Rising to the Top

卡梅伦·霍利 / 洛长卿Beijing Yueyu Media Co., Ltd. · ChinaJan 2026

3.0

Word count: 195K words
Chapters: 17

Summary

The president of a well-known industry group suddenly dies of a cerebral hemorrhage—and worse, he has not designated a successor. There is only one chair, and everyone wants to rise to the top. Love and hate unfold, deals and schemes play out, and in the end, he becomes the new "king"...

Editor's review

This is a business-war novel centered on a corporate power transition. The story begins with the group president's sudden death and the absence of a designated successor, turning "the one chair" into the focus of multi-party contention: love and hate intertwine with deals and schemes, and the characters repeatedly weigh interests against emotions until a new "king" emerges. Its readability lies in tight pacing and concentrated conflict; business maneuvering and character relationships drive each other, making it suitable for readers who want strong plotting after work and want to see how human nature shows itself in a arena of power. It draws you in quickly whether read on the commute, before bed, or over a weekend; if you prefer slow-paced literary fiction or have no taste for workplace power struggles, it may not suit you. As you read, pay attention to each character's motives and choices—the chain of interests behind the power transition is more thought-provoking than the outcome itself.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Workplace readers who enjoy business power struggles and strong plotting
Those who want to experience a corporate power-game novel after work
Readers interested in human nature wavering between interests and emotions
Casual readers who want to get into a story quickly on the commute or over a weekend

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer slow-paced pure literature and nuanced psychological portrayal
People who dislike workplace power struggles and interest-driven conflict
Readers expecting real corporate management cases rather than fiction

Reading tips

First sort out each character's interests after the president's death; the contest will then be clearer to read.
Treat the "rise to the top" process as a sample for observing motives, noticing who compromises and who disguises themselves.
The plot is dense, so reading it in two or three concentrated sessions is better than fragmented reading that weakens the tension.
After finishing, revisit the key turning points and consider the chance and necessity behind the new "king"'s victory.

About the publisher

Beijing Yueyu Media Co., Ltd. China · Founded in 2017

Yueyu Media (Beijing Yueyu Media Co., Ltd.) focuses on the planning and distribution of e-books. Drawing on its collection of 36 titles, it has built a list that balances foreign literature, history, inspirational growth, politics and social novels. Representative works include Romain Rolland's Jean-Christophe (translated by Fu Lei) and Beethoven, Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji (translated by Feng Zikai), Jiang Tingfu's Modern Chinese History, Helen Keller's The Story of My Life (English edition), Wang Yanan's A Study of Chinese Bureaucratic Politics, Bertrand Russell's Power: A New Social Analysis, and The Three Heroes and Five Gallants. Its authors and translators include Romain Rolland, Fu Lei, Murasaki Shikibu, Feng Zikai, Jiang Tingfu, Helen Keller, Wang Yanan and Bertrand Russell. In terms of publishing character, Yueyu Media pairs quality translations of classics with English-language originals, combining literary appreciation with rational reading in the social sciences and history. Public information is limited; the above summarizes its publishing direction based only on in-house title information.

版权信息
上部老王死了……
第一章惊逝
第二章历史
第三章恐慌
第四章追梦
第五章证实
第六章反应
第七章意外
第八章抢班
下部新王上位……
第九章众生
第十章选择
第十一章阴谋
第十二章必争
第十三章逐鹿
第十四章上位

FAQ

Is this book based on a real corporate case or is it fiction?

Based on the material, it begins with the group president's sudden death and an undesignated successor, then unfolds love, hate, and scheming—so it is fictional narrative rather than a record of a real corporate case. Read it as a business-war novel and focus on character motives and conflict design; there is no need to match it against real companies.

I've never read a business-war novel. Can I start with this one?

Yes. The story revolves around "there is only one chair, and everyone wants to rise to the top," with concentrated conflict and clear threads, and it does not depend on earlier books in a series. When reading, first remember what each main character wants, then follow how they form alliances and turn against each other; the barrier to entry is not high.

Is it suitable for learning real workplace promotion rules?

Not really. It is a novel focused on dramatic conflict and character relationships, not a systematic explanation of promotion systems or management methods. If you want to learn workplace rules, choose practical books; this one is better read as literary observation of power and human nature.

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About the author

卡梅伦·霍利 Author

Cameron Holly is a foreign author about whom limited public information is available. Only one work by this author is currently held in the collection, titled Shang Wei (Moving Up), generally classified as foreign literature. Because the exact English name, nationality, and dates of birth and death are unavailable, it is difficult to trace a complete creative path or life history. Judging from the title and its classification, however, the writing tends toward popular narrative and foreign literature, and may involve social relationships, workplace circumstances, or the depiction of characters' fates. Based on the available material, readers can come to know this author mainly through this single work, while the writing style and influence await more translations and information. Readers who wish to learn more about Cameron Holly are advised to begin with Shang Wei, to sense its narrative orientation and thematic interests through reading, and to watch for further public information as it becomes available.

洛长卿 Author

Publicly available information about the author writing under the name Luo Changqing is currently limited, and it is not possible to confirm nationality, dates of birth and death, or a full writing career; no commonly accepted English rendering of the name has been established either. Within the library, only one work is listed under this name, titled Shang Wei (roughly, "Taking the Upper Position"), and it is classified on the site as foreign literature. Judging from that category and the implications of the title, the work likely revolves around contests of position, power, or advantage within interpersonal relationships, with a narrative that may emphasize tension and the predicaments of its characters. However, in the absence of prefaces, reviews, or author statements, its specific thematic focus, stylistic features, and language remain difficult to determine precisely. The available information is insufficient for an overall assessment of the author's writing career, and readers may wish to use Shang Wei as an entry point to experience the narrative rhythm and character tension for themselves.