Step by Step, Seeking the Way Through Officialdom and the Jianghu

Yu Ming, who grew up in a small county town, has been unable to find steady work in the two years since leaving the army. He loves a technical challenge and is a skilled driver. Then one day, he receives notice of a job placement for veterans. He bids farewell to the two friends who had joined him in making their way in the provincial capital, returns to his hometown, and begins a remarkable career in politics.