An unfinished development has left thousands of homeowners’ hard-earned savings hanging over their heads in a condemned building. As despair spreads like wildfire, Jihua stands at the heart of the storm, armed with the task force’s official seal. No one expected this battle to be so grueling. He has barely weathered the capital’s assault and secured property certificates for the homeowners when an anonymous complaint arrives. Neither the financial pressures nor the waves of public opinion show any mercy. Only when sunlight finally falls on the buildings, their roofs rebuilt, do people see the truth: someone always swallows their grievances and places peace of mind in your hands. Beneath this fight to defend homes and the lives built around them lies a moving truth: what we call peaceful, happy days exist because someone has trampled the brambles into a smooth path for us. A minor official’s work is no small matter; serving the people is what matters most.
