The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Wang Zhi wants to leave his village due to his wife's sister's overbearing personality. She is ferocious and has been trying to control the Wang family by arranging marriages for them with other families. Wang Zhi confides in his friend Li Su, who offers to help him by giving him a job in Chang'an City. Li Su's plan is for Wang Zhi to spend his money and gain fame in the city's underworld by befriending thugs and rascals. Wang Zhi is unsure of the true intentions behind Li Su's plan but agrees to complete the task. Li Su instructs Wang Zhi to build a reputation as a generous and open-minded person, make connections with low-ranking officials, and help those in need. After six months, Li Su will reveal the next step. Wang Zhi takes the money and sets off to Chang'an City to start his new life.

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