Air-Dropped to the Helm: I Rule the World Through Economics

Chu Mu was once a leading prodigy in law and politics, blessed with extraordinary talent and famous from a young age. He was the student his mentor was proudest of. Having long seen through the power struggles of officialdom and the deviousness of human nature, he had no wish to sink into that quagmire of disputes. He resolutely changed course, spending more than a decade building expertise in economics and honing exceptional skills in finance and business.

After years of lying low, the situation changed dramatically. A crisis was brewing in the local economy, and the landscape was growing unstable. To steady the economy and prevent a market collapse, the relevant authorities made a rare exception and sent the supremely capable Chu Mu in to take charge of the overall economic situation.

As turmoil spread, rival forces dug in and maneuvered against one another. Some insisted on aggressive overhauls, ignoring the risk of economic blowback. Others pushed projects through to boost their political records, disregarding the livelihoods of ordinary people. Still others enforced regulations rigidly, determined to cripple leading local businesses and jeopardize the livelihoods of tens of thousands.

Facing pressure from every side and layer upon layer of political maneuvering, Chu Mu refused to take sides and would not compromise. With the reins of the economy in his hands, he stood his ground against every faction through sheer ability, using open and aboveboard strategies to break the deadlock and defuse the crisis. He protected the local economy’s lifeline and safeguarded the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands.

His former mentor was overcome with emotion, saying that he had never taught anyone so decisive and so skilled at planning and command. His fellow students finally understood: truly defying fate and taking control of the whole situation does not come from dangerous schemes, but from the composure and strength to steer the bigger picture.