Defying Heaven, Starting Out as a Village Official

In his previous life, Qi Guowei's conservatism and hesitation made him miss his chances. His family fell into decline, and the sisters he loved, the Zhao sisters, suffered tragic fates. Reborn, he acts with the ruthless resolve and foresight to "outwit Heaven by half a move." Step by careful step, he navigates the tide of Reform and Opening Up, rewriting his own destiny while helping advance the development of his corner of the world.