Chen Weiguo, a grassroots police officer, is drawn into a scandal for no apparent reason. During the ensuing investigation, key evidence is deliberately distorted. Though he escapes criminal punishment, he is left with a tarnished name and his innocence in doubt. With professional insight, Attorney Fang identifies a crucial lead, finds a key witness, and sets out to establish what really happened. But the investigation is repeatedly obstructed when it runs up against local interests, and justice remains elusive for a time.
Determined to clear his name, Chen Weiguo embarks on a long road of appeals. Over fifteen years, he faces one obstacle after another, along with buck-passing, delays, and interference from various quarters, yet he never gives up. He meets the erosion of time with unwavering resolve and holds fast to his faith in justice through every hardship ahead. As hope and disappointment take turns, his pursuit of vindication never wavers.
With a sensitive portrayal of the hardships and perseverance ordinary people face when fighting for their rights, the novel uses a warm touch to show the power of conviction. It tells us that justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent. The sincerity and steadfastness hidden in the long night will eventually break through the haze, reveal the truth, bring justice to pass, and ensure that every act of perseverance is met with the light of day.
