The Mortal World

Xiao Wenjing was just an ordinary country girl, except that she had a pretty face..

Her older sister, Xiao Wenping, found her a job as a substitute teacher. Reluctantly, she went to Luling Middle School, where she saw hope for her future. But Deng Zijian shattered her dream of becoming a permanent teacher. To everyone's surprise, though, she was admitted to Jiyang College of Education.

Xiao Wenjing returned to Luling Middle School and married Guo Jianchao, the son of the director of education. But before she could be transferred to the city, her father-in-law suddenly lost his position. With her knowledge and abilities now greatly improved, Xiao Wenjing became a celebrated teacher in Jishui County and a vice principal. In a democratic election, Deng Zijian joined forces with Chen Kejian, the town Party committee secretary, to prevent her from being elected. She made enemies of certain people.

Xiao Wenjing supported Luo Xintian, the county education committee director, in his bid to become deputy county head. Luo Xintian helped her get into the Organization Department. Chen Kejian was soon transferred there too, becoming her immediate superior. Before she knew it, she had once again found herself on the opposite side of Chen Kejian. With Tian Shida's help, she joined the Education Bureau as a deputy director. Meanwhile, her marriage came to an end.

Tian Shida stepped down from his position as mayor. Without a powerful backer, Xiao Wenjing was deeply discouraged. Yet she continued to forge ahead and became director of the Education Bureau, only to find one problem after another waiting for her.

In the end, Xiao Wenjing found herself lost and confused.