In the Name of the People: The Light of Justice

Chen Shouzheng, a cowherd from a remote mountain village, gets into university through sheer perseverance. During his studies, he unexpectedly activates the Appraisal System. He pays for his education with royalties from his writing, minors in economics, and, after earning two master’s degrees, resolutely chooses a career in government.

Starting out as a judicial assistant in a township, Chen Shouzheng draws on his solid grounding in law, keen economic insight, and upright character to crack major corruption cases. He understands not only the letter of the law and the workings of the economy, but also the hardships ordinary people face.