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- 151 Just Got a Government Job and Got Dumped? I Turned Around and Became the County Magistrate's Secretary 刚上岸就分手？反手我成县长秘书 Tags: Politics, Comeback, Veteran, Power Struggles, Face-Slapping In the summer of 2008, just before his transfer out of the military, Lu Hao is abandoned by his girlfriend, Lin Xueer. A twist of fate leads him to rescue Su Ya in a crisis. His abilities earn him a position as her secretary, drawing him into the vortex of power. Lu Hao ventures into the grassroots ranks, gathers evidence, and joins forces with Su Ya to take on local kingpin Zhang Minghai and his interest group. This novel follows 17.7kReads7.7Score1k14d adds
- 152 Officialdom: From Veteran to the Road to Power 官场：从退伍军人走上权力之路 Qin Mu, a former serviceman, is transferred to a local post as acting county magistrate after an unexpected turn of events. He thinks his powerful connections will let him overcome every obstacle and climb the ranks with ease, but once he arrives, he realizes that navigating the tangled world of officialdom takes hard work and careful planning every step of the way before he can make a name for himself. 143kReads9.0Score6k14d adds
- 153 Officialdom: My Connections Reach the Heavens 官场：我背景通天 69.9kReads9.1Score7.4k14d adds
- 154 Who Taught You to Be an Official Like That? 谁教你这样当官的？ [Political intrigue, an underdog's rise, feel-good wish fulfillment, no-brainer fun] Chen Qiming was a nobody in the political world, without power or connections. At work, his superior framed him and sent him to prison; in love, his wife cheated on him. By chance, he was reborn in 2006. At his college graduation ceremony, the campus beauty from his high school days confessed to him. In his previous life, he had firmly rejected her. This time, he accepted without hesitation, if only because his 287Reads8.7Score13414d adds
- 155 Forged in the Fires of War: The Qi Family's Rising Star Changes Handong 战火淬炼：祁家将星改写汉东天 [Military life + stirring action + defying fate + In the Name of the People + Qi Tongwei + Zhao Mengsheng] In 1978, Qi Tongwei's uncle, Fang Zhenhua, ate the last scraps of food his sister and brother-in-law had managed to save, then enlisted. They wagered everything just to give him a chance at a better future. In 1979, war engulfed the southern frontier! New recruit Fang Zhenhua carried all his sister and brother-in-law's hopes onto a battlefield drenched in blood, where he became a legendary 424Reads8.3Score10414d adds
- 156 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
- 157 EN Rebirth: With Boundless Power Behind Me, I'm Done with Officialdom 重生：背景权势通天，不再入官场 [Tycoon] + [Unbeatable family background] + [Entrepreneurship] + [Laid-back daily life] + [The allure of power] + [Family bonds] A top-tier heir, reborn with only one desire: to lie flat. From investing in Tencent to founding a company worth tens of billions, he effortlessly became the richest man in the world. Bored, he built up his own power, taking a page from the neighboring peninsula. Along the way, he also helped his father rise to the very top, ensuring his father kept getting promoted. H 3Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 158 The Storm of Power 权力风暴 After leaving the military, protagonist Jiang Yunhao embarks on his political career. In his struggles against his rivals, Jiang Yunhao sticks to his principles and never shies away from a challenge. He also frequently surprises people with his strategic skill. In the end, through his own hard work and the recognition of influential leaders, Jiang Yunhao carves out a path of his own to the top. 5.3kReads8.9Score44714d adds
- 159 The Official and the Kingpin 官枭 There is a set of rules to the art of public office. The ruthless are called fearless officials! The domineering are called strong-willed officials! The kindhearted are called officials who care for the people! Li Dong is a grassroots civil servant. Step by step, with help from the people and friends around him, he climbs to the pinnacle of his political career! 12.3kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 160 In the Name of the People: The Hidden Dragon Questions the Abyss 人民的名义：潜龙问渊 Lu Mingzhou wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into a TV drama he watched three times. He knows who is a true villain and who is a hypocrite. He knows who will fall hardest at the height of their glory. He knows who will pull the trigger in a moment of despair. In this life, he will make sure those who deserve to live stay alive, those who deserve power rise to the top, and those who belong in prison don't escape. He starts laying the groundwork in college, planning twenty years ahead 88Reads—Score514d adds
- 161 In the Name of the People: The Showdown with Sha Ruijin in Handong Begins 名义：和沙瑞金汉东对掏开始 Under Sha Ruijin’s murderous gaze, Zuo Zheng said, “A gang has appeared in Handong recently. It’s called Shajiabang. I’m not making this up. There’s even a song about it going around.” As he spoke, he played a song on his phone, “Blades and Shadows,” with rewritten lyrics: Handong has always been our playground, we call all the shots The Sha family rules a province, and controls the discipline inspectors, anti-corruption squads, and arrests Handong’s highest realm: the strongest connections, and 33.5kReads6.0Score1.1k14d adds
- 162 A Wild Ride Through Officialdom’s Power Struggles 权力巅峰之官途狂飙 [Officialdom + anti-corruption + crackdown on organized crime + one heroine + satisfying power fantasy] Four consecutive top officials have been investigated, and rumors are rife. Young secretary Zheng Gongming is entrusted with a mission at a critical moment. With his exceptional judgment and his dedication to serving the people, he writes a legendary story of his own. What's more, he also has an older brother, Zheng Gongcheng… 6.1kReads9.0Score40814d adds
- 163 Power Struggles in Politics: A Junior Official Defies Fate 宦海争锋，从科员开始胜天半子 The path to officialdom is never smooth sailing. Only those who can turn the tables against the odds can become its true masters. Chen Changshan had no connections and was a low-ranking civil servant pushed to the sidelines. He was destined for a life of obscurity, until he accidentally crossed his superior's line. With a clever move, he turned the tables, escaped the crisis, and changed his fortunes. From then on, he embarked on the road to promotion, pulling off one upset after another as he c 18.9kReads9.0Score73114d adds
- 164 Reborn as a Super Spoiled Brat 重生之超级纨绔 [Reborn + Helping his father rise to power in politics + Battling for supremacy in the business world] “Mr. Chen Yang, may I ask how much wealth you have now?” “Every place you can see, every place you know about, every place you can imagine... it all belongs to me.” In his previous life, Chen Yang was left with nothing after his family was destroyed. He lived only for revenge, and in the end met a gruesome death. In this life, aside from making his enemies suffer worse than death, Chen Yang onl 25.9kReads8.8Score2.2k14d adds
- 165 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
- 166 I Control Grandpa Through the Grasslands: Qi Tongwei Defies Fate 操控爷爷过草地，祁同炜逆天改命 Qi Tongwei died, then came back to life. He returned to the eve of his fateful enrollment at Handong University, but all he wanted was to run away. He knew better than anyone that without powerful connections, all his struggles and ambitions would be nothing but the opening act of a tragedy. Just as he had lost all hope, a System called Red Bloodline gave him a chance to defy fate: to play a game of wits with his ancestors across time. Qi Tongwei poured his resentment and ambition into his grand 23.9kReads8.7Score2.6k14d adds
- 167 Qi Tongwei: My 40-Year-Old Father 祁同伟：我的40父亲 The Name of the People + The People's Justice + G Chang A gunshot rang out on Guyan Ridge, ending Qi Tongwei's tumultuous life, full of struggle and inner conflict. His father, Qi Lianshan, who had spent his whole life as an honest farmer, rushed to Jingzhou to collect his son's body. But while searching for the truth, he died unexpectedly. When Qi Lianshan woke up, he had returned to the late 1970s! After making his choice, he put down his sickle, picked up a gun, and went to war, where he beca 22.6kReads8.4Score97514d adds
- 168 Becoming Gao Yuliang’s Son-in-Law and the Leader of the Han-Da Gang! 做高育良女婿，成汉大帮领袖！ [In the Name of the People + Han University Faction + One Heroine!] Reborn as Gao Yuliang's favored student and secretary, Cao Feng has no way back from the very start. With the Han University faction label hanging over him and a group of useless teammates at his side, he sets out on a desperate counterattack! Qi Tongwei, who dares to defy fate: “Old Cao, you're my best buddy. What are those monkeys and Chen Hai to me? Nothing!” Li Dakang: “I never imagined that a junior who started out as a sec 5.7kReads8.2Score14314d adds
- 169 The Extraordinary Path to Power 非常权途 From lowly secretary to Party secretary, transferred and reassigned, promoted on the surface but demoted in practice, he rises and falls along the way, navigating treacherous political waters and seizing every opportunity to soar ever higher... 13.1kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds
- 170 The Road to Power: Rising Step by Step 仕途：步步高升 Qin Chuan was an orphan from childhood. Everyone thought he was easy to push around. Just then, trouble broke out in town and someone had to take the blame, so they shoved him forward. At the darkest moment of his life, no one could have imagined the incredible reversal that was about to happen. From then on, his official career soared step by step. The synopsis is short, so please head to the main text. Thank you all for your support! 25.8kReads8.7Score2.1k14d adds
- 171 The Day He Left Office, 100,000 Citizens Blocked the Road to Give Him Sweet Potatoes 离任那天，十万百姓拦路送红薯 Power plays are the ultimate romance for men. Power plays combined with a slow-burn story set in the world of officialdom. Real life has no absolute black and white. Gray occupies most of our time, and everyone has their own logic behind everything they do. 30.4kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
- 172 Officialdom: Demoted, I Reveal My Powerful Background 官场：被贬后，我强大身世曝光 Down on his luck, Li Lin was transferred to a poor rural county. He threw himself into grassroots work and toiled in obscurity, while everyone thought he had reached the end of the road. Then an inspection by senior officials gave him the chance to show his talent and win their recognition. From then on, he opened up a whole new path and rose steadily through one test after another. 126.2kReads9.2Score7.4k14d adds
- 173 A Rising Star in Politics: From Grassroots Civil Servant to the Top 官场新贵从基层公务员崛起 Yu Yiqing, a top student in the law and politics department of a prestigious university, suffers a romantic setback. He takes the civil service exam, places first, and is assigned by the organization to the township government in his hometown. On the day he reports for duty, a sudden downpour hits. Ignoring his own safety, he jumps into a reservoir on the verge of bursting its embankment and rescues someone who has fallen in. Exhausted, he slips into a culvert and is presumed dead. When the rese 34Reads6.6Score10814d adds
- 174 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
- 175 The Red Political Path: The Road to the Top 红色仕途：巅峰之路 [Officialdom➕one heroine➕no System] The road to power has ten tiers, each fraught with danger. Taking charge of Donghai from the start, Zhou Yang advances one step at a time, determined to carve out his own path to success. He rises against the tide with unprecedented momentum and reaches the top. (This is the second book in the series. The first, at 3.2 million words, is complete and can be found on the author's page.) 24.7kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
- 176 In the Name of the People: After I Step In, Qi Tongwei Must Rise 名义：我下场后，祁同伟必须进步 [In the Name of the People] + [The Knockout] + [Behind-the-Scenes Storyline in the Early Stages] At Lonely Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei was forced to kill himself. Before he died, he called his younger brother, Mu Chen, never imagining that this one phone call would completely rewrite his fate. Sha Ruijin bowed his head, Hou Liangping was removed from his post, Li Dakang switched sides, and Qi Tongwei rose steadily through the ranks. Then, when the Zhong and Zhao families up above moved to bring him —Reads—Score7.1k14d adds
- 177 Reborn, I Became the Top Official in a Local Government 重生后，我成了地方一把手 In ancient times, when officials embarked on their careers and took up posts in distant places, they sometimes brought along a handwritten booklet. It recorded the local customs and notable gentry. Keeping its contents in mind was essential to ensuring a smooth rise through the ranks. It was a kind of "career handbook." 17.1kReads8.8Score92714d adds
- 178 Notes on the Pinnacle of Power 权巅仕途笔记 [Political power struggles + three generations + one female lead + climbing the ranks from the grassroots + fighting for the people + reaching the pinnacle of power!] Ye Zhenggang, the third generation of the Ye family, falls victim to a sinister scheme and spends one reckless night with Xu Xiaoqing, the cherished daughter of another top family, the Xus. Then he listens to a close friend’s instigation, runs from his responsibilities, and leaves for Bohai City. This indirectly leads to Xu Xiaoqin 36.4kReads8.9Score3.7k14d adds
- 179 The Road to Officialdom 官途 Wang Cheng, an ordinary young official at a provincial-level government agency, is unexpectedly chosen to become a senior leader's full-time secretary. From then on, he becomes the leader's right-hand man and embarks on a journey to rise through the ranks… 26.6kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds
- 180 Tears of a Beauty in the Tumultuous Sea of Politics 官海沉浮之美人泪 With an opportunity, even an ordinary person can rise to the highest ranks. See how Wang Zi Feng, an ordinary nobody, seizes his chance to stir up the world and lead the people of the mountains out of poverty and toward prosperity. Anyone could be a thousand-mile horse. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Yun Zhong Bai He's Second Book 云衷白鹤的第2本书 [Highly Anticipated] [Officialdom Power Fantasy] [No NTR, No Major Angst] Song Yu comes from humble beginnings, knows where to draw the line, and understands people inside and out. Step by step, he stays true to himself and reads the situation, navigating between all sides. With talent and perseverance, he steadily advances along his career in government. See how the protagonist wins his superiors' favor, is repeatedly entrusted with major responsibilities, and gradually opens the door to an eve 55.7kReads8.5Score2.9k14d adds
- 182 Exposing the Scandal from the Start, Cleaning Up the Bureaucracy After Being Reborn 开局怒揭黑幕，重生后整顿官场 Reborn in 2007, the first thing Chen Zhixing did was quit his job! He was done playing the game of officialdom. Couldn't he just walk away? But who could have guessed that Hu Wei would try to set him up for a fall by getting him on the show Livelihood Pain Points? Chen Zhixing said, “Going on the show? Great, I should definitely go.” And then... an event that would shake the political world began. Starting as the deputy leader of a special task force, he climbed step by step to the top! Later, d 515Reads8.3Score10314d adds
- 183 The Hunger for Office: At the Peak of Power, I Make Officials Lose Their Hats 官欲：权力巅峰，专摘官帽子 Officialdom is not just about navigating relationships. It’s also about fighting and killing. The ways of the world are full of bluffs and half-truths, real and fake. People smile like tigers to your face, then stab you in the back. They kill without spilling a drop of blood. By comparison, violence is refreshingly direct. One slash, and none of those social games matter anymore. Zhou Anyu returns reborn to avenge his great grievance and uproot his enemies. He wields the law as his sword and dis 8.7kReads8.8Score83114d adds
- 184 The Road to Power: From Handong to the Summit 官途：从汉东至权力巅峰 "From the military to politics" "Period drama" "Business strategy" "The pinnacle of power" "A crossover of TV worlds" In the Name of the People, A Bouquet of Flowers Beneath the Mountain, The Knockout, and more. He is Liang Sian, Liang Sanxi's younger brother. He is also Zhao Mengsheng's friend. Every classic must have its regrets. Let the protagonist rewrite them, because these characters deserve better endings. After taking charge of a region, he starts with Qi Tongwei! 6.8kReads6.6Score19214d adds
- 185 The Knockout: I Let Gao Qiqiang Go from the Start! 狂飙：我开局放了高启强！ Before you stands Lin Jiajing: Qi Tongwei's only brother, Gao Yuliang's favorite student, the man Zhong Xiaoaï could never have, the one Gao Qilan has secretly loved for twenty years, Gao Qiqiang's true boss, the one who brought Tazhai to an end, and a graduate student at Handong University of Political Science and Law! [In the Name of the People + Ice Breaking Action + The Knockout] [No System] 76Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 186 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting with My Discharge from the Military 权力巅峰，从退伍转业开始 Tags: Urban, Political Career Just after transferring from his decisive and efficient post as a battalion commander to a local government job, the protagonist suffers a double blow: His girlfriend dumps him to climb the social ladder, while his unfamiliarity with the rules of officialdom leads him to misjudge an important decision due to a lack of information, leaving him in a tight spot. With the help and guidance of a lively female colleague, he begins to see through the unspoken rules hidden 7.2kReads7.3Score63914d adds
- 187 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
- 188 Reborn as a Civil Servant: A Peak Career from Day One 重生公务员之出道即巅峰 "Zhao Shuyan, you useless coward. Let's get a divorce!" "With your abilities, how did you ever manage to become a civil servant?" … What is life in the political arena really like? Watch as reborn Zhao Shuyan starts out at the county Party committee compound and turns his career into a legend, reaching the peak from the moment he makes his debut! 1.1kReads8.5Score10114d adds
- 189 The System's Starting Reward: My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei 系统开局奖励我的舅舅是祁同伟 Wu Ze is rewatching In the Name of the People for the third time. [Ding!] [Congratulations, Host! You've received a random character reward: Qi Tongwei (your maternal uncle).] "System, that's a bit much, isn't it? There are so many characters in the show!" "Please turn on your TV and tune in to Lu Dong Provincial TV." Wu Ze: "My uncle?" System: "That's right, your uncle." Well, that settles the rest of his life. P.S. This story takes place in a parallel world and is entirely fictional. Any rese 14.3kReads7.9Score66714d adds
- 190 Reborn in Politics: What's Wrong with Rising Through the Ranks? 官场重生：青云直上怎么了 [Reborn] + [Officialdom] + [Scheming] + [Revenge] + [play the pig to eat the tiger] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Urban] + [Political Intrigue] Every success is different, but every failure is much the same! In his previous life, Liang Fusheng was a complete failure. He was reborn on the very day he started his civil service job. He really… wants to get ahead! (Laughter, anger, and banter, all just to make you smile!) 765Reads6.3Score13714d adds
- 191 Safe Travels 一路平安 Good people stay safe. Even a life that missed the college entrance exam can be legendary! 1.9kReads9.3Score31314d adds
- 192 Reborn: Starting with Financial Freedom 重生从财务自由开始 (A feel-good everyday story with no angst for the protagonist. Come give it a try.) The world was never fair. Some people are born into privilege, while others are born to toil. After returning to his youth, Chen Ze finally realized how colorful life among the privileged could be. The story... begins in 2018. 77.6kReads8.2Score3.2k14d adds
- 193 The Road to Qingyun: Finding Life in Desperate Straits 青云路之绝处逢生 A sudden disaster destroyed Lu Fan’s family, leaving behind nothing but ruined walls and broken tiles. By chance, Lu Fan entered officialdom. After honing his skills, growing, and transforming at the grassroots level, Lu Fan was tempered into steel and emerged from his cocoon as a butterfly. At last, he achieved his heart’s desire! 121.2kReads9.2Score14k14d adds
- 194 The Pinnacle of Power: A Young Eagle on the Official Path 权利巅峰之官道天骄 The long road through officialdom is riddled with deadly traps, but it also holds the most beautiful encounters. Reborn Jiang Wendong: can he evade those deadly traps and stride boldly onward? 28.7kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds
- 195 In the Name of My Father, He’s So Rich 名义，我爸实在太有钱了 A soul from Blue Star took over Zhao Ruimeng's body the day after Zhao Ruilong's celebration banquet for securing the Yueya Lake development project. This was where the Zhao family began its rise, and where the seeds of its downfall were sown. Looking at Luzhou in 2001, Zhao Ruilong slapped his forehead. You could make a fortune by tossing a stone in those days. Why waste time on shady businesses? Games, internet cafes, mobile phones, cars, new energy, semiconductors: I want a piece of all of th 219.2kReads7.0Score20k14d adds
- 196 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
- 197 A Lucky Man in Officialdom, the Leader's Trusted Aide 官场幸运儿，领导身边的红人 This is a political intrigue novel set in local government. When the young Qin Feng is appointed in a crisis through his family's connections and parachuted into Nanping County, he is met not with welcoming applause, but with constant exclusion and covert obstruction from all sides. Every step he takes is like walking on the edge of a blade. As power, money, and personal ties weave together into a web, some choose to go along with the corruption, while others swim against the current. Faced with 53.2kReads8.9Score4.2k14d adds
- 198 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
- 199 Zhong Xiao'ai, Can You Handle This Kneel? 钟小艾，这一跪，你遭得住吗？ After being reborn, watch as they change their fate one step at a time, make up for the regrets of everything they lost in their previous life, and navigate the treacherous twists and turns of a turbulent world! 20.9kReads9.2Score1.1k14d adds
- 200 Defying Heaven Itself: I, Qi Tongwei, Will Never Submit 胜天半子，我祁同伟绝不屈服 [Qi Tongwei + In the Name of the People + Defying the Odds] After transmigrating into Qi Tongwei from In the Name of the People, he is about to be assigned to the Yantai Mountain Judicial Office. Faced with Liang Lu's oppression, Qi Tongwei bravely fights back. If he can't change the outcome of being sent to work in the countryside, then he'll get out from under the Liang family's control. If you won't give me the benefits I'm entitled to, then you can forget about keeping your job... 21.9kReads7.5Score1k14d adds
