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- 101 The Overwhelming Power of Officialdom 官场之滔天权力 [Peak of Power + Traditional Political Fiction + Absolute Authority + No System] His unit's leaders entrusted Mi Weitao with the major task of cracking down on prostitution. Little did they know, Mi Weitao led his subordinates out of town to eat, drink, and have fun. Just as everyone was waiting to see Mi Weitao make a fool of himself, he rounded up every criminal involved in prostitution. His powerful protectors swore to have Mi Weitao killed, but he sent them tumbling into hell with a single k 11.1kReads8.7Score82714d adds
- 102 You Forced Me Out with Nothing, Now I'm Getting Promoted. Why Are You Panicking? 逼我净身出户，我升官你慌什么？ Zhou Mo was reborn. In his previous life, his mentor helped him rise from a humble library job all the way to the heart of power. But his family became his downfall. His wife and her insatiably greedy family drained him dry, and in the end, he discovered that the son he had raised to adulthood was not his biological child. He died in despair. Living his life over again, Zhou Mo once more faces a turning point. This time, he has decided to divorce, even if it means leaving with nothing! Anyone wh 366Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 103 The Second-Generation Official 我仕二代 Before being reborn, he was a spoiled rich kid. After being reborn, he became a model young man. He tramples every enemy beneath his feet and crushes them. Step by step, he grows stronger and climbs to the peak. A peerless genius, destined for a glorious life! 369Reads5.4Score—14d adds
- 104 The Road to Prosperity 青云得路 [Traditional Political Intrigue, No System, No Rebirth, No Harem, Adapted from Real Events, Logic-Driven] Li Feibing leaves the special forces and enters politics. After two years of patiently biding his time, he finally gets the chance to take charge of Jinzhou. But his vision and ideals face secret obstruction from Lao Tang. The clash between two generations' values becomes entangled in the power games of tycoons such as Dongxing Company, forming an apparently intractable deadlock. With help f 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 105 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
- 106 Comrade, Don't Make a Scene! I'm an Honest Official 女同志，别闹！我是清官 [Reform and Opening Up] [Political Intrigue] [Slow-Burn] [Rules of Officialdom] In the 1980s, officials were promoted based on their ability to boost the economy. As long as they knew how to get the economy moving, even minor flaws in their morals wouldn’t stop them from rising through the ranks. Reborn in 1985, Chen Ping uses his outstanding economic skills to make rapid progress in his political career! Do you understand the language of officialdom? Corruption and moral decay: having improper 1kReads7.2Score10114d adds
- 107 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
- 108 After the Divorce, My Ex-Wife Regretted It Too Late 离婚后，前妻悔不当初 Yang Chen secretly supported his wife for five years, helping her become a CEO goddess. He thought they would live happily ever after, but all he got was a divorce agreement. 1.4kReads7.9Score10214d adds
- 109 The Road to Officialdom 官路 Who says a country bumpkin can’t become a phoenix? A class reunion and a chance encounter: watch Chen Xing turn his life into a legendary rags-to-riches tale! As he makes his way toward success, who will have the last laugh? Chen Xing vows to see his underdog comeback through to the end and become a tycoon of the city! 2kReads7.6Score19514d adds
- 110 Reborn: Battling for the Road to Power 重生之官路争锋 A career in public service is a long and arduous road! Reborn in the year 2000, Qi Fei enters government service to fulfill his father’s dying wish, only to be assigned by the personnel bureau chief, who is currying favor with the county Party secretary, to the poorest township. Drawing on the advantages of being reborn, he leads the people toward prosperity, outwits his political rivals, and fights his way up from the grassroots through a world of deceit and intrigue. He braves every obstacle a 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 111 A Killer Posing as a Playboy: The Crown Prince Tears Through the Wolf’s Fang! 杀手装纨绔：太子爷杀穿狼牙！ Top assassin Chen Jin is reborn as the military district's good-for-nothing young master?! With the System at his side, he can use the battlefield simulator at will, and from the start he blows a criminal gang to smithereens! He'd planned to coast on his family connections, but the System keeps forcing him to stir up trouble! Sniping enemies at the border, disarming bombs with his bare hands, rescuing his uncle from a terrorist hideout: he's so powerful that even the Wolf Fang captain starts que 1.7kReads6.7Score19214d adds
- 112 The Political Arena 宦海 [Political intrigue + satisfying revenge] “Hold office and bring blessings to the people!” Song Yang, who grew up in a small mountain village, stumbled into officialdom by chance. Since he was there, he decided to make the best of it. He overcame one obstacle after another, braving every challenge as he contended with forces from all sides, while one tale of love and hatred after another unfolded around him. His highest principle, from beginning to end, was to serve the people’s interests, and i 131Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 113 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. 100Reads—Score—14d adds
- 114 A Clash of Power and Ambition 权欲交锋 The author says: [Urban] + [Career in politics] + [Male-centric] + [Rags to riches] + [Feel-good] This is the story of an ordinary foot soldier who climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. It all begins when Chen Mingyuan is investigating the county Party secretary and unexpectedly comes across a video of him. From that moment on, Chen embarks on an extraordinary journey... 8.3kReads8.2Score52614d adds
- 115 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
- 116 My Addictive Days at the Urban Development Investment Company 我在城投的那些沉迷日子 My Days Lost in the City Investment Company is a series of novels that offers a profound look at the real-world challenges facing local government investment companies and the moral choices people must make. Through the intertwined lives of four protagonists, it exposes the institutional loopholes and glimmers of humanity behind the entanglement of power and profit, issuing a heartfelt call for integrity and moral awakening. Part One (Chapters 1–53) follows Lin Feng, an idealistic university gr 145Reads—Score—14d adds
- 117 The Eighth Book by Xiang Shen 喜欢香神的的第8本书 The rain poured mercilessly, but people still had heart! Zhou Zhiyuan rescued his beautiful boss, Zheng Xiaoting, and from then on, his career rose step by step! See how Zhou Zhiyuan turns the tide, rewrites his fate, navigates the political chessboard, helps the strong and the weak alike, governs for the people, and wins at every turn! 44Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 118 The Ups and Downs of Officialdom: From Teacher to Public Servant 宦海沉浮：从教师到公仆 As a newly appointed teacher, Xie Lingfeng wanted to be a beacon of civilization, illuminating the world. But a chance encounter sent him into the government, where he embarked on a career navigating the tides of officialdom. “If I can’t be a teacher, then let me become a public servant who serves the people!” 2.3kReads8.4Score14314d adds
- 119 Officialdom: The Road to Power Begins as a Police Officer in a Detention Center 官场：掌权之路从看守所民警开始 Yang Junbang, a police officer with the criminal investigation squad, was framed and demoted to work at a detention center. There, Yang Junbang met his benefactor and ultimately embarked on a path to defy fate and change his destiny. 1Reads—Score314d adds
- 120 The County Party Committee 县委班子 County Leadership tells the story of Linchuan County's officials staying true to their original mission and fulfilling their duties as the county develops. By uniting their efforts to improve governance and drive local development, they show the positive spirit of grassroots officials devoted to serving the people and taking initiative. 5Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 121 Reaching the Summit: From Entry-Level Clerk to the Pinnacle of Power 问鼎：从基层科员到权力巅峰 Liang Zhiyuan, a low-ranking government clerk, happens to rescue a mysterious person from drowning, unaware that she is Chen Hailing, the new leader parachuted in from above. Together, they uncover the tangled web of underground dealings in Shiyi County. When the illicit trade comes to light, armed with the favor of the county Party secretary, he navigates the factions around him and fights his way from a sleepy government office into the vortex of power. 854Reads7.8Score21814d adds
- 122 You Want Me to Take the Fall to Get Promoted? I'll Make You Turn Yourself In! 让你背锅转正？我反手送你自首！ Reborn, Lin Ke is forced to take the fall and sign off on fake accounts? [Photographic memory] activated! [Logical search] online! In the blink of an eye, thirty-six major flaws, seven logical holes, and three signs of tampering are laid bare! “Section Chief, is this 200,000-yuan ‘air-conditioning repair fee’ made of gold?” (sneers) He pulls out a voice recorder, and the corrupt section chief collapses in terror on the spot! They think the archives room is a dead-end posting? No, it’s my “arsena 64Reads—Score—14d adds
- 123 The Official Cauldron! 官鼎！ Serve as an official and benefit the people! This is the story of Lin Huai, who devoted himself wholeheartedly to serving his country and its people. It's also the story of Lin Huai, a man with powerful connections, who started out in a small county and climbed step by step to the top of the pyramid! 1.5kReads8.8Score30314d adds
- 124 The Office Secretary 办公厅秘书 Zhang Shijie had just graduated from college when he passed the exam to join the court. He married Liu Mengmeng, the girlfriend he had loved for four years. Work, life, money... After a few years of married life filled with all the ordinary necessities, the passion faded, leaving behind nothing but dull, monotonous days. By chance, Zhang Shijie discovered that Liu Mengmeng was cheating on him with his best friend... Anger and pain took turns tormenting him... After reflecting on his situation, Z 6.8kReads9.0Score61614d adds
- 125 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. 515Reads7.4Score10314d adds
- 126 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
- 127 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
- 128 Reborn, I Choose to Get a Stable Job and Strive 重生后我选择上岸拼搏 Reborn, make money, get into government. Change the things you can’t stand, like introducing policies to protect consumers in the new-energy vehicle industry and abolishing the presale system for real estate. With powerful figures backing him, he is reborn in 2002 and starts making money, laying out the perfect plan. He earns his doctorate in 2007 at the age of 21, then passes the civil service selection exam and enters politics. In 2008, he becomes a deputy department-level official. In 2009, a 940Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 129 After That Night, I Rose to the Top 那一夜后，我平步青云 Officialdom is a game of chess: once a move is made, there is no turning back, and every step is fraught with danger. A captivating woman is like a beacon, guiding the way and lighting the path out of darkness. Xiao Bei is set up by others from the start, and from then on, he is caught in a constant struggle within the maelstrom of power. Along the way, he gradually comes to understand that life at the top is about more than schemes and rivalry. Only between black and white can one glimpse the t 2.3kReads8.1Score48714d adds
- 130 Love Is Always Part of Life 人生总有爱 Li Ming came from a rural family. At university, his teacher, Zhao Qiang, introduced him to his daughter, Zhao Na, and the two married. During their fifteen years of marriage, they had a son named Li Xuan, who is now a first-year high school student. Zhao Na had a knack for business, and her company thrived. She bought the family home and car. Li Ming worked diligently as a university lecturer. Every month, he gave two thousand yuan to his parents, kept fifteen hundred for himself, and used the 219Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 131 The Ranks of Officialdom: Step by Step to the Top 官阶之步步高升 Someone took my place in the civil service exam. By a twist of fate, I ended up as a temporary worker at the township government in my hometown. Someone set me up, and I accidentally stumbled upon a secret of one of the leaders. No need to panic. I'm just a temp. What have I got to worry about… My name is Liu Su. According to my great-grandfather, our branch descends from Liu Fei, the eldest son of Emperor Gaozu, Liu Bang. We have an ancestral copy of The Founder’s Boxing Manual. I soaked in med 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 132 Left With Nothing? Sorry, I'm Rising to the Top 净身出户 ？抱歉我青云直上了 Zhou Huan is suppressed by his superiors at work and finds his girlfriend cheating on him at home. In his grief, he finally comes to his senses: this life is his to live, and he'll never again be a timid, groveling simp! One act of bravery sets the wheels of fate in motion! Seizing every opportunity and building connections on all sides, Zhou Huan advances step by step, rising rapidly all the way to the pinnacle of power! 7.9kReads8.3Score68114d adds
- 133 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
- 134 The Road Through Officialdom Begins with Being Reborn 官场征途，从重生开始 For love, Chu Haoran chose to become a live-in son-in-law, only to end up behind bars. The day before his release, he was attacked. Given a second chance at life, Chu Haoran chooses to enter politics... 5.5kReads6.5Score40814d adds
- 135 Poor Social Skills? I Take Everything Literally and Drive Everyone Crazy 低情商？我只讲字面意思逼疯全场 In my colleagues' eyes, I'm a hopeless bookworm who's bound to get fired sooner or later. In my superiors' eyes, I'm a lethal weapon capable of cutting through every unspoken rule. In my opponents' eyes, I'm a living King of Hell armed with regulations, leaving misery in my wake wherever I go. As for me, Jiang Che, I'm really just an ordinary civil servant who wants to clock out on time. It all started with the words, “Make the report look good.” I turned it into a work of art, and the deputy di 95Reads6.0Score1714d adds
- 136 Reborn: A Life of Power and Passion 重生之权色浮生 A spoiled young master betrayed and killed in a drunk-driving crash? He awakens from a dream and returns to the year before the bloody power struggle within his wealthy family! The arrogant playboy who once spent money like water returns with burning hatred and memories of the future. He wins a massive lottery jackpot, makes a name for himself in the stock market, and turns the tables with ease, becoming a legendary stock god who leaves his family astonished! Those who were once his enemies are 1.9kReads6.6Score19814d adds
- 137 The White-Robed Heir, Prince of the Northern Frontier 白衣世子北疆王 Bai Jingyan, heir to the Northern Frontier, roams the martial world, flirts with and collects its stunning beauties, rejects an imperial marriage, and wins over the ten loveliest women on the list of famed beauties. He ends up with dozens of beauties in his harem. The three provinces of the Northern Frontier are in turmoil. Though he should be the vanguard bringing an end to the chaos, he finds himself beset by grievances, forced to survive between the cracks, and faced with painful separations 7.1kReads6.9Score71714d adds
- 138 Transmigrating into Dream of the Red Chamber: A Chaotic Feast of Beauty and Empire 穿越红楼之乱煮美人江山 Fans of the original, stay away; meticulous readers, go easy on me. This story is pure invention, borrowing only a few bricks from Dream of the Red Chamber. Whether I marry Baochai or Daiyu is up to me; whoever I want dead will die. I'll bring down all four great families and send Jia Lian and Baoyu to prison. No research, no nitpicking, and don't argue over how many volumes the original has. If you ask whether Master Cao would approve, the old gentleman has already ascended to immortality. Just 18.8kReads7.5Score2.4k14d adds
- 139 The Strongest Official Career 最强官路 His career had been smooth sailing, but an unexpected turn landed him in prison. Two years later, the dragon was released, and he returned to the world of officialdom. Watch as he plans every move and climbs ever higher. 1.9kReads9.0Score26614d adds
- 140 Reaching the Top in Officialdom 问鼎官场 Wang Zidong always thought he was an upright man of principle, but in the end, he realized that justice takes power to uphold. Reborn into a new life, Wang Zidong decides to live differently, fulfill his ambitions, and build a world for idealists. Watch Wang Zidong rise step by step from a low-ranking deputy section chief to the very top. 207Reads7.7Score—14d adds
- 141 My Ex-Wife Betrayed Me? Now I’m Marrying a Tycoon’s Daughter, So Why Are You Crying? 前妻背叛？我娶大佬的女儿你哭啥 Zhao Yi, a man from humble beginnings, is unexpectedly betrayed by both his wife and his sworn brother. With no connections and no footing in the lower ranks, he suffers his wife's contempt, his mother-in-law's abuse, and his sister-in-law's humiliation. His prospects are bleak, and his family is poor. At his lowest point, a woman who vanished seven years ago gets back in touch. From then on, his fate changes, and he rises to the top... Wealth, dignity, fame, everything I once lost: I’ll take it 1kReads9.2Score17914d adds
- 142 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 311Reads—Score11214d adds
- 143 Setting Sail for Yunzhou 启航云州 Driven by the ideal of “making Yunzhou a better place,” dedicated official Chen Wangshu leads his team into a new chapter. They conduct in-depth research and develop plans to upgrade local industries, connect businesses with resources to help them overcome difficulties, and organize activities to enrich residents’ cultural and spiritual lives. With each new effort, they move steadily toward their goal and help Yunzhou set sail for a brighter future. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 144 A New Path in Politics for a Poor Boy 官场之寒门新途 Wang Xingyu was born on a state-owned farm in Northeast China. Though his family was ordinary, he excelled in school from a young age. At eighteen, he earned a place at a prestigious 985 university through his own hard work, where he studied public administration. Over the next four years, Wang Xingyu applied himself not only to his studies but also to student clubs, including the student union’s external relations department. Arranging sponsorships and taking on other practical tasks helped him —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 145 Li Ergou’s Country Life 李二狗的乡村人生 Er Gou, don't be like that... Watch Li Ergou turn the countryside into a paradise on earth... Watch him make his comeback... A dreamland for both men and women? 2.8kReads8.5Score28414d adds
- 146 The All-Seeing Eye 天眼人生 Born into a prestigious family, he was accidentally separated from his loved ones as a child. A twist of fate led him to be adopted by a reclusive master, who taught him a miraculous third-eye technique! While at university, he started a business and amassed an enormous fortune. After reuniting with his family, he embarked on a career in politics! Starting at the grassroots level, he fought corruption and took down crime syndicates, eventually rising to the highest ranks. His legendary journey i 534Reads8.8Score10114d adds
- 147 A High-Ranking Official 大官 When the wind blows, which way you bend is the greatest test of a person's wisdom. Every choice lays the groundwork for the consequences to come. As time passes and causes and effects accumulate, some people find themselves riding the crest of the wave, while others leave the stage. The world is a game of chess, and every move counts. 97.5kReads8.4Score6.2k14d adds
- 148 You Can Have Your First Love, I’m Going to Embrace the Whole World 白月光给你，我去拥抱全世界 [No rebirth, no System, no cultivation, no cheating; wife regrets it and pursues her husband, multiple female leads, love rivals everywhere, psychological manipulation] When her first love suddenly reappears, Su Rou secretly meets him for three months. How will Fang Yan, a shut-in, calmly gather evidence and turn the tables to secure a divorce? Bai Xian was dissatisfied with the male leads in current male-oriented stories on Tomato Novel. The pathetic male lead who signs an agreement and turns 1.1kReads6.5Score—14d adds
- 149 Reborn: I've Long Since Mastered the Ways of Officialdom 重生：在官场，我早已人情练达 Chen Qingdong had been crushed in the political arena for his youthful idealism, and had grown so despairing that he had given up on life. Then, by chance, he returned to the past and got the chance to rewrite his life! This time, Chen Qingdong knew how to navigate the ways of the world, and swore to reclaim the dignity he had lost in his previous life. From then on, he advanced one step at a time, seizing every opportunity and forging a legendary rise through the treacherous ups and downs of th 1.8kReads6.3Score13214d adds
- 150 After We Broke Up, I Became My Ex-Fiancée's Creditor 分手后，我成了前未婚妻的债主 After the Breakup, I Became My Ex-Fiancée’s Creditor 3Reads—Score—14d adds
