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- 101 The Move That Breaks the Deadlock 破局之举 Chen Zimo's rise from the grassroots to the inner circle takes an unusual path. While others chase undercurrents, he devotes himself to studying the most transparent and solid system of rules, and finds in it a “cloud staircase” of his own. It is both his methodology and his shield. See how a wise man uses rules as steps and wisdom as his guide, climbing ever higher through a world of shifting tides and hidden currents. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 102 The Road to Power: Rising to Greatness 官途：平步青云 Chu Qingming, born into an ordinary family, steps into the turbulent and treacherous world of grassroots politics. With no powerful patron behind him, he faces a thorny road ahead. Open confrontations and covert schemes in the office, deeply rooted local interests and tangled obligations, and one hard problem after another all stand before him. He understands the ways of the world, yet never abandons his principles. He knows how to adapt and maneuver, but refuses to simply go along with the crow 44.3kReads8.6Score3k14d adds
- 103 From the Countryside to the Seat of Power 从乡野到中枢 A college graduate serving as a village official steadily rises through the ranks... a true incorruptible official. He takes on corrupt officials in a battle of wits, moving from the countryside to the township, then from the township to the county seat. Each time, his outstanding record earns him another promotion. 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 104 Gather 76 Eggs to Help Brother Qiang Build a Great Business 凑集76个鸡蛋，助强哥成大事业 (Transmigration + Business Warfare + Cultivation + Supernatural + Aliens + High IQ) Lin Huan, a graduate of a world-renowned university and one of Longguo’s top tycoons, was framed by chairman Guo Taiming and driven into bankruptcy. In a fit of despair, he jumped into a river and took his own life. After being reborn, he happened to meet Daoist Master Zhang. Under his tutelage, Lin Huan became a top Daoist disciple, mastering spells, feng shui, divination, mind reading, telepathy, and other extr 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 After Accidentally Saving a Leader's Secretary, I Race to the Top 意外救下领导秘书后，我一路狂飙 Ye Dongcheng, an ordinary young man who entered government service after graduating from Southeast University, had been quietly working in officialdom while holding on to his ambitions. But the gears of fate suddenly shifted because of a good deed his father did. One day, his father accidentally rescued a mysterious middle-aged man and received an inconspicuous USB drive in return. Who could have imagined that this drive would be like a key opening Pandora's box, drawing the Ye family into a sho 134Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 106 Part One 局部一 The protagonist, Hu Weimin, navigates the ups and downs of officialdom while staying clearheaded, resisting all kinds of temptation, and holding fast to his principles. The everyday settings make the characters feel as if they’re right there beside you, perhaps even people just like yourself. 1.1kReads6.8Score10314d adds
- 107 Officialdom: No One Knows My Background 官场：我的背景无人知晓 [Officialdom] [No System] [No Rebirth] For more than twenty years, Xu Tianlai has never known who his father is, or how his mother managed to make a living alone in the countryside. All he knows is that his mother insisted he finish college, then made him promise on her deathbed that he would pursue a career in government. That day, Xu Tianlai walks out of the interview room utterly disheartened. And that is when the wheels of fate begin to turn... 5.2kReads7.3Score33314d adds
- 108 The Rise of Technology in Officialdom 官场之科技崛起风云 The Rise of Technology in the Political Arena Jiang Weiwen returns reborn as a grassroots official and faces a complex situation head-on. Drawing on the memories and wisdom of his previous life, he devotes himself to scientific research and economic development, directly resolving crises and overcoming numerous challenges in cutting-edge technology. In doing so, he contributes to the strength of his country and the prosperity of its people. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 109 To the Peak of the Azure Clouds, Starting with My Ex-Girlfriend 青云之巅，从前女友开始 Now that you’ve been reborn, do you still have to be timid and submissive? Gu Yang will tell you: life is precious, so why not live it a little more freely... Good and evil in human nature are all here. See the story for a look at the twists and turns of officialdom. 1.4kReads7.4Score15014d adds
- 110 Upright and Righteous, I Stand Between Heaven and Earth 一身正气立天地 On the chessboard of power, the word “official” is like a subtle game piece, its two mouths concealing endless wisdom and mystery. One mouth represents the art of speech: an official must be eloquent, choosing every word with care and using wisdom to guide public opinion. The other represents the art of socializing, building connections over food and drink. But remember, never cross the line or take a single cent of the people's hard-earned money. These meals are not merely a matter of culture, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 Reborn in the Officialdom: In My Previous Life, I Was a Jianghu Big Shot 重生官场之上一世我是江湖大佬 [Reborn amid the twists and turns of officialdom + a distinctive and original plot + powerful allies from the start + everything under control + a heavenly beauty and a perfect match + climbing ever higher, step by step] In his previous life, Chu Yifeng returned to Longcheng after five years as a special forces reconnaissance soldier. He saved Bao Yubo, a powerful underworld boss, and was swept into a maelstrom. Step by step, he entered the criminal underworld and became a crime lord, ruling his 310Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 112 On the Road to the Azure Clouds: Turmoil in the Officialdom 青云在路上之官路风云 Though no one has yet bestowed the Book of Huangshi upon him, he remains steadfast and strives to rise among the clouds. Life is a series of encounters along the road to growth, and every meeting must be treated with care. Ling Chen graduated with a degree in journalism from the Chinese Department. When he took the civil service interview, a close friend from university sabotaged him, causing him to fail. To pay for his cancer-stricken father's treatment, he gave up on graduate school and findin 71Reads—Score—14d adds
- 113 Hao Yunlai in the Political Arena 官场郝运来 [Powerful political fantasy, mind games, political intrigue, multiple heroines] Some characters and settings draw on the author's own experiences, recreated in an appropriate way for readers. Stick with it and every chapter will deliver. See how the protagonist, Hao Yunlai, lucks his way through officialdom... 13.1kReads8.0Score1.5k14d adds
- 114 Reborn: A New Path to Power 重生之官路新途 After a night of drinking, the head of the city’s Development and Reform Bureau suffers a sudden heart attack, is reborn, and transmigrates to 1999. His new identity, Lei Yu, is an ordinary secretary in a county government. When his superior is placed under investigation, Lei Yu is implicated and banished to a dead-end job in the archives bureau. He is also framed through a conspiracy, leading the police and disciplinary commission to open a case against him. His opportunistic girlfriend leaves, 2.3kReads7.1Score13314d adds
- 115 Building Wealth to Build a Career: I Made My Fortune and Rose Through the Ranks by Trading Stocks 以财养官：我靠炒股升官发财 (This book is complete. If you enjoyed it, check out A Golden Finger for Wealth and Power and The Hawkish Tycoon of the Political Arena.) A rebirth sent Cao Yun back to 1997. In his previous life, he turned a thousand yuan into a fortune worth hundreds of millions, earning himself the nickname “Little Stock God”! But the “Little Stock God” was no match for the “Little Official’s Son.” His account was seized! His funds were frozen! He was fined and detained! In the end, he died in a deliberately 61Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 116 Haha Is Tiao Xiao's Seventh Book 哈哈是条小的第7本书 A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my story. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads5.1Score414d adds
- 117 My Mother Wields Tremendous Power, Helping Me Surge Ahead in My Career 亲妈权势滔天，助我仕途一路猛进 Qin Haifan is reborn in 2008. Trying to rescue a female colleague and a nurse from assault, he takes down nine men by himself, with serious consequences... In their desperation, his adoptive parents call a mysterious number. His birth mother arrives to save him. Facing his real mother in this life, Qin Haifan makes the wisest choice, turns the tables, and rises rapidly through the ranks. 12Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 118 Under Investigation from the Start, I Turn Around and Join the Inspection Team 开局被调查，我转身成了督导组 A month ago, Lin Zheng was taken away for an investigation, and the entire work unit erupted in an uproar! After enduring cold stares and ridicule, Lin Zheng was finally cleared. Now he’s determined to make a comeback and get revenge! A month later, Lin Zheng puts on his newly issued jacket. “Hello, I’m Lin Zheng, head of the No. 1 Inspection Team!” As Lin Zheng rises through the ranks, he discovers that an unseen hand seems to be moving everything forward, helping him grow and serve the people! 6Reads7.2Score—14d adds
- 119 Making It in the World of Officialdom 混出个官样 Man, pain turns to hate, and hate turns to ruthlessness. When you fear nothing, the world will clear a path for you! Ten years as a hidden dragon, trapped in the abyss. Then, in a single day, he rides the wind straight to the heavens. Dawn has come, and the world is in his grasp. His might sweeps across mountains and rivers. No one can stop him. If not now, then when? 27.6kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds
- 120 Weng Xiaoge’s 12th Book 翁小哥的书第12本书 After choking to death on a rice cake, the heroine was reborn and took up the post of Party secretary, governing a region and bringing prosperity to its people. The ladder of officialdom has ten rungs, each one a new height. She can play the game of officialdom however she likes. Fearing no hostile forces, she draws on the experience and abilities she gained in her previous life. This time, she refuses to bow to fate. She challenges Heaven and refuses to believe in destiny. Using herself as a bl —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 121 Rising All the Way: I Have Mind-Reading Powers! 一路高升：我有读心术！ Reborn! Gu Tong suddenly discovered that he could hear what other people were thinking… If that's the case, then I'll keep moving forward. Talent earns you a place, and having a place lets you accomplish even more… 375Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 122 The Great Way Is for the People 大道为民 Are generals and ministers born to their stations? Even commoners can change the world. He was extraordinarily talented, yet willingly started from scratch in one of the country’s officially designated poverty-stricken townships. He had a fortune, yet chose to seize the moment and venture boldly into the changing times. And he had the power to foresee his beloved’s future, so he swore to protect the woman he loved. In that noisy, restless era, an era brimming with hope, everything was just begin 5.1kReads8.9Score63114d adds
- 123 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn on the Path to Officialdom 权力巅峰：重生之青云官途 [Pure political drama + reborn + one female lead + power struggles] No mindless plot. If you like this, come take a look. “Would you be willing to be my secretary?” Chen Yi, the top official in Qingzhou, asked. It was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity. A secretary was practically synonymous with power. Yet Xu Haoran answered without hesitation: “No, I wouldn’t!” So what if I become a secretary? Having lived another life, I won’t make the same mistake twice! Watch me defy fate, change my desti 1.9kReads6.8Score15714d adds
- 124 Little Bro, You're a Discipline Inspection Officer, Not a Machine 老弟，你是纪委干部，不是机器啊 [Officialdom + power struggles + the pinnacle of power + crime-solving + anti-corruption + reincarnation + revenge + one heroine + no saintly protagonist + fast-paced] When you’re reborn, don’t panic. Check your social media feed first. Wang Xiaoyong, a discipline inspection official, devoted nearly every day of the year to investigating cases, only to be unfairly dismissed from both his post and the Party over fabricated charges. After being reborn, he has just one wish: as long as his paren 29Reads—Score—14d adds
- 125 The Road to Power: From Secretary to the Top 权力之路：从秘书走向巅峰 Song Siming, a master's graduate of Dongda, was recruited by Donghai Television through its talent program. He worked hard but had no knack for sucking up, so his immediate superior kept him down. His wife was unfaithful, and his in-laws looked down on him. The only thing keeping him going was his beloved son, until a paternity test report shattered him. Just when all seemed lost, a glimmer of hope appeared: an older alumnus from Dongda had become a prominent figure in Donghai City, and Song Sim 65Reads8.9Score—14d adds
- 126 A Physician’s Road to Power 医者官途 No rebirth, no System, no harem: pure, hard-nosed political maneuvering. After his superior is transferred, he is pushed aside by petty rivals and suppressed by others. He abandons medicine for politics and embarks on an official career. A doctor carefully navigates the political world, breaking through traps amid open and covert attacks to forge a smooth career path all his own. 25Reads—Score114d adds
- 127 Mission Accomplished 不辱使命 After a failed romance, he went in a fit of pique to a town no one wanted to live in. An unexpected disaster propelled him to the top through a twist of fate, and an unforeseen reunion changed his destiny forever. 103Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 128 Special Reconnaissance Soldier, Ruler of the Urban Underworld 特种侦察兵，纵横都市江湖 Han Dong, a special reconnaissance soldier forced to retire due to injury, was on his way home when he unexpectedly rescued Yang Mei, a beautiful CEO. Winning her affection, he charged ahead without looking back, tearing through the treacherous urban underworld... 81.7kReads7.7Score5.4k14d adds
- 129 Global Business Tycoon: Young Master Zhao Picks Up the Tab 全球顶级财阀：赵公子买单 [Officialdom + Business Warfare + Feel-Good Story + Inspirational + Multiple Heroines] Tianzhou City, Longguo. After Deng Zhenxing suppresses Zhao Qiankun, the adopted son of Zhao Guoqing, leader of the Beggars’ Gang, his family’s influence begins to decline. Then a schemer frames him and sends him plunging off a cliff. To his surprise, he obtains The Art of Mind Reading, written by Liu Bowen. From then on, his career takes off, and he becomes a top global tycoon. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 130 The Ridgeline 山脊线 [How cruel is society? Look at how battered I am! How strong am I? Watch me rise smoothly through the ranks!] The grassroots front line is a crucible that refines the strong, a gilded stage for the average, and a sinkhole that eats away at the weak. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 131 Officialdom’s Disciple: After Coming Clean, I Rose Straight to the Top! 官徒，摊牌后我青云直上！ He came top in the exams, only to have someone take his place. With no connections or backing, Lin Bei is left heartbroken when his wife betrays him. He marries into the Su family and endures three years of humiliation. Then an accident sends him soaring to success! The Su family regrets everything when they see what he’s achieved! Through the twists and turns of officialdom, he finally rises to the top! 12.3kReads8.1Score1.4k14d adds
- 132 A Long Prosperous Reign 长盛高歌 2kReads7.4Score20514d adds
- 133 Guo Jingyuan's Notes on Officialdom 郭敬远官场笔记 Set firmly against the backdrop of its era, this novel brings political realism and commercial idealism together seamlessly. The protagonist, Guo Jingyuan, has an exceptionally accurate grasp of economic trends and a remarkably keen business instinct. While still at university, he earns his first fortune at colleges across the capital. But determined to fulfill his ambitions, he resolutely enters politics, starting at the grassroots level while building his business career in parallel. In busine 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 134 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 61Reads—Score—14d adds
- 135 Back on the Road to Office: Making Waves in Legal and Political Circles 重走官途之在政法圈风生水起 First, there are no melodramatic plots built around a reborn protagonist’s foreknowledge. The story closely reflects the realities of officialdom, with strong logic and a clear central plot. Second, it fills a gap in rebirth novels by exploring legal and political subject matter, offering an in-depth look at political maneuvering and rhetorical tactics from within the legal and political system. Third, it avoids the multiple-heroines trope. Most rebirth stories feature several heroines, which fe 397Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 136 The Road to Light: An Agricultural Graduate Selected for County Government 光明之路：县委大院的农学选调生 Lin Gengye, a master’s graduate in agricultural science, joins the troubled Guangming County as a government trainee, facing accusations that he is a “second-generation official” and only there to pad his resume. He uses technology to transform barren land and applies stock-market strategies to run sustainable agriculture, silencing his critics and increasing the income of poor households. He builds his path to promotion through hard work and answers every doubt with a bountiful harvest. See how 165Reads6.5Score914d adds
- 137 From the Start, I'm the Young Master of the Capital, and I Refuse to Lie Flat 开局京城太子爷，我拒绝躺平 As being reborn becomes a trend, Qin Yuchen joins the reborn masses. He returns to the year he graduated from university. His father's a low-ranking official turned capital magistrate, and his mother, who ran a convenience store, has become a business queen. Reborn at the peak of life! What will Young Master Qin choose? Will he be a dutiful son who hopes his father will become a dragon and his mother a phoenix? Or will he refuse to lie flat and start living life on his own terms? In this life, Y 1.4kReads6.8Score10014d adds
- 138 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
- 139 From the Start, I Was Placed Under Investigation! 开局我就被双规了！ In his previous life, his boss was fired from both his Party and government positions. As the boss’s secretary, his own political career was already ruined. Then he suddenly got the chance to be reborn. With an insight into the workings of fate, he turns things around in the most desperate circumstances! 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 140 The Officialdom Showdown: One Decisive Battle for the Top Spot 官场风云，对局，决胜一把手 The leader who had placed great hopes in Chen Mo was investigated, and Chen Mo was implicated as well. As if that weren’t enough, his girlfriend cheated on him right in front of him, and petty backstabbers blocked his career path. At the darkest moment of his life, Chen Mo refused to stay silent and was forced to fight back against the odds. To save his leader and uncover the truth, Chen Mo joined the provincial Party committee’s inspection team on secondment, with the support of his former supe —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 141 The Bitter and Sweet of Bureaucracy 机关的苦辣酸甜 This story follows Lu Zhenyu, a brilliant graduate of a prestigious university. After joining the government, he finds that he cannot shake his scholarly nature. As he struggles with the clash between ideals and reality, see how he experiences the bitter and sweet sides of life in the bureaucracy. 25Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 142 A Political Mastermind's Song of Prosperity 长盛高歌之政治高手 This is the story of Li Changsheng, a senior county-level official, and his rise to the top. He is skilled in calligraphy, feng shui, and antiques. Decisive and full of schemes, he is also charming, carefree, and bold. He sees through both the ugliness and goodness of society, and puts forward many new ideas and principles for good governance, public welfare, and social development. 804Reads6.7Score10414d adds
- 143 A Fortunate Rise in Officialdom 官运升通 A son of a farming family rises through sheer perseverance and an indomitable spirit, reaching heights that others can scarcely imagine. 892Reads8.9Score10814d adds
- 144 The Road to Power: My 1996 权力官途，我的1996！ Liu Guoqing faces a crisis and finds himself at the end of his rope. He fights back and rises to the top! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 The Truth Behind the Gao Family Village Election 高家庄选举背后的真相 [True to Life]+ [Two Male Leads]+ [Face-slapping]+ [Customs]+ [Urban]+ [Legend] [The Han people’s greatest taboo]: body odor The Gao family, who migrated from the Great Pagoda Tree, has a large population and came from Shanxi. The local natives, with assorted surnames like Song, Du, and Xi, occupy the village’s best land, and most of their families are wealthy. Their population should be even larger, so why are there so few of them? These circumstances defy the natural order. Just like the rumor —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 146 The Capital's Villain from the Start: Crushing the Children of Destiny 开局帝都大反派，横推天命之子 (A power fantasy like Overlord, with an arrogant protagonist who loves showing off. If that bothers you, don’t read.) “My name is Zhao Qian. By the time you read this, you should know that this world… is fake.” An ancient book made Zhao Yuming realize that this world was no ordinary place. Although he was born with a silver spoon as the crown prince, the Zhao family behind him held absolute sway over the capital, with its influence reaching into every corner of the nation. The family had even pr 272Reads—Score—14d adds
- 147 The Throne of Power: Reborn as a County Official from the Start 权力王座：开局重生县城公务员 [Satisfying Political Drama] [Solid Logic] Senior Leader: Chen Donglai is a good kid. Make him a bureau chief! Organization Department: Chen Donglai, the senior leadership has decided to appoint you as bureau chief. Would you accept a position as head of a police station? Chen Donglai: My combat ability is too low. I’m afraid I can’t handle criminals. I refuse. Organization Department: How about becoming head of a research institute? You could work on lithography machines and nanoscale chips 481Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 148 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. 917Reads7.0Score10114d adds
- 149 A Township's Female Civil Servant 乡镇女公务员 After graduating from university, Zhang Xiaowei passed the civil service exam and became an ordinary government worker in a town in a neighboring city. At work, she met Yang Zhixing. After several years together, their bond grew deep, and Zhang Xiaowei married him. They went on to live happily ever after... 1.4kReads—Score13814d adds
- 150 Notes on Rising Through the Official Ranks (10 Books) 官场一路升迁笔记（全10册） This collection brings together Wang Wanyu’s disciplinary inspection and investigation stories, revealing one behind-the-scenes tale after another. The author once worked for the Zhejiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection. A veteran disciplinary official, he took part in national anti-corruption task forces and knows the inside story behind numerous cases. His first-hand experience on the front lines of the anti-corruption campaign makes his fiction more compelling and realistic. S 3.1kReads9.5Score38814d adds
