Lin Xiao, previously serving as the county magistrate's secretary, found himself sent back to his hometown. His girlfriend ended their relationship, and his parents faced a suspension in their job transfer. Despite these cascading challenges, Lin Xiao's determination remained unshaken. Instead of succumbing to adversity, he gradually advanced from the grassroots level, ultimately establishing himself as someone else's "backer". Follow the journey of Lin Xiao, a chosen graduate of the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department, as he ascends the ranks of promotion.