In the spring of 2010, 32-year-old Huang Minxue had been "stuck" in the position of director of the Party and Government Office of Qingxi Town for five full years. This young man from a farm family was recognized by the leadership for his solid writing skills and diligent style. However, at the critical moment of promotion to deputy department, he was implicated in the downfall of the former mayor. Just when he was disheartened and ready to resign and go south, the newly appointed town party committee secretary Zhou Zhenguo unexpectedly took a fancy to his talents and started his journey to power from the township to the state party committee.
