Novels like In the Name of the People: Little Secretary, Master of Social Intrigue
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- 151 Tearing Up the Script of the People, Investing in My Father-in-Law Zhao Lichun 手撕人民剧本，投资岳父赵立春 Fan Dong was reborn, and the System ordered him to marry Zhao Xiaohui at any cost. Five years into their marriage, he became a trillionaire, only to discover that his father-in-law was none other than Zhao Lichun, the top official in Handong. It turned out he'd transmigrated to fifteen years before the events of In the Name of the People began. Back then, Zhao Lichun wasn't yet Handong's top official. The spoiled rich kid Zhao Ruilong was only in high school, and this time Fan Dong would have to 297Reads6.5Score5614d adds
- 152 Handong: After Reporting Myself, My Body Full of Bullet Scars Is Exposed 汉东：举报自己后，一身弹痕曝光 Chen Jinchao transmigrates to a parallel world of political intrigue and starts reforming Handong from The Name of the People onward! He cracks down on drug trafficking and corruption, builds roads and housing, and supports scientific and technological development until the GDP ranks first in all of Longdu! The moment Hou Liangping appears, Chen Jinchao knows the main story is about to begin. Before Sha Ruijin can arrive and Hou Liangping can land, Chen Jinchao spreads his hands and sends a lett 32.8kReads6.5Score1.4k14d adds
- 153 Officialdom: Starting Out as a Township Party Secretary 官场：从乡镇书记开始 This book is also titled The Long Road Home. The main text is a continuation of the bonus chapters for Part One, Reborn: The Red Officialdom. Part One had a limit on how many bonus chapters could be published, so the rest are included in this book. Please take note. 17Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 154 Officialdom: The People Trust Me, So Even in Death, I Have No Regrets! 官场：百姓信我，我死亦道哉！ There is no golden finger, no hilarious power fantasy, and no one who has transmigrated. This book will slowly push its male lead into the anguish of officialdom, all the way to his death. Yuan Tong repeatedly finds himself trapped in deadly predicaments. Death seems like an everyday nuisance at his side, but he cannot forget the people's high hopes for him. Integrity is a crime. Serving the people is a sin. Yuan Tong, born to a poor family, is caught in the middle of it all. He watches those wh —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 155 In the Name of the People: You Can’t Have Me Removed 名义：你罢免不了我 [In the Name of the People] [Film and TV Crossover] [Fearless in the Face of the Powerful] Liu Hao transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and takes on anyone and everyone. As long as someone breaks the law, there is no one he is afraid to arrest. 732Reads6.9Score12014d adds
- 156 Sun Guohua Reborn in the Political Arena 孙国华重生官场 Also known as Provincial and Ministerial Leaders. This is a rare, contemporary work of political realism, spanning thirty years. Its authenticity, sense of its era, and tightly woven logic make every detail ring true. There are no melodramatic, wildly fabricated plot twists! Don’t try to uncover the author’s true identity. Perhaps he is simply a chronicler of history. The story follows a man who rises step by step from the grassroots to provincial and ministerial leadership, then seeks to climb —Reads—Score1.9k14d adds
- 157 The Road to Power: From Secretary to the Top 权力之路：从秘书走向巅峰 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
- 158 A Physician’s Road to Power 医者官途 No rebirth, no System, no harem: pure, hard-nosed political maneuvering. After his superior is transferred, he is pushed aside by petty rivals and suppressed by others. He abandons medicine for politics and embarks on an official career. A doctor carefully navigates the political world, breaking through traps amid open and covert attacks to forge a smooth career path all his own. 25Reads—Score114d adds
- 159 The Road to Light: Reputation 光明之路：名义 At the age of twenty-six, Lin Feng chose the hardest road. He concealed his illustrious family background and started out in Luquan Township, the most remote part of Beiyue Province. Everyone thought this PhD had come to “pad his résumé” before moving on. He made his way through the muddy countryside, the tangled intrigues of the county seat, and the turbulent undercurrents of the city. For nine years, he kept his head down and worked hard, advancing from the countryside to the provincial govern —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 Career in Government: Starting with Unwavering Loyalty 仕途：从忠心耿耿开始 423Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 161 In the Name of the People: My Father Is Zhao Dehan, and I’ll Make Him a Dragon! 名义：家父赵德汉，我望父成龙！ After waking up, I discovered that I had transmigrated into In the Name of the People. My dad is Zhao Dehan? I have to hold the line. This time around, I’ll live an honest, spotless life. What? My dad is getting parachuted into Handong? Great, just great! I’ll invest in Handong and drive the province’s economic development. Zhao Dehan: Son, what’s the deal with this smartphone of yours? Zhao Dehan: Son, how did you make this 38-nanometer lithography machine? Zhao Dehan: Son, what kind of competi 4.5kReads6.4Score21914d adds
- 162 The Summit: Back Then, I Was Just a County Office Nobody 登顶时刻：那年我还是县委小卒 Chen Lin had always looked up to his mentor as a guiding light on the path to an official career. He never imagined that his mentor had only ever seen him as a tool for climbing the ranks, and had even been sleeping with his girlfriend. With his career and love life both in ruins, Chen Lin wanted to fight back, but he was just a minor player with no power to stand against them. Then one day, his superior, Li Huanyan, asked to meet him... 74Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 163 The Pinnacle of Power: Saving a City Leader in the Night 权力巅峰：从夜救市领导开始 (This book has multiple female leads, no cheating or NTR, and plenty of feel-good moments.) First sword after being reborn: cut down the one you love! In his previous life, Gao Ran was a low-ranking official who was meek, obedient, and above reproach. And yet he was dumped, bullied, and exiled. In the end, worn down by hardship and sorrow, his hair frosted white, he climbed the stage alone, sick and old. He died depressed and far from home. In this life, he will live differently and take another 5.3kReads7.3Score42414d adds
- 164 Back to the 1990s: A Clash of Ambitions on the Road to Power 重返90之官路争锋 Zhu Zhen, a successful businessman, unexpectedly returned to the 1990s. Now middle-aged, he became a county magistrate. He thought he would finally be able to enjoy life, but soon discovered that he still had plenty of problems to deal with. Just as when he ran a company, he had to worry about the daily needs of a whole group of people, secure projects and oversee construction. Everything he did was for the county’s economic development, and he truly put the public interest above his own. As his 527Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 165 Surveying the Eight Directions from the Officialdom 官途观四海八荒 By 2018, Wang Chenyu had become the richest Chinese person in the world. When a global financial crisis swept through the markets, one bad call sent him into a downward spiral. Then his business partners swindled him, and he was forced to jump from a building to protect his wife and children at home...! As he hit the ground from the top floor of his company headquarters, his head split open and time and space went haywire. He returned to the days before he went into business, when he was serving 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 In the Name of the People: Uncle, I Really Want to Get Ahead 名义：二叔，我太想进步了 After transmigrating as Chen Qingquan's nephew, he also becomes the political instructor at Xiawan Town Police Station in The Knockout? Chen Boting says this is a pretty intense start! His second uncle, Chen Qingquan, is an “enthusiast” of foreign languages and has his own way of navigating officialdom. Chen Boting is tactful on the outside but principled at heart. He has a few minor flaws, but his commitment to principle is rock-solid. As soon as he arrives at Xiawan Town Police Station, he fac 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 In the Name of the People: How Did You Get Them All Sent to Prison? 名义，你怎么把他们都送进去了 Lin Haofan, who loved singing, dancing, rap, and basketball, suddenly drops dead on the court. Now making his entrance is Lin Haofan, a graduate student in the law department of Handong University of Political Science and Law. If you’ve been reborn and don’t change anything, what was the point of being reborn? Political struggle is about fighting without breaking the system. Those who sacrifice the people’s interests for the sake of political struggle deserve to be locked up, in my opinion. 6.5kReads5.9Score17714d adds
- 168 The Ladder of Office? I Survey the Summit of Power and Ascend to the Throne! 官梯？我一览权力巅峰，朝天阙！ Eastern fantasy + from the start, the protagonist reports everything to the state. Main characters: Feng Wuji and Su Nianzhen. Strong characterizations and a compelling pairing: a steady, protective male lead × a resilient heroine who grows stronger, joined by lively supporting characters like a gluttonous divine beast and a hard-drinking senior. Fast-paced plot: the story opens with an awakening and an immediate report. A state agency is established within three chapters, and the narrative neve 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 The Path of an Upright Official 正道官途 “Ten days without going out, a year without going out, … a lifetime without going out.” The jianghu is full of deep affection! To honor a promise and repay a debt of gratitude, Xiang Nanshun unexpectedly steps into a tangled predicament. Rising from the grassroots to become mired in a whirlpool of power and desire, he thinks he will spend his life trapped in backroom dealings, yet he always holds to three principles: never betray his original commitment to the right path, never conceal even a fr 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 170 In the Name of the People: From the Start, I Start Out as a City Secretary 名义：开局毕业从市秘起步 His thesis was called the best graduation thesis in Handong University's political science and law department in a decade. He was hailed as one of Gao Yuliang's two rising stars. His graduation defense was held in the university's main auditorium, with the president in attendance. How did a student in political science and law end up assigned to the municipal government? Oh, it turned out someone had noticed the economic theories he published while at university. No one knows... And no one knows 1.1kReads—Score1714d adds
- 171 The Handong Stage: Everyone Upholds the Law 汉东大舞台全员讲法纪 Handong is the stage. Whoever loses is the werewolf. Zhang Zhian had been away from Handong for years. Just as the province was on the verge of turmoil, he swooped in ahead of Sha Ruijin, arriving in this province riddled with undercurrents. He shattered everyone's unrealistic fantasies, faced the struggle head-on, and gave it everything he had... 87.5kReads8.4Score5.6k14d adds
- 172 In the Name of the People: Yuliang’s Secretary Makes Handong University Great Again 名义：育良秘书，让汉大再次伟大 He Ming transmigrated and became Gao Yuliang's secretary. There was no way off this ship. So... The Handan faction had only one chance to be saved. If you, Qi Tongwei, and Gao Yuliang can't seize it, then I'll do it myself! Let the struggle begin! From Li Dakang in Jingzhou to Gao Qiqiang in Jinghai, let Lvteng City boil and Dongshan City tremble. Even if I bleed my very last drop, I'll make the Handan faction rise again. If I can't save it from defeat, then let all of Handong burn! 49Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 173 Investigated from the Start! Reborn, I'm Turning the Tables in Politics! 开局被查！重生我要逆袭官场！ The little girl who used to follow her around, calling her “Sis” again and again, is now a powerful figure in her own right! How quickly time flies. Officialdom is like a chess game: one careless move can cost you everything. Officialdom is like a battlefield: there may be no clash of blades, but danger lurks around every corner. Cheng Mo is caught between power and emotion! He moves carefully, step by step, straight toward the top. That is officialdom: a war without smoke, and a journey of self 311Reads—Score11214d adds
- 174 The Pinnacle of Power: A Rising Career in Government 权利巅峰：官场之青云仕途 One day, he was implicated in a scandal and demoted from the county committee to a remote border town. Former colleagues turned a cold shoulder, his girlfriend abandoned him, and his future was in ruins. No one knew that, at the lowest point of his life, he would meet a blue-robed old Taoist in the streets and receive guidance from a master. From then on, he would break deadlocks with strategy and navigate the political arena with intelligence, using his deep cunning and far-reaching vision to 13.6kReads7.6Score1.2k14d adds
- 175 In the Name of the People: Tongwei, Your Senior Will Take This Job for You! 名义：同伟，学长替你吃这碗饭！ Li Aijun transmigrates into a graduate student in the Political Science and Law Department at Handong University, where he becomes roommates with Qi Tongwei, though they have different advisors! Li Aijun: Tongwei, are you sure you don't want to accept Professor Liang? Then this senior will take that meal off your hands! Li Aijun: Professor Liang, you should look around you. Even if you want revenge, what do you think of this approach? Someone inferior to him, with your help, advances rapidly, wh 33.9kReads7.4Score1.8k14d adds
- 176 The Overwhelming Power of Officialdom 官场之滔天权力 [Peak of Power + Traditional Political Fiction + Absolute Authority + No System] His unit's leaders entrusted Mi Weitao with the major task of cracking down on prostitution. Little did they know, Mi Weitao led his subordinates out of town to eat, drink, and have fun. Just as everyone was waiting to see Mi Weitao make a fool of himself, he rounded up every criminal involved in prostitution. His powerful protectors swore to have Mi Weitao killed, but he sent them tumbling into hell with a single k 11.1kReads8.7Score82714d adds
- 177 Reborn in a Noble House as the Disowned Heir, Thrown Straight into a Fight for Life and Death 魂穿侯门嫡弃子，上来就是生死局 Xiao Mo'an, the discarded legitimate son of a marquis's household, is disliked by his father because of his birth mother. His stepmother and others frame him, and from the start he is sent to govern a county in a place where survival is nearly impossible... 300Reads—Score2014d adds
- 178 Unparalleled Excellence 出色无边 Modern urban life... Multiple heroines... Workplace... A rise through the ranks... A feel-good story. Shen Qinglin, a low-ranking clerk in the Health Bureau's office, climbs step by step to the pinnacle of life with beautiful women at his side... and builds a bright future... 2.4kReads8.6Score21814d adds
- 179 I Transmigrated into Ding Yizhen: Taking Down Hou Liangping from the Start 名义我穿越丁义珍开局反杀侯亮平 A 20-year veteran workhorse at District W’s Real Estate Bureau, worn out from working hard but never promoted, transmigrates into Ding Yizhen from In the Name of the People. It’s the night before Zhao Dehan is arrested by Hou Liangping, and he immediately receives the God-Tier Accident Management System. Whenever someone from the opposing side causes an accident, he earns a reward. From the start, he advises Zhao Dehan to dig a pit and bury Hou Liangping. Then he opens the fridge: A cartoon of a 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 180 In the Name of the People: Handong’s Top Economic Official 名义：汉东经济第一责任人 In the world of The Name of the People, Li Guanghui wakes up one day to discover that he has awakened memories of his past life, giving him insight into the secrets of his world. As Gao Yuliang’s student, his memories of his past life lead him down a path entirely different from that of his fellow students in the political and legal circles. 8.1kReads7.3Score18314d adds
- 181 In the Name of the People: A Classmate’s Sudden Arrival in Jinghai Leaves Gao Yuliang Stunned 名义：空降京海，同学高育良懵了 Zhou Yi’s soul transmigrates to Handong, and from the start he becomes the leader of Jinghai, a city under the control of criminal forces. Faced with overtures from his former classmates and students falling into ruin, he wields foresight like a blade and plots with political cunning. He saves his wayward students, outmaneuvers his corrupt former classmates, and manipulates every enemy with ease. In the end, he roots out the mastermind behind it all and builds a just and upright world. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 In the Name of the People: I, Sun Liancheng, Never Wanted a Promotion 名义：我孙连城没想升官啊 My new work is here! You're welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 168Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 183 In the Name of the People: We’re All Comrades, So Why Form Factions? 名义，都是同志哪来的山头 Xiao Jinzi: “Factionalism isn't allowed in Handong. How can the Handong University clique be allowed?” Pan Zelin: “We're all comrades. What Handong University clique?” “There's no Handong University clique, but the Sha family clique is starting to show signs of forming.” 65.8kReads8.4Score3.2k14d adds
- 184 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?” 184Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 Reborn: Ruling the Official World 重生，纵横官海 In his previous life, Jiang Pingtao was robbed of his place at school. After finally securing a position, he was innocently caught up in a political scandal. This time, starting with a place in an elite program and a direct PhD track, he’ll take back what should have been his, and claim what never was, too. 48.2kReads8.5Score5.4k14d adds
- 186 Tides of Officialdom 宦海沉浮 The most powerful relative in his family is his second aunt’s husband, a village deputy director, and their most valuable possession is a radio salvaged from a junkyard. Yet he not only made it to the city, but also became an official. Let the wind howl and waves crash, and I’ll stroll through the courtyard at my own pace. No matter how fierce the winds or rough the seas, I’ll cut through the waves! Spring breeze at my back, I’ll ride my horse at a gallop and see all of Chang’an’s flowers in a s 215Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 187 Back to 1997: Starting Out as a Small-Town Writer 重回97：从乡镇笔杆子开始 Deputy Director Han is fifty! Overworked and ill, he opens his eyes again and finds himself back on his first day reporting to a township in 1997. In his previous life, he had a way with words but no understanding of people, and spent his whole life trapped in an office cubicle. This time, he has thirty years of experience and knows the ins and outs of surviving at the grassroots level. Faced with a wealth of opportunities and troubles, watch him start with a three-thousand-word report and stead 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 188 Reborn: The Road to Power 重生之一条官路 294Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 In the Name of the People: From State-Owned Enterprise to Provincial Government 名义，从国企到省府 I recommend starting at Chapter 20 for the career storyline, or Chapter 140 for the main plot. Lin Tunan, a young man from a mining district, opens his eyes as forty-four years of memories from another life flood into him. He recognizes the names Zhao Lichun, Gao Yuliang, and Li Dakang, men who are about to shake the political landscape, and sees the feeble lifeblood of state industry amid the reform of state-owned enterprises. From Jingzhou to Handong, Lin Tunan earns the recognition of his sup 7.2kReads5.7Score34114d adds
- 190 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 [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
- 191 In the Name of the People: Cheng Du Is Reborn and Helps Qi Tongwei Rise 名义：程度重生，带祁同伟进步 Handong is a stage for anyone with something to bring to the table In The Name of the People, I was timid and submissive. After being reborn, I hit back hard. In 2033, Cheng Du was released from prison after serving his sentence. The first thing he did was visit Lonely Eagle Ridge in Yantai City to pay tribute to Director Qi. After getting drunk, he woke up back on the day of the 116 Incident. His cousin Chang Chenghu called for help, saying Dafeng Factory was on fire and the situation was criti 292Reads—Score614d adds
- 192 EN In the Name of the People: Born in a Courtyard Compound, I Take Charge of Handong 名义：出身四合院，我来执掌汉东 This isn't a wish-fulfillment novel. The logic is down-to-earth, and readers need patience and a willingness to take their time. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but personally, I think it's better than wish-fulfillment fiction and closer to reality. Who says Li Dakang runs Jingzhou like a dictator? I think it's pretty democratic. With me, Lin Yanzhou, in Jingzhou, you have no choice but to be democratic. Handong is a vast, boundless plain. Tian Guofu, I heard you're eyeing Gao Yuliang's 708Reads6.3Score4614d adds
- 193 In the Name of the People: Handong’s Grand Stage 人民名义：汉东大舞台 I’m new to this, so please be patient and give it a chance. I promise a different perspective. I’m not great at writing blurbs, so please check out the story itself. There aren’t any high-octane scenes, but it offers a different kind of interpretation. 59Reads5.4Score1014d adds
- 194 In the Name of the People: I’m in Handong, Call Me the Chinese Incubus 名义：人在汉东，请叫我中式魅魔 After transmigrating as Liang Qunfeng’s eldest son, Liang Wenyi, and weathering countless trials, he rides the tide of events to replace Liu Changsheng and return to Handong! He calls them out one by one! Sha Ruijin, just because you can’t get something done, does that mean nobody else can? Li Dakang, when things go well, you take the credit, but when trouble strikes, you blame someone else? Gao Yuliang, a courtesan raised by a businessman, and you marry her and treasure her like a jewel? You’ve 11.2kReads8.0Score38214d adds
- 195 Reborn in the Political Arena: My Road to High Office 重生官场：我的青云路 This story may take a little while to get going, but trust me: the more you read, the more hooked you’ll get, and the more satisfying it becomes. This is an ensemble power fantasy centered on officialdom. Please bear with the author if you encounter any illogical or awkward parts. I’ll keep doing my best (ง ˙o˙)ว. He was reborn, returning to 2004. Cancer hadn’t ended him; instead, it had given him eyes that could see through people and a backbone strong enough to crush every thorn in his path. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 The Justice of the People: A Powerhouse’s Arrival Rocks Handong 人义：大佬空降，汉东巨震 This time, the hero’s blood will not be shed in vain. Qi Tongwei’s spine will stand tall once more! This time, the reformist warrior will not stand alone. Li Dakang will have an unbreakable alliance at his back! This time, the sword of justice will not strike blindly. Hou Liangping will aim straight for the darkness at the very top! All because he has arrived: Lin Feng, a man from the pinnacle of power, comes to Handong bearing his family’s will. He doesn’t want to win under the old rules. He wa 8.1kReads5.4Score17214d adds
- 197 Qi Tongwei: Dakang and Liangping Are Investigating Me? Xiao Ai Stands by Me 祁同伟：达康亮平查我？小艾力挺 He transmigrates into the world of In the Name of the People and is bound to a god-tier System. This time, I, Qi Tongwei, will defy fate and change my destiny. I won't be anyone's pawn anymore! Anyone who stands in the way of my rise will pay. I'll date Zhong Xia'ai again, show off our romance, and drive Hou Liangping mad with jealousy! 23Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 198 In the Name of the People: The Road to Heaven 名义：登天路 In the raging currents of ordinary life, just staying afloat takes everything you've got. Getting ahead is harder still, practically impossible. Step into the game and forge a path to the heavens! Ten thousand years is too long. Seize the day! 14.8kReads7.9Score56714d adds
- 199 In the Name of the People: Winds Rise in Handong, a Defiant Power Broker 名义：风起汉东，逆命枭雄 1.6kReads—Score11014d adds
- 200 In the Name of the People: I, Chen Weijing, Grew Up with Qi Tongwei 名义：我，陈卫京，发小祁同伟 I'm Chen Weijing. Wei as in defending the nation, Jing as in Little Beijing! “Tongwei, this time, I'll give you a hand.” He is the only person Qi Tongwei ever let his guard down around, and a master strategist who has quietly entered the game. 5Reads5.3Score—14d adds
