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Rise to Fortune

Rating 3.1
Word count
237K words
Chapters
68
ISBN
9787513702133

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Summary

A chronicle of integrity pitted against evil, a family's rise, and a true portrait of the restless mentality of contemporary Chinese: the secrets between the lines remind us—in an era when power is routinely rented out, where should those navigating the workplace turn? What is the right path for a career in officialdom, and what is the honorable way to prosper in business? This is the great wisdom that both merchants and officials must grasp.

Editor's review

*Fa Ji* is a realistic novel by Tang Cheng, published by China Peace Publishing House. Set against the backdrop of early reform and opening-up in China, it traces, with delicate strokes, the protagonist's rise from the bottom of society through personal wit, tenacious will, and a keen grasp of opportunity amid the currents of the times. The story focuses not only on the accumulation of personal wealth but also probes deeply into the complex interplay and balance among human nature, morality, family bonds, and business ethics in a rapidly changing society. Tang Cheng's narrative style is solid and restrained, with meticulous attention to the social landscape, economic ecology, and psychology of the era, giving the fictional story a strong sense of reality and the stamp of its time.

As a work centered on a "personal struggle history," *Fa Ji* derives its reading value from moving beyond simple success literature. It does not portray "rising" as a smooth road or pure luck, but as a dynamic process full of trial and error, choices, costs, and reflection. Its depiction of business operations offers some practical reference, while its analysis of inner conflict and growth prompts readers to think more deeply about what "success" means—is growing wealth the same as personal fulfillment? Which bottom lines are worth holding in the pursuit of goals? This book suits readers who hope to draw lessons on survival wisdom, human observation, and value reflection from a concentrated memory of an era. It is more like a mirror, reflecting the rise and fall of individual fates in a great era, and the universal longing and struggle to change one's circumstances.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers interested in social change and the early stirrings of business during the early reform and opening-up period
  • Fans of realistic fiction who value psychological depth and character growth arcs
  • Readers seeking reflections beyond utilitarianism in stories of personal struggle
  • Readers who resonate with discussions of business ethics and moral choices

Not a good fit for

  • Readers seeking light, fast-paced entertainment in web fiction
  • Readers expecting concrete, actionable success methods or business techniques

Reading tips

  1. Read alongside documentary or historical works from the same period to better understand the story's era.
  2. Pay attention to the protagonist's psychology before and after key choices, and consider the complexity of his motives.
  3. The book has a steady pace; set aside uninterrupted reading time to immerse yourself in its atmosphere and era.

About the publisher

China Peace Publishing House China · Founded in 1985

China Peace Publishing House focuses on children's and young adult books as well as works related to Soong Ching Ling, with an emphasis on early-childhood learning, animated stories, picture books, children's literature, and popular science for young readers; it also publishes periodicals such as Chinese Youth and audiovisual and electronic products. Judging from the three titles currently in the database, its scope also extends to social fiction, war and military fiction, and inspirational personal growth, including Fang Yuan's Iron-Blooded Sorrowful Love, Tang Cheng's Making a Fortune, and The Guide to Succeeding in Fortune 500 Interviews co-authored by Xing Qunlin and Su Chunli, reflecting forays into literary and practical inspirational reading. Owing to limited public information, a full picture of its representative series and author base remains incomplete, and these titles serve only as limited clues to its editorial interests.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 主要人物
  3. 第一章 三大家族
  4. 一、意外礼物
  5. 二、两大掌门人
  6. 三、傻子的真爱
  7. 四、喜不起来
  8. 五、人算不如天算
  9. 第二章 明争暗斗
  10. 一、母亲的心事猜不透
  11. 二、拆迁算盘
  12. 三、特别行动
  13. 四、祸起色欲
  14. 五、称霸一方
  15. 第三章 时运不齐
  16. 一、蒙冤回家
  17. 二、喝酒
  18. 三、秘书角色
  19. 四、大做文章
  20. 五、身陷魔窟
  21. 六、不幸频发
  22. 第四章 化险为夷
  23. 一、快刀切豆腐
  24. 二、致富方略
  25. 三、南下救子
  26. 四、两个女孩一个爱
  27. 五、夜车
  28. 第五章 峰回路转
  29. 一、来电
  30. 二、苦难母亲
  31. 三、院士与女儿
  32. 四、希望与失望同在
  33. 第六章 新的起点
  34. 一、挂牌庆典
  35. 二、爱的誓言
  36. 三、无法阻挡
  37. 四、日本茶道
  38. 五、老兵访华团
  39. 第七章 不堪一击
  40. 一、倒打一耙
  41. 二、走向毁灭
  42. 三、新的生活
  43. 四、捐款风波
  44. 五、闹出人命
  45. 第八章 实习期间
  46. 一、在车上
  47. 二、接狱
  48. 三、门难进亦难出
  49. 四、贴上大人物
  50. 五、及时出现
  51. 六、病房
  52. 七、不是英雄也不是狗熊
  53. 第九章 尖峰时刻
  54. 一、大意失车
  55. 二、死亡游戏
  56. 三、上错床
  57. 四、喜上加喜
  58. 五、以命作证
  59. 第十章 真相大白
  60. 一、女婿上门
  61. 二、亦是儿子
  62. 三、请客
  63. 四、真面目
  64. 第十一章 权力刀尖
  65. 一、秘书与省委副书记
  66. 二、市长亲政
  67. 三、高手助阵
  68. 四、无路可逃

FAQ

Is this book a biography or a novel?
*Fa Ji* is a realistic fictional novel, not a biography. Its story and characters come from the author's observation and artistic creation based on a particular era and society.
Does the content still have reference value today?
Although the story is set in the past, its core themes—human nature, choices, seizing opportunity, and struggling against adversity—still carry insights across eras. Its value lies more in prompting thought than in offering direct practical solutions.
Does author Tang Cheng have other well-known works?
Tang Cheng is a relatively low-profile writer, and *Fa Ji* is his representative work. Public information shows he has few works, but this book has drawn attention among certain readers for its solid realistic style.

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About the author

唐成 Author

Tang Cheng is a Chinese author about whom limited public information is available. Five of his works are included in the collection: Supervision Notes, The Municipal Party Secretary, Making It Big, Borrowing Power to Become an Official, and The Balance of Power. Judging from their titles and their common classification, his writing mainly falls into two categories: social fiction and war and military fiction. The former tends to center on officialdom, the workings of power, and the rise and fall of characters, while the latter deals with military life and wartime settings. His works are notable for their storytelling, using specific characters and plots to present social realities and power relations, and have attracted a certain readership within these genres. Since his dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and personal experience are all unknown, it is difficult to sketch a complete biography; his creative direction and thematic range can only be identified from the existing titles.

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