The First Secretary: Rise Through the Ranks

After years of selling fruit at his sister's stand and failing the civil service exam repeatedly, Zhong Dexing finally aces the written test—only to fall short at the final hurdle. When a mysterious benefactor intervenes to secure his position, his mundane life transforms overnight. From humble beginnings to the corridors of power, follow his cunning ascent through China's political maze as he navigates office intrigue, forges alliances, and climbs toward the pinnacle of bureaucratic authority.