Rising High

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Word count: 5.2M words

Summary

Chen Qingdong, hindered in officialdom by his scholarly idealism, unexpectedly returns to the past after a life of disappointment, gaining a chance to rewrite his life. Starting over, he learns from his mistakes and becomes adept at human relations. Beginning from a grassroots township post, he seizes opportunities and resolves crises amid complex bureaucratic maneuvering, climbing step by step to reclaim the dignity he lost in his previous life. Meanwhile, young civil servant Liu Rongxuan has just entered the county party committee's publicity department, doing odd jobs and taking knocks, also learning the ways of officialdom through trial and error. The book follows Chen Qingdong's career advancement as its main thread, interweaving grassroots governance, economic development, and interpersonal maneuvering, depicting the ups and downs of officialdom and personal growth.

Editor's review

A typical officialdom-rebirth wish-fulfillment novel with a clear main storyline. It starts with routine chores in a grassroots office and offers solid detail on human relations and bureaucratic maneuvering, making it a good fit for readers who enjoy watching the protagonist climb step by step from the bottom. Its strengths are a fast pace and strong immersion; its weaknesses are excessive length, obvious formulaic plotting, flat supporting characters, and some vague, empty passages later on.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy officialdom rebirth and career advancement themes
Readers interested in the ecosystem of grassroots civil servants
Readers who prefer fast-paced power fantasy and quick reading

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking literary quality and realistic depth
Readers who dislike long, formulaic plots

Reading tips

Start from the grassroots office scenes in Chapter 1 to get a feel for the web of official relationships
Pay attention to each turning point where the protagonist adjusts his mindset and resolves conflicts—this reveals his growth logic
The book is long; read it in stages (grassroots—promotion—economy) to avoid fatigue

FAQ

Is this a rebirth-themed book?

Yes. The protagonist Chen Qingdong returns to the past after disappointment and retreads his official career.

Who is the protagonist?

Chen Qingdong is the main protagonist; Liu Rongxuan is an important early character.

How many words in total?

Search results show about 5.23 million words; completed.

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About the author

Yushi Daifu Author

Yushi Daifu is the author's name, with Yushi Daifu also used as the English byline. Publicly available information about the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, and other personal details remains unclear. Thirteen works by this author have been identified so far, with representative titles including The Ultimate Playboy, The Heavenly Official Career, Rising to Prominence, The Peerless Family, The Heavenly Career Path, The Lofty Career Path, Promotion, and Martial Blood Sovereign. Judging from these works, the author's writing is mainly concentrated in the field of male-oriented fiction, also touching on urban fiction and officialdom fiction, and is often grouped under categories such as premium fiction, social fiction, and workplace fiction. The works largely revolve around urban life, workplace advancement, and career development in officialdom. The titles and categories suggest that the author is skilled at portraying characters' choices and conflicts involving power, social class, and personal growth, with plots oriented toward popular reading appeal, giving the author a certain recognizability among readers of these genres. Due to limited public information, details about the author's educational background, creative career, and personal life cannot yet be added.