakening a System along the way. He thinks it’s a godsend, but never ex 31Reads7.4Score514d adds
- 150 A Stunning Rise Through the Ranks 升迁:一鸣惊人 Facing obstacles at every turn in the workplace, he rises to the top and becomes unstoppable. Wei Yiming had been living a smooth and easy life, until his arrogant, short-tempered new boss ruined everything on her very first day. From then on, she picked on him at every turn and ordered him around constantly. One chance act of courage brought him face-to-face with the woman of his dreams, lighting up a life in which every step had been a struggle. After years of keeping his head down, he finally 2kReads8.4Score22214d adds

















































