In the Name of the People: Rewriting Fate, Refusing to Become a Pawn

After a tragic life came to an end, Qi Tongwei was reborn in his youth, carrying endless regret and bound to an exclusive System that lets him rewrite his fate through merit.

Kneel and marry for an alliance? Lose a huge amount of merit. Refused!

Join the Zhao family faction and sink into corruption? Immediate death. Not happening!

Get exiled to a remote town to waste away the years? He'll carve out a bright future with achievements earned through hard work!

He earns merit by solving cases, unlocks powerful abilities by averting tragedies, and strengthens his foundation by understanding the hardships of ordinary people.

On the anti-drug front lines, he fears no death and tears away the protection shielding local criminal gangs. He remains true to himself despite attempts by powerful figures to win him over and test his loyalties. Step by step, he purges Handong of hidden corrupt officials and curbs the unchecked expansion of capital.

Gao Yuliang regrets losing such a capable subordinate. Li Dakang repeatedly tries to recruit him to lead economic development. When Sha Ruijin inspects Handong, this tough, practical official is the one who catches his eye.

Once, the lone eagle died in despair. Today, the eagle spreads its wings.

Qi Tongwei: "In this life, I don't seek to scheme my way to the top. I only want to stay true to myself, to be worthy of this uniform and of the countless people I serve."

This is a fictional alternate setting. Do not conflate it with reality.

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.