In the turbulent officialdom, the protagonist has gone through thirty years of struggle and experienced 29 job adjustments, 11 promotions and 3 demotions. The subtle changes in these positions are like a mirror, reflecting the persistence and choices of an ordinary cadre in the whirlpool of power.
In his thirty-year career, in the face of the temptation and challenges of power, he has always adhered to his principles and never been moved by interests or succumbed to power. Every promotion and setback failed to change his inner beliefs. Through his thirty-year career, we get a glimpse into the little-known inside stories of officialdom. He used his own story to tell us: In the turmoil of officialdom, adhering to principles is the foundation of one's life, maintaining one's true character is the way to live in the world, and coping skillfully is the way to survive.
