The Road to Power: From Live-In Son-in-Law to Rising Star

Zhang Wendong, a humble live-in son-in-law, ranked first in the city’s civil-service exam, yet was assigned menial work in a tiny township. His mother-in-law gave him a hard time, and his wife looked down on him. To repay a debt of gratitude, Zhang Wendong swallowed his pride and let himself be treated like a beast of burden. He never imagined that one letter of appointment would turn him from a nobody into a phoenix. Not only did he gain real power, he also became the youngest section-level official in Fengyang County. At last, the underdog had risen to the top. “As an official, I must serve the people and bring prosperity and peace to the region. With the highest authority in my hands, I should help the people prosper and keep them safe.”