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  1. 151 The Path to Power: Breaking the Deadlock 官途之破局 The Meat-Loving Monkey's Great Way爱吃肉的猴子大道Urban334k WordsCompleted A college student from a small county town enters the government and eventually rises to the very top. A new work is here! Come read my stories on Fanqie Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7Reads—Score—14d adds
  2. 152 No Regrets in Serving the People 为民无悔 Guan Yue Jin Chao关越今朝Urban6.9M WordsCompleted Love brought upheaval; I left the faith behind for a new path. A strange past emerged, and my journey through love was tangled with complications. The waves are fierce. How can I ride them and break through the currents? Love is tangled. Where can I find my way home? My strange past only brings more uncertainty. After years of hardship, I finally found the dignity I once sought, but by then, the satisfaction I had hoped for was gone. What remained in my heart was countless ordinary people, yet I 54Reads8.5Score2714d adds
  3. 153 A Play’s Performance: A Hilarious Tale of Officialdom 一个剧本的演出，啼笑皆非的官场 Fiyas of Xingguo兴国的菲亚斯12k WordsCompleted A play being performed, and an absurd, laughable officialdom —Reads—Score—14d adds
  4. 154 A Bright Political Future 官运亨通 Facing North From The South坐南朝北Urban626k WordsCompleted At 28, Lin Yun Feng had a limitless future ahead of him. After the Jin Hai Bridge, which fell under his jurisdiction, suddenly collapsed, Lin Yun Feng went from a rising political star to being cast aside. His beautiful wife cheated on him. Disheartened, he drowned his sorrows in alcohol, only to stumble upon a secret... 1.9kReads8.8Score21814d adds
  5. 155 After the Divorce, My Official Wife Regretted It! 离婚后，官妻后悔莫及！ May Dreams Come True梦想事成Urban272k WordsCompleted Some say the official world is all scheming and deceit, about choosing sides and making choices, a life-or-death struggle. For Liu Qing, the official world can make his ex-wife regret everything, help his family prosper, and bring benefits to the wider public... 2.8kReads6.4Score22014d adds
  6. 156 The Political Arena 宦海 Brother Peng彭哥哥Urban336k WordsCompleted [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
  7. 157 From the Countryside to the Seat of Power 从乡野到中枢 Ming Of Jianghai江海的明Urban724k WordsCompleted 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
  8. 158 The Transferred Soldier King Marries in a Flash During College 转业兵王大学期间闪电结婚 Midnight Sentiments午夜情怀Urban262k WordsCompleted Bai Yitu never expected that after returning to campus, he would be drawn by some mysterious force into one maelstrom after another. To pay for his father's medical treatment, he gave up his first chance at marriage. Then he unexpectedly uncovered the truth behind a college classmate's car accident. The shocking collusion between officials and businesspeople for illicit profits pushed him, against his will, to change everything. From passing the civil service exam for a provincial department to 49Reads—Score—14d adds
  9. 159 Reaching the Summit: From Entry-Level Clerk to the Pinnacle of Power 问鼎：从基层科员到权力巅峰 Lord of the Desolate Garden荒苑君Urban1.4M WordsOngoing 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
  10. 160 A Rising Star in Politics: From Secretary to the Pinnacle of Power 官场黑马：从秘书到权力巅峰 User36046252用户36046252Urban616k WordsCompleted A pen for a blade, strategy for a game of chess. A poor-born young man advances one careful step at a time, breaking through every obstacle and turning the tables against those who keep him down; a perceptive female Party secretary recognizes his talent and stands by him with all her heart amid schemes and deceit. One game of political chess, a lifetime of ups and downs. Watch as a grassroots secretary and a female Party secretary join forces to root out evil and clear away deep-seated ills, pl 60.9kReads8.1Score4.4k14d adds
  11. 161 Ripples in the Sea of Officialdom: Reborn on the Road to Power 宦海微澜：重生仕途路 A Tale of Years Gone By风叙经年Urban257k WordsOngoing Lin Yanzhou died. He died on the front line of flood control, swept away by the breach in the Huai River embankment, on the levee he had guarded for twenty years. His forty-eight years of life had been painfully meek. No connections, no backers, no resources. He was afraid to accept invitations, in case he couldn't afford to return the favor. He was afraid to accept gifts, in case he got in trouble and dragged his wife and children down with him. After twenty years, he was still only a deputy 64Reads—Score—14d adds
  12. 162 Tales of Officialdom in Jinlin 晋林官宦风云录 Midnight Sentiments午夜情怀Urban324k WordsOngoing Amid the political turmoil of Jinlin County, a small fifth-tier city, County Party Secretary Peng Shusheng was once a pioneer of reform, but died on the eve of his promotion. His secretary, Lu Suiyuan, had been his right-hand man. He resolutely gave up the chance to transfer to the provincial capital and remained in this challenging city. As he carries forward Secretary Peng’s unfinished work, Lu Suiyuan must not only face the countless traps laid by local interest groups, but also resist the co 88Reads—Score—14d adds
  13. 163 The Ultimate Benefactor 最强贵人 Young Master Huajia花家大少Urban524k WordsCompleted Bai Tao found a high-end Samsung W24 phone and couldn't put it down. Then it rang. The owner was a beautiful woman. He returned the phone to her, only to discover that she was the mine owner's daughter. She helped him rise to success... 723Reads—Score—14d adds
  14. 164 Tales of Mingdu 明都往事 Hong Ming翃洺Urban804k WordsCompleted 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 292Reads8.0Score—14d adds
  15. 165 Men and Women in Officialdom 官场雌雄 I Am the Eldest Senior Brother我是大师兄Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (I've switched to a new account: Yeye Fei. My single-heroine novel, One Night: From Village Teacher to City Hall's Top Aide, is now available. Please search for it and follow!) At 17, he entered a combined bachelor's and master's program. He graduated from graduate school at 23, became a deputy section chief at 25, and was promoted to full section chief ahead of schedule at 26! Lin Juzheng's political career has been one smooth ride. After 29 years of hard work, he reached the peak of his career 4.1kReads7.9Score50214d adds
  16. 166 Reborn: Notes from the New Officialdom 重生之新官场笔记 Luo Meizi罗妹子Urban1.4M WordsOngoing 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. 961Reads8.1Score10814d adds
  17. 167 Surviving on a Deserted Island with the Female CEO 带着女总裁荒岛求生的日子 Xiao Zuomeng肖左萌Urban993k WordsCompleted After leaving the military, Song Mo takes a job as a security guard at a corporate group. By chance, he travels abroad with the company’s female CEO and a number of senior executives. But when their plane suddenly crashes, Song Mo and several other survivors find themselves stranded on a deserted island... 613Reads8.3Score25814d adds
  18. 168 A Book by Jiuxiaohonghu jiuxiaohonghu的一本书 jiuxiaohonghuUrban7.9M WordsOngoing 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
  19. 169 Upright and Righteous, I Stand Between Heaven and Earth 一身正气立天地 This Young Gentleman Is Polite 0小生有礼0Urban743k WordsOngoing 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
  20. 170 Township Officials 乡镇干部 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban365k WordsCompleted A humorous, witty story about Zhu Zhenggang, a grassroots township official, and the strange incidents he encounters on the job. Through his experiences, it offers a glimpse into the lives and governance of officials at the township level. 288Reads9.0Score—14d adds
  21. 171 The Road to Light: An Agricultural Graduate Selected for County Government 光明之路：县委大院的农学选调生 How Can I Spend the Rest of My Life in Peace?何以清欢渡余生Male-Channel Fanfiction385k WordsOngoing Lin Gengye, a master’s graduate in agricultural science, joins the troubled Guangming County as a government trainee, facing accusations that he is a “second-generation official” and only there to pad his resume. He uses technology to transform barren land and applies stock-market strategies to run sustainable agriculture, silencing his critics and increasing the income of poor households. He builds his path to promotion through hard work and answers every doubt with a bountiful harvest. See how 165Reads6.5Score914d adds
  22. 172 Conquering a Desert Island with the Goddess 带着女神征服荒岛 The Beggar Isn't Poor乞丐不穷Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Surviving on a deserted island with goddesses, rising from nothing to return as a king... Every one of them is top-notch, just the way you dreamed. 459Reads6.9Score—14d adds
  23. 173 Temptation in the Political Arena 官场诱惑 China QQ中国扣扣Urban783k WordsCompleted From the grassroots to the top, from integrity to losing one's way: the ultimate struggle over desire, conscience, and career advancement. This is a realistic, documentary-style literary work. 35Reads6.7Score—14d adds
  24. 174 Officialdom: Special Inspector 官场：巡视特使 Xu Huaqing许华庆Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Is the standard male lead in an officialdom novel a wealthy family's lost heir who gets cheated on from the start? With an official transfer order, Xu Juyi, a decorated national hero returning from abroad, is recommended by his mentor Zhong Baoguo, known as Elder Zhong, whose daughter is Zhong Xia'ai and son-in-law is Hou Liangping. He officially takes personal authority over inspections and disciplinary investigations, stepping into the turbulent chess game of officialdom. Even a commoner can w 24.4kReads8.1Score2.3k14d adds
  25. 175 The Brash Official 官道莽夫 Hero Duan断大侠Urban3.2M WordsOngoing By a twist of fate, Li Nanxing was swept into the heart of a fierce struggle and made a pawn in someone else’s game. He thought he was doomed to be crushed, but somehow he carved out a bright future for himself! From then on, he rose rapidly, with a lovely wife by his side and both fame and fortune in hand! 166Reads6.1Score—14d adds
  26. 176 The King of Soldiers Enters Politics and Breaks the Deadlock with Force 兵王转业之官场以力破局 Prickly Trumpet Vine带刺的喇叭花Urban931k WordsOngoing This novel has been adapted into an audiobook. Once he enters the political arena, he thrives. With brothers at his side, resources brought together, and strength to break through any impasse! Lin Zhenyu, a Dragon Fang special forces soldier codenamed Ghost King, is reborn. To save his critically ill grandfather, he has no choice but to leave the military and enter politics! A man of unwavering integrity, Lin Zhenyu vows to work for the welfare of 5.4kReads8.2Score43814d adds
  27. 177 Tides of Officialdom (Officialdom's Ups and Downs) 宦海之浮沉（宦海官途） Mr. Baptism洗礼先生Urban5.3M WordsCompleted After dating for two years, his girlfriend eventually married someone else. His honest, unassuming father was suddenly taken away by the procuratorate. Just as Xu Guohua was at his wit’s end, another blow awaited him: a notice of suspension… 9.5kReads8.8Score1.1k14d adds
  28. 178 Plans Amid the Plane Tree Fluff 梧桐絮里的规划图 Jinyue's Proud Little Thoughts锦月的傲娇心思Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted [A principled struggle within the system, unexpected turns, power, sex, and an anti-corruption campaign, love that brings a powerful man to his knees, sacrifice for love, realism] Yu Wanqing stood before the mirror in the restroom of the Yuecheng Grand Hotel’s conference center and took a deep breath, straightening the collar of her dark blue blazer. The woman in the mirror was twenty-eight, her shoulder-length black hair neatly tucked behind her ears. As a rising talent at the Municipal Plannin 408Reads—Score—14d adds
  29. 179 Reborn, I Rise to the Clouds as a Selected Cadre 重生后我以选调生身份平步青云 Ci Xuan辞轩Urban448k WordsOngoing Liu Huaimin, a fifty-eight-year-old grassroots public servant, spent twenty-seven years in his post before reaching the end of his life with a heart full of regret. In his previous life, an unjust case tied to an engineering project brought tremendous hardship upon his family. His loved ones suffered one misfortune after another, leaving him with a lifelong burden he could never put aside. As he lay dying, he opened his eyes once more, only to find himself back in the dormitory at Beichen Univer 499Reads—Score10314d adds
  30. 180 Hao Yunlai in the Political Arena 官场郝运来 Border Town Camel边城骆驼Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Powerful political fantasy, mind games, political intrigue, multiple heroines] Some characters and settings draw on the author's own experiences, recreated in an appropriate way for readers. Stick with it and every chapter will deliver. See how the protagonist, Hao Yunlai, lucks his way through officialdom... 13.1kReads8.1Score1.5k14d adds
  31. 181 Secretary Chen's Notebook 陈秘书笔记 Twenty, Thirty, Forty廿卅卌Urban224k WordsOngoing The extraordinary life of a secretary. Chen, a highly capable secretary, watches his bright future vanish in an instant. Cautious and deferential around the powerful, he keeps a low profile among his colleagues, and through his own distinctive way of handling people, gradually achieves his goals in life. His notebook is a lament for a life. 996Reads—Score11314d adds
  32. 182 Reno’s Meteoric Rise 雷诺得平步青云 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban477k WordsOngoing 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
  33. 183 My Road to Department Head: A Country Kid’s Comeback 我的厅长之路：农村娃的逆袭 Shan Zhi Shui Le山之水乐Urban243k WordsCompleted A country boy passes the civil service exam in another province and works his way up from a township to the county seat and then the provincial capital, rising from a junior clerk to department head. This is a story of turning his life around, with all the hardships and bitterness along the way. Perhaps it will offer something for many readers to learn from. 34Reads—Score—14d adds
  34. 184 The True Face of Officialdom 官场本色 The Too-Late Jinx为时已晚的克夫Urban83k WordsOngoing 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! 364Reads—Score—14d adds
  35. 185 My Ex-Girlfriend Is Making Me Become a Government Official 前女友逼我去当官 Old Wooden Blade老木刀Urban512k WordsOngoing “I never wanted to take the civil service exam or enter politics. My ex-girlfriend, Zhang Yating, pushed me into it. Without her, I would never have made it to where I am today. Truthfully, I've thanked her in my heart more than once. Without her persistence and the blows she dealt me, I would never have reached this position.” Those are the words the protagonist, Fang Chen, most wants to say. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  36. 186 Book 8 by Xingyu Qimeng 星语祈梦的第8本书 Starry Whispers, Praying for Dreams星语祈梦Male-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing I transmigrate into the world of In the Name of the People and become Gao Yuliang. From the start, I run straight into Ding Yizhen fleeing, and a storm suddenly erupts in Handong. Hou Liangping arrives in Handong on an investigative mission. The various factions are stirring beneath the surface, and the old course of events is about to reach its conclusion. Knowing the entire plot, he will never meet the same ending as in the original. Caught in a complicated game of strategy and surrounded by d 12.2kReads5.3Score34914d adds
  37. 187 To the Peak of the Azure Clouds, Starting with My Ex-Girlfriend 青云之巅，从前女友开始 June Twelfth六月十二Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Now that you’ve been reborn, do you still have to be timid and submissive? Gu Yang will tell you: life is precious, so why not live it a little more freely... Good and evil in human nature are all here. See the story for a look at the twists and turns of officialdom. 1.5kReads7.4Score15014d adds
  38. 188 A New Path in Politics for a Poor Boy 官场之寒门新途 One Degree Below Zero 519零下一度519Urban181k WordsCompleted 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
  39. 189 You Think I'm Just a Porter, But This Is a Desert Island 嫌我是扛包的，可这里是荒岛 The Barbarian King Redeems Himself自我救赎的蛮王Urban205k WordsCompleted A plane crash leaves Chen Yang stranded on a deserted island. He builds a shelter, starts a fire by rubbing sticks together, and fights to survive. Once a man at the very bottom of society, he's now at the top of the food chain on the island. 9Reads8.2Score—14d adds
  40. 190 Stranded on a Desert Island 孤岛之荒岛求生 Youyou Hua悠悠华Urban327k WordsCompleted After a shipwreck, a group of people are stranded on a deserted island. To survive, the beautiful women all favor strong men, while danger lurks everywhere on the mysterious island. With threats closing in on all sides, in order to stay alive, they… 6.1kReads8.5Score41014d adds
  41. 191 The Shadow of Jingzhe: The Male Secretary’s Deadly Identity 惊蛰谍影：男秘书的致命身份 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Urban142k WordsCompleted On March 5, 2026, Jingzhe, Zhou Daimei died in an "accidental" car crash. Just before she died, she received a WeChat message: "Don't go. It's an ambush." When she opened her eyes again, time had turned back three days, to 5:24 a.m. on March 2. She had 72 hours left to live. This time, she had returned with her memories intact. 115Reads—Score—14d adds
  42. 192 Just Dumped, I Turn Around and Pass the Civil Service Exam to Work in Her Hometown 刚被分手，转身选调上岸去她老家 Lin Qingyin林轻吟Urban1.1M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 16.3kReads7.7Score1.4k14d adds
  43. 193 A Crime Within Reach: The Genius Profiler Is Both Alluring and Daring 咫尺之罪，天才侧写师又撩又飒 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Mystery145k WordsCompleted [Mystery + sweet romance | Genius profiler × tough-as-nails police captain] On the first day of her return to work, a torrential rain pours down. Now the old case has been reopened, and the real culprit is right before her eyes. The man who grabbed her around the waist in the rain is her former partner, Zhou Sheng, the man she’d been avoiding for a year. He gave her a teasing smile, his gaze burning. “Consultant Meng, are you still brave enough to sign this time?” She turned her face away. “What 58Reads—Score—14d adds
  44. 194 My Wife's Strange Behavior Filled Me with Resentment 妻子种种怪异的行为让我心存愤懑 Young Master Huajia花家大少11k WordsCompleted My wife's strange behavior filled me with resentment. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
  45. 195 Thirty Years of Political Ups and Downs 宦海沉浮三十年 Cat or Bear是猫还是熊Urban420k WordsOngoing A rural boy claws his way out of the countryside and into the world of politics, enduring relentless suppression in a grueling struggle to defy fate and change his life. After being tested in multiple workplaces and weathering the ups and downs of several relationships, he is repeatedly beaten down, only to turn the tables again and again. With no connections or backing, how far can he get in thirty years in politics? Is the problem the individual, or the system? A thought-provoking story. It al 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  46. 196 From the Start, I Was Placed Under Investigation! 开局我就被双规了！ Tangtang Sixth Young Master糖糖六公子Urban144k WordsOngoing 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
  47. 197 In the Name of the People: The Depths in Turmoil 人民的名义之深水浮沉 Feng Lijun冯丽君Male-Channel Fanfiction206k WordsCompleted Six years later, Li Dakang is promoted after demonstrating exceptional ability in the follow-up management of the Guangming Peak project. The restart of the project in Handong is now getting underway. As Liang Qiming, Liang Qihong (son of Liang Qunfeng and brother of Liang Lu), and others cross the line, Sha and Li develop an unspoken understanding, keeping each other at arm’s length while remaining close. Meanwhile, Li Dakang’s current wife, Shen Jinglan, is not only his partner in life but als 298Reads—Score—14d adds
  48. 198 The Storm in Officialdom: A Start at the Provincial Government 官场风云，从省政府开局 Tan Hongfu谭红夫Urban497k WordsOngoing Tan Wen transmigrates back to 1992. Thinking of all the opportunities he missed in his previous life because he didn’t understand the rules of officialdom, he vows that this time, reborn, he’ll make his way through the political world and rise swiftly through the ranks. He’ll also seize the opportunities brought by reform and opening up to make his fortune the right way. 25Reads6.1Score—14d adds
  49. 199 A Young Police Officer's Reversal of Fortune 小民警的逆袭人生 Tu Ao Li凸凹李Urban295k WordsCompleted The woman before him left Li Jia with a jumble of conflicting feelings. He could look down on anyone else. Back in the village, he was his family's pride, and his classmates practically put him on a pedestal. But to her, he was nothing. It's true that a change of environment can change a person. As soon as her career started taking off, she seemed to become a completely different person. He couldn't make sense of it. He looked at his girlfriend, dressed to the nines in a work uniform, and felt 53Reads—Score—14d adds
  50. 200 With the System in Hand, Being Stranded on a Deserted Island Is a Blast 系统在手，被困荒岛爽歪歪 A Nan, Torn Between Gain and Loss患得患失的阿南Urban410k WordsCompleted In the depths of the Pacific, a cruise ship gleams with luxury like a palace afloat. At a champagne party on the top deck, Li Hao raises his glass, surrounded by celebrities and beautiful women. His life is a never-ending feast. But a colossal tsunami sweeps it all away. When he opens his eyes again, all he sees is an endless expanse of blue sea and golden sand. The million-yuan Patek Philippe on his left wrist is still ticking, but all he can use it for is to count the lonely life he has left o 498Reads—Score—14d adds

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