A young district chief holds fast to his ideals of reform amid the power struggles of city politics, while navigating a romantic tug-of-war with a principled journalist. The story explores how to stay true to oneself in a complex political landscape, balance political ambitions with personal feelings, and ultimately achieve the twin goals of city reform and personal growth.
The setting is the fictional modern city of Jiangzhou, a prosperous place where ties between business and government are complicated. Urban redevelopment, new-district construction, and industrial upgrading form several interconnected fronts in a contest among power, capital, and people's livelihoods. Set in the present day, its social environment is close to reality, featuring both the rules of the establishment and oversight from the media, as well as the voices of the public.
