The Wrinkles of Officialdom

Beneath the seemingly smooth and even surface of an official career lie countless hidden “creases”: intricate webs of personal connections, unspoken rules kept under wraps, and opaque chains of vested interests. Investigator Wang Leifu has barely taken up his post before becoming entangled in them. He must navigate rules woven from both light and shadow, making his way through the narrow gap between ideals and reality. Every cautious attempt to smooth things over may set off greater ripples. This novel delves into the inner workings of officialdom, probing the truths and patterns carefully folded away behind the curtain of power.