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Author: Xiao Renfu
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book is Xiao Renfu's first full-length novel set against the backdrop of government agencies, following his best-selling novels Official Fortune and The Favorite of the Chief. The story is captivating, thought-provoking, and a rare realistic masterpiece in recent years. It follows a prominent and powerful core figure in a government department, depicting the rise and fall in the vortex of money and power. Merit leads to position, position leads to authority, and authority leads to influence—providing a zero-distance, authentic portrayal of the inner workings of government agencies.
In a place, there are two major core institutions: the Organization Department, which oversees personnel, and the Finance Bureau, which manages finances. The position of the Budget Director in the Finance Bureau is prestigious and powerful, always a target for fierce competition. Shen Tianya, with all his talent, rises and falls repeatedly, finally earning the (recognition/approval) of superiors and achieving his dream of becoming the Budget Director. However, in the center of this power and money whirlpool, not everyone can thrive. Even the sharp Shen Tianya ultimately had to flee in defeat.
It turns out that government agencies are also an ecosystem where the fittest survive. It’s not just about ability but also about resilience; not just about work ethic but also about maneuvering; not just about hard work but also about knowing how to play the game. Additionally, one must have stability—ability to remain calm, endure pressure, and only then can one secure a good position.