Novels like The Move That Breaks the Deadlock
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- 151 One Step to the Clouds 一步青云 A mountain can crumble, and a river can run dry. Lu Zhengliang is suppressed by his superior and betrayed by his beloved wife, sending his life into a downward spiral. At his lowest point, he relies on sheer courage to win the favor of a benefactor and the support of a beautiful woman. In the end, he builds a grand empire and becomes a winner in life. 1.5kReads8.7Score16514d adds
- 152 The Political Titan: Rising from a Small Town 官途枭雄：从小镇开始逆袭 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
- 153 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
- 154 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
- 155 Reborn in Officialdom: I Alone Command the World 重生官场，独掌一方乾坤 [Reborn + Tycoon + Officialdom + Period Piece + System + Extremely Satisfying] Chen Ming was reborn in 1982 as the county magistrate of “Fuyu” County and bound to the [Wish for What I Want] System. As long as he wants it, anything in the world can be his! Everyone called him the “Chosen County Magistrate.” When “Fuyu” County became an international metropolis, everyone wanted to know his secret. Standing atop the city, Chen Ming said just one thing: “This power was given by the people. I wield t 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 Temptation in the Political Arena 官场诱惑 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
- 157 The Cowboy’s Foray into Officialdom 放牛娃子闯官场 Liu Wenjie, a rural teacher who grew up herding cattle, left the classroom and entered government service through a chance opportunity. In the classroom, he used knowledge to educate people. In government, he used his abilities to help them. He remembered just one thing: “If you become an official, be a good one. Be an official who gets real things done for ordinary people and does right by them! Be an official whose feet are always caked with the mud of the fields!” With this unwavering commitm 100Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 158 Timid Lin Chong Transmigrates into a Private-School Teacher 窝囊林冲穿越成了私立学校老师 Reverse transmigration + campus life + one man and multiple women + a treasure that changes his fate + face-slapping reversals + a wife-chasing road to ruin On a bitter, stormy night at Liuhe Temple, Lin Chong, paralyzed by the wind, drew his final breath. "Brother, what do you want to do in your next life?" Wu Song asked. "I lived like a coward all my life. In my next life, I want to live differently, like you: free to love and hate, and unafraid to take revenge!" Amid flashes of lightning and 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 159 Secretary Chen's Notebook 陈秘书笔记 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. 1.1kReads—Score12214d adds
- 160 Doing Odd Jobs at the Town Government, I Rise Through Hard Work 镇政府打杂，我靠实干直升 Yang Chenguang spent three years doing odd jobs at the Chunshan Town Government. With no connections and no one to back him, he was just a temp anyone could boss around. The messes everyone else dodged were dumped on him; the tough problems no one else dared touch were tossed his way. He endured it for three years, waiting for his chance. He'd never been interested in a political career. He'd only wanted a job close to home. But reality left him no choice but to climb higher. From handling villa 1.1kReads6.9Score14614d adds
- 161 No One Can Be Detained and Walk Away Innocent 无人能被留置后安然无罪 Whose path to promotion and riches isn't paved with blood and strife? You're welcome to read my work 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! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 The Beautiful Female Boss 绝美女领导 Ye Qingshan was late getting home after work when he suddenly saw a beautiful woman being chased by several burly men. With nowhere else to turn, she yanked open his car door and jumped in. From then on, Ye Qingshan’s luck took a turn for the better, and he rose rapidly in his career... 3.5kReads6.7Score21014d adds
- 163 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
- 164 The Power Pinnacle of a Humble Official 寒官之权力巅峰 The story of a poor young man with no connections who, through exceptional intelligence, unyielding resolve, and a pragmatic approach, finds opportunities in adversity, stirs up the world from humble beginnings, and ultimately fulfills both his personal ambitions and his ideal of serving the people. 32Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 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
- 166 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
- 167 A Rising Star in Politics: From the Grassroots to the Dragon's Gate 官场红人：从基层开始，鲤越龙门 After an accident, Tang Yi went overnight from an invisible office worker to the heart of a power struggle. In this trap-filled arena of fame and fortune, he must choose between conscience and ambition: expose the truth or cozy up to the powerful? A gripping battle for political advancement begins! 207Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 168 The Future of Officialdom: Revitalizing Northeast China with AI 未来官场：我靠人工智能振兴东北 Beginning in 2026, over the course of a forty-year career in public service, Li Shu, an ordinary man, sparks a technological revolution and reshapes the Northeast with intelligence and innovation. This is the story of an ordinary young man who goes from choosing to lie flat to standing tall, and an enduring hymn to the times, responsibility, and ideals. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 The Laws of Power: A Discarded Son-in-Law's Road to Success 权力法则，废婿的青云之路 A flood changes Chen Fei’s fate. The son-in-law everyone sees as a loser is the apple of his superiors’ eyes. As he makes his way through the long road of officialdom, he relies on exceptional courage and wisdom to navigate the rules of power, ultimately rising to prominence. 2.3kReads7.4Score23514d adds
- 170 Reborn in 1988: A Small-Town Cadre's Defiance of Fate 重生1988小镇干部的逆天改命 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
- 171 The City Party Secretary Vanished on His First Day in Office 市委书记在上任时失踪 With official corruption, a deeply sensitive subject of widespread concern, as its central theme, this book follows Guan Yeping, the newly appointed municipal party secretary, as he turns down the grand welcoming ceremony and escort offered by provincial leaders and travels alone, traveling light. Through Guan Yeping’s observations of the corruption permeating every level of Yinan County, particularly a series of vivid, dramatic scenes both in public and behind the scenes, the novel brings to li 17.4kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
- 172 Reborn in Officialdom: The Road to the Top 重生官场，巅峰之路 The road to power is hard to navigate. You must not only dodge attacks from both sides, but also hold fast to the conviction of serving the public. When you prosper, work for the good of all; when you are down, keep yourself above reproach! This is the story of a third-generation official’s rise to the top. Jiang Ning is reborn in 1991. Driven by the convictions in his heart, he will lead a life utterly different from the one he lived before. Years of ups and downs in the political arena pass. W —Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 173 The Office Flower in the Sea of Power 权力官海厅里厅花 “If Wei Yan won't lower the Qin army's flag, then I, Laozi, won't let Diao Qingyun go either!” The sea of officialdom is full of ups and downs and endless rivalries. A minor official makes a big splash from the start, and a marriage alliance carries him straight to the pinnacle of power. The year is 2030, and the setting is Qinzhou Province. Wei Yan puts down roots in a prosperous region, while Diao Qingyun advances through the ranks. Together they form a pincer, facing an “utterly vicious” and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 The Road to Power: Straight into the Azure Clouds 官途之直入青云 Lin Qingyun, once secretary to the county Party committee secretary, is ready to make his mark when the secretary unexpectedly dies of illness. Facing the prospect of being pushed aside, Lin must find a way out of his low point and rise to the top, one step at a time. 6.5kReads8.4Score60814d adds
- 175 I Went Undercover for a Stunning Policewoman 我为绝色女警做卧底 This story is entirely fictional and has nothing to do with real life. After Zhong Zheng’s girlfriend cheated on him and his friend betrayed him, he was forced to give up his government job. Heartbroken, he wanted to leave the place that held so many painful memories... But his parents had died when he was young, and he and his older brother had depended on each other ever since. His brother had dropped out of school early, not only raising him but putting him through college. Feeling he owed 47Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 After My Divorce, an Owl Helped Me Rule the World 离婚后，猫头鹰带我权倾天下 He lost his job in middle age, and his seven-year marriage also came to an end. Lin Zhijie got a firsthand taste of what it meant to be “a middle-aged man who’s worth less than a dog.” His property and savings were all seized by his domineering, ruthless socialite wife. Just as Lin Zhijie was left homeless and sleeping beneath a bridge, he unexpectedly saved a talking owl. After that, Lin Zhijie entered politics, rising smoothly from an archival clerk at a neighborhood office to the very top. Be 4.9kReads7.6Score48514d adds
- 177 Power Plays and Political Intrigue 权谋权术 After the newspaper director passed away, his assistant at the Yun Province Daily was plunged into the darkest period of his life: dismissed by the paper, betrayed by his cheating girlfriend, and targeted by malicious colleagues... It all began when he risked his life to save someone. From there, he left journalism for government service, and his life took off. 1.3kReads7.6Score16314d adds
- 178 The Traffic Bureau Chief 交通局长 Lin Zhongquan was an ordinary employee in a road maintenance section. Following his father’s wishes, he was determined to climb the ranks. On his father’s repeated advice, he married the former mayor’s daughter and managed to get in good with Huang Dingli, the head of the Pingchang Municipal Transportation Bureau. During a construction tender, Huang Dingli and Lin Zhongquan got to know contractor He Rubin and the stunningly beautiful public relations agent Miaomiao. They helped He Rubin win the 93Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 179 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
- 180 The Road to Officialdom: Starting at the Grassroots 官道：从基层做起 [Officialdom + Power + Romance + Workplace] Once you figure out how the system works, it’s like activating a cheat code. It’s an exciting ride from the start. This realistic novel about officialdom follows Lin Yaodong’s step-by-step rise from the grassroots to the heights of power. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 The Edge of Power: The First Sword in the Anticorruption Fight Strikes Our Own 官锋：反腐第一剑，先斩自己人 [Political Career]+ [Criminal Investigation]+ [Underdog Comeback] Officer Ding Kai goes undercover at a nightclub and unexpectedly discovers “Red Scorpion,” a major fugitive who has been on the run for years. A thrilling battle of investigation and counter-investigation begins. The forces behind the fugitive “Red Scorpion” gradually emerge... 101Reads7.6Score—14d adds
- 182 A Wild Ride Through the Corridors of Power 官路狂飙 Lin Xu, a grassroots civil servant, seizes every opportunity as he rises from the township to the county, the city, and the provincial level. He turns the tide again and again, constantly improving people's lives, in a story of a meteoric rise through the world of government. It all begins with a sudden mudslide. Facing workplace persecution, betrayal by his girlfriend, and the merciless force of nature, how will Lin Xu launch his rise to the top? 13.3kReads8.7Score1.2k14d adds
- 183 Climbing the Ladder to Success 拾级而上青云 Blow after blow in his previous life left Ye Zifeng trapped in years of self-doubt. He drifted through decades of mediocrity in a grassroots post. Just as he was about to retire, he fell gravely ill and had little time left to live. On the brink of death, Ye Zifeng was unexpectedly reborn, returning to the eve of his college graduation. In this life, watch him break free from his predicament, seize his chance, enter government with confidence, and climb step by step toward the top. 517Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 184 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
- 185 Top Broker 顶尖掮客 This book starts with the protagonist, Feng Tianchen, a simple private-car driver, and follows his brutal struggle through the world of politics. It is a battlefield without gunfire, a terrifying vortex that ordinary people cannot escape once they enter. But to a seasoned political operator, it is the perfect stage for a masterful performance. See how Feng Tianchen rises from a humble driver to the pinnacle of life through his own efforts. 4.7kReads8.9Score45214d adds
- 186 Promotion 提拔 “Are kings, nobles, generals, and ministers born to their stations?” Chen Sheng's cry was also the spark in the heart of our protagonist, who came from a family of poor peasants three generations deep. He was once an obscure chauffeur, but his diligence and concern for ordinary people caught the eye of a perceptive female leader. He advanced carefully, making his way through an elite workplace and enduring trial after trial. He got along with people from every side, yet never lost sight of his p 36.1kReads8.3Score3k14d adds
- 187 A Romantic Career in Officialdom 浪漫仕途 After graduating with a master’s degree, Leng Yu took the civil service exam and landed a post in a poor mountain region, determined to do more good for the people and deliver real results. But while his ideals were lofty, reality dealt him a face-slapping blow. Facing pressure from all sides, he stubbornly fought his way forward and gradually came to understand that to accomplish great things, he would first have to become a high-ranking official. 115Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 188 After Being Struck by Lightning, I Can Hear What They're Thinking 被雷击后我能听到TA在想什么 [One Female Lead + Authentic Political Drama + Urban Fantasy + Mind Reading + Smart Protagonist + Climbing to the Top of the Political Ladder + Serving the People] Zhang Xiaoxian is a post-90s “middle-aged man” with no parents and no powerful connections. A temp at the Guangming District Civil Affairs Bureau, he works diligently but is constantly bullied by his superiors and ostracized by his coworkers. Then a freak lightning strike gives him the power to read minds, changing his fate. He outsma 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 Reborn to Fight for Power in Officialdom 重生之官场争雄 Ten years as a secretary in the municipal government office, achieving nothing and making no mark. Reborn by a twist of fate, he burns his bridges and devotes himself to serving the people. Drawing on the experience and wisdom of his previous life, he becomes a breath of fresh air in the political arena. 1.5kReads8.4Score19314d adds
- 190 The Pinnacle of the Official Road: Three Parts Jiangning, Step by Step on Thin Ice 官路巅峰之三分江宁：步步惊心 Jiangning is divided three ways: the Zhang family holds power, the Bao family controls the money, and the Chen family runs the show. Everyone has met someone who came from the bureaucracy. A pit every three steps, a trap every five. No one has ever made it out of this game of Jiangning alive. Lin Bai tells Liu Xin: If the whole world betrays you, I'll betray the whole world for you. This book is for everyone in the system who lies awake, restless and turning over in bed. For those forced to ben 124Reads—Score—14d adds
- 191 The Death Pact of 880,000 Brides 88万新娘的死亡契约 At a lavish wedding that drew the attention of an entire city, the bride, Lin Yue, wore a custom wedding dress costing 88,000 yuan and held 880,000 yuan in bride price. Yet at the peak of her happiness, she plunged from a height, and the wedding feast became a funeral in an instant! Was it a conspiracy by a wealthy family, or a desperate suicide? Detective Captain Jiang Yuan takes on the case and discovers that the perfect groom, Zheng Yi, has dry eyes, while the mother-in-law, Zhao Shuhui, is t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 192 The Righteous Path to Power 官途正道 This is a silent battle between good and evil, and a silent struggle between the polished public image of a county Party secretary and the darkness behind it. This is a journey through life that lays bare human nature, and a compelling story of a career in politics... This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental! 88Reads6.9Score10114d adds
- 193 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
- 194 The Female Director of Housing Administration 女房管局长 #ThreeFemaleLeads #YoungerMan #Officialdom #Anti-Corruption #Nepotism #Twists All those years, what we divided among ourselves was our conscience. By the time we wanted to make amends, it was already too late. How do several women survive in the narrow space between power and desire? How does a group of people get torn apart by self-interest and conscience, and meet their ruin? 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 The Provincial Party Compound: In the Name of the Queen of Spades 省委大院，黑桃皇的名义 Political schemes and power plays, civil war erupting on all sides, and clashes between powerful figures leaving countless dead and wounded. A spectacular anti-corruption campaign unfolds in Longxi Province. The protagonist, Weng Qingyun, starts out in a high-ranking position and enters a life-and-death struggle with Professor Meng Dehu, who just can't help snapping, “Look at you, getting worked up again.” This is more than a brilliant battle between two individuals. It's also a fierce clash bet —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 The Pinnacle of Power: After Breaking Up with My Girlfriend, I Soared to Success 权势巅峰：和女朋友分手后扶摇直上 Betrayed by his girlfriend, with his patron's career hanging by a thread, Lu Xiaoyang, a secretary in the municipal government, suffered a double blow to his love life and political career. Disillusioned, he planned to leave politics for good. But the arrival of one woman completely changed his fate, helping him soar up the political ladder and reach the top of the provincial government compound. 642Reads—Score11014d adds
- 197 In the Name of the People: Zhao Ruilong Builds a Trillion-Dollar Empire from the Start 名义：开局赵瑞龙，建万亿帝国 Welcome, everyone, to this In the Name of the People fan fiction. See how Zhao Ruilong, the original major villain in In the Name of the People, defies fate, breaks through one barrier after another, and builds a business empire of his own. 14.9kReads—Score58114d adds
- 198 The Countryside of Muye 牧野乡情 The countryside of Muye is where the roots of growth run deep. Childhood life heals the wounds of a lifetime. Cattle and sheep dot the green fields, farmers work the verdant land, and streams wind through the grass, bringing every shade of green across the mountains to life. It sparks rural revitalization, a political career, and dreams for the future. 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 199 A Man of Official Bearing 官人官相 My new work is here! Feel free to 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! 280Reads—Score—14d adds
- 200 The Pinnacle of Power: Breaking the Deadlock in Yuanshan Town 权力巅峰：从远山镇破局开始 What backing could a nobody possibly have? When he's driven into a corner, that's the strongest backing of all! His bright future is stolen from him, his former lover turns her back on him, and just as his political career begins in Yuanshan Town, he falls into one trap after another laid by petty schemers. Everyone thinks he'll sink without a trace, never realizing that desperation is his greatest trump card. Caught in the turmoil of local politics, Wang Hao keeps his strength hidden and plays 381Reads6.1Score14714d adds
