His father is dead, and his mother suffers. The top scorer from a poor family is humiliated by rich heirs as soon as he enrolls, enduring nothing but contempt.
He swallows his humiliation and works hard, rising through the student council with a cool head. He gives up the recommendation for graduate school and takes on the civil service exams, putting down roots at the grassroots level.
Starting as a low-ranking local official, he has no way out, no patron, and no connections.
No one will help me rise to the clouds. I’ll cross the snow and reach the summit myself!
Those who once bullied, humiliated, and looked down on him will have no choice but to look up at him!
