Through the protagonist Lin Weidong's career ups and downs in the past two decades, it shows the profound changes in Chinese society from the late 1990s to the 2010s. The novel not only focuses on the gloom and struggles of officialdom, but also focuses on portraying those "cornerstone" characters who stick to their original aspirations and promote social progress in the tide of the times. The core idea is: real wisdom lies in perseverance, real strength comes from the people, and anti-corruption is not only a victory for the system, but also the return of humanity and ideals.
