Peng Kang's Secret Technique

Peng Kang, director of the education office in Zhouduo Town, first rose to prominence by taking part in an uprising, then entered the education sector. He wielded power ruthlessly, built factions for personal gain, and was consumed by greed. His influence grew so great that it spawned a crowd of flatterers, including Wu Chiyong, Chen Qingxue, and Lin Zhengxun. Those who couldn't teach were treated as honored guests, while those who sold their souls were promoted. They toasted one another, congratulating themselves, and went out believing they had bright prospects and a way to the top. Then a heavy snowfall came in spring. When the sun appeared, it all melted away.