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- 1 The Road to Officialdom: Reborn and Racing to the Top 官路仕途：重生后一路狂飙 [Rebirth + Political Intrigue + Business World + Political Career + Officialdom] Fang Shiyi, a high-ranking official, unexpectedly learns that the woman he has long loved bore his child, and that both mother and child were tortured to death. Just as he begins to investigate, he is threatened with an accusation and driven to suicide. Reborn by chance, he sets out to make up for his regrets and destroy his enemies. From the start, he saves a powerful figure’s family and finds himself a patron. Usi 136Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 2 The Pleasures of Officialdom: In a Parallel World of Red Nobility, I Can See Trouble Coming 官场风月：平行红顶，能看见麻烦 As a civil servant, Xu Haodong is a man of humble origins who speaks up for the people. He only wants to do honest, practical work and be worthy of himself, his family, and the public. On his way up the ladder, he occasionally has a beauty by his side, so he does not exactly bring shame on someone reborn. He can climb the official ranks and make a fortune, while keeping a beauty in his arms and seizing every opportunity! 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Courting Beauties and Commanding Power: Qin Fei’s Desperate Comeback 揽美驭权：秦飞绝地逆袭 Qin Fei is targeted by his stepmother and her son, bullied by his mother-in-law's family, and frustrated at every turn. When a massive crisis strikes, he takes the initiative and plans his moves carefully. From then on, he commands the world and holds the reins of power! 244Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 Wangchuan Linzhou: No Connections, Just Fighting Corruption and Protecting Livelihoods 望川林舟：无背景揪贪护民生 On his first day reporting for duty as a public affairs officer in Wangchuan Town, Lin Zhou runs into two infuriating problems: 12 fruit farmers are being compensated for their honey pear orchards as if the land were ordinary farmland, while Auntie Wang, who is paralyzed, has had her minimum subsistence allowance application rejected twice. His direct supervisor, Zhang Jianjun, simply advises him, “Don’t make trouble over this.” But Lin Zhou insists on making trouble. He crouches in the pear or 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 From Secretary to Having a Secretary 从做秘书到有秘书 I began as a secretary and rose through the ranks, one position at a time, from the grassroots to middle and senior levels. In those mid- and high-level posts, I also mentored one secretary after another. Some eventually outranked me; others left secretarial work to teach at universities. Quite a few of my former secretaries ended up meeting again in prison. It was like a never-ending soap opera, leaving me with a jumble of feelings. Now, looking back on the path I’ve taken, I remember it all vi 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Road to Office: Rising to the Top 官途：扶摇直上 Zhao Hengyu, a political prodigy who graduated from Jingda University, enters the whirlpool of officialdom after lying low for years. He maneuvers among superiors who smile while concealing daggers and subordinates harboring hidden ambitions, walking the line between loyalty and political intrigue. Every celebratory toast conceals a scheme, and every heart-to-heart conversation is riddled with traps. In this perilous maze of officialdom, he abandons conventional methods and breaks through with a 1.5kReads7.0Score10114d adds
- 7 Officialdom: Refusing to Lie Flat 官场：拒绝躺平 Feeling ill at ease is simply part of life. The choices we make and the effort we put in are challenges we all have to face. A thirty-eight-year-old section chief in a government office is on the verge of taking the next step in his career when all sorts of unexpected troubles strike, changing everything around him… Will he give up and let everything fall apart, or refuse to lie flat? Join us as we follow He Zhe and see how he transforms himself, turns the tide, and becomes a cadre in the mold o 11.4kReads8.4Score96114d adds
- 8 From the Start, I'm in Charge of an Entire Region? 开局就让我执掌一方？ Written entirely by hand. As the First Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, he received an order transferring him to Handong. It also made him think again of the story of In the Name of the People. As a sharp blade in the hands of his superiors, he rose step by step from the grassroots. Handong University was where his dream first took flight, and also a place he had always tried to avoid getting involved in. In the end, he returned here after all. I’m no good at wr 355Reads—Score44614d adds
- 9 Transferred to Handong from the Start, Gao Yuliang Is My Cousin 开局调任汉东，高育良是我表哥 [In the Name of the People] [No mindless decisions] [No Female Lead] On the eve of Gao Yuliang’s arrest, he thinks of his maternal cousin, Chen Qing. One phone call later, the political balance in Handong is once again thrown into disarray. The protagonist starts at the peak. He comes to Handong not only to improve its stagnant economy, but also to clear away the fog and expose all the shady dealings. This work is entirely fictional. Please don’t assume it refers to anyone in real life. 58Reads6.7Score10114d adds
- 10 Wait, How Did I Become a District Party Secretary?! 不是！我怎么就成了区委书记呢？ An ordinary man transmigrates into a parallel-world version of Huaxia and becomes a district committee secretary. Fortunately, he brought a golden finger with him. And so begins his career, combining the life of an ordinary man with the job of a district committee secretary. “Actually, my biggest dream is to take my wife and kids traveling all over Huaxia. Just look at me now! How am I supposed to find time to spend with the three of them?” 766Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 11 Officialdom and Business 官，商 This is the story of Zheng Guodong, who falls from grace in politics, reflects deeply on his mistakes, turns to business, and, at the invitation of his old rival Zhou Hai, returns to Xingye County to help build his hometown and start his life over. It offers a penetrating look at the culture of cliques: either you fit in, or you get pushed out. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Road to Power: Ling Qingchen's Climb Through the Ranks 官途：凌青辰的升官之路 Born into poverty, Ling Qingchen passes the civil service selection exam and embarks on a political career. As he gradually matures amid the infighting at the grassroots level, he rises all the way to become the county’s top official. Now that he holds power, can Ling Qingchen stay true to his original ideals? How will he navigate the political landscape and secure an even higher position? 307Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Bowl of Lamb Rice Noodles, 940 Yuan 一碗羊肉粉，940元 A bowl of lamb rice noodles, 940 yuan —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Reborn on the Road to Officialdom: Rising Through the Ranks After Divorce 官道重生：离婚后平步青云 [Political Career] + [Clean Break After Divorce] + [Smart Protagonist] + [Tourism Development] Qin Miaomiao: “Setting the facts aside, don’t you think you’re at fault too?” Gu Ning: “The kid isn’t mine, so whoever wants to raise him can do it! Get out of here and stop getting in the way of my work for the people!” Gu Ning returns to six years earlier, to the day he stood at a crossroads in life. Two paths lie before him. Should he stick to his original path, raising a 266Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 15 Fast-Track Promotion 2: The Suspended Fish 火线提拔2悬鱼 (A pure political drama, with no System and no transmigration.) Ten years of ice water cannot extinguish a heart burning with passion! Born into poverty, Xia Xiang cares deeply for the people. Not long after taking office in Shazhou, he is confronted with a demolition crisis in Xihua District. As he investigates, Xia Xiang discovers that a vast abyss lies hidden behind the incident... Years later, people would say, "The skies stretch blue, the wilds stretch wide; Shazhou has its own red sun!" 16.1kReads8.9Score50714d adds
- 16 A Heavy Responsibility 重任 Lin Weimin enters the political arena as a government trainee, carrying his original ideals with him. Beneath his feet lie treacherous reefs of tangled interests; all around him, temptation and threats churn together like towering waves. Watch as he navigates the undercurrents of officialdom and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power. 54Reads7.2Score1914d adds
- 17 The River’s Keystone 长河之砥 [Power struggles in officialdom + three generations + one female lead + rising from the grassroots!] The sea stretches to the horizon, where the sky becomes its shore; I climb to the mountain's peak and become its summit. Thirty-eight years of hardship and struggle bear witness to the transformation of an elite university graduate in the arena of power: he sheds his scholarly air and conceals his edge. This is not only the story of a young official's growth, but also a realist tale woven from fa 13Reads—Score314d adds
- 18 From the Fields to the Clouds, Rising from the Bottom 阡陌青云，自基层而上 [Pure Realism + No Golden Finger + Human Nature in Conflict + Deep Character Growth] Once a young reporter with a sincere heart and firm principles, he falls victim to workplace politics and is relegated to the grassroots town of Dahe. Despite adversity, he stays true to his original ideals, works diligently, and takes root in the countryside to get things done. Through sheer grit, he takes a crucial step forward in his career. Transferred to Funan County, he gets caught up in the complex mane 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Officialdom: Rising Through the Ranks, a Female Leader Trains Me to Become a Party Secretary 官场：进部：女领导培养我当书记 There's a saying in political circles that people express in subtle terms. First, you have to be capable! Then, someone has to say you're capable! Finally, the person who says you're capable has to be capable too! The political arena is full of ups and downs and endless power struggles. Junhao has already risen to a fairly high rank. In the eyes of others, he's simply enjoying the shade beneath a powerful patron, having received an exceptional promotion after meeting a good boss. But after takin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Book Three by the Sunless King 日不落大王的第3本书 —Reads—Score614d adds
- 21 A True Han-Dynasty Succubus: From the Start, I Steal Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun 真大汉魅魔，开局截胡诸葛亮赵云 Liu Yu, a librarian, transmigrates to the end of the Eastern Han dynasty and begins his journey into the art of political intrigue. In a chaotic age, it is not enough to know how to fight. You also need to understand human nature and social customs. “Zilong, do you want a wife?” “Kongming, how about your brother-in-law teaches you some science?” “Dian Wei, come with me. I’ll make sure you have plenty of good food and drink.” “Ziyi, you can come along, but why are you bringing a divine general?” 185Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Officialdom: After Putting Myself on the Line, I Rose Straight to the Top 官场：以身入局后，我青云直上 [Authentic Political Intrigue] [Highly Anticipated] [No System] [No Mindless Plot] Serving in government is both a technical skill and an art. It calls for political tactics, but even more so for political wisdom. Gu Mingchuan has barely become a secretary to a Party committee secretary when he falls victim to one underhanded scheme after another. Watch as he navigates both sides of the political arena, turns the tables, and climbs step by step to the pinnacle of power! 8.6kReads7.9Score89514d adds
- 23 Toyotomi Hideyoshi: Six-Book Set 丰臣秀吉（套装共6册） The Toyotomi Hideyoshi series is a collection for history and literature enthusiasts. Toyotomi Hideyoshi recounts the legendary life of the most famous daimyo of Japan's Sengoku period, the first commoner in Japanese history to unite the country. Born into poverty with no one to rely on, Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose from an ordinary commoner to become a powerful statesman through his own efforts. Policies enacted during his rule, such as the sword hunt and the Taiko land survey, were groundbreaking a 328Reads9.5Score12414d adds
- 24 The Pinnacle of Public Service: Starting at a Township Government Office 仕途巅峰：从乡镇事业单位开始 Chen Bo was a college graduate from the countryside who couldn't find a job after graduation. At last, he managed to get a position at a township government institution. Since he had majored in Chinese and had a decent writing ability, the office needed someone to draft documents, and his superiors began to rely on him. But one night, he witnessed something he shouldn't have seen, and was sidelined from then on. He spent decades working quietly at the township office, reaching his forties still 5Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 25 The Discipline Commission Takes Action: The Collapse of a Network of Power 纪委在行动：权网崩塌记 The Discipline Commission in Action: Chronicle of a Corrupt Power Network’s Collapse 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 From the Start, I Took the Blame, Then Climbed to the Top 开局背黑锅，我步步登青云 Crisis is opportunity. Seize it, and you can rise to the top. Facing the desperate predicament of being made a scapegoat, Zhao Guodong throws himself into the game, takes aim at entrenched corruption, and pushes his way toward the center of power, plunging into the eye of the storm of political infighting. 65Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 27 I Rule the Mortal World 我主浮尘 After graduating from university, Zhou Shengli missed his chance because of a mistake made by the personnel chief at the organization that was supposed to hire him. He was assigned to an agricultural technology station in a remote township. Determined to help local farmers grow prosperous as an agricultural technician, he was swept into politics by a series of twists and turns. Transferred from post to post, promoted in name but demoted in practice, he weathered one rise and fall after another, 230Reads7.7Score10814d adds
- 28 A Most Extraordinary Path to Power 非常权途 Behind closed doors, one gripping power struggle after another is quietly unfolding in the world of politics. Sun Zhewen, a low-ranking civil servant whose talents had gone unrecognized, saw everything change after meeting his beautiful superior. He had thought he was destined to be a nobody, but his outstanding abilities, keen political instincts, and knack for leveraging others' influence helped him steadily climb the career ladder. Yet as his position rose, the temptations of power followed c 3.9kReads8.4Score33514d adds
- 29 A Play’s Performance: A Hilarious Tale of Officialdom 一个剧本的演出，啼笑皆非的官场 A play being performed, and an absurd, laughable officialdom —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 The Road to Officialdom: A Poverty Relief Expert Rises Step by Step 官路乾坤：扶贫高手步步高升 The Road to Officialdom: A Poverty-Alleviation Expert's Steady Rise 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 The Shadow of Jingzhe: The Male Secretary’s Deadly Identity 惊蛰谍影：男秘书的致命身份 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. 93Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Still Waters Run Deep 静水流深 Can money really fall from the sky? Almost everyone says no. Li Wentao, a deputy director at the municipal government office with no connections or powerful backers, had given up hope of getting anywhere in his career. Then, unexpectedly, a windfall really did fall into his lap: he was appointed director of the municipal government office. By Li Wentao's own reckoning, it was a pretty minor post. But as soon as he took office, he was sidelined. His appointment was merely a compromise in a power 14.4kReads9.3Score1.8k14d adds
- 33 The Pinnacle of Power: A County Secretary's Extraordinary Career 权利巅峰：县委秘书的妖孽仕途 To be an official, you need two things: a heart devoted to speaking up for the people, and an unwavering sense of justice. Follow a county Party committee secretary as he climbs step by step toward the pinnacle of power in a cutthroat political game of schemes and betrayals. 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Exiled to the Countryside, I Rose Rapidly Through the Ranks 发配乡下后，我的仕途一路狂飙 After the old Party secretary falls from power and his wife betrays him, Chen Yuan, once a top aide, never dreamed he'd be sent deep into the mountains to take a post at an abandoned resort that had been left undeveloped for years. In his memory, the place was a remote backwater where not even birds would shit. His career and marriage are both in ruins, and he thinks his life is completely over! However, during the new leader's first inspection after taking office, he specifically chooses the ab 53kReads8.5Score5k14d adds
- 35 The Bustle of a Small County: A Portrait of Ordinary People in the Bureaucratic World 小县喧嚣：普通人的体制浮世绘 This book tells the story of a young man from a rural village who earns a job in the county government through his own efforts. But with no connections, he is sent to a remote township to work in a village, and his girlfriend leaves him without hesitation. Even after putting down roots at the grassroots level and delivering results, he is repeatedly passed over for promotion. Then an anti-corruption storm sweeps through officialdom, tearing a crack in the murky order. With no family or political 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 The Road to Officialdom: Starting from Scratch 官途之从零起步 Lu Feng, an avid reader of political novels, dies unexpectedly and is reborn. Starting out at a township industrial and commercial office, he faces workplace struggles, political suppression, and a forced breakup with his girlfriend, but uses his wits to overcome every setback and rise rapidly through the ranks. Yet a hidden secret about his background, tied to his rebirth, leaves him cornered with no way out. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Art of Official Strategy 官策有术 This novel mainly chronicles the political maneuvering in Handong Province. Its protagonist is Hou Bing, and it focuses on his journey from a poor county all the way to the pinnacle of the political world. This is the painstaking masterpiece of a veteran political novel author! Guaranteed to be exciting, guaranteed to be top quality! 350Reads6.8Score3414d adds
- 38 The Pinnacle of Power: Rise and Fall in the World of Politics 权利巅峰之官场浮沉 One heroine + political scheming + progress + serving the people + punishing evil and promoting good + reaching the pinnacle A fast-paced story. Welcome to read! A friendly tip: if you don't enjoy the early, small-scale developments, you can start from Chapter 80. Who gave me this authority? Who stands behind me? Yi Yang pointed to the two flags on the table and said: “The people gave me this authority!” “These two flags stand behind me!” “And the more than 500,000 people in the county!” “How's 71Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 39 Old Cases of the Republic Era: After Ten Years on the Run, He Still Gets Promoted 民国旧案：在逃十年，他依然升官 A Republic-Era Cold Case: On the Run for Ten Years, He Still Climbs the Ranks 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The Power of Officialdom 官势 Lin Qingyan, a son of a farming family, tackles poverty alleviation and cracks down on organized crime, taking one steady step at a time. He builds momentum, harnesses it, and seizes every opportunity, racing ahead and rising through the ranks. In the face of temptation, he never forgets his original purpose; faced with threats, he never backs down. "I will never coexist with evil" is his motto, and serving the people is his way of governing... 547Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 41 The Pinnacle of Power in Officialdom 官场之权利巅峰 Officialdom is an invisible battlefield, rife with deceit, intrigue, and ever-shifting power struggles. Amid the chaos, Lu Weiming is like a breath of fresh air. Lu Weiming never forgets this: A good official serves the people and benefits the community. To be an official is to be a good one, with two burning convictions in your heart: kindness toward others and a sense of responsibility heavier than a mountain. With a heart full of passion and clean hands, Lu Weiming faces pressure from the p 67Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 From the Start, One Whistleblower's Letter Reforms the Entire Officialdom 开局一封举报信，整顿整个官场 After filing a real-name report against his superior, Chen Ming was kicked into the county archives with a transfer order. Everyone thought his career was over. But they had no idea that the old files nobody ever looked through contained the very things they were most afraid of bringing to light. You use a transfer order to push me around, and I use evidence to investigate you. From a section chief to the powerful backers protecting him at every level, this whistleblower letter is only the begin 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Thirty Years of Political Ups and Downs 宦海沉浮三十年 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
- 44 Back at 24, I'm My Son's Love Rival 重返24，我给儿子当情敌 This is the story of a middle-aged man who returns to the age of 24. He's been a son, a husband, and a father. This time, he wants to live for himself. And, while he's at it, become a worthy romantic rival to his own son. Eight women, eight obsessions, eight paths left unfinished. 46Reads—Score314d adds
- 45 The Pinnacle of Power: Taking the Road Less Traveled 权力巅峰：不走寻常路 As the ancients said: A man in office should command the power of the realm by day and sleep with beauties in his arms by night! Today, some say: A position needn't be high, as long as you have power. After all, a county magistrate can't hold a candle to the local official in charge! Those who wield power hold a double-edged sword. Used well, it benefits the country and its people; used poorly, it can hurt others and themselves. People say it's hard to be a good person. What about being a good o 246Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 46 Officialdom: From Sitting on the Bench to Commanding the World 官场：从枯坐冷板凳到执掌乾坤 Xiao Ran’s life takes a sudden turn. Stripped of his power, he is banished to a backwater post, and his girlfriend betrays him for the sake of her own future. Just when all hope seems lost, he meets the hidden powerhouse Old Wang, who passes on everything he knows. Xiao Ran masters an elite set of skills for navigating power games, needing no outside help whatsoever. No need to build alliances or flatter anyone. With a public file and a few old calendars, he can decipher the secrets of power a 38Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 In the Name of the People: Zhao Mengsheng's Son! 名义：赵蒙生之子的名义！ You’re twenty-three and you’ve made it onto the Political and Legal Affairs Commission! You’re destined for a career in government, so there’s no need to crack open a book! People respect your clothes before they respect you, your looks before your soul, and every toast goes first to the person with power! To all the leaders of the future: success comes from keeping things secret, while talk leads to failure! 105Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 48 One Thought to Turn My Life Around 一念翻身 Liu Lizhi was sidelined at work, but he never expected a training course to introduce him to the woman who would change his life. From then on, the two became embroiled in a fierce struggle. Just as Yifei was about to fire him, an accident brought him into contact with a higher-ranking leader, and his fortunes changed dramatically... Liu Lizhi faced one setback after another on his way up the ladder. Just as he was about to take charge of the fate of all Haoming City, disaster struck again. The 8.4kReads9.2Score85514d adds
- 49 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
- 50 Officialdom: Special Inspector 官场：巡视特使 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 24.5kReads8.1Score2.3k14d adds
