Tenghuayu is a small village with only a few hundred residents in east China's Shandong Province.

In 2024, it welcomed a new official in charge—a 24-year-old college graduate named Wang Hao.

Residents whispered: He was too young for the job; it wouldn't last a month.

Two years later, he has not only survived but also thrived, gaining millions of likes on social media and becoming a role model for grassroots officials in China.

This year, China launched a nationwide campaign asking millions of its officials to reflect on what it means to be a good one. For some, it's about effective policymaking; for others, it's about staying connected to the people they serve.

For Wang, it all comes down to one thing: doing practical work that addresses people's real needs.