Novels like From Odd Jobs to the Top of a Small Town
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- 151 From County Discipline Inspector to the Pinnacle of Power 权势巅峰从纪委科员起步 This is the vast frontier, a symbol of national sovereignty. This is the thriving sea of commerce, a hallmark of reform and opening up. This is the teeming crowd, the embodiment of the dignity of the law. A battle between corruption and anti-corruption, smuggling and anti-smuggling. A test of money, fame, power, family ties, friendship, and personal connections. Told from the perspective of an ordinary man named Lin Yi, this book follows his journey from junior clerk to head of an inspection tea 572Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 152 A Man at Forty 男人四十 Betrayed by his sworn brother, saddled with a mountain of debt, and stripped of his high-paying job; betrayed by his wife, left with nothing, and discovering that their fake divorce has become real! See how a forty-year-old man takes revenge and gives those two scoundrels a resounding slap in the face! 1.2kReads8.3Score11914d adds
- 153 Back in the Game: Cleaning Up Officialdom 重出江湖之整治官场 A mob boss shakes up and cleans house in the political arena! [No idiotic characters, no System, light mystery] Black is black, and white is white, but the two can also change places! Even the righteous may do shameful things, while the wicked may do good for the country and its people. What matters is how you see things and what you believe, and whether you can answer to your conscience! 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 The Road to Officialdom: The Pinnacle of Power 官路之权力巅峰 Reborn into a new life, he no longer holds back when petty schemers try to frame him. He strikes back hard. With his foreknowledge and the favor of his superiors, his career in government soars, carrying him all the way to the pinnacle of power. 19.7kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
- 155 A Red-Blooded Official's Rise to Power 红色军转官场逆袭 Lin Ning was born into a privileged family, but turned down their support to leave the military as the special forces soldier “Mountain Hawk,” determined to start from the bottom and build his career from scratch. He places first in the provincial civil service exam, only to have someone take his spot and be sent to the logistics department. He quietly bides his time in the face of injustice, takes over public complaints and petitions, and uses the role as the start of his comeback. When he is 11.6kReads7.4Score1.2k14d adds
- 156 Officialdom: Swimming Against the Tide 官场：逆流而上 Lu Chuan came first in both the written and interview exams for a civil service position, but shady dealings landed him in a remote mountain village, and his girlfriend married someone else. See how Lu Chuan holds fast to his conscience amid power struggles and conspiracies, follows the fire in his heart that drives him to stand up for the people, carves a path through the mud of grassroots life, and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. 29.2kReads8.7Score1.7k14d adds
- 157 In the Name of the People: My Rise to the Top Starts as a Provincial Secretary 名义：我的巅峰从省秘起步 He transmigrates into In the Name of the People, armed with the complete script. No golden finger, just careful planning and a sharp mind; No mindless wish fulfillment, just policies as his blade and public support as his shield in a hard-fought rise to power. Follow his journey from the grassroots to the top as he cuts through the tangled power struggles of Handong, steadily climbs the ranks, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle of power! With the board of fate in his own hands, he will forge a 20.9kReads6.6Score52914d adds
- 158 Carefree in the Workplace 职场逍遥 His career is going nowhere, his wife has betrayed him, and his family is in trouble. As Li Henshui, whose past is shrouded in mystery, faces the darkest moment of his life, see how an ordinary man turns the tables, thrives at work, and finds love by his side. 1.8kReads9.3Score37514d adds
- 159 A Book by Tiandi Xiongdi 天帝兄弟的一本书 Zhao Dagang is a top graduate of a prestigious university, but discovers that his wife is cheating on him and is framed by a coworker. Heartbroken and desperate, he chooses to give in to his female boss, setting himself on the path to a stunning comeback! 139Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 160 The Family's Stay-at-Home Dad 家庭煮父 The story of a colony of ants protecting their home and fighting for status! Their fortunes are colorful and varied, and they handle the world with ease. Society is complex and ever-changing. The philosophy of life is something everyone should reflect on deeply! 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 Reborn: This Time, the Commoner Will Become an Official 重生，草根这次要当官 [Reborn] + [Officialdom] + [A hidden identity] He was an ordinary nobody who unexpectedly returned to life eighteen years in the past! His fate took a new turn, and he rose through the ranks of officialdom! When his rivals moved against him, he discovered that his background held a surprising secret. One of the country's top wealthy families came looking for him of their own accord. Both his uncles were powerful figures, and his older brother was a special forces commander. The Zhong family is i 26.6kReads8.4Score2k14d adds
- 162 Zhong Xiao'ai Is Kidnapped, and Qi Tongwei Saves Her, Only to Have His Mind Read 钟小艾被拐，祁同伟救美被读心 [System] + [Supernatural Showdown] + [Zhong Xiaai + Chen Yang + Romantic Tension] [The road to advancement starts at deputy department level] [From the start, he mocks Zhong Xiaai for eventually marrying a kept man] “Ding! System activated!” “I, Qi Tongwei, will be at odds with evil from this day forward!” “Wait, why is the starter pack for praying for divine guidance?” “I’m the famous Qi, the director of the Public Security Department. What use do I have for praying for divine guidance?” After 682Reads—Score3114d adds
- 163 A Sophisticated Rogue in Officialdom 官场雅痞 What kind of people does the present age need? People who hold to their principles even when faced with temptation. People who face the surging tide of the times, raise the red flag, and press on through adversity. Li Huaijie is one such idealist. “To go far by proceeding steadily” requires the steadiness of “treating challenges with caution and succeeding through careful planning,” and the vision of “aspiring to great heights.” He has risen from the very bottom, using his actions to embody the 50.8kReads8.9Score3.7k14d adds
- 164 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Shanghai in 1941 is a battlefield without gunfire. Lin Mo, the youngest chief of the secretariat in the Wang Jingwei regime, conceals a Browning pistol beneath his immaculate suit and deadly sharpness behind his gold-rimmed glasses. When he finds a classified message encrypted with the “Plum Blossom Cipher” in a safe, cold sweat soaks through his shirt. There is a traitor within the organization, and this person knows that he is the Chinese Communist Party’s ace agent, code-named “Winter Plum.” 544Reads—Score10414d adds
- 165 Ruling the Realm: The First Secretary 权掌山河：第一秘书 After graduating from college, Zhong Dexing failed the civil service exam twice and had no choice but to make a living helping his older sister sell fruit. Then a turning point came: advice from a mysterious leader helped him land a civil service job. With his political savvy, he rose steadily through the ranks and made his way into an even more powerful circle. 27.3kReads8.9Score2.7k14d adds
- 166 The Battle for the Official Path 官道争锋 The road to power stretches endlessly, and competition is everywhere! Wu Anbang is reborn in his youth. Starting from the very bottom, he fights for the lead at every step. A hundred boats race downstream, a thousand sails compete to surge ahead! He seeks only to claim the top spot and behold the finest sights in the world of officialdom. 25.5kReads9.0Score2k14d adds
- 167 Reborn, I Was Found Out by My Deskmate Zhong Xiaoi. Now I Have to Silence Her 重生被同桌钟小艾发现，我想灭口 [One heroine] [Making money] [Romance] I’ve only just recovered my memories from before birth, and my deskmate, Zhong Xia Ai, has already caught on! What should I do? Could I silence her and nip this in the bud? Wait, Zhong Zhengguo is my future father-in-law? Then no problem. Xia Ai, just sign this contract selling yourself to me, er, I mean, the marriage certificate! P.S. The story takes place in the parallel-world nation of Daxia. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidenta 3.3kReads—Score10214d adds
- 168 Reborn in Officialdom: Governing the County, Ruling the World 重生官场之县治天下 This book connects seamlessly with Rebirth on the Official and Business Paths. The county is the foundation of a peaceful nation. Being a county magistrate is hard, and being one in a poor county is even harder. Li Yuanfang is reborn in 1990 and steps onto the official and business paths, achieving both wealth and power. In governing the county, he dares to face challenges head-on and strikes decisively. With exceptional courage and strategy, he defeats his opponents time and again, winning one 20Reads8.1Score10114d adds
- 169 A Benefactor on the Road to Power 权路贵人 After a junior employee named Ye Dong impresses his superiors with an outstanding performance, he earns their favor and begins climbing the ladder. The workplace is rife with undercurrents, and family feuds never cease. He proceeds cautiously, establishes himself amid complicated power games, and ultimately turns his life around! 6.2kReads8.6Score45114d adds
- 170 The Official's Ladder: Starting by Raking in Billions from Imperialism 官梯：从薅帝国主义羊毛百亿开始 A great political novel, with a super-fast pace, a logical power fantasy, humor, and plenty of passion. Qin Jiageng is reborn into the world of politics. A master of managing upward, his greatest talent is bringing good fortune to his bosses, all the way to the pinnacle of power. 9.8kReads9.2Score80914d adds
- 171 Becoming a County Magistrate in 1949 从1949开始当县长 I’m currently a Grade 6 administrator, holding dual posts within the province. [Power at the Peak]+ [The Founding Years]+ [Farming]+ [Officialdom]+ [Recruitment]+ [Slow-Burn Epic] A model student of the era, a pioneer in prison economics, and an expert at reforming souls and minds. It’s 1949, and the Three Great Campaigns have already been won. I leave the military and transfer to local government to become a county magistrate. I’m 23 years old, with an administrative rank of 12. I devote myself 209Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 172 Qi Tongwei Wants to Join the Party, and His Rabbit Senior Is His Backup 祁同伟想进部，兔子先辈成他后盾 (Qi Tongwei’s Name of Justice + System + Power Fantasy + Defying Heaven + The Road to the Central Government) Before shooting himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei wrote on the blackboard: “If I could go back to the past...” When he opened his eyes, he had been reborn by Gao Xiaoqin’s side. He gained a sign-in System and received gifts from the rabbit pioneers. [The first translated edition of The Rabbit’s Manifesto?] [The rabbit’s first Book of Laws?] Secretary Yuliang! I think this is our ch 416Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 173 The Official’s Path: Why Is It So Hard to Be a Good Official? 官道：当个好官为什么这么难 A contemporary political novel rooted in real life, by a veteran author with years of experience writing political fiction. It’s wonderfully down-to-earth, and its schemes and power struggles will leave you on edge and emotionally reeling. Drawing on personal experiences, the author has created a modern-day exposé of officialdom, rich with life experience and thought-provoking political wisdom. It’s absolutely worth reading. Life is a journey of self-cultivation. You have to find your own path. 40.9kReads8.9Score2.6k14d adds
- 174 Iron Fist 铁腕 No one is reborn, and no one transmigrates. This is a realistic novel about life in government circles. A country boy without connections loses his chance at promotion and his girlfriend. He even stands to lose his life as others try to take everything from him... By a twist of fate, he wins the favor of various powerful factions one after another and becomes a rising star in government, writing a sweeping, legendary tale of a political career... 103.9kReads9.2Score7.9k14d adds
- 175 Restarting Life on the Road to Success 重启之人生青云路 Actually, every novel is a portrayal of real life! Whether what you watch or read is... yourself!... I hope you see yourself! 1.1kReads7.3Score10714d adds
- 176 Plans Amid the Plane Tree Fluff 梧桐絮里的规划图 [A principled struggle within the system, unexpected turns, power, sex, and an anti-corruption campaign, love that brings a powerful man to his knees, sacrifice for love, realism] Yu Wanqing stood before the mirror in the restroom of the Yuecheng Grand Hotel’s conference center and took a deep breath, straightening the collar of her dark blue blazer. The woman in the mirror was twenty-eight, her shoulder-length black hair neatly tucked behind her ears. As a rising talent at the Municipal Plannin 430Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Qi Tongwei: Could You Let Me Be Young Again? 祁同伟：可否许我再少年 [No System, plot-driven] If I could be young again, I’d trade an ounce of gold for an ounce of wind. Qi Tongwei was reborn in the best years of his life, in his prime, with nothing but courage in his heart. Leaving the old Director Qi behind, this time Qi Tongwei would no longer be obsessed with power. He would never abandon his original ideals or compromise with any force. He would water the dreams of his youth with his own blood and sweat. With a virtuous wife at his side, he would walk the ri 31.8kReads8.7Score2.4k14d adds
- 178 I'm the Discipline Inspector, and Everyone in Showbiz Wants to Kill Me! 我！纪检委，娱乐圈都想刀了我！ [Parallel world + cleaning up the entertainment industry + tremendously satisfying + overflowing with positive energy + breakneck pacing] [Don't compare this to real life.] In a parallel world, the entertainment industry is rife with excesses, and celebrities run wild. A special agency, the Entertainment Oversight Department, is established. Luo Jing, who transmigrated to this world, becomes its first director. But nobody cares about the department. It has no support from anyone. It can't touch 6.5kReads9.0Score77614d adds
- 179 The Biography of Li Ziran of Kunlun 昆仑李自然传 [Xianxia Fantasy + Transmigration + Multiple Female Leads + The Struggle Between the Righteous and Demonic Paths + Rankings + Rise to Power] A modern high school student transmigrates into the body of a white-haired, sixty-something junior master in a declining sect on another continent from a novel. He braves the Enchanted Forest and the back slopes of Mount Everest, overcoming countless hardships to revive the Kunlun Sect and embark on a winding new life... His senior disciple's daughter Bai R 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 The Pinnacle of Political Power: A Great Rejuvenation 权路颠峰：伟大复兴 [Political career + one heroine] The young Shen Xudong from the future accidentally transmigrates into the body of a college student with the same name in the 1980s and is assigned to the county government. He had been set on lying flat, but unexpectedly catches the attention of his superiors and earns their promotions. Drawing on his memories of the future and his broad perspective, he relies on technological innovation and reform to gradually lead the nation onto the path of becoming a powerfu 20.4kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds
- 181 I Gave Up the Pinnacle of Business to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 放弃商巅的我登上权巅 In the study of the Zhu family's villa, Zhu Wanli slams the table and roars, “If you don't pass the exam, you'd better come back and inherit the family business!” Hugging a stack of review materials a meter high, Zhu Feng coolly shoots back, “Grandpa, have you heard the saying, ‘The first thing you do after passing the exam is strike down the one you love’?” “If I pass, the first thing I'll offer up to the heavens is our family's nouveau riche image.” On exam day, he's stunned to find that the e 521Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 The Official Road: Great Wisdom 官道：大智慧 [Authentic Political Drama + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Business Warfare + A Sense of Justice] After spending so many years in government, Liang Guofeng has long since learned the philosophy of officialdom: A single transfer order sends Liang Guofeng to work in the southern province. He hoped to make a difference, but instead found himself constantly caught in traps and suppressed! A new place, a new environment, and a new job bring all kinds of trials. Every step is perilous, but ever 2kReads6.2Score19114d adds
- 183 I Dreamed I Became the Leader of the Martial World 我做了一个当上武林盟主的梦 I dreamed I became the leader of the martial world. 16Reads—Score114d adds
- 184 A Career in Politics, Starting at the Township Committee 官途纵横，从镇委大院开始 Qin Dongxu had only just begun his career in government when he found himself mired in trouble... Should he lie low for now and bide his time, or rise to the challenge immediately and fight for every advantage? Qin Dongxu chose the latter! 98kReads9.3Score4.7k14d adds
- 185 A Peerless Patriot: Reborn in Officialdom, 1976 国士无双：官场重生1976 First: Liu Hongyi is a top science student with two roles, one within the government system and the other as a university professor. Reborn in 1976, what must he do? You guessed it: enrich the nation and build a powerful military! Using his vast knowledge and insights far ahead of his time, he leads the people to prosperity while building powerful technology and armed forces. A great nation rises, the dragon soars in the East, and the foreign powers turn out to be me! Second: This is a genuine, 16.3kReads9.0Score1.9k14d adds
- 186 The Road to Power 官途 After graduating from university, Liu Fei, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, repeatedly finds himself facing one crisis after another because of his brash personality. He is attacked from every direction and suppressed by all sides. Watch as Liu Fei charges straight through, crushing every opponent in his path, uncovers the truth about his origins, sweeps aside the great factions, and rises to the pinnacle of life! 9.8kReads9.1Score97814d adds
- 187 Rising Through the Ranks 火线提拔 Qiao Yan witnessed someone jump to their death and was urgently promoted to investigate the real culprit behind it. But the case led him to a vast network of vested interests and a fierce battle. Relying on his own strength, he brought down the powerful forces and rose steadily through the ranks... 56.2kReads9.3Score5.9k14d adds
- 188 A Man of Official Bearing 官人官相 My new work is here! 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! 280Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 Tongwei's Path to the Department 同伟进部之路 My new novel is out: The Laid-Back Criminal Police Officer. It's the same familiar political workplace genre, so I hope my longtime readers will give it a look. This isn't a conventional power fantasy. It's a slow-burn political drama told from Qi Tongwei's perspective. He leaves Handong, quietly builds up his strength, and eventually returns to take it back. It includes plenty of realistic details and thorough descriptions of all kinds of work. Stick with it, and you'll definitely find some sur 17.5kReads8.6Score99314d adds
- 190 Starting Out as a Deputy Section Chief in Officialdom 官场从副股级开始 A textbook for officialdom + a guide to surviving the workplace + no harem + getting things done! When the great wind rises, I ride it up ninety thousand miles! See how Qin Yuewei, a secretary with the rank of deputy section chief who’s on her second stint in the job, turns things around! She takes on Ma Liming, kicks Cao Dachuan, and stands up to Shu Chunlai! That’s the formidable Qin Yuewei! Work with Yuewei? You’ll get promoted every three years! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years w 439Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 Reborn with an AI Brain, I Master the Power Game 重生AI大脑玩转权力 An overworked programmer dies from working overtime and is reborn with an AI brain. In this life, he becomes a child prodigy, builds a business empire before turning 20, then enters politics and uses his resources to climb to the pinnacle of power! 8kReads7.1Score43314d adds
- 192 My Future Is No Dream! 我的未来不是梦！ My Future Isn’t a Dream! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 The Open Era 开放时代 Li Yuanfang was reborn in 1990. Riding the tide of the reform era, he started out as a township civil servant, used his knowledge of the future to develop an export-oriented economy, and built a business empire. With his ingenuity and iron will, he rose from adversity, took charge of a region, and battled all kinds of powerful forces. He built water conservancy projects, roads, and schools, bringing benefits to the people and helping ordinary families achieve their dream of a stable, comfortable 719Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 194 The Rich Beauty Falls for a Poor Loser 白富美爱上穷屌丝 A rich, beautiful heiress falls in love with a poor loser. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 The Official and His Charms 官人官色 The road to becoming an official is narrow, so narrow that if you want to climb it, you can only step on other people's shoulders. Yet it is also broad enough to encompass everyday life and the people's hardships. Along this road lie intrigue and shifting fortunes, ruthless decisions, and love and hatred... 267.2kReads9.4Score18.8k14d adds
- 196 An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆 Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc 16.9kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
- 197 A Wild Ride to Power: From the Siheyuan to the Pinnacle of Authority 官途狂飙：从四合院走向权力巅峰 A pure political drama, with one female lead and a major anti-corruption campaign. The plot of this book connects seamlessly with Thirty Years in Politics: The Pinnacle of Power. Young Xu Yuanzhou arrives in Chunjiang Province and unleashes an anti-corruption storm across the province! 37.4kReads9.3Score3.8k14d adds
- 198 The Political Storm in Central Eastwind 官道之中东风云 The second installment of The Official’s Path, Middle East Turmoil, is officially underway. A fictional kingdom in the Middle East, set against a realistic geopolitical backdrop. Political intrigue, military conflict, and romance advance on three fronts. Chen Feng, a grassroots official from Huaxia, transforms into a Middle Eastern prince. With an iron fist, he stirs up turmoil among the nations; with political acumen, he reshapes the kingdom’s fate. A new era of chaos in the Middle East and a 2kReads7.2Score30014d adds
- 199 My Story with a Beautiful Woman 我与美女的故事 My Story with a Beautiful Woman 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 Soaring Through Officialdom: From Township to the Summit of Power 官途腾龙从乡镇到权利巅峰 After Chen Linhai passes the civil service exam, his girlfriend betrays him and a powerful family uses its influence to take his position. He keeps his illustrious family background hidden and starts out at the grassroots level in a township. Staying true to his original ideals and relying on exceptional ability, he overcomes one crisis after another and rises through the ranks to the pinnacle of power. Along the way, he uncovers the mystery of his birth and fulfills his ambitions and purpose in 6.6kReads7.2Score65114d adds
