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- 1 Reborn, I Secure a Smooth Career in Government by Serving the People 重生后我靠为民做主官路亨通 A grassroots civil servant dies of illness at 58, then opens his eyes on the eve of his graduation in 1998. This time, before his enemies can make their move, he will rewrite the fate of his father, the people, and an entire era. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Reborn on the Path of Righteous and Evil Officialdom 重生之正邪官道 Only after dying with a heart full of hatred did Zhi Tian finally realize that the powerful get to decide what counts as justice and evil! He would become an official! He would gain power! He had to make these rotten scoundrels pay! Starting in the village and working his way up to the provincial government, he advances through the ranks one careful step at a time, forging a legend! 3Reads5.4Score—Shelves
- 3 Annako's Seventh Book 安娜可的第7本书 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Contending for the Realm of Mountains and Rivers 山河问鼎 What should you do if your marriage, career, and family all betray you at once? Lie flat? Zhao Shanhe isn't that kind of person. If fate won't favor someone from an ordinary background, then it's time to take a gamble. Follow the story of an underling in a powerful family who fights his way to the top... 43Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 5 Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Rural Teacher 权力巅峰：从一介乡村教师开始 The way of officialdom lies in power plays and the rise and fall of fortunes. A career in politics is a long road, full of choices and trade-offs, gains and losses. In the great melting pot of officialdom, some rise from nothing to build towering fortunes, some wear respectable faces over rotten cores, some sink into lust, and some pursue both power and sex without restraint. Here, the lines between black and white, right and wrong, and good and bad have grown blurred... Du Xiuqing and Zhu Dayun 273Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 6 The Red Road to Power 红色官路 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is my motivation to write, and I will strive to tell every story well! 11.4kReads7.9Score1kShelves
- 7 The Road to Power: Starting as Executive Deputy 官途：从常务开始的青云之路！ He has been reborn for 23 years, and Liu Fan has spent those 23 years preparing. He will seize every opportunity! He builds up his strength, steadily accumulating it until the time is right. Starting as a deputy assigned to a small county in a remote mountain region, he serves the public interest and governs for the people. As Liu Fan transforms their lives, he also climbs step by step along the path of officialdom! [A fictional story, not realistic and not a reflection of anything else. Just a 124Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 8 I Barely Made the Interview Cut. Who Says I'm Destined to Be Cannon Fodder? 压线进面，谁说我注定只是炮灰 [Reborn in 2008 + Information Advantage + Decisive and Ruthless + Comeback from the Brink + An Evenly Matched Romance] Lu Jing is reborn in 2008. The moment he opens his eyes, his girlfriend splashes beer in his face. She looks down on him for being nothing more than a contract worker, returns his ring in front of everyone, and brings along her new boyfriend from a wealthy family. In his previous life, Lu Jing had begged her to stay. This time, he collects the 42,000 yuan she owes him and head 48Reads8.0Score115Shelves
- 9 Crossing the Tide: My Reborn Life as a Temporary Hire in Ancient Times 渡潮【重生我在古代的借调生涯】 The Great Jing had stood for 163 years, and the throne had passed down to the seventh ruler, Emperor Jingxuan. The imperial court had a system of officialdom unlike any other in the world, divided into “rank, title, and assignment.” Rank determined one's grade, title one's designation, and the assignment was the work one actually did. The three were independent of one another. A person could hold all three designations, or have an official rank without an assignment, making them an idle sinecure 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 A Fresh Start 从头再来 If an official won’t stand up for the people, he might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. Follow Duan Zetao as he grows from an ordinary college student into a principled force in the world of government, and writes an inspiring legend! 22Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 11 A Most Unusual Path to Power 非常权途 As the driver for a beautiful female executive, Zhou Tianyu was under enormous pressure. After helping his boss with a small favor, he earned her appreciation and quickly went from being a mere chauffeur to holding a leadership position. But this was only the beginning… 2.3kReads8.8Score240Shelves
- 12 Officialdom: Entering the Provincial Party Compound at Thirty! 官场：三十岁进省委大院！ For more than twenty years, Chen Jingcheng had always thought he came from an ordinary family. Only after a breakup did he discover that his background was anything but ordinary! Starting from the bottom, Chen Jingcheng keeps striving to get ahead, writing his own story and making his own voice heard! 499.3kReads8.5Score46.5kShelves
- 13 The Celestial Court’s Top Spymaster, the Jade Emperor’s Greatest Emperor 天庭第一大秘，玉皇手下第一大帝 [Officialdom] [Cultivation] [Face-Slapping] [Political Intrigue] [Civil Service Exam Prep] Twenty years ago, Wu Ji was a college student, still an ordinary mortal. Then one day, he suddenly attained enlightenment and was chosen by the Heavenly Court. Twenty years later, Wu Ji stands below the Jade Emperor, listening to his proclamation: “Wu Ji, after deliberations by the Heavenly Court’s Central Committee, the Heavenly Court has decided to promote you to Director of the Central Office, First Sec 11Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 A Big Shot Emerges from the Mountain Village 山村出了个大官 A new story is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 9kReads8.5Score680Shelves
- 15 After One Night with My Boss, I Rose to the Top 和上司一夜后，我青云直上 Power is a web. Some people are trapped in it; others use it to climb to the heavens. Yang Chen was a nobody, until a chance encounter let him glimpse the truth behind the rules. From then on, putting on an act and scheming against others became second nature. Some fell, others rose to power. In this dead-end game, he would carve out a path through bloodshed... 2.6kReads7.9Score257Shelves
- 16 Deng Yue's First Book 登岳的第1本书 A major secret in the capital has been kept under lock and key in the countryside for more than a decade. A mysterious, icy beauty quietly guards someone out of gratitude. Several veteran detectives at the county bureau willingly gave up promotions to keep someone's secret... This scheme began more than twenty years ago. Five years ago, Liu Hai lost his family because of it. Five years later, the most celebrated beauty in Xiao County finds him. “Help me get rid of them, and I’ll help you rise to 82Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 17 Reborn: Reaching the Peak of Officialdom 重生之宦海巅峰 [Reborn in the Political Arena + Grassroots Civil Servant + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Pinnacle of Power] Back in 1990, Wang Guofei, a graduate of Jing City University, resolves to change his fate. Armed with knowledge of what lies ahead, he blazes a path to the top through the treacherous world of politics. Become a senior official? That’s not enough. He wants to make money, too. So Wang Guofei starts walking the path others have taken, leaving them nowhere to go. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 The Past of Power 权峰往事 This is a special kind of workplace, one filled with all the ambitions and aspirations, triumphs and dreams that men pursue... 2.8kReads8.2Score258Shelves
- 19 Twenty Years in the Political Arena 官场二十年 The ordinary experiences of an ordinary young man in officialdom. There is no expert to guide him and no benefactor to help him, only the authenticity of the little things he has experienced, the loneliness that follows the bustle, and the uncertainty of knowing he still has to keep moving forward. Xiao Heli in this story perseveres, and luck is on his side. He seems to have achieved a little success and looks impressive on the surface, but inside he is in pain. He cannot tell whether the road h 108Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 20 A Clash of Power 权力对决 After someone else takes the position he earned at the Bureau of Construction, Ma Changtian follows his female superior to the countryside, where he begins a struggle against fate. Money, beauty, and the undercurrents of corruption test Ma Changtian as he fights his way upstream. Should he advance or retreat? A battle for life and death is drawing near... 41Reads8.8Score—Shelves
- 21 Power Struggles: The Organization Department Sends Me Down to the Grassroots 官场争锋：我被组织部下派去基层 This is a cathartic rebirth novel set in the world of officialdom. In his previous life, Qin Zhen was betrayed and turned into a tool for others to purge their rivals, meeting a tragic end. Reborn before the turn of the millennium, he sees through everything, rejects his girlfriend's arrangements, and joins a provincial government agency, becoming a deputy section chief in the Organization Department. Before long, he is sent down to the grassroots as a deputy township head. From then on, he soar 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves
- 22 A Fortuitous Journey in Politics: Rising Through the Ranks with My Powers of Perception 官路奇缘：我靠感知力步步高升 Liu Xuan, a township official, bravely rescues Wen Sijia, a wealthy heiress being harassed. He is left unconscious with serious injuries, and when he wakes, he accidentally overhears his longtime girlfriend and her best friend discussing how they plan to leave him, since he may be paralyzed and comes from a poor family. At his most desperate moment, Lan Xiaoya, an extraterrestrial life-form stranded on Earth, forms a symbiotic pact with him. She not only heals his body, but also grants him super 5Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 23 A Smooth Road to Success 一路青云 After being reassigned to a position someone else had been promised, veteran-turned-civilian official Fan Sicheng begins his career in government. A chance encounter over drinks earns Fan Sicheng an exceptional appointment, setting him on a rapid climb up the ranks. One long, candid conversation with a stranger brings Fan Sicheng into the inner circle of the city’s power brokers. With his own distinctive approach to poverty alleviation, Fan Sicheng becomes a member of the prefecture-level admini 863Reads8.8Score106Shelves
- 24 The Secretarial Official's Rise 小秘官途 After being pushed aside, a junior secretary sets out on the path to rising to power... 239Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 25 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. 489Reads7.4Score103Shelves
- 26 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—Shelves
- 27 After My Downfall, Handong Collapsed and Hou Liangping Was Left Paralyzed 我倒台后，汉东天塌，侯亮平瘫了 [Ensemble Cast + No Female Lead + No System + Upsetting the Natural Order] Just as Fang Mingsheng is about to take the top job in Handong Province after transforming it into one of China's strongest economies, he discovers that everything that came before was nothing but a naked conspiracy. 10Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 28 A Book by Xingbao 星宝的一本书 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! 28Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 29 The Road to Officialdom: Reborn to Make a Comeback in 1998 官路青云：重生之逆袭1998 Reborn in 1998, Lu Qingyun starts out as a township official. Armed with memories of his past life and remarkable resolve, he saves a hundred lives amid catastrophic floods, takes on bureaucrats, and stakes his career on a bold promise. He rises by breaking through obstacles and attracting investment, joining forces with a talented provincial newspaper reporter and a wealthy businesswoman to overhaul resources and revitalize state-owned enterprises. Amid the whirlpool of power and profit, he sta —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 30 The Road to Power: A Chance Encounter with a Heiress 官路争锋，从邂逅豪门千金开始 [No cheating, no transmigration, no rebirth. Political advancement and tangled romance, ordinary man and rich beauty, realistic and engaging.] When Li Zhi graduates, he turns down a high-paying job in the provincial capital and a chance to pursue graduate studies, leaving his hometown for his girlfriend’s city and passing the civil service exam for a small township. He thinks they’ll live happily ever after, but her parents tear them apart. Starting alone in a remote township far from home, he b 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 Reborn in the Political Arena: I Can See the Trajectory of Fate 重生官场：我能查看命运轨迹 Hou Longtao never believed in fate, until he gained the ability to see the paths of destiny. Can a golden-scaled carp be content to stay in a pond? Once it encounters wind and clouds, it becomes a dragon! From then on, Hou Longtao, able to see the paths of destiny, charges ahead, making his mark in the political world. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 The Road to Power 问鼎权途 Through one ordinary day after another and one trial after another, watch Lin Zheyu ride the waves, overcome every obstacle, and climb to the very top... 1kReads8.5Score103Shelves
- 33 The Debtor 欠债人 Bian Xiangyang was drowning in debt. Overwhelmed after his divorce, he jumped into a river to end his life, but Jiang Zihao happened to be there and stopped him. Jiang hatched a sinister scheme and hired him for two million yuan to murder his mistress, Wang Lili. But Bian was completely won over by Wang Lili's beauty and courage. He learned that everything she did was for revenge, came to understand her, and fell in love with her. He went on to climb the career ladder and begin a new life... The 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 The Ladder of Officialdom: My Wife's Matchmaking Sets My Promotion in Motion! 官梯，升职从妻子去王婆说媒！ Xiang Jianghai's fiancée of five years suddenly goes to Wang Po's Matchmaking to meet potential suitors, and even plans to kiss one in front of everyone. He rushes over to stop her, only to be mocked by his fiancée's family. Xiang Jianghai decisively calls off the engagement, and his words, “I still believe in love,” go viral across the internet. At work, he collects rent. But wait, his new boss looks awfully familiar... 23Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Officialdom: From the County Party Office to the Provincial Department 官场：从县委办开始进部 At twenty-three, you passed the county committee office exam. You were destined for a life in government, so you didn’t even need to open a book... As fortunes rise and fall in the political arena and countless rivals compete, Lin Changzai returns to his youth. Starting at the grassroots, he faces off against his rivals at every turn, all to reach the very top. Sometimes he wonders: just how high can an official rise? 570Reads6.5Score105Shelves
- 36 A Mind-Reading Guide to Officialdom: Starting as a Female Leader's Secretary 官场读心术：从当女领导秘书开始 (Multiple heroines + an exhilarating rise through the ranks + no drawn-out romantic drama + daring to dream and act) Dumped by his girlfriend and hit by a car, Qin Jian wakes up with the ability to read minds. One stroke of good luck follows another. He shows off his powers, starting out as a secretary and embarking on a thrilling career in officialdom that takes him to the pinnacle of power... A beautiful woman walked in. She was about 1.68 meters tall, with her hair loosely pinned up. She wore —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Reborn: From Suspension and Self-Criticism to the Pinnacle of Power 重生：从停职检讨到权力巅峰 (This book needs extensive revisions, so updates are temporarily suspended.) You only get a few chances in life to give it your all. Returning to 1997 with memories of his past life, he starts by writing a self-criticism after being suspended, then rides the tide upward, rises rapidly through the ranks, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle. 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 38 Reborn in Officialdom: The Road to the Top 重生官场，巅峰之路 The road to power is hard to navigate. You must not only dodge attacks from both sides, but also hold fast to the conviction of serving the public. When you prosper, work for the good of all; when you are down, keep yourself above reproach! This is the story of a third-generation official’s rise to the top. Jiang Ning is reborn in 1991. Driven by the convictions in his heart, he will lead a life utterly different from the one he lived before. Years of ups and downs in the political arena pass. W 1Reads7.0Score—Shelves
- 39 Mists Over the Vast Sea 瀚海迷雾 (Rebirth + Striving + Officialdom) Vast Sea of Mist, also known as Reborn: Starting Out as an Educated Youth and Officialdom: A Rising Star of Northern Shaanxi, tells the story of Lin Han, who mysteriously finds himself reborn in 1970 after falling into the sea. Armed with wisdom beyond his time, he starts out in the countryside of Northern Shaanxi, establishes businesses, and rises from the grassroots to the top. Amid the sweeping tide of reform and opening up, he overcomes one crisis after ano 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Struggling in a Small Third-Tier City 我在三线小城里挣扎 As we make our way through this colorful world, we're bound to do some shameful, foolish things. But once time has worn us down and smoothed out our rough edges, those moments that once left us humiliated can become cherished memories. I live in a third-tier city, yet I have a crazy dream. For its sake, I give everything I have and climb upward step by step. Every step is agonizingly difficult, but I've never given up for even a moment... 5Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 41 A Commoner's Road to Promotion 草根升迁记 Wang Yifan is just a low-ranking school police officer. By chance, after suffering a romantic setback, his luck suddenly turns around. He rises steadily through the ranks and reaches the peak of his career. 1.2kReads8.5Score111Shelves
- 42 In the Name of the People: Xiao Ai, Why Are You Holding on to the Wall? 名义：小艾你扶墙干嘛 Qi Dingtian transmigrates into a world that blends multiple TV dramas, becoming the nephew of Qi Tongwei. From the start, he steals Zhong Xiaai right out from under everyone! He builds Alibaba and Tencent, buys an aircraft carrier, and pursues cutting-edge technology. When Gao Qiqiang kneels and calls him “Brother Tian,” and Meng Yu obediently does as she’s told, this business tycoon has already taken control of the lifeblood of the age. Qi Tongwei looks at his appointment letter as secretary of 179Reads6.1Score—Shelves
- 43 Reborn in 1992: From the Start, I Became a Leader in My Hometown 重生1992：开局当家乡领导 The tycoon Chen Ping returns to 1992, a pivotal year in history. Carrying regrets from his past life, he must see how he can rise steadily amid this sweeping tide of change and give back to his hometown. 452Reads7.3Score—Shelves
- 44 Reborn: Ruling the Officialdom 重生：纵横官途 In his previous life, his family fell into ruin. He watched every member of his family die while he was in prison, then died in despair. In this life, he pays tribute to himself before entering prison, determined to return and avenge his family. Amid the favors and treachery of officialdom, how will he find the hidden hand pulling the strings? 9Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 45 A Smooth Road to Office: Starting as a Selected Graduate in the Provincial Party Committee 官道坦途：从省委选调生开始 [This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real events may be used as a reference.] Reborn in 2011, Lin Zhi becomes a provincial government selection-program official. His very first posting is at a provincial department, where he vigorously promotes the province’s industrial transformation and works to improve the lives of its people. Riding the wave of the emerging mobile internet, he deftly seizes the opportunity and founds a world-famous tech company. With a keen eye for opportuni 208Reads5.9Score—Shelves
- 46 Officialdom: Starting Out as a Township Party Secretary 官场：从乡镇书记开始 This book is also titled The Long Road Home. The main text is a continuation of the bonus chapters for Part One, Reborn: The Red Officialdom. Part One had a limit on how many bonus chapters could be published, so the rest are included in this book. Please take note. 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 47 The Pinnacle of Power: Defying Heaven's Mandate 权力巅峰：胜天半子 The road to officialdom is hard, with one obstacle after another. Li Tongwei spent ten years rising and falling in the political world. Reborn, he sets out on the same path once more, but with new insights and a keen understanding of its ever-shifting currents. Watch as he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power, roots out corrupt officials, and paves the way to a happier life for the people. 17.4kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves
- 48 Bullied by My Childhood Friend, I Reborn and Raced into the Special Forces 被青梅迫害，重生后我狂飙进部 [Rebirth + Officialdom + The early school chapters lay the groundwork for a career in politics; the second volume officially enters the political arena] The year of the college entrance exams, Li Xiaofeng was betrayed by his childhood sweetheart, Lu Huihui, and lost his dream of attending his ideal university! Time flew by, and his three years at vocational college passed in the blink of an eye. Through diligence and hard work, Li Xiaofeng got into graduate school at Kyoto University! The wheels 34Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 49 Officialdom: Five Years in Office, Leading the County Out of Poverty 官场：上任五年，带全县脱贫致富 In 2018, just after Wu Shixie takes office, he is faced with a severe crisis: the local government is strapped for cash and can't even pay its employees. Watch how he puts resources to work, manages the budget, promotes capable people, and uses a range of governing methods to transform the county! Once you take office as a local official, you must devote yourself to the people and plan for generations to come. Watch how Wu Shixie leads the whole county out of poverty and toward prosperity, givin 640Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Rise to Power: Starting as a Secretary 崛起：从当秘书开始 Just as Su Qingyun’s political career seemed doomed, he became the secretary to a female county magistrate. Thus began a dream of urban power struggles and worldly ambition, leading him to the pinnacle of officialdom... 636Reads6.6Score106Shelves
