The Pinnacle of Power: Who Says a Connected Hire Can't Get Things Done?

Gu Zhao, the grandson of a retired senior official, enters the game as a low-level civil servant. With clever planning and a discreet network of connections, he successively resolves public concerns such as demolition disputes, pollution in the townships, and stalled real estate projects. He steadily rises through the ranks, using intelligence and political savvy to foil the schemes of hypocritical leaders, jealous colleagues, and criminal gangs. Every promotion brings a new rush of satisfaction.