The Lychee Road

In a world of corrupt bureaucracy, a skilled official finds himself worn down by a system rife with bribery and negligence, refusing to compromise his integrity. Tasked with the near-impossible mission of securing fresh fruit from a distant region for a grand banquet, he is thrust into a dangerous position of leadership through a deceptive promotion, where failure could cost him his life. Leveraging his exceptional mathematical abilities and the support of local allies, he devises a brilliant strategy to overcome the challenge, only to encounter relentless opposition from manipulative superiors determined to see him falter.