Lu Zhengqi, a small figure in the government, entered the officialdom with ideals in mind. Along the way, he experienced misplaced promotions, secret intrigues, friendship and betrayal, and the pull between ideals and reality. From a section officer to a deputy chief, he witnessed the ups and downs and changes of his colleagues, and he also continued to laugh at himself, reflect and grow amidst the absurd turmoil of the agency. During this period, Zhengqi fought wits and courage with Feng Jiwen and Song Liu, and repeatedly clashed with Wan Youcai. Qiao Yuxiang sometimes supports and sometimes takes advantage of him. Zhengqi relied on Han Aming's outsider wisdom to gradually see clearly the absurdity of power and the complexity of human nature. The four volumes respectively depict the entry into power, promotion difficulties, peak power and redemption after falling, and finally conclude with self-growth and return to the original intention. It is absurd and tender, and the humor reveals the confusion and hope of human nature.
