This is a long novel set in grassroots officialdom. Through the growth process of a young cadre from a poor family within the system, it shows the ecological picture of contemporary Chinese officialdom. The story revolves around practical issues such as new district development, land transfer, and people's livelihood projects. It not only depicts the twists and turns of the power game, but also writes a warm undertone of the glory of human nature. The protagonist Lu Chenzhou sticks to his original aspirations in the wave of reform, stays awake in complex interpersonal relationships, uses wisdom and courage to solve development problems, finds a balance between "official morality" and "people's hearts", and finally finds a political path that meets the requirements of the times without losing his personal beliefs.
