This book tells the story of Gu Xingzhou, Qin Lanyue, Yuan Xiao and others who came together by chance in troubled times, and experienced conspiracy, betrayal, choice and growth in the struggle for power. They step by step from superficial humor and relaxation into deeper power struggles, and gradually see the nature of power clearly in the separation of life and death, the intertwining of love and hate. In the end, everyone has to face their own desires and bottom line, and embark on a journey called "growth" in the turbulent chess game.
