Novels like Taking the Reins: A Perilous Career in Government
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- 1 The Village Beauty and Me! 村花和我！ Hoping to improve their family's circumstances, Chen Huan and his older brother take jobs at an illegal mine. But disaster strikes without warning: his brother dies on the spot, and Chen Huan is left severely injured and mentally impaired! His wife can't bear their hard life and abandons him, leaving even her younger sister, who attends high school in town, behind. She takes off with nothing but a bucket, leaving Chen Huan and his sister-in-law, Li Chunlan, to depend on each other. When Chen Hua 5.7kReads8.1Score54914d adds
- 2 At the Pinnacle of Power: The Lost Soldier King’s Political Career 权力巅峰：失落兵王的仕途生活 The story follows the “Thunderclap Decapitation” operation led by special forces king Qin Ci. Of the ten men who went in, six died. The four who remained, including Qin Ci himself, barely made it back from the gates of death. His heart went cold for good that day, and he chose to leave the military. After his girlfriend broke up with him and his county-level post was reassigned to a small township, he relied on his integrity to rise step by step from the grassroots, forging a career in governmen 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A Book by Zhanfu 栈斧的一本书 Chen Yuanmin hit rock bottom, but he never gave up. Confident that life would span two hundred years, he vowed to ride the waves for three thousand miles. In the end, he reached the pinnacle of power. 52Reads6.4Score10314d adds
- 4 Tides Surge in the Vast Wilderness 潮涌苍茫 In 1977, 17-year-old Cheng Dashui’s life was turned upside down when his father was caught in a mining accident. Forced to leave school, he had no choice but to take up his father’s heavy miner’s lamp and descend into the deep, dark mine, shouldering the burden of making a living far too soon. Three years later, his childhood sweetheart, Dafeng, was about to graduate from vocational school. The vast gulf between their social positions loomed before him, but with his master’s encouragement, he r 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 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
- 6 The Top Expert Secretly Descends the Mountain and Becomes Invincible 顶级高手，偷偷下山即无敌 Ling Tian comes down from the mountain on his master’s orders to repay a debt of gratitude, becoming the live-in son-in-law of a beautiful CEO. From then on, with one hand he saves the people, and with the other he commands the underworld, roaming freely through the city. 4.1kReads8.8Score46214d adds
- 7 The Cold and Warmth of the Halls of Power 官场冷暖 Zhang Ming is an ordinary grassroots civil servant. Navigating the gap between personal relationships and the rules, he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. This is a story of political maneuvering, difficult choices, and personal redemption. The protagonist, Zhang Ming, starts out as a low-ranking township clerk. After demonstrating extraordinary courage and ability during an unexpected incident, he catches the attention of his superiors. In the treacherous world of officialdom, he 25Reads6.8Score10014d adds
- 8 A Sinful Romance in the Halls of Power 宦海孽缘 Lin Yuan graduated from a prestigious university specializing in political science and law, full of ambition and ready to join the city government. But his blunt nature got him on the wrong side of petty people, and he was assigned to a peripheral post, where he stayed for three years. Then a project in the south of the city ran into trouble. Drawing on his remarkable memory, sharp judgment, and solid professional expertise, he began with a property rights dispute and gradually untangled the pro 997Reads7.5Score10814d adds
- 9 Officialdom: Heaven's Favored Son 官场：天之骄子 Liu Zhiqiang, a master's graduate of Kyoto University, is beaten to death by gangsters. Reborn, he becomes a favored child of heaven. His hometown, Zhenxing County, is economically underdeveloped and plagued by criminal forces. As various interest groups exploit the people, the locals grow even poorer. After meeting a benefactor, his career in government begins to soar. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Rising Straight to the Top in Politics 官场之扶摇直上 After graduating from university, Zhang Chen passes the exam to join the county poverty alleviation office and works diligently. But after his girlfriend betrays him and his romantic rival sabotages him, he is sent down to a township, leaving his future shrouded in darkness. Then, by chance, he rescues a beautiful secretary who has fallen into the water, and his fortunes begin to turn around. Watch as he navigates the political arena and rises to the top. 29.9kReads8.8Score96114d adds
- 11 After My Female Boss Was Dropped In, I Rose Through the Ranks 女上司空降后，我步步高升 The world of officialdom is like a chessboard roiling with undercurrents, where every piece has its appointed place and path. Some are foot soldiers charging into battle, some are generals directing the game from behind the scenes, and many more are pieces that seem insignificant but conceal deadly intent… 26.8kReads8.1Score2.1k14d adds
- 12 Officialdom: The Struggle for Power 官场之权力争锋 Power is a contest. When one side strays off course, the other must keep it in check. In the hands of people with both integrity and ability, power can benefit an entire region, shore up its foundations, and help usher in an age of prosperity. But when power becomes a tool for personal gain, the people are left impoverished. In the region portrayed in this book, the tides of fortune shift as two forces clash. Vested-interest groups use their power to seize wealth, while the young and upright Li 153.2kReads8.5Score8.5k14d adds
- 13 Women in the Government Office 2 机关女人2 Born in the countryside, Wu Mei earns a foothold in the county government through her abilities and clear-headedness. Then, after passing a competitive selection process, she steadily rises through the ranks and joins a provincial department, embarking on a new chapter in her career. Just as her career and family life are both flourishing, Wu Mei seems to have reached a peaceful new stage after making it. But the world won’t stay still just because she wants it to. Just as she settles into marit 45kReads9.0Score4k14d adds
- 14 Heavenly Doctor of the Dragon Gate 龙门天医 His unscrupulous master ascended to immortality, leaving Xiao Fan with a not-yet-wed mistress and a marriage pact. With no choice, Xiao Fan had to descend the mountain and make his way in the mortal world. With golden needles in his left hand to save lives, and flying swords in his right to slay demons! Xiao Fan set himself a modest goal: seduce the most beautiful women, beat up the most arrogant people, and get away from his outrageously enchanting mistress... 6.4kReads8.6Score26714d adds
- 15 The Son-in-Law's Path to Success: A Civil Servant's Fightback 赘婿青云：公务员的逆袭路 Tang Ning, a poor family's live-in son-in-law, struggles amid family infighting and the lowest rungs of officialdom. Then he meets a benefactor, and his fortunes take a dramatic turn. As Tang Ning navigates the treacherous world of bureaucracy, he breaks through every constraint and rises to the top... 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Power and Influence: A Career in Politics 权势：官路纵横 One female lead, no rebirth, no System, entirely fictional. Not based on real life. The Li family was a powerful clan that arranged marriages. Li Zhongfei had no objections at first, but an accident led him to pick up a country girl and even register their marriage. His family promptly disowned him and cast him out with nothing. All his resources were taken away, and it seemed his career in government was about to hit a dead end. But he had planned ahead. He turned around and handed the country 314Reads8.3Score11114d adds
- 17 The Heiress of Beijing's Elite Forces Me to Live Off Her 京圈大小姐逼我软饭硬吃 [One heroine + no harem + no System + no supernatural powers + sweet urban romance] [The short drama is out now, everyone, please show it some love! (⑉°з°)-♡] [This is a work of fiction. Don't take it too seriously.] Su Yang is tall, handsome, and well-off. Clothes hide his muscular build, and taking them off reveals a fit physique. He never expected to catch the eye of a wealthy young lady from Beijing's elite circle. At first, she was icy and distant. Later, she became clingy, wishing she coul 12.3kReads8.7Score1.7k14d adds
- 18 The Exceptional Principal 极品校长 Lin Tiannan enters the political arena as a school principal, ready to ride the waves and stride forward with confidence. His life takes off from there. Watch Principal Lin smile as he observes the winds of change... 34Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 The Number One Figure 一号人物 The road to promotion winds through eighteen twists and bends, and every turn conceals a mystery. The Number One Figure is the first novel in Tang Datian’s “Leaders” trilogy. It marks a different approach to fiction for the author, as well as a new experiment. Who is the number one figure? How do they control the big picture? How do they master the situation? A career-defining work by renowned political fiction author Tang Datian, it combines political intrigue, suspense, and detective fiction, 1.8kReads9.4Score31314d adds
- 20 Reborn in the Political Arena: My Road to High Office 重生官场：我的青云路 This story may take a little while to get going, but trust me: the more you read, the more hooked you’ll get, and the more satisfying it becomes. This is an ensemble power fantasy centered on officialdom. Please bear with the author if you encounter any illogical or awkward parts. I’ll keep doing my best (ง ˙o˙)ว. He was reborn, returning to 2004. Cancer hadn’t ended him; instead, it had given him eyes that could see through people and a backbone strong enough to crush every thorn in his path. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The Corrupt Official's Unchecked Power (Absolute Power) 官场之权势滔天（绝对权力） After losing power, Lin Feng was exiled to a remote township. He thought he would spend the rest of his life there, forgotten until the day he died. But he seized an opportunity in the policies handed down from above, and step by step made his way back to center stage, becoming the youngest person ever to hold power. 9.9kReads8.6Score29514d adds
- 22 At the Pinnacle of Power: The Making of a Political Star 官声之巅峰权力 Her superior was under investigation, his girlfriend cheated on him, and he was bullied and forced to take leave. Cheng Zhu faced his darkest hour from the start. But after three years as his superior’s personal secretary, he knew the city leader had been framed, and that he himself was nothing more than collateral in a power struggle. To change his fate, he decided to rely on his own abilities to get the city leader out. What Cheng Zhu didn’t know was that he was about to face a shocking st 60.3kReads8.6Score3.7k14d adds
- 23 Lost in the Political Arena: Love Versus Career 官场迷途：爱情与前程的较量 When Ling Mohan, a government official, opened the diary left behind by his colleague Su Qing, these words were written in bold on the title page: “You think you’re holding a gorgeous rose, but it’s really a thorn drenched in poison.” 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 The Provincial Party Compound: Starting Out as a Personal Secretary 省委大院：从成为贴身秘书开始 [Rise to the Top of the Power Structure + Officialdom Drama + No System] Liu Lang is a passionate young man just starting out in government. A car accident sends him plunging into the abyss. Waking up in the hospital, full of confusion and anger, he resolves to uncover the mastermind behind it. Liu Lang bides his time, starting out as a personal secretary. He quietly builds up his strength while navigating the whirlpool of political scheming. With his intelligence and courage, he overcomes one c 47kReads8.7Score4.8k14d adds
- 25 The Foolish Bride: Madam Takes the World by Storm! 傻女替嫁：夫人她惊动全球了！ After a car accident left the eldest son of the Feng family in a vegetative state, his fiancée wanted to break off their engagement and had her foolish older sister take her place as his bride. A conspiracy forced the foolish Gu family's daughter to marry into the Feng family, where her new husband turned out to be in a vegetative state. Just as she was playing the pig to eat the tiger and preparing to take revenge, the vegetative man woke up! “Madam, do you think I'm blind? You're changing clot 1.2kReads9.0Score30914d adds
- 26 From Down-and-Out Secretary to Powerhouse at the Peak 从落魄秘书到巅峰大佬 After his superior suddenly ran into trouble, Zhang Dongfeng, who had been riding high with a bright future ahead of him, found himself backed into a corner. More terrifying still, he discovered he had fallen into a trap controlled by an unseen hand... 16.5kReads7.4Score1.4k14d adds
- 27 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
- 28 The Official's Secret! 官秘！ When you work as a secretary to a leader, the most frightening thing isn’t having too much to do. It’s knowing too much. Keeping your mouth shut is the most basic requirement. Yuan Youhua served two leaders, and each one treated him as a trusted confidant. Loyalty and discretion were his greatest strengths. 5.7kReads8.5Score47514d adds
- 29 The Return of the Mad Young Master 狂少归来 Three years ago, cast aside by his family, he had no choice but to wander into a remote village. There, he unexpectedly gained a mysterious legacy, mastered peerless medical skills, and reached the pinnacle of martial arts... Three years later, he returns in triumph, commanding power, wealth, and life itself. With beautiful women at his side, he rules the world... Everyone who once looked down on me will kneel at my feet... 4.1kReads8.3Score43314d adds
- 30 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
- 31 A Secretary's Notes: Shadows of Power Behind the Red Walls 秘书手记：红墙内的权力暗影 Just how powerful is a secretary to an important figure? This book takes you into the real world of secretaries. After a college student is rejected while job hunting, an unexpected offer letter changes his fate. He sets out on a career in government... 119.1kReads8.7Score10k14d adds
- 32 Frontier Warrior King: I Subdue the Immortal Realm with Military Law 戍边兵王：我以军法镇仙界 Frontier Soldier King: I Use Military Law to Subdue the Immortal Realm 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Investigated from the Start! Reborn, I'm Turning the Tables in Politics! 开局被查！重生我要逆袭官场！ The little girl who used to follow her around, calling her “Sis” again and again, is now a powerful figure in her own right! How quickly time flies. Officialdom is like a chess game: one careless move can cost you everything. Officialdom is like a battlefield: there may be no clash of blades, but danger lurks around every corner. Cheng Mo is caught between power and emotion! He moves carefully, step by step, straight toward the top. That is officialdom: a war without smoke, and a journey of self 296Reads—Score11214d adds
- 34 Reborn in the Political Arena: A Nobody Like Me Has an Unshakable Backing 重生官场：草根的我背景滔天 Cheng Yuan refuses to be a simp. He resolutely breaks up with his ex-girlfriend, then turns around and impulsively marries a woman he has just met. Before long, Cheng Yuan discovers that his new wife is actually his direct supervisor! If nothing unexpected happens, Cheng Yuan will happily live off his wife while keeping his pride, shamelessly enjoying the rest of his life. But after donating blood, Cheng Yuan's fate takes a dramatic turn: he turns out to be the wealthy family's long-lost younges 22.8kReads8.4Score1.8k14d adds
- 35 The True Face of Officialdom 官场本色 A new political drama is here! Welcome, everyone. I hope you enjoy my work. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 350Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Edge of Power: The First Sword in the Anticorruption Fight Strikes Our Own 官锋：反腐第一剑，先斩自己人 [Political Career]+ [Criminal Investigation]+ [Underdog Comeback] Officer Ding Kai goes undercover at a nightclub and unexpectedly discovers “Red Scorpion,” a major fugitive who has been on the run for years. A thrilling battle of investigation and counter-investigation begins. The forces behind the fugitive “Red Scorpion” gradually emerge... 101Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 37 The Path of an Upright Official 正道官途 “Ten days without going out, a year without going out, … a lifetime without going out.” The jianghu is full of deep affection! To honor a promise and repay a debt of gratitude, Xiang Nanshun unexpectedly steps into a tangled predicament. Rising from the grassroots to become mired in a whirlpool of power and desire, he thinks he will spend his life trapped in backroom dealings, yet he always holds to three principles: never betray his original commitment to the right path, never conceal even a fr 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Officialdom: I’m the Strategist Behind the Scenes 官场：我在背后当军师 Li Na was a deputy section chief in the municipal government office. Caught in the treacherous currents of city hall, she held fast to her own principles while others focused on ingratiating themselves with everyone, only to be suppressed by her leaders and colleagues. Her husband, Liu Dehua, could no longer stand by and watch. He began helping Li Na, clearing the way for her rapid rise. She connects the city’s grand plans above with the everyday lives of people at the grassroots below, navigati —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Reborn: Notes from the New Officialdom 重生之新官场笔记 A friendly warning: readers who like mindless power fantasies can move along. You won't be able to get through this book! The officialdom has never been a place where you can charge in on sheer passion, and power is no game of settling scores on a whim. Authority and high office are never won through sheer courage alone. Only by knowing how to weigh your options can you hold fast to the limits of when to advance and when to retreat. 1kReads8.1Score10814d adds
- 40 The Ladder of Office? I Survey the Summit of Power and Ascend to the Throne! 官梯？我一览权力巅峰，朝天阙！ Eastern fantasy + from the start, the protagonist reports everything to the state. Main characters: Feng Wuji and Su Nianzhen. Strong characterizations and a compelling pairing: a steady, protective male lead × a resilient heroine who grows stronger, joined by lively supporting characters like a gluttonous divine beast and a hard-drinking senior. Fast-paced plot: the story opens with an awakening and an immediate report. A state agency is established within three chapters, and the narrative neve 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 A Wild Ride on the Official Road: The Rise and Fall of Qianling 官路狂飙，黔岭浮沉录 The central storyline unfolds against a sweeping anti-corruption campaign in Canglan Province. It follows the rise and fall of two “enormously corrupt officials,” Fu Mingyuan and Zheng Ziqiang, contrasting Luo Hao’s descent through opportunism with Shen Weimin’s steadfast service at the grassroots. Foreshadowing that echoes from beginning to end sharpens the heartbreak and makes each triumph explode with impact, exposing the deep-rooted causes of systemic, widespread corruption while showcasing 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Intrigue Within the Palace Walls 宫墙内博弈 Power Struggles Within the Palace Walls 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Officialdom: From the Family’s Discarded Son to the Pinnacle of Power 官场：从家族弃子到权利巅峰 The spoiled rich kid Su Jianbo caused a major disaster while drunk, and became the family outcast. Only on the brink of death did he learn that the disaster had been a carefully planned trap... After being reborn, Su Jianbo was still cast out by his family. In this life, he was determined to live a new kind of life, but one crisis after another soon followed... 24.5kReads8.2Score1.9k14d adds
- 44 The Fall Guy Captain 背锅校尉 When I woke up, I was a condemned prisoner in the imperial prison. Modern office worker Li Moxuan died from overwork, only to transmigrate into the Great Yan Dynasty as a scapegoat military officer. His father had escorted the royal treasure, the Ninefold Linglong, when it was stolen. The whole family was held responsible, and in five days they would be exiled to a freezing wasteland. His younger sister was to be sent to the state brothel. From the start, it was a living hell. A golden finger? A —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Yao Ganxian Ganxian 姚赶先赶先 Yao Ganxian is the director of the Investment Promotion Bureau in Qinghe City’s Economic Development Zone. He is full of ideas and knows how to get things done, and he has earned a stellar reputation for attracting and supporting businesses. But when the zone’s administrative committee needs to appoint a deputy director in charge of investment promotion, the self-serving incumbent director, Sun Dongfeng, refuses to recommend Yao for all sorts of reasons, often setting traps to undermine his work 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 CEO, Your Wife Is Having a Dance Party on Your Grave with Five Little Kids 总裁，夫人带着五个小奶娃在你坟头蹦迪 After loving him for ten years, she learned on the day she went into labor that she was nothing more than a disposable substitute. Her best friend stole the twins she was carrying, then set a fire to destroy all evidence! Five years later, she made a triumphant return with three adorable children by her side, vowing to crush the scum and get her revenge. She easily kicked the shameless fake sweetie to the curb, then sent the heartless bastard straight to hell. With a fortune worth billions in he 2kReads9.2Score44814d adds
- 47 A Book by Jiuxiaohonghu jiuxiaohonghu的一本书 Just before his promotion, his boss gets into trouble and his wife cheats on him. Ouyang Zhiyuan’s life takes a devastating turn, leaving his future shrouded in darkness. Just as he despairs, the arrival of his ex-girlfriend unexpectedly brings a ray of hope, and his fortunes begin to rebound… 916Reads7.9Score16014d adds
- 48 The Secret to Getting Promoted 升官秘诀 To establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, to secure a life for the people, to carry on the spirit of the sages of old, and to pave the way for those who come after. 20.2kReads8.2Score97414d adds
- 49 In the Political World, I Can Hear Other People's Thoughts 官场，我能听见别人的心声 The Officialdom Trilogy. Following The Officialdom: Reborn in 2002 and The Officialdom: My Biological Father Is a Big Shot, this is "Jiu Zong's" third novel about life in government. Read with confidence, and to avoid losing your place, readers are encouraged to add it to their favorites. Qin Yu's soul transmigrates into a parallel world, taking over the body of a young man who is also named Qin Yu. He also awakens a supernatural ability that lets him hear other people's inner thoughts. 25.1kReads8.3Score2.7k14d adds
- 50 After Leaving the Army, I Became an Anti-Corruption Vanguard 退伍后我成了反腐先锋 Is human nature inherently evil, or inherently good? One seemingly unsolvable trap after another keeps coming. See how Chen Ping'an turns the tables and breaks each trap with precision! Over four million characters in total, so feel free to dive in. 25.8kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds
