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- 1 Li Xiaoguang’s Road to Politics 李晓光从政之路 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. 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 A Shadow War for Power: I Rise to the Top 权力暗战：我一飞冲天 Wang Mancang, a township civil servant, accidentally saves He Chaomei, director of the county Discipline Inspection Commission's Supervision Office. From then on, his career takes off and fortune smiles on him... 124Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 3 Deep Within the Compound 大院深处 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 2Reads—Score114d adds
- 4 Jin Zhu's New Book 锦珠的新书 Officialdom is as treacherous as a battlefield, and every step is fraught with danger. One wrong move can send you plunging into an abyss with no way back. Li Kecheng’s mother-in-law let her guard down for a moment and fell into a trap carefully laid by her rivals. Framed and thrown in prison, she dragged Li Kecheng down with her, and he was exiled... While serving as an elementary school principal, he happened to meet a benefactor. From then on, nothing could stand in his way as he soared to th 7Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 5 That Kid Really Is Awful 那小子真菜 An official is a servant of the Way. One thought can lead to heaven, another to hell. An official who doesn't stand up for the people might as well go home and sell sweet potatoes. Follow Ye Tianming, a college graduate serving as a village official, a rookie in the world of government, as he climbs step by step toward success. 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 My Road to Power in 1993 1993我的仕途之路 The story opens with a calm introduction and vivid, realistic scenes set in 1993. Amid the tides of the era, an idealistic young teacher resolutely takes off his scholar's gown and puts on the uniform of a civil servant, a symbol of power and responsibility. His career is like a high-speed train, carrying him from a low-level clerk to a leader wielding great authority. Every step is fraught with danger, yet he has little choice in the matter. With profound insight and delicate emotion, author K —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Selection Exam Road: A Fast Track to Officialdom 选调之路：青云仕途 Lu Qingfeng, a selected graduate assigned to local government, puts down roots on the front lines, rising step by step from a township chief to a senior leadership post. Faced with complex local conditions, tangled webs of vested interests, and outdated practices that hinder development, he remains true to his original ideals and breaks through obstacles with hard work. 32Reads5.9Score—14d adds
- 8 Officialdom: The Name of Power 官场：权利的名义 Some say a moment of caprice from someone in power can send a promising young man's ideals and ambitions drifting away on the wind. But power cuts both ways: one arbitrary decision can also let a promising young man defy fate and change his destiny. In his previous life, after joining the system, Zhou Huaian suffered one setback after another. While other officials dreaded reaching retirement age, Zhou Huaian felt relieved once his retirement papers were in order. Reborn, he has long since under 1Reads—Score114d adds
- 9 The Pinnacle of Power: Starting by Refusing to Marry into Her Family 权力巅峰：从拒绝入赘开始 In officialdom, every step must be carefully planned. It's a contest of both skill and ability. His girlfriend cheated on him and now expects him to raise another man's child? Faced with his future mother-in-law's family pressuring him to marry into theirs, Chen Kang, given a second chance at life, answers without hesitation: “I'll be damned if I marry into your family!” The moment he firmly refused to marry into the Yang family, the course of his fate began to change dramatically. He's determin —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 Reborn in Hong Kong: I'm Done Being a Spoiled Rich Kid 重生港岛：这个纨绔我不当了 In 1990, with the Gulf War on the verge of breaking out, Ye Tian was reborn as the eldest grandson of Hong Kong’s wealthy Ye family. From then on, Hong Kong lost one spoiled rich kid and gained an entrepreneur born there but devoted to the mainland. After earning his first fortune through international futures trading, he set off for the mainland without hesitation and began his own journey. Step by step, he transformed the entire Ye family into a true red-blooded business dynasty, renowned far 2Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 11 The Old Street Lottery Shop 老街彩站 An old street, an old-fashioned lottery shop. I’m the owner of this lottery shop, opening earlier and closing later than anyone else every day. This little shop is like a tiny stage on which life plays out. The neighborhood’s everyday folk come and go, people from all walks of life, with lottery players of every stripe gathering here. There’s Old Li, a two-lottery fanatic who obsesses over numbers and stubbornly studies the trends; there’s easygoing Old Wang, who loves watching the action and 2Reads—Score214d adds
- 12 A Game Within a Game 局中局 The life and death of an underworld kingpin draws the close attention of Interpol. Fang Sheng is ordered to protect a criminal informant, but he and the informant share a blood feud. The Crocodile Killer Group and Europe's Faceless Man launch an all-out hunt! EDG executives, FBI agents: who's pulling the strings? A special forces instructor and Europe's top assassin: whose fists are harder? The most dangerous enemy is always hiding in the shadows. The police make a cunning move to unravel one my 2Reads9.2Score414d adds
- 13 Reborn into an Immortal Clan, I Ascend to the Heavenly Venerable Realm with My Childhood Friend 重生仙族，携青梅齐登天尊 Bai Zitan was born into the Bai family of Dongwu Continent. The Bai family was descended directly from the Wind-Riding Heavenly Venerable, who commanded the wind, making them a true immortal clan. Bai Zitan had originally been a recent graduate from Blue Star. After endlessly submitting job applications and dealing with unscrupulous interviewers padding their performance metrics, he gradually lost hope in life. One anxious early morning, he suddenly died from overwork. There was no old-fashioned 16Reads—Score514d adds
- 14 Rising Against the Current in Officialdom 官场之逆流而上 [Explosive thrills! From the start, it's one climax after another. The underdog fights back and serves up nonstop face-slapping, with power struggles and a beauty-fueled battlefield. The action never lets up, so stay up all night if you have to, but finish it!] Yu Liang is a newcomer at the Water Resources Bureau. He only wants to keep his head down, do his job, and live a quiet life, never realizing he's already plunged into a whirlpool of interwoven ambitions for power. She is his benefactor, 1.3kReads—Score10514d adds
- 15 The Storms of Jiangcheng 江城风云 The heroic martial artists Xiao Yifeng and Lin Xue arrive in Jiangcheng, driven by a sense of justice. They step forward and, through their extraordinary martial skills and decisive actions, repeatedly save the people from the brink of disaster. They then turn their attention to the martial world, joining forces with the major sects to fight fearlessly against evil forces such as the Dark Sect. Through one thrilling clash after another, their skills grow ever more formidable with each battle, an 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Same Day, Again 重复的一天 The Same Day, Repeated 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 A Prodigy's Path to Power 天骄仕途 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
- 18 Step by Step to a Borderless Realm 官场之步步封疆 In his previous life, Xu Zhengfeng sank in the sea of officialdom like a fallen leaf tossed about in a storm, and ultimately met a bitter end. In this life, Xu Zhengfeng serves the people with all his heart and uses an iron fist to intimidate lawbreakers. Through one fierce struggle after another, battles with no flashing blades yet soaked in blood, he repeatedly breaks through adversity and steadily brings his vision for his country and its people to life. Serve as an official, benefit the peop 12Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 19 The Secretarial Official's Rise 小秘官途 After being pushed aside, a junior secretary sets out on the path to rising to power... 229Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 20 The Unorthodox Sword on the Road to Officialdom 仕途之剑走偏锋 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
- 21 The Ups and Downs of Officialdom: It All Began When a Leader Jumped from a Building 宦海沉浮：从领导跳楼开始 Zhu Tianyu has faced setbacks for half his life. Rumors about his girlfriend have set tongues wagging, and people keep eyeing the company under his management. With one obstacle after another in this difficult world, watch as he turns the tide and defeats his rivals! 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 I Can See Returns, and I'm Unrivaled in Wealth and Power 能看见回报率，我权财无双 The day my girlfriend got the job she wanted, she dumped me for being poor. That night, though, I discovered I could see the wealth and fortune of people and projects. What looked like a mess to everyone else was, in my eyes, a chance to turn things around. In a fruit orchard whose produce wouldn’t sell, I saw that the real problem wasn’t the harvest, but a missed sales opportunity. In an unfinished building no one dared touch, I found the key to getting construction started again. Even with th 685Reads6.1Score10214d adds
- 23 The Road to Power Begins in Qingshi Town 仕途，从青石镇开始 He left Beijing behind and returned to the poorest township. This is a true climb to the top, with no connections and no luck to rely on. Every promotion comes at a price, and every choice tests his original purpose. See how an ordinary man makes his way through the system and goes farther than anyone imagined. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 A Political Career: A Far-Reaching Vision for the Nation 仕途：江山志远 Yang Zhiyuan returns from Beijing to his hometown and starts out in poverty alleviation. Step by step, he rises from the grassroots ranks, earning the appreciation of his superiors and a boundless future. But the times are harsh, and every step is a struggle. Someone has to shoulder the burden and press onward. If it benefits the country, I will give my life for it: how could I avoid it for the sake of my own fortune or misfortune? See how Yang Zhiyuan carves out a whole new world. 7Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 25 The Road to Power: I Was Exiled to the Wolves' Den 官路我被下放到狼窝 I saved someone from the provincial discipline inspection commission, and thought I'd found myself a powerful ally. Turns out she was in an even worse predicament than me, hunted down with nowhere to hide. The waters in this small town run too deep. All we can do is lean on each other and turn the whole place upside down. 44Reads—Score10414d adds
- 26 I Turned Officialdom Upside Down, Starting with a Disciplinary Inspection Inquiry 从被纪委问询开始掀翻官场 Suspended, betrayed, and abandoned by his entire circle. Then, in the cold interrogation room of the Discipline Inspection Commission, he says, “If you want to live, prove it to me.” From then on, he holds the secrets and plays every move carefully, turning her from the woman interrogating him into someone who cannot live without him. 3.5kReads7.6Score22114d adds
- 27 Reborn: Seeking Justice in the Political Arena 重生之宦海寻凶 He had once enjoyed a brilliant political career, with a smooth path to advancement, but was persecuted and framed as a corrupt official. He was thrown in prison and even lost his life. Reborn, he will personally kill his enemies and protect his family. Amid the shifting currents of officialdom, he will follow roughly the same path as in his previous life, expose the real culprit, and clear his name. In the political arena, he will use the advantages of being reborn to foresee the future, choose —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 Tides of the Political Arena 宦海沉浮 After more than twenty years as an official, Zhang Yanyu suddenly returned to the 1990s after an accident, carrying twenty years of historical memories. Would he be able to change the course of events? Watch as the family’s once-neglected, useless son gradually becomes its leading figure. Stay tuned! His sudden rise, however, made him a stumbling block to those whose official careers had once been smooth sailing. See how he cuts through every obstacle along the way. The tides of officialdom rise —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom 官场之青云直上 He was promoted and appointed, only to be sent to a remote mountain township in the middle of nowhere. Was it a demotion, or was there another assignment? Ouyang Ming upheld his sense of justice and fought for the people. He cleared away the fog, broke through the deadlock, stood out, navigated political intrigue, and punished lawbreakers. Righteous and fearless, Ouyang Ming climbed step by step toward the peak of his life. 193Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 From the Yellow and Huai Rivers to the Clouds 黄淮布衣入青云 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
- 31 A Career in Politics: The Ambitious Man’s Rise 官场人生之鸿鹄逆袭 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… 104Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Back to the Past: From Rookie Cop to the Peak of Power 回到过去：从小民警到仕途巅峰！ In his previous life, Jiang Cheng was shot while pursuing a criminal with his mentor, leaving two dead and one injured, including a hostage. While investigating the gunman, he was then assassinated by a mysterious killer. Reborn, he is determined to change both his own fate and his mentor's! Jiang Cheng: In this life, I'll climb step by step until I reach the top! Whoever stands in my way, whether a criminal force terrorizing a region or an international assassin organization, whether a corrupt 915Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 33 A Catastrophic Start: Washed Ashore in Laoba Village on a Deserted Island 天崩开局：上岸流放海岛老坝村 During Yunxi City’s selection exams, Ke Nan stands out with the highest written-test score and a perfect interview. As student council president of Guangnan University, he thinks he has finally secured the golden key to a career in government. But on his first day at work, an official order sends him to Laoba Village, the city’s most remote fishing village on an island, to serve as an assistant in village affairs. Over three years in the village, he is beaten with a cudgel, made a scapegoat, and 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Road to Officialdom: From Investigation Team to the Pinnacle of Power 官途：从调查组到权力巅峰 (Political intrigue + urban life + no harem) After witnessing a highway overpass accident, Fei Jianguo unexpectedly becomes the first witness. He is named to the accident investigation team and takes part in the inquiry, only to find that an apparently ordinary accident hides secrets that must not come to light… Fei Jianguo decides to move carefully, one step at a time, and forge his own path to the top. 27Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 35 She Married Someone Else, So I Rose to the Top of Officialdom 她嫁他人我走上仕途巅峰 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 971Reads—Score10214d adds
- 36 Officialdom: Turning the Tables from the Interrogation Room 官场：从讯问室开始逆袭 Are rulers and nobles born to rule? Jiang Chen had spent half his life downcast and miserable. Now he was back in 2002, one week before quitting his job to go into business! This time, he would never compromise! He swore to take back everything he'd lost and repay it fivefold, tenfold. He'd take down the tigers and the flies alike! He understood now: you can't fight darkness with gentleness. You have to use fire. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Thirty Years of Fame, Scattered Like Dust and Earth 三十功名尘与土 This autobiographical work of nonfiction uses a plain yet distinctive, fluid style to vividly recount the winding, dramatic journey of “me,” from an idealistic and inexperienced college graduate to a grassroots leading official. It traces my inner journey and feelings as I strive for my ideals and press ahead in my career, sketching the growth and development of a grassroots official like the soft outlines of a landscape painting. From youthful ambition to a quiet departure, the story and its ci 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 A Human Face and a Dog's Heart 原欲之人模狗样 What causes an upright person to take one step after another toward corruption? What makes him learn to use the power in his hands to do whatever he wants? The Great Xia Kingdom is like a mirror, reflecting and replaying a series of spectacles that seem beautiful, seem sordid, seem like a donkey, and seem like a bird... Desire governs everything, whether in officialdom, business, romance, or the lives of ordinary people. Once you desire something, you become its slave, whether it brings you joy —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn, I Rise to the Top 权力巅峰：重生后我走上青云之颠 Power is a game for the clever! Could the great antagonist really become my mentor in the political arena? Yang Zhe returns to 2002 and goes head-to-head with his rivals! In his previous life, he met a beautiful young woman by Houhai in the capital. They meet again in this life, and her background is astonishing! From the start, he is caught in a car accident and risks his life to save a leader. He follows the clues, uncovers the truth, and breaks through the deadlock. In the Name of the People, 101Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Tales of the National Treasures 国宝奇遇记 National treasures are culture made tangible, with immense cultural and economic value. Countless ancient tombs of kings and nobles lie across the Huaihai Plain, tempting scores of grave robbers, while a group of brave cultural heritage workers devote themselves to protecting these treasures. Zong Yang, head of the Cultural Relics Protection Office at the municipal Cultural Affairs Bureau, spends every day working right under the grave robbers’ guns. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 The Road to Officialdom: From Grassroots Secretary to the Pinnacle of Power 官途：从基层秘书到权力巅峰 A career in government is like a game of chess: three calculations for every move. Take one step, look two steps ahead, plan three steps ahead, and keep your guard up at every turn. Some walk the broad road to success and rise swiftly through the ranks. Others scheme at every turn, only to bring about their own ruin. Right and wrong, gains and losses, final judgments: all are decided in a split second. The political world is unpredictable, like an invisible blade, yet deadly all the same. Hua Zi 3Reads—Score214d adds
- 42 The Penman: My Articles Go Straight to the Seat of Power 执笔人：我的文章直达中枢 Reborn, I awakened the [Penman System]! In my previous life, I was used as a pawn and spent twenty years wrongly accused. This time, I’ll wield the pen for myself, and for the people, and bring the world to heel! The SW Central Committee made an unannounced inspection, leaving the entire county at a loss. In just one hour, I used “decoding the leadership” to handwrite a speech. My ally Zhao Donglai was skeptical. “Xiao Lin, isn’t this... a little too forward-thinking?” I said, “The central lead 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Rising Through the Ranks 纵横权途 What do you do when your marriage, career, and family all betray you at once? Lie flat? Zhao Shanhe isn't that kind of person. If fate won't favor someone from humble beginnings, then he'll take a gamble. Watch the story of an insignificant figure from a powerful family who fights his way to the top... 11Reads7.7Score1314d adds
- 44 Schemes: A Battle of Wits Between Two Sisters 心机，姐姐与妹妹的博弈 My latest work is out! You’re welcome to 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—Score114d adds
- 45 A Younger Sister’s Heart Is the Hardest to Read 妹妹的心事最难猜 A Little Sister’s Heart Is Hardest to Read 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 The Sun Almost Rose in the West 太阳差点从西边出来了 The Sun Almost Rose in the West 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 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
- 48 A Most Unusual Path to Power 非常权途 As the driver for a beautiful female executive, Zhou Tianyu was under enormous pressure. After helping his boss with a small favor, he earned her appreciation and quickly went from being a mere chauffeur to holding a leadership position. But this was only the beginning… 2.2kReads8.8Score23114d adds
- 49 The Mind of an Official 官念 There are ten ranks in the official hierarchy. The higher the position, the greater the power. Wu Youliang starts his political career as a lowly village official without an official post, transforming from a passionate young college student into a shrewd veteran who has weathered the ups and downs of political life. After rising to a high position, he retires with honor. At last, he comes to understand the true nature of power. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 Officialdom: Power in Interwoven Hands 官场：权利交织 Shang Quancai never expected that simply bragging would let two women turn the tables on him. He didn't want to lose face in front of them, so if he bragged to the point where nobody could prove him wrong, then it wouldn't count as bragging, right? Wasn't there a saying in official circles that nothing is impossible, only people who can't get things done? Besides, once you've taken a dump, can you really sit back down in it? 188Reads6.1Score10814d adds
