Born into a poor family, Qin Chuan passes the civil service exam and is assigned to the township administration office in the county's most remote area. He does the hardest work and takes the blame for the dirtiest messes. Well-connected colleagues walk all over him, his direct superior constantly undermines him, and even his girlfriend of three years thinks he has no future. During an unexpected incident, Qin Chuan's abilities catch the attention of the county leaders. From then on, he begins his rise from the grassroots, weathering one crisis after another as he breaks into the game, finds his place, and takes control, step by step forging his own path to success in government.