Novels like A Hero’s Last Stand: The Godfather of Ice City
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as A Hero’s Last Stand: The Godfather of Ice City, best match first.
- 1 The Moon Over the Mountains 山月飞渡 In the early 1980s, Chenjia'ao, a hilly village in central Zhejiang, was so poor that even chicken feathers could fly there. Chen Shan, 28, had been an honest man in his previous life, running a shoe-repair stall at the end of an alley. He married Lin Sui, a sharp-tongued but kindhearted woman from the same village, but an accident made him miss the wave of itinerant traders. He spent half his life trapped in the mountain village. As he lay dying, he watched a neighbor make a fortune selling but —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Escape from Earth: Lubei Substation 逃离地球之芦北变电站 Escape from Earth: Lubei Substation —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Doomed Monk 绝命和尚 This story takes place in a fictional ancient dynasty, the Tiansui Dynasty. On the surface, it is a time of peace and prosperity, but beneath the calm lie deep-rooted conflicts. The imperial family is corrupt, officials are rife with graft, and the common people suffer terribly. The martial world is crowded with sects and interwoven factions, all secretly watching the state of the realm. Yang Xiao was a monk at Baoguo Temple, with the Buddhist name Wuwei. Compassionate and kind, he possessed exc 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Reborn in Flames: The Road to Charity 浴火重生：之慈善之路 Reborn in the Flames: The Road of Charity 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Phantom Shadows of the Qing Court: The Modern Divine Constable, Lord Shen 清廷诡影之现代神捕神爵爷 A clash between good and evil spanning three hundred years, and a crime-solving legend that overturns history. When modern Hong Kong police officer Yang Anze falls into the sea while pursuing the international fugitive known as “Black Fox,” he unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Wei Xiaobao during the Kangxi era. With modern forensic techniques in his left hand and the Qing court’s political world in turmoil at his right, he discovers that his old enemy, Black Fox, has also crossed over 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 Tomb Raiders: Tales of the Republic of China 摸金校尉之民国风云 The Grave-Robbing Captains: Turmoil in the Republic of China is a novel by the pen name Jinshangu. Set amid the chaos and upheaval of the Republic of China, it follows Jinshangu and his wife Xu Le, along with Hu Kui and his wife Ren Jing. Descendants of the Grave-Robbing Captains, they possess secret family techniques and have lived quietly among ordinary people. When the Northern Expedition begins and the country is torn apart, a twist of fate leads them to join the National Revolutionary Army —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Reborn After Death, I Reveal My Billion-Dollar Fortune 死后重生我亮出亿万家产 Su Qingyan worked herself to the bone her entire life and died of exhaustion in a cold crematorium. Even as she lay dying, she was still working to pay off the debts of her parasitic adoptive parents and her ungrateful younger siblings. At her funeral, all her relatives gathered around her black-and-white portrait, dividing up her last few savings. They called her worthless and said she deserved her fate. They fought over her house, her job, and the good fortune and life she should have had, all 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The Anti-Black Crime Storm in Sanjin 三晋扫黑风云 The Black-Combat Storm in Sanjin: The Thunderous Wrath of Justice is a gripping and powerful documentary-style novel. It takes readers into the turbulent years of the 1990s, when Shanxi cracked down on organized crime, and gives a sweeping account of the thrilling struggle between the forces of justice and criminal gangs. Some content is fictional and the story is not entirely true. Thank you for your understanding. The story covers criminal gangs in different regions of Shanxi and across differ 1.1kReads—Score7614d adds
- 9 The Road to the Top 2 巅峰官路2 The mole: Who else is there besides Sun Jianguo? The contents of Zhao Guoliang's handwritten letter: What exactly did the letter Liu Jianming has been holding for five years say? The real story behind the case from five years ago: What did Zheng Qiming discover? Who buried the case? What role did Zhao Guoliang play? Zhao Guoliang's next move: With Zheng Xiaodong arrested and Sun Jianguo brought down, how will Zhao Guoliang strike back? Zhang Jianguo's true allegiance: Is he Cheng Haohui's ally, 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Urban: From the Start, I Get 99 Quadrillion 都市：开局获得九千九百万亿 New book: The High Martial World: I’m an Ordinary Student, Yet I Shattered the Martial Arts Stele with One Punch Tycoon + beauties + fantasy + invincible protagonist + immortal cultivation + spiritual qi revival Ye Feng had just been fired by his boss and betrayed by his girlfriend, leaving him at the lowest point in his life, when he unexpectedly activated a System! Ding! The Ultimate Tycoon Spending System has been successfully bound! Congratulations, Host, you’ve received 999 quadrillion in s 941Reads8.3Score10014d adds
- 11 Doing Odd Jobs at the Town Government, I Rise Through Hard Work 镇政府打杂，我靠实干直升 Yang Chenguang spent three years doing odd jobs at the Chunshan Town Government. With no connections and no one to back him, he was just a temp anyone could boss around. The messes everyone else dodged were dumped on him; the tough problems no one else dared touch were tossed his way. He endured it for three years, waiting for his chance. He'd never been interested in a political career. He'd only wanted a job close to home. But reality left him no choice but to climb higher. From handling villa 1.1kReads6.9Score14614d adds
- 12 Reno’s Meteoric Rise 雷诺得平步青云 A story of an ordinary man's rise, five years beneath Five-Finger Mountain, rural romance, police-station investigations, development-zone officials, senior provincial officials, and provincial and ministerial leaders. This novel of officialdom portrays the complexity of human nature and the struggle for power. Following the growth of the protagonist, Lei Nuode, it shows how a young official, armed with intelligence, courage, and resolve, realizes his ideals and ambitions step by step in an offi 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 The Cowboy’s Foray into Officialdom 放牛娃子闯官场 Liu Wenjie, a rural teacher who grew up herding cattle, left the classroom and entered government service through a chance opportunity. In the classroom, he used knowledge to educate people. In government, he used his abilities to help them. He remembered just one thing: “If you become an official, be a good one. Be an official who gets real things done for ordinary people and does right by them! Be an official whose feet are always caked with the mud of the fields!” With this unwavering commitm 100Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 14 The Gangster Tycoon Who Rose from the Hutongs 胡同里杀出来的流氓大亨 Previously published under the titles Dragon City Years and Thirty Years in a Bloodstained Underworld. This is a lawless age where every corner is ruled by a big shot. This is the story of a naive young man who turns into a bloodthirsty beast just to survive. This is an underworld tale full of thrills and passion! Welcome to the 1980s… 40.5kReads9.2Score3.8k14d adds
- 15 Chasing Wind Tower 追风楼 [Wuxia + Passion + Assassins + Comedy + Multiple Protagonists] There are no sword strikes that split the heavens here, only bodies that achieve sainthood! They are the shadows of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and a band of grim reapers wandering the mortal world! Everyone who makes it out of here alive has a story to tell. 1.6kReads8.8Score10014d adds
- 16 High Martial: Dad, Can You Take a Beating? 高武：爹，您扛揍不？ [Chinese Martial Arts] [Action-packed fights] [Some logic] [Jokes and fun] [Bandit’s credentials unclear] A century into the age of the supernatural, demon lairs descend upon the world. The number-one big spender is reborn and takes the college entrance exam. He makes his debut, placing second in the whole city. He moves on to the casinos, where a bandit arrives. Ladies and gentlemen, next up is the pride of Changling, the merciless bulldozer of Nantian, master of the blood-red machine tool, the 24.2kReads8.2Score2.4k14d adds
- 17 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
- 18 The Road to Officialdom: After Saving a Leader, I Rose to the Top 官途：救了领导后我扶摇直上 [A classic political drama, not to be missed] Reborn on a stormy night, Yang Jianguo opens his eyes in the year 2002, with floodwaters bearing down. While everyone else flees for their lives, he heads against the current to fight the flood. A beautiful reporter captures him on camera, and the story makes the front page. From then on, this grassroots civil servant rises steadily through the ranks, step by step reaching the pinnacle of power! 2.4kReads7.2Score15914d adds
- 19 The Loyal Traffic Vanguard 忠诚之交通先锋 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! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Legend of the Soldier King from the Future East 来自东方未来的兵王传说 Tieyuan Mountain, widely considered the most impossible line to defend. No troops: one depleted battalion, with fewer than two hundred men fit to fight. No equipment: ammunition almost gone, every gun barrel ruined. No way out: ten kilometers of open ground behind them, with two full U.S. divisions advancing. But after Lu Dajun arrives, this most worthless of defensive lines becomes the U.S. Army’s deepest nightmare. At the Wangjiangao ambush, he is the blade driven into the U.S. landing forc 277Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Cunning Woman at Work 职场心机女 Born in the countryside, Jiang Xiaoyan enters the workforce after graduating from college. She stumbles through one setback after another, facing rejection wherever she goes. One night, she gets drunk and a kind stranger arranges for her to spend the night at a hotel. But she goes into the wrong room and spends the night with a man she doesn't know. She falls in love, marries into a wealthy family, and, in a dramatic twist, her best friend becomes her mother-in-law. From then on, she defies fate 135Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 A Lucky Man Destined for a Smooth Rise to the Top 官缘之平步青云直上的幸运儿 Yang Wei was an obscure civil servant until an unexpected emergency arose. Without a moment's hesitation, he risked his life to rescue the people from danger. His bravery earned him the high regard and trust of his superiors, who sent him to serve in Dahe Town. There, he made full use of the area's unique resources, leading the villagers down the road to prosperity. By chance, Yang Wei uncovered a secret hidden by someone close to him. To reveal the truth behind this mystery, he had to put himse 184Reads9.2Score11714d adds
- 23 Tales of Mingdu 明都往事 Spring in Mingdu is always marked by rising winds and falling sand, leaving everything hazy and frustrating. But this year was strange: the wind never came, and summer arrived all at once. The heat was unbearable, and the weather was getting stranger by the day. In the end, I decided to ignore it. I slumped into my office chair, narrowed my eyes at the screen, and mechanically tapped away at the keyboard. Life still had to be lived from nine to five, in a dull, orderly routine. What was there to 318Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 24 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Female Leader's Secretary 权力巅峰：从女领导秘书开始 Wang Hongyi is framed by a rival of his female superior. Not only is he disciplined, he is completely cast aside. Reborn, he refuses to be pushed around any longer. He takes the initiative, leaving his enemies trembling and begging for mercy, while influential figures from every quarter vie to recruit him. Nothing can stop him as he makes his way to the top. (This is an authentic political novel that strives to portray the realities of officialdom. Some events are included for the sake of the pl 6.9kReads8.9Score46114d adds
- 25 Purple Mist Manor 紫雾山庄 In the Nine Provinces of the Great Qian, the imperial court and various martial arts factions are all deeply intertwined. Under the protagonist's leadership, a small martial arts group navigates the various factions, gradually growing stronger. This is the story of a small faction's rise. 10.3kReads8.4Score89714d adds
- 26 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
- 27 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
- 28 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
- 29 A Guide to Transmigrating Between Two Worlds 两界穿越指南 (Trading goods between two worlds + satisfying read + lighthearted and fun) Shen Xu had just graduated from college when he suddenly gained the ability to travel freely between two worlds. One world, much like ancient times yet completely different from any period in history, lay before him. The free gifts from Pinduoduo’s “slash the price” promotions would be treated like immortal treasures here. Extremely rare wild ingredients were everywhere, as common as weeds. Shen Xu’s life suddenly had a 18.7kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds
- 30 One of the Five Categories: My Career in Government Is on the Fast Track 五类人员:我的仕途开了挂 [Officialdom + Getting Things Done + Realism + No Special Recruitment] A village official’s ten-year journey from the bottom to the top! From a confused young man lured back to his hometown to a pillar of the nation’s central government, Zhao Zhang spends ten years starting out in the most humble of villages. Amid the sweeping changes of poverty alleviation and rural revitalization, he follows his commitment to serving the people through practical work and his dedication to continuous learning, 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Climbing the Ranks of Power 攀登官峰 Xu Lu never imagined that an ordinary woman could climb the ranks in small but steady steps simply by being beautiful, and even help her husband get promoted along the way. She enjoys all kinds of privileges and takes in the boundless vistas from the summit of officialdom... 39Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 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
- 33 Tycoon: From the Start, I Got Ten Billion in Spending Rewards 神豪：开局消费奖励十个亿 Ye Chen gets the God-Tier Spending Cashback System from the start. When he spends money, completing a critical-hit task earns him a sports car worth 90 million yuan. “Ding! Critical spending hit. Reward: a luxury mansion worth 500 million yuan.” “Ding! Critical spending hit. Reward: a 70% stake in a company valued at 100 billion yuan.” “Ding! Critical spending hit...” He happens upon a street interview. Influencer: “Sir, what would you do if you had ten million yuan?” Ye Chen hurriedly pulled ou 5.8kReads8.7Score38414d adds
- 34 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes 背后高人 Xu Qiang was framed and sent to prison. There, he met a powerful official who gave him guidance and revealed many secrets to him. After Xu Qiang got out, he rose to great heights in no time... 668Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City 风过西周城 The long-running anti-corruption novel The Wind Sweeps Through Xizhou City has thirty-one chapters and a total of 260,000 words. It tells the story of the offices in Xizhou County, a county town on the western plains. Career and romance, social relationships and the ways of the world, survival and workplace advancement: a series of collisions between people and events, feelings and rules, conscience and human nature paints a vivid, tangled portrait of ordinary people at the grassroots level. It 254Reads6.7Score10114d adds
- 36 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
- 37 Reborn in the World of In the Name of the People 重生人民的名义世界 Chen Ran is reborn into the world of In the Name of the People. The story begins with him as Secretary Dakang's secretary. The pacing is slow and understated, and Chen Ran is somewhat ahead of his time in his thinking. He stays out of political struggles and focuses on developing the economy. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 I’m a Township Civil Servant 我是乡镇公务员 Zhang Hua is a low-ranking township civil servant who only wants to do his job without getting involved in anyone else’s business. He is the unluckiest man, yet also the luckiest; the loneliest, yet has the most friends; the poorest, yet never short of a little spending money. He most wants to be an ostrich, yet somehow has more than his share of trouble. He has no desire to become an official, yet there is always a position waiting for him. His life is full of one contradiction after another. M 45.3kReads9.0Score5.7k14d adds
- 39 Political Rivalries: A Grassroots Rise to Power 官场争锋之草根逆袭 New to officialdom, Lu Zhaoyuan carries lofty ideals, only to be battered at every turn. After enduring hardship, he glimpses the logic behind power: “Only those who truly serve the people can go far!” Standing on the precipice between conscience and desire, what choice will he make? 6.6kReads7.9Score55714d adds
- 40 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 638Reads—Score10814d adds
- 41 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
- 42 Rising Through the Ranks, Starting as a Secretary 平步青云从秘书开始 Xu Qingyun is a low-ranking official who has suffered setbacks but never lost his resolve. In harsh, difficult circumstances, he refuses to sink into despair at the bottom of society, struggling and striving to improve. For those who persevere, Heaven does not fail them. By chance, he lands a new job, and from then on his career takes off... 36Reads6.2Score1314d adds
- 43 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 17.3kReads8.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 44 From the Bottom to the Pinnacle of Power 从底层来到权力巅峰去 A true man born between Heaven and Earth should aspire to greatness, achieve extraordinary deeds, and build a legacy that will never fade. Yet all he does must be grounded in benevolence and justice, and guided by a sense of shame. He must not trade his integrity for vast wealth, nor abandon his principles when facing danger or temptation. In this way, virtue and achievement go hand in hand, and he can ultimately reach the summit and have his name recorded for posterity. This is what it means to 17.5kReads7.0Score88914d adds
- 45 I Founded the Night Watch, Protecting the Nation from the Supernatural, and Now I'm Exposed! 我创建守夜人，为国镇诡被曝光！ [Supernatural resurgence + no romance + subverting expectations] Lin Wuyang transmigrated to a parallel world and discovered that supernatural entities were gradually returning. So he planned ahead, founded the Night Watch organization, and secretly spent ten years suppressing the supernatural for Daxia! Ten years later, he gathered a hundred ghosts and used his own flesh and blood to build a Great Wall protecting the nation, holding back the supernatural tide! The sudden appearance of the red G 4kReads9.2Score30914d adds
- 46 Swordbone 剑骨 In an age when frost withered every blade of grass, a young man walked out of the Temple of the Bodhisattva and took up the heaviest sword in all the world. Facing the mortal realm, he carved out a glimmer of light. 587Reads9.0Score—14d adds
- 47 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 [Superpowers + Comeback + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Inspirational + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] After Liang Zhiyuan was suppressed and jumped into a lake to end his life, Heaven granted him a second chance. Suddenly gifted with X-ray vision, telescopic sight, super hearing, and mind reading, Liang decides to work his hardest to win back his dignity. By chance, he earns Director Wu’s appreciation. The story of Liang Zhiyuan will brighten your outlook on life! 576Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 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
- 49 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
- 50 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
