From Teacher to Prisoner: The Fall and Redemption of a School Principal. Through the story of an ambitious rural teacher and principal who ultimately descends into corruption, the novel exposes deep-rooted problems in the education system, including the pursuit of self-interest, connections taking precedence over merit, and a lack of oversight. It condemns the damage distorted values inflict on education and ultimately calls for a return to education's true purpose, a renewed respect for teachers' ethics, and a healthy, uplifting educational environment. Across four volumes and 400 chapters, it lays bare the problems of self-interest, formalism, inadequate oversight, and distorted values within education, ultimately calling for the rebuilding of teachers' ethics and a return to education's original ideals. Volume One: A Breeze Stirs the Duckweed (Chapters 1–100): Ideals struggle amid poverty, and ambition begins to emerge. Volume Two: Insatiable Desires (Chapters 101–200): Climbing the ladder of power, he sinks into a mire of temptation. Volume Three: The House Begins to Crumble (Chapters 201–300): The tip of the iceberg comes into view, and the dominoes begin to fall. Volume Four: The Warning Bell Rings On (Chapters 301–400): After the dust settles, the soul of education is rebuilt. A thought-provoking and deeply engaging work.
