She Rose from the Grassroots

After earning her master's degree, Song Shuyan passed the civil service selection exam and entered government service. Through hard work, intelligence, and the opportunities of her era, she found her own value within the system and grew as a person. Her journey shows how personal growth intertwines with the changes of the times, how ideals collide with reality and find a way to coexist, and how the rules, relationships, and practical work of government service shape a life.