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  1. 1 A Prodigy's Path to Power 天骄仕途 Urban1.1M WordsCompleted The world of officialdom is full of unseen clashes and schemes, ruthless enough to kill without spilling a drop of blood! It may look like flowers embroidered on brocade, but beneath the surface, it’s a pot boiling over a raging fire! Lu Mingyuan, a small-town exam grinder, rose from humble beginnings, enjoyed a meteoric career, took command of power, and improved people’s lives, composing a magnificent chapter for a new era! 8Reads8.2Score—14d adds
  2. 2 The Secretarial Official's Rise 小秘官途 Urban2.2M WordsCompleted After being pushed aside, a junior secretary sets out on the path to rising to power... 233Reads6.7Score—14d adds
  3. 3 The Unorthodox Sword on the Road to Officialdom 仕途之剑走偏锋 Urban254k WordsCompleted While others are scrambling to transfer into city government offices, he chooses to head down to the grassroots level, moving from the top to the bottom. In truth, he is taking this unconventional path to make himself stronger. This is a comeback story set in the world of politics. A man from humble beginnings relies on his own intelligence and courage to overcome obstacle after obstacle on his career path, ultimately becoming a talented young leader in charge of an entire region... 3Reads—Score—14d adds
  4. 4 A Career in Politics: The Ambitious Man’s Rise 官场人生之鸿鹄逆袭 Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Lin Tian is down on his luck at work, and when he gets home, he receives a “surprise” from his wife! When life hits rock bottom, what is there left to fear? Just as he loses all hope, he unexpectedly uses his remarkable medical skills to save a mysterious powerful figure… 109Reads—Score—14d adds
  5. 5 Li Xiaoguang’s Road to Politics 李晓光从政之路 Urban231k WordsCompleted Li Xiaoguang started out at the grassroots level in a small town, quietly working hard in difficult conditions. He faced countless hardships and pain along the way, yet never gave up. His perseverance brought him the joy of success, and through tireless effort he steadily rose through the ranks, eventually reaching the top and writing an inspiring story. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
  6. 6 First in the Civil Service Exam, Then Promoted Until the Whole City Was Stunned 公考第一,辗转提拔到震惊全市 Urban766k WordsCompleted After failing the exam, he gets dumped. Starting over in 2006, Lu Hong enters the world of officialdom once again. But the moment he steps inside, he finds himself in a power game where every move could be fatal: He’s barely started the job when he’s secretly demoted and sent to a village. An inspection turns out to be a trap. When he gets promoted, he winds up as a corrupt official’s secretary! His plans for public works are obstructed at every turn, and a temporary transfer to the city is ridd 23.7kReads8.5Score2.1k14d adds
  7. 7 The Rise of Dongshan 东山之崛起 Urban373k WordsCompleted On a night at the turn of the new century, Fang Mingyuan, a county Party secretary known for getting things done, unexpectedly received a transfer order. From that moment on, his life took a new direction. His successor, Wang Dapu, seemed ambitious and energetic, but gradually strayed from the right path of development, bringing the once-prosperous Dongshan County to a standstill and into crisis. With the county teetering on the brink, can Fang Mingyuan return to his old home and set things righ 422Reads7.1Score10114d adds
  8. 8 She Married Someone Else, So I Rose to the Top of Officialdom 她嫁他人我走上仕途巅峰 Urban327k WordsCompleted On the day they broke up, his girlfriend married someone else. Lin Haoyu stood outside a wedding in the county seat, watching the woman who had once promised him forever walk toward another man in her wedding dress. He didn’t make a scene or cry. He turned and walked through the doors of the township government. He would stay and work his way up from the bottom. In this unfamiliar small town, he met Jiang Lan, who loved fiercely and hated fiercely, and the warmhearted Sister Zhao Min. He also 789Reads—Score10214d adds
  9. 9 The Human Heart Is Unfathomable 人心难料 Urban188k WordsCompleted Human hearts are treacherous and hard to read. You never know what the people who seem closest to you are thinking behind your back. Zhang Weixing, the Party secretary of Lai County, is determined to develop the local economy and lift the people out of poverty. But his partner, County Magistrate Wang Panfeng, is eager to take his place as Party secretary. To Zhang Weixing's face, Wang is all smiles and follows his every instruction. Behind his back, however, he constantly throws obstacles in his 20Reads—Score—14d adds
  10. 10 A Government Bureau? I Just Want to Raise the Sword of Justice! 官局?我只想举起正义之剑! Urban126k WordsOngoing The road to power is long and fraught with danger. Human nature has gone to the dogs, and everyone is out for themselves. Reborn, all I want is to raise the sword of justice and cut down every shameless scoundrel in the world! No harem, no womanizing: of the three thousand beauties, I'll choose just one! —Reads—Score—14d adds
  11. 11 We Broke Up, and Now You're a Trillionaire? You Still Want Me Back? 手都分了,你千亿富豪!还要追我 Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted We’ve already broken up, and you’re a trillion-yuan tycoon! Why are you still chasing me? 9Reads—Score—14d adds
  12. 12 Deep Within the Compound 大院深处 Rural Life139k WordsCompleted Step into the Funiu County Committee compound, and you enter a miniature ecosystem of power. There is no gunfire here, yet every corner is a contest; order prevails on the surface, while hidden currents churn beneath. The young Lin Xiao arrives with ideals in his heart. From awkward innocence to ease in navigating the system, his growth lays bare the true texture of life within the bureaucracy. Through his eyes, we witness the maze of paperwork, sense the subtle intrigues around the canteen tab 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  13. 13 Career System: A Life You Can't Log Out Of 职场系统:无法注销的人生 Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted When overworked office drone Su Xiao is forced to take on her tenth outsourced task, a holographic panel suddenly appears before her eyes: [Workplace Survival System successfully bound!] From then on, every choice she makes triggers a System mission: ● Choosing "refuse overtime" costs her ten years of life; ● Completing "save the project" earns virtual currency that can be exchanged for organ regeneration; ● Making the wrong call in "pick a side" sends her into a parallel-world instance... When —Reads—Score—14d adds
  14. 14 The City Builder 造城者 11k WordsCompleted City Builder —Reads—Score—14d adds
  15. 15 After the Inspection Team Forced Me Out, I Went on a Rampage 被巡视组清退后,我杀疯了 10k WordsCompleted After the Inspection Team Forced Me Out, I Went on a Rampage —Reads—Score—14d adds
  16. 16 I Was Sent to Guard a Reservoir, but I Caught a Very Important Person 我被发配看水库,却钓来大贵人 7k WordsCompleted I Was Sent to Watch the Reservoir, but Reeled in a VIP 14Reads—Score—14d adds
  17. 17 A Universe Between the Lines 字里乾坤 6k WordsCompleted The Universe Between the Lines 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  18. 18 Officialdom: Brother, I Thank Your Ancestors for Eight Generations! 官场:兄弟,我谢你八辈祖宗! Urban495k WordsOngoing Let's set out again with Gao Weijun! The end of your past life was merely someone else's beginning. You were played for a fool without even realizing it. Not this time! Watch as these brothers stand shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, and walk the road together! Stop falling out with people at the drop of a hat. That's childish! 33Reads6.9Score—14d adds
  19. 19 Making It in the World of Officialdom 混出个官样 Urban890k WordsOngoing Man, pain turns to hate, and hate turns to ruthlessness. When you fear nothing, the world will clear a path for you! Ten years as a hidden dragon, trapped in the abyss. Then, in a single day, he rides the wind straight to the heavens. Dawn has come, and the world is in his grasp. His might sweeps across mountains and rivers. No one can stop him. If not now, then when? 27.6kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds
  20. 20 Climbing the Ladder: I Really Want to Get Ahead 步步高升:我真是太想进步了 Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Gao Sheng majored in Chinese Language and Literature. In college, he was a class officer, presented a polished image, earned excellent grades, and joined the Communist Party. During the 2010 graduation season, he landed a job at Bingzhou Industrial Investment Group, a state-owned enterprise under the provincial capital in his hometown. Coming from a rural background, he thought that joining a state-owned enterprise would let him put his outstanding abilities to use and build a brilliant future. 131Reads—Score—14d adds
  21. 21 The Debtor 欠债人 Urban340k WordsCompleted Bian Xiangyang was drowning in debt. Overwhelmed after his divorce, he jumped into a river to end his life, but Jiang Zihao happened to be there and stopped him. Jiang hatched a sinister scheme and hired him for two million yuan to murder his mistress, Wang Lili. But Bian was completely won over by Wang Lili's beauty and courage. He learned that everything she did was for revenge, came to understand her, and fell in love with her. He went on to climb the career ladder and begin a new life... The 11Reads—Score—14d adds
  22. 22 Reborn in 1988: A Small-Town Cadre's Defiance of Fate 重生1988小镇干部的逆天改命 Urban157k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Lin Chen’s life plunged into darkness after he was framed. Reborn, he faces the impoverished countryside and undercurrents of officialdom once more. Watch him use his past-life experience to navigate policy and people’s hearts; See how he rises from a suppressed newcomer at the grassroots level to a ruthless force stirring the tide of reform, forging a path to wealth and success in officialdom in the 1980s! —Reads—Score—14d adds
  23. 23 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 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! 17.5kReads7.7Score1.5k14d adds
  24. 24 From the Yellow and Huai Rivers to the Clouds 黄淮布衣入青云 Urban280k WordsCompleted A major work of realistic political fiction about personal growth. In the early 1980s, in the impoverished floodplain where Anhui, Shandong, and Henan meet, Lin Yanqiu is born into a poor farming family whose generations have worked the land. He breaks free from the fate of the countryside through diligent study. In high school, an inspiring teacher awakens his ideals; at university, a mentor broadens his horizons. After graduation, he puts down roots at the grassroots level and enters public se —Reads—Score—14d adds
  25. 25 A Rising Star in Politics 权途新贵 Urban704k WordsCompleted In his previous life, he chose to marry into a wealthy family for the sake of power, only to be cast aside in the end and sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Reborn at the crossroads of his life, he decides to rewrite his fate, forge his own path, and write his own chapter amid the tide of the times! 71Reads—Score—14d adds
  26. 26 Special Reconnaissance Soldier, Ruler of the Urban Underworld 特种侦察兵,纵横都市江湖 Rural Life312k WordsOngoing 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
  27. 27 Staying True to Your Mission: The Way of an Official 不忘初心之为官之道 Urban268k WordsOngoing Reporter Zhuang Ziyou and prosecutor Lin Ruoxi fell in love at first sight while catching a Peeping Tom, and soon began a sweet and thrilling life together. Other couples go shopping to flirt. These two go shopping to catch thieves! Corrupt officials? They expose every one they find! The underworld? You’re not getting away either! As they take on corruption and organized crime, Zhuang Ziyou rises step by step from a humble reporter to a career in government. But the road through officialdom is f 124Reads—Score—14d adds
  28. 28 The Winds of Power: Rising from Obscurity 权路风云之微末起青云 Urban396k WordsCompleted Tian Feng starts out as a young man from humble beginnings, working his way up from the grassroots. He puts down roots in his job, tackles the public’s problems with care, works diligently, and treats people with sincerity. Through his ability and sense of responsibility, he grows step by step, achieving remarkable results in an ordinary position. He builds his life through hard work and rises from humble beginnings. Follow this ordinary young man as he stays grounded, honors his original purpos 5Reads—Score—14d adds
  29. 29 Catbait's 27th Book 猫饵第27本书 Urban117k WordsOngoing His patron is arrested, his sister-in-law is humiliated, his girlfriend betrays him, and petty people push him around. Lin Xiangdong faces his darkest hour from the start. Determined to change the lonely, frustrated life he led in his previous life, he decides to stop being timid and take the initiative, beginning by saving Fang Jie, his sister-in-law, from her tragic fate. This is the story of an ordinary man who rises step by step from the depths of power to reach the pinnacle of a political c 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  30. 30 The Political Titan: Rising from a Small Town 官途枭雄:从小镇开始逆袭 Urban221k WordsCompleted As a young civil servant, Wang Guilin served under a senior military leader, so there is no doubt he is highly capable. After leaving the army and returning to civilian life, he is suppressed by his superiors. In a fit of anger, he decides to make a comeback, setting off a storm in county politics. He takes the reins of power, serves the people, and stays true to his original purpose. 419Reads—Score—14d adds
  31. 31 Straight to the Top: From Reporter to the Pinnacle of Power 青云直上:从记者登顶权力巅峰 Urban117k WordsOngoing A former journalist, he sees things coming before anyone else. With a pen in hand, he can also wield power. From the ivory tower to the political arena of Changzhou, what others call “not fitting in” is, to him, a false premise. A fresh perspective can break with convention, and swimming against the current reveals a man’s true mettle. Watch Chen Xin enter the game with a journalist’s eye and break through with hard work. With the help of benefactors, he seizes every opportunity and advances ste 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  32. 32 Rising Through the Ranks: Starting as a Township Chief 平步青云:从乡长开始 Urban8.3M WordsCompleted Wu Zheng, a cadre reassigned to a new post, faced a hostile welcome on his very first day as township chief. Using his iron-fisted methods, he launched a determined counterattack, climbed one step at a time, and rose to the pinnacle of power. As he advanced, the daughter of a high-ranking official became his confidante, while a group CEO became his close friend. Together, they worked to give ordinary people a better life. 147Reads8.3Score—14d adds
  33. 33 The Road to Officialdom: From Humble Beginnings to Rising Step by Step 官途:从寒门崛起到步步高升 Urban1.4M WordsOngoing The rules of officialdom come down to three things: integrity, caution, and diligence. Lin Xiangdong always held fast to his commitment to honesty, handled matters prudently, and worked hard for the people. Never forgetting his original aspirations, he advanced step by step, rising ever higher. 83.6kReads8.8Score4.9k14d adds
  34. 34 First, I Expose My Fraudulent Bride, Then I Take Off in Politics 上岸先斩骗婚女,开始在官场起飞 Urban349k WordsOngoing Reborn, he rises smoothly through the ranks. The first thing you do after getting into government? Take down the woman who tricked you into marriage! Watch as Gu Chengfeng uses his knowledge of the future after being reborn to climb the political ladder and outmaneuver everyone around him! 42Reads7.2Score—14d adds
  35. 35 A Book by Xiaolou Zuoye Qingfeng 小楼昨夜轻风的一本书 Urban1.8M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 34Reads5.8Score—14d adds
  36. 36 Reborn into the Political World 官途重生 Urban329k WordsCompleted In the intensive care unit, the indicator lights on the various machines blinked in the darkness. Lu Beichen lay in bed, barely breathing. His stomach cancer was terminal and had spread throughout his body. There was no hope of a cure. “She waited for you for ten years,” the old man said at last. “From that rainy night in Qingping to this hospital room. Ten years.” The monitor let out a continuous beep. Lu Beichen’s consciousness slowly faded, and one final thought crossed his mind: If he coul 352Reads6.5Score11414d adds
  37. 37 Huang Zhichen's Tenth Book 黄智宸第10本书 Urban516k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  38. 38 Reborn in Officialdom: From Refusing to Step Aside to the Pinnacle of Power 官场重生:从拒绝让位到权力巅峰 Urban925k WordsOngoing Xu Mo, a government-recruited graduate trainee, was reborn and returned to the day he was forced to sign an application giving up his promotion. In his previous life, he believed he had to “put the bigger picture first.” In return, he was sidelined, made a scapegoat, and fired. This time, when the county Party committee office director tried to threaten and bribe him, he gave a cold laugh and tore up the application right in front of him. Using his information advantage to rattle the old hands 257Reads—Score10514d adds
  39. 39 The Road to Office: Rising to the Top 官路之平步青云 Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [No System + Antagonists Stay Smart Throughout + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] The jianghu isn’t about fighting and killing. It’s about human relationships and worldly wisdom. Its intrigues and betrayals are even more perilous than the battlefield. One wrong step, and you’re doomed beyond redemption. Bu Qingyun was once the top soldier of the Tinnan Military Region, but secretly retired without telling his former commander. After retiring, he became Fang Xinyi’s driver. But less than half a month int 3.8kReads7.3Score37814d adds
  40. 40 In the World of Officialdom, One Wrong Move Can Get You Promoted 官场,不小心就升官了 Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Qin Mo, a 50-year-old, low-ranking employee at the Archives Bureau, wakes up one morning having traveled from 2025 back to the night before the 1995 civil service exam. After a miserable, bullied life in his previous life, all he wants this time is to make money and chase women, staying well clear of the troubles of government service. 36Reads—Score—14d adds
  41. 41 The Political Arena 宦海 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 126Reads6.4Score—14d adds
  42. 42 The Town Leader 镇领导 Urban652k WordsCompleted The sky over Dashan Town has fallen. The Party secretary died unexpectedly, leaving behind a funding black hole worth billions. Town Mayor Gao Yuanxing is pushed into the spotlight, with every step he takes bringing him to the edge of a cliff. But the real hunter is his deputy, the man who calls him brother: Jia Haoran. He rides on Gao Yuanxing’s “achievements” to climb to power, manipulating events as he pleases and enjoying every minute of it. Watching the people’s hard-earned money being squa 3kReads7.6Score22914d adds
  43. 43 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn and Rising After Returning to Junior College 权力巅峰:从重生回大专开始崛起 Urban288k WordsCompleted [No System + Reborn + Pinnacle of Power + One Female Lead] In his previous life, Wang Yuanzheng was held back by his associate degree and spent his entire career as a low-ranking police officer. Then, by chance, Wang Yuanzheng got hold of a USB drive. That very drive led to the tragedy that befell him. In this life, Wang Yuanzheng draws on his foreknowledge to find the first rung on his career ladder: Zhang Tiejun. Using articles informed by the experience and insight he will gain over the next —Reads—Score—14d adds
  44. 44 The Road to Power: From Secretary to the Top 权力之路:从秘书走向巅峰 Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Song Siming, a master's graduate of Dongda, was recruited by Donghai Television through its talent program. He worked hard but had no knack for sucking up, so his immediate superior kept him down. His wife was unfaithful, and his in-laws looked down on him. The only thing keeping him going was his beloved son, until a paternity test report shattered him. Just when all seemed lost, a glimmer of hope appeared: an older alumnus from Dongda had become a prominent figure in Donghai City, and Song Sim 65Reads8.9Score—14d adds
  45. 45 A Big-Mouthed Official 碎嘴子当官 Urban881k WordsCompleted No ridiculous drama, no infighting, no schemes, no framing others. Relaxing and stress-free from start to finish, with down-to-earth dialogue and laughs in every chapter. The only highly irreverent yet exceptionally realistic and hilarious light political comedy on the whole internet. Written by Lao Mudao. 5.7kReads7.1Score64314d adds
  46. 46 A Weathered Political Career 沧桑官途 Urban307k WordsCompleted Without attaching himself to power, and without using it to bully others, Gong Zheng unexpectedly embarked on a career in public service. Starting by taking the fall for the county Party secretary, he skillfully leveraged every opportunity and rose steadily through the ranks, while also experiencing the ups and downs of officialdom... 147Reads—Score—14d adds
  47. 47 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn to Walk the Road to Success Again 权力巅峰:重生再踏青云路 Urban727k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he should have been a shining star, but a twist of fate sent him to a township, where he spent half his life getting nowhere. He was full of ambition, but had no chance to put it to use. Now, he has returned to his youth, and the crossroads of fate lies before him once more. This time, he will change the course of his life and refuse to waste his remaining years. Drawing on a lifetime of experience and a vision ahead of his time, he advances carefully through officialdom, s 32.6kReads8.0Score2.6k14d adds
  48. 48 A Fortuitous Journey in Politics: Rising Through the Ranks with My Powers of Perception 官路奇缘:我靠感知力步步高升 Urban243k WordsOngoing Liu Xuan, a township official, bravely rescues Wen Sijia, a wealthy heiress being harassed. He is left unconscious with serious injuries, and when he wakes, he accidentally overhears his longtime girlfriend and her best friend discussing how they plan to leave him, since he may be paralyzed and comes from a poor family. At his most desperate moment, Lan Xiaoya, an extraterrestrial life-form stranded on Earth, forms a symbiotic pact with him. She not only heals his body, but also grants him super 3Reads8.2Score—14d adds
  49. 49 A Book That Puts the Earth First 厚土为上的一本书 Urban379k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 217Reads7.3Score—14d adds
  50. 50 I Rise in Officialdom, and My Ex-Fiancée Starts Chasing Me 我官场崛起,退婚的女友开始倒追 Urban566k WordsCompleted [A novel let down by its title. A different kind of political drama, blending career and romance, with multiple heroines, a plot-driven story, and a realistic touch.] Chen Hai’s fiancée is the cherished first love of a powerful official’s son. To force Chen Hai to let her go, she has him demoted to a small rural town. His career hits rock bottom, and his fiancée breaks off their engagement. Chen Hai can only start over and find someone to help him rise again. He thinks the eldest daughter of the 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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