"Mortal Clouds" tells an inspirational story of a young man who continues to grow in his official career and eventually reaches the pinnacle of power. After graduating from a prestigious school, Chen Fan chose to take the civil service examination and devoted himself to grassroots work. Starting as an ordinary clerk in a remote township, he relied on his extraordinary wisdom, perseverance and original intention to serve the people, step by step overcoming numerous challenges in grassroots work, dealing with complex social issues, and gradually rising to prominence. At every stage of his official career, he worked side by side with his like-minded colleague Li Ting. The two supported each other and grew together from the grassroots to counties, cities, provinces, and to the central government. The novel depicts the ecology of China's officialdom in a true and delicate way, showing the protagonist's choice and persistence between power and responsibility, ideals and reality. Through Chen Fan's growth trajectory, the work profoundly reflects the changes and progress of contemporary society, and conveys the positive energy of adhering to the original intention and serving the people. It is an excellent officialdom-themed work with both practical significance and inspirational spirit.
