Novels like Officialdom: From Sitting on the Bench to Commanding the World
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- 151 The Sea of Infiltration 潜伏之海 At Taoyuan Airport in 1949, as Yu Zecheng performs the final “hen circling” signal under the station chief's watch, he has no idea that this gesture will mark the beginning of an underground mission lasting thirty-eight years. A customs inspector forced to go to Taiwan, he burns the letter addressed to his “late wife Cuiping,” then uses the ashes to piece together his first map of Taiwan's defensive fortifications. From helping build an intelligence network for the U.S. military's “Operation Bri 136Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 Political Rivalries: A Grassroots Rise to Power 官场争锋之草根逆袭 New to officialdom, Lu Zhaoyuan carries lofty ideals, only to be battered at every turn. After enduring hardship, he glimpses the logic behind power: “Only those who truly serve the people can go far!” Standing on the precipice between conscience and desire, what choice will he make? 6.6kReads7.9Score55714d adds
- 153 The Road to Power: Starting as the Municipal Government Secretary 权路问鼎从市府大秘开始 A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 I Dreamed I Became the Leader of the Martial World 我做了一个当上武林盟主的梦 I dreamed I became the leader of the martial world. 16Reads—Score114d adds
- 155 Climbing the Official Ladder: From Assistant to the Finance Bureau Director 官梯：从财政局局长助理开始 A new novel from the author of Officially, an old hand. Everyone is welcome to come read it. Thank you for your support! Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to make every story a good one! 111Reads—Score11714d adds
- 156 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn, I’m Miles Ahead 颠峰官途：重生一世的我遥遥领先 In her previous life, Chu Xian was killed through the vile and brutal schemes of Li Mengting, the woman who betrayed him, and her family... Reborn, Chu Xian decisively leaves Li Mengting behind and chooses Su Yingxue, the pure goddess who loves him wholeheartedly and can give his career a tremendous boost. In this life, he will not only make the Li family, his enemies who killed him, pay, but also use his reborn perspective and life experience to rise to the very top! More importantly, he’ll do 26.2kReads8.7Score2.7k14d adds
- 157 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting with My Discharge from the Military 权力巅峰，从退伍转业开始 Tags: Urban, Political Career Just after transferring from his decisive and efficient post as a battalion commander to a local government job, the protagonist suffers a double blow: His girlfriend dumps him to climb the social ladder, while his unfamiliarity with the rules of officialdom leads him to misjudge an important decision due to a lack of information, leaving him in a tight spot. With the help and guidance of a lively female colleague, he begins to see through the unspoken rules hidden 7.2kReads7.3Score63914d adds
- 158 The Road to Standing Tall 站立的路 Eighteen-year-old Hua Mingqing leaves the army and returns to his hometown, carrying excellent results but also the disappointment of seeing his dream of becoming an officer fall apart. He comes back to a rural home that is still mired in poverty. Faced with this turning point in his life, he is lost for a time, but with encouragement from his high school teacher, he decides to change his fate through the college entrance exam and make the leap of a carp over the dragon gate... 2.4kReads6.8Score16714d adds
- 159 Officialdom: From Town Mayor to a Bright Future 官场：从镇长开始平步青云 Tang Xiangyu graduated just in time to catch the last wave of job assignments. Unwilling to settle for the status quo, he wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and build a legacy for his own era! But the road through officialdom is hard. Every step forward is another rung on the ladder, and only he knows the hardships and heartache along the way. See how Tang Xiangyu turns the tide and writes a glorious life of his own! 17.2kReads8.8Score2.1k14d adds
- 160 Zhong Xiao'ai Is Kidnapped, and Qi Tongwei Saves Her, Only to Have His Mind Read 钟小艾被拐，祁同伟救美被读心 [System] + [Supernatural Showdown] + [Zhong Xiaai + Chen Yang + Romantic Tension] [The road to advancement starts at deputy department level] [From the start, he mocks Zhong Xiaai for eventually marrying a kept man] “Ding! System activated!” “I, Qi Tongwei, will be at odds with evil from this day forward!” “Wait, why is the starter pack for praying for divine guidance?” “I’m the famous Qi, the director of the Public Security Department. What use do I have for praying for divine guidance?” After 682Reads—Score3114d adds
- 161 Officialdom: Demoted, I Reveal My Powerful Background 官场：被贬后，我强大身世曝光 Down on his luck, Li Lin was transferred to a poor rural county. He threw himself into grassroots work and toiled in obscurity, while everyone thought he had reached the end of the road. Then an inspection by senior officials gave him the chance to show his talent and win their recognition. From then on, he opened up a whole new path and rose steadily through one test after another. 126.2kReads9.2Score7.4k14d adds
- 162 After Breaking Up with My Girlfriend, My Life Soared to New Heights 和女友分手后，我的人生平步青云 After Zhong Guoren is unexpectedly reborn, his life is completely rewritten. Using the memories of his past life, he gets everything he wants, rising from an ordinary civil servant to a higher-level position where he can serve the people. 10.3kReads8.4Score81114d adds
- 163 In the Name of the People: Qi Tongwei Tears Liang Lu Apart and Defies Heaven 名义：祁同伟手撕梁璐，胜天半子 After Qi Tongwei shot himself at Guying Ridge, he suddenly transmigrated back twenty years. This time, he retained all his memories from his previous life, and decided to take a different path. In this life, he would live honorably and bow to no power or faction. After his rebirth, Sha Ruijin, Liang Lu, Liang Qunfeng, Ji Changming, Zhong Xiaoai, Hou Liangping, Li Dakang, Yi Xuexi, Chen Hai, Chen Yanshi, Zhao Lichun, Zhao Ruilong, Zhao Donglai, and the others all returned to the stage. Many new f 843Reads5.9Score10314d adds
- 164 Reborn, I Was Found Out by My Deskmate Zhong Xiaoi. Now I Have to Silence Her 重生被同桌钟小艾发现，我想灭口 [One heroine] [Making money] [Romance] I’ve only just recovered my memories from before birth, and my deskmate, Zhong Xia Ai, has already caught on! What should I do? Could I silence her and nip this in the bud? Wait, Zhong Zhengguo is my future father-in-law? Then no problem. Xia Ai, just sign this contract selling yourself to me, er, I mean, the marriage certificate! P.S. The story takes place in the parallel-world nation of Daxia. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidenta 3.3kReads—Score10214d adds
- 165 A 29-Year-Old in a White Shirt, and the Big Shot Says I Have a Bright Future 29岁白衬衫，大佬说我前途无量 At fifteen, he enrolled at Imperial College London, majoring in business economics and strategy. Four years later, he graduated with both bachelor's and master's degrees. At nineteen, he returned to China to pursue a doctorate at Peking University. Four years later, he earned his doctorate, holding dual degrees in economics and law at the age of twenty-three. He put down his pen and joined the military, earning three first-class merits in just a few short years. After an accident forced Zhang Mi 70.8kReads8.3Score6.2k14d adds
- 166 The Road to Officialdom: After Saving a Leader, I Rose to the Top 官途：救了领导后我扶摇直上 [A classic political drama, not to be missed] Reborn on a stormy night, Yang Jianguo opens his eyes in the year 2002, with floodwaters bearing down. While everyone else flees for their lives, he heads against the current to fight the flood. A beautiful reporter captures him on camera, and the story makes the front page. From then on, this grassroots civil servant rises steadily through the ranks, step by step reaching the pinnacle of power! 2.4kReads7.2Score15914d adds
- 167 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
- 168 Those Who Left the Village 从村里走出去的人们 Meng Ziqiang started out on the village construction crew and became the richest man in Linqu County. After six divorces and seven marriages, he was killed in an explosion on New Year's Eve. Qiao Yu'er entered a business school and escaped her peasant upbringing. Through diligent writing, she began to make a name for herself, then threw herself into politics and set out on a career in government. Wu Yuexia built up a fish farm and fought her way forward, eventually becoming the deputy county mag 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 169 The Road to Officialdom: Step by Step 官路之步步为营 The protagonist, Lin Feng, carefully plans every step, starting out as a low-ranking civil servant. Amid a complex political landscape, he maneuvers with skill and maintains a balance in his official career, all while staying true to his original purpose: serving as an official and bringing prosperity to the people he governs. 38.7kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds
- 170 After Leaving the Army, I Became an Anti-Corruption Vanguard 退伍后我成了反腐先锋 Is human nature inherently evil, or inherently good? One seemingly unsolvable trap after another keeps coming. See how Chen Ping'an turns the tables and breaks each trap with precision! Over four million characters in total, so feel free to dive in. 25.8kReads8.9Score2.9k14d adds
- 171 Yang Yiming’s Village Official Diary 杨一鸣村官记 This book tells the story of young people full of energy and promise, striving and working hard to make their mark. After graduating from Longhai University, Yang Yiming resolutely chose to work at the grassroots level in the countryside, becoming a village official with lofty ambitions who was ready to roll up his sleeves and get things done. He cherished love, valued friendship, and treasured family, bringing his passion to a remote village far from the bustle of the city. There, he devoted hi 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 172 My Ex-Girlfriend Is Making Me Become a Government Official 前女友逼我去当官 “I never wanted to take the civil service exam or enter politics. My ex-girlfriend, Zhang Yating, pushed me into it. Without her, I would never have made it to where I am today. Truthfully, I've thanked her in my heart more than once. Without her persistence and the blows she dealt me, I would never have reached this position.” Those are the words the protagonist, Fang Chen, most wants to say. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 Deadly Reckoning: Starting as a Police Officer at the Local Station 致命清算：从派出所民警开始 A young body + a seasoned soul = the youngest record-breaker! Li Nan, a former special forces soldier who transferred to the local police, accurately predicts events, avoids risks, seizes opportunities, gets industries off the ground ahead of time, and reads people and situations. He overcomes every obstacle, develops the economy with his far-sighted vision, and makes precise moves at critical junctures. In the end... 22.8kReads8.1Score2.2k14d adds
- 174 My Beautiful Boss Won’t Leave Me Alone 美女领导缠上我 A female leader's driver saved her during an unexpected crisis, earning her trust from then on. He helped her cut through obstacles in the political arena, advance her career, and thrive at every turn. 6.1kReads7.6Score43314d adds
- 175 Reborn: Summer Isn't Over, and the Jade Is Just Beginning to Take Shape 重生：夏时未晚，玉圆方始 [Reborn in 2002's golden era + ensemble cast + two bona fide female leads + a light harem + playing both sides of the law + witty humor + no brainless characters + masterfully handled love triangles] [The original title was an abbreviation of the two female leads' names, with no hidden meaning. Read with confidence. This isn't a brainless power fantasy. Love triangle warning!] A 40-year-old division-level official! A career-minded political elite! Would someone like that really want a second cha 28Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 176 Soar All the Way to Immortality! 一路飞升！ Yang Ming, a county government civil servant, is demoted to a township government office, where he faces discrimination and suppression at every turn. When a flash flood strikes, he risks his life to save others and does a good deed, finally turning his fortunes around... 81.3kReads9.3Score4k14d adds
- 177 Crossing the Class Divide: My Position Packs a Lot of Clout 跨越阶层，我的职务含权量有点高 Starting out as a civil servant in a small town, Xu Zhen defied the odds, rose rapidly, and climbed steadily up the ranks. There are political struggles, the freedom that comes with personal wealth, and a beautiful, capable wife with powerful connections backing him. 15.8kReads8.4Score1.4k14d adds
- 178 The Political Ladder: My White Moonlight Chases Power, So I Turn Away and Shine 仕途：白月光攀权我转身万丈光芒 New book, and the rating has only just come in. It’s sure to rise! I write patriotic stories. My completed novel, Helping Mom Deal with Scumbags and the Third Party, is that kind of story, and so is this new one. [Positive energy + down-to-earth characters + realistic urban fiction + love of country and family] Jian Yifan was raised in the countryside by his grandfather and 1Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 179 Qi Tongwei Wants to Join the Party, and His Rabbit Senior Is His Backup 祁同伟想进部，兔子先辈成他后盾 (Qi Tongwei’s Name of Justice + System + Power Fantasy + Defying Heaven + The Road to the Central Government) Before shooting himself at Lone Eagle Ridge, Qi Tongwei wrote on the blackboard: “If I could go back to the past...” When he opened his eyes, he had been reborn by Gao Xiaoqin’s side. He gained a sign-in System and received gifts from the rabbit pioneers. [The first translated edition of The Rabbit’s Manifesto?] [The rabbit’s first Book of Laws?] Secretary Yuliang! I think this is our ch 416Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 180 Back to the 1990s: A Political Science Graduate's Son-in-Law 重回90，从政法女婿开始 No womanizing, no System, one female lead, a serious officialdom novel, a crime thriller set in a past era, and a fiercely protective wife. A slow-burn story, written simply to make you smile. During the urban transformation of the 1990s, crimes were rampant and restoring order was an urgent priority. Li Feng, once an experienced grassroots criminal investigator in the twenty-first century, was reborn by accident in 1996 as a young captain with a master's degree in criminal investigation. He w 2.9kReads8.2Score21214d adds
- 181 Officialdom: The Abyss of Power 官场：权利深渊 Xiao Zhengyang had a brilliant future ahead of him, but a conspiracy cost him his life at the office. His girlfriend left him, and petty people pushed him around. Unwilling to let others control his fate, he sank into despair. In the end, he made that phone call, and from then on, stepped into the abyss. This is a gripping workplace drama. One careless step, and there's no coming back. 40.5kReads9.1Score2.1k14d adds
- 182 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
- 183 My Future Is No Dream! 我的未来不是梦！ My Future Isn’t a Dream! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 The Rich Beauty Falls for a Poor Loser 白富美爱上穷屌丝 A rich, beautiful heiress falls in love with a poor loser. 30Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 In the Name of the People: My Rise to the Top Starts as a Provincial Secretary 名义：我的巅峰从省秘起步 He transmigrates into In the Name of the People, armed with the complete script. No golden finger, just careful planning and a sharp mind; No mindless wish fulfillment, just policies as his blade and public support as his shield in a hard-fought rise to power. Follow his journey from the grassroots to the top as he cuts through the tangled power struggles of Handong, steadily climbs the ranks, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle of power! With the board of fate in his own hands, he will forge a 20.9kReads6.6Score52914d adds
- 186 A Ghost Fire Bike Parks Outside Zhong Zhengguo’s Home, and His Career Takes Off! 鬼火停在钟正国楼下，步步高升！ [Everyday Police Work + Decisive and Ruthless + Beauties + Not a Saint + No System + Patriotism] Jiang Mingyi wakes up in a drafty old home! He starts out as an ordinary police officer! He cracks one major case after another and earns so many First-Class Meritorious Service awards he loses count! Xiao Ai, how about we go to the civil affairs bureau? 858Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 187 My Wife Deng Xiaoyang, I'm Li Chaoyang 媳妇邓晓阳我叫李朝阳 [Realism, political ups and downs, contests of human nature, and the turbulent 1990s] Political connections are the greatest resource. In 1985, I was discharged from the army and returned to my hometown. Though I had fought on the front lines and earned a third-class merit, I was still prepared to spend the rest of my life tending crops. While handling my paperwork at the township armed forces office, I met Li Shangwu, the head of the office. He was a transferred officer from another division in 58.7kReads9.3Score3.8k14d adds
- 188 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
- 189 The Official and the Kingpin 官枭 There is a set of rules to the art of public office. The ruthless are called fearless officials! The domineering are called strong-willed officials! The kindhearted are called officials who care for the people! Li Dong is a grassroots civil servant. Step by step, with help from the people and friends around him, he climbs to the pinnacle of his political career! 12.3kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
- 190 The Great Physician of Officialdom: My Patients Fill the Circles of Power 官场大国医，我的患者遍布权利圈 [Political Intrigue + Traditional Chinese Medicine + Suspense + Power Fantasy] With a silver needle in hand, Lu Jiuzhang can save lives, and decide the fate of officials. A trainee at a top-tier hospital, he uses his ancestral “Qi-Reading Technique” to see at a glance that a city leader’s heart meridians are entangled with toxic rare-earth miasma. Three needles save the man and turn the tide, but from then on, Lu is drawn into a game of power. The vice president reports him for practicing medici 46Reads7.1Score1714d adds
- 191 In the Name of the People: Rising from Handong University 名义：从汉大开始崛起 Like Qi Tongwei, Ning Fangyuan was a college student from the countryside and a promising young man from a poor family. But perhaps he had a little more foreknowledge as someone who had transmigrated, and managed to escape Liang Lu’s clutches... 3.2kReads7.8Score25614d adds
- 192 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 638Reads—Score10814d adds
- 193 My Story with a Beautiful Woman 我与美女的故事 My Story with a Beautiful Woman 21Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 Five Years as a Stand-In: I Livestreamed the Truth on the Golden Sparrow Awards Stage 替身五年，我在金雀奖领奖台上直播了真相 After Five Years as a Stand-In, I Livestreamed the Truth from the Golden Sparrow Awards Stage 183Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 The Sword of Officialdom: The Mission of Justice 官途利剑：正义的使命 The truly virtuous are worthy; those of great virtue are sages. Society is a vat of dye, where money, beauty, and desire mingle. When Ding Yunsong faces his wife's betrayal and the downfall of his powerful patron, a massive trap closes around him. Watch as he cuts through every obstacle and carefully advances, taking revenge on the man who stole his wife and the man who killed his father. With an innocent heart and a sword of light, he will cut through the darkness ahead! 11.6kReads9.0Score65914d adds
- 196 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
- 197 Power Struggles in Politics: A Junior Official Defies Fate 宦海争锋，从科员开始胜天半子 The path to officialdom is never smooth sailing. Only those who can turn the tables against the odds can become its true masters. Chen Changshan had no connections and was a low-ranking civil servant pushed to the sidelines. He was destined for a life of obscurity, until he accidentally crossed his superior's line. With a clever move, he turned the tables, escaped the crisis, and changed his fortunes. From then on, he embarked on the road to promotion, pulling off one upset after another as he c 18.9kReads9.0Score73114d adds
- 198 The Winds of Change on the Official Path 官路之风起云涌 This book is the sequel to Reborn: The Candid Confession. Father and son Zhang Anping and Zhang Hao have both left Jiang Province to enter a much broader political arena. After losing most of his support, Zhang Hao once again finds himself in a difficult situation. How will he plan his moves and secure victory from afar? Watch the tides of change, and listen for the dragon’s roar. (All characters, locations, and events in this book are fictional. Please do not connect them to real life. Any rese 2kReads8.9Score15414d adds
- 199 Reborn, I Solve Cases on My Way to the Top of the Power Ladder 重生后，我靠破案走向权力巅峰 After being reborn, Qin Chuan starts out as a low-ranking police officer at a local station and begins turning his life around. No one can stop him. On his very first day after being reborn, he takes down a robbery and murder suspect with his bare hands, earns permanent status ahead of schedule, and receives a Third-Class Individual Merit Award. In his first week, he arrests twelve serious criminals in quick succession and earns a Second-Class Individual Merit Award. Now that Qin Chuan has been 963Reads8.5Score18214d adds
- 200 The Road to Power: My 1996 权力官途，我的1996！ Liu Guoqing faces a crisis and finds himself at the end of his rope. He fights back and rises to the top! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
