This story follows Zhao Yu as he passes a civil service selection process and moves from a township post into a government department in Jiangcheng. On his first days at the new unit, he distinguishes himself while preparing a city development project, only to be sabotaged by a jealous colleague, Sun Qiang. Faced with obstruction and Sun Qiang's misconduct, Zhao Yu stays true to his original purpose, makes difficult choices in the face of adversity, and strives for justice and the city's development as he embarks on a remarkable career in public service.
