A widower's entertainment

The finale of "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" was truly impactful, as its ratings reached new heights. Newspapers were filled with discussions about the show, praising the ending and the character Song Ci, the forensic examiner of the Song Dynasty.

In the final case, the investigation implicated the imperial son-in-law and numerous high-ranking officials. Even knowing the outcome would inevitably lead to chaos, he persisted in pursuing the matter to the end, passionately accusing the ministers of various misdeeds before the Song Emperor. The Emperor could not possibly be unaware of this; he still needed to maintain peace. As the saying goes, "too much clarity leaves no room for fish," and with so many important officials involved, a major upheaval would threaten the stability of the realm. No sooner had Song Ci left the palace than a raging fire broke out, burning the eight large chests filled with evidence to ashes. Thus, the ministers were exonerated, and peace was restored to the court.

The raging fire and billowing smoke were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the burning passion in Song Ci's heart.

However, this fire allowed audiences across the country to truly see the excellence of "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner," and to witness Song Ci's unyielding integrity and unwavering professional ethics!

Many media outlets have praised and reported on this wonderful TV series, which pioneered the genre of period detective dramas.

Even the People's Daily published a commentary on the popular TV series "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner," praising Song Ci, a forensic examiner who stood tall and upheld professional ethics, for truly embodying the principle that the rule of law is paramount.

"Song Ci, adhering to his duties and professional ethics, was deeply moved by his father's death. He sought only the truth in his cases, even at the cost of family ties, showing no mercy. In his conduct and dealings with others, Song Ci was too rigid, almost devoid of human compassion, because he only sought to have a clear conscience. This was his way of being an official: the law is paramount, and he exemplified the principle that the law cannot be compromised."

Beyond its analysis of specific cases, this drama also brilliantly portrays the themes of family, country, and the world. It presents the audience with the coldness of that era while simultaneously alluding to certain events in modern society, prompting deep reflection and leaving the viewer wanting more. In terms of details, the dialogue, costumes, props, and even the music and lyrics are meticulously crafted and withstand scrutiny, making it an undeniably excellent drama…

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The affirmation from the People's Daily naturally attracted other media outlets to reprint it.

It could even be said that this drama has had a profound impact not only on the arts and culture scene, but also on all sectors of society. After all, although the plot is set in ancient times, the stories of Song Ci solving cases and the professional ethics of officials naturally resonate with some economic crimes that have arisen in today's economic development.

This point was mentioned and affirmed above, and the people will naturally see it. It can even be said that this is a 1996 version of "In the Name of the People," which also makes all sectors of society pay attention to the need to truly uphold the rule of law.

Although this is just a TV series, excellent works of art can have such a positive impact to some extent.

Even if the impact is negligible, its existence cannot be denied.

Just as the People's Daily praised and affirmed the drama, it naturally means that the leaders above also affirmed the drama "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner". Now, because the drama has received affirmation from the higher authorities and is warmly welcomed by the people, a seminar on the work is being held under such high ratings.

Of course, this kind of workshop is just like the previous workshop on the works of "Crossing the Guandong".

Leaving aside the symposium on "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner," other TV stations are also very excited. As early as when "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" was first broadcast, other local TV stations were already eager to broadcast the show a second time. Now that CCTV has finished broadcasting the finale, it is natural for local TV stations to start broadcasting the show.

It's fair to say that the broadcast achieved astonishing viewership ratings.

It's worth noting that several local TV stations have been broadcast on satellite this year, which naturally means that "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" will earn more money for Lin Youcheng's Huayi Film and Television Company.

In fact, compared to the high income, the drama "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" gave Kong Sheng much more than that.

Although the script was written by Lin Youcheng, it was Kong Sheng's directorial debut, and he was naturally very excited about the good results. Before this, he had given some interviews and was also invited to record a program on CCTV with Chen Daoming and Jiang Wenli, which was also a way to promote the drama "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner".

In fact, CCTV had invited Lin Youcheng before, but he declined, since the audience is more interested in the actors.

Kong Sheng was already very happy when the ratings of "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" kept breaking records. Now that the TV series has finished airing and received such high praise, he is naturally very grateful to Lin Youcheng for letting him direct the series. Although director Tian Zhuangzhuang also provided guidance, he, as a cinematographer, really cherished the opportunity to direct a TV series and has always been very dedicated to making the series a success.

"The record-breaking ratings for this drama are all thanks to you and Director Tian!"

Lin Youcheng was naturally aware that Kong Sheng and Tian Zhuangzhuang had also put a lot of effort into the drama "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner".

Upon hearing Lin Youcheng's words, Kong Sheng quickly replied, "No, no, no, it's still Brother Lin who writes the best script!"

"Director Tian and I have said more than once that the script for 'The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner' is excellent and we must make a good film. The other actors are also very dedicated."

Lin Youcheng listened to Kong Sheng's words without comment, and asked with a smile, "It all took a lot of effort."

Nowadays, film crews are truly dedicated and serious when making movies, which is why the costume details in "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" are so meticulous; it's all thanks to the crew's hard work.

"After this drama, is there anything you'd like to film yourself?"

Lin Youcheng didn't intend to let director Kong Sheng film his own TV drama scripts indefinitely. Naturally, he would give Kong Sheng some autonomy, but he would still help oversee what to film.

Upon hearing Lin Youcheng's words, Kong Sheng smiled and said, "I'd like to film the script you wrote, Brother Lin."

This was Kong Sheng's honest opinion. After all, Lin Youcheng's script was absolutely excellent. It was his good fortune to be able to collaborate with Lin Youcheng on "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner." Naturally, he would like to continue to collaborate with Lin Youcheng and film Lin Youcheng's scripts.

Lin Youcheng naturally understood Kong Sheng's meaning and said with a smile, "I'll write the script, but you can also consider filming other stories. But there's no rush. After you finish filming 'The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner,' you can take a break for a while." Kong Sheng knew what Lin Youcheng meant, but he didn't plan to rest for long. Besides, even if he did rest, he would have time to rest. Even if he wasn't in a hurry to film the next TV series, he still needed to think carefully about what to film next. After thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but say, "Brother Lin, I actually really want to film the story of your novel 'Bright Sword.'"

"Bright Sword?"

Lin Youcheng raised an eyebrow. This story is not easy to film, especially since he doesn't know how the censorship will handle some of the later plots. However, there is no doubt that the story of "Bright Sword" is quite exciting. In fact, this is a novel that Lin Youcheng published a long time ago that has not yet been adapted into a film.

Even a novel like "Strange Tales of the Human World" is now being adapted into a movie by Li An. As for "My Chief and My Regiment," it was made into a TV series by Xi'an Film and Television Production Company a long time ago, and it was quite popular when it aired. Other novels have also been adapted and filmed long ago.

Currently, there's only "Bright Sword" and the previously published novel "Hidden in the Dust".

Lin Youcheng thought for a moment and said, "If this story is to be adapted and filmed, it would be best to cooperate with a drama troupe from the military. If you are interested in adapting and filming this drama, you can contact them and also communicate with CCTV to see if CCTV has any ideas about the story of 'Bright Sword'."

Kong Sheng was aware of this as well, and nodded, saying, "Okay."

Lin Youcheng naturally knew that adapting and filming the TV series "Bright Sword" was not easy, but the story was undoubtedly a good one.

While Lin Youcheng and Kong Sheng were chatting, even though Kong Sheng himself had ideas for adapting and filming the novel "Bright Sword," he was also thinking about what kind of drama the company should film after "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner." It can be said that with the two dramas "Crossing the Guandong" and "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner," Huayi Film and Television Company has already made a name for itself in the television industry, so the dramas they film later naturally cannot be bad.

Like "Crossing the Guandong", "The Great Song Dynasty Forensic Examiner" also had a second season, but it was still a poor sequel and completely unnecessary. Lin Youcheng's side naturally wouldn't agree to make a sequel, since the ending was already quite good. If a sequel were made later, it would only ruin the reputation of this drama.

Xie Shuhua had originally planned to have Kong Sheng stay for dinner, but seeing that Kong Sheng had left first, she shook her head, took her daughter Lin Zhaoyuan's hand, walked up to Lin Youcheng, and asked, "Are you discussing the next drama?"

As soon as Lin Youcheng reached out, his youngest daughter, Lin Zhaoyuan, ran into his arms and called out "Daddy" with a smile on her face.

Hearing this, Lin Youcheng's old heart almost melted, and he said with a smile, "Yes, but Kong Sheng also plans to film 'Bright Sword,' so we'll have him contact CCTV first. It would be best to cooperate with CCTV."

Xie Shuhua nodded as she listened to Lin Youcheng's words. She understood that adapting the novel "Bright Sword" into a film would be extremely difficult, since it was a war drama and it would be very hard to film without the cooperation of the military.

Inside the courtyard, Lin Youcheng chatted with Xie Shuhua about the TV series, and naturally also played with his daughter, Lin Zhaoyuan.

This little rascal is all grown up now, and he's at the age where he loves to play and run all over the yard. We need to keep an eye on him, otherwise we never know where he might suddenly run off to.

Lin Youcheng was watching his youngest daughter in the yard when his eldest daughter, Lin Zhaoxi, returned from school. Lin Zhaoxi was going to continue her studies for a master's degree. Because of her consistently excellent grades, she was likely to be recommended for admission. Lin Youcheng naturally knew that Lin Zhaoxi planned to pursue a master's degree. He didn't need his daughter to start working immediately after graduation to help earn money to support the family, so he fully supported Lin Zhaoxi's studies.

He also knew that studying medicine like Lin Zhaoxi was not easy and was extremely difficult.

To be honest, with his current wealth, Lin Zhaoxi could live a very comfortable life even if he did nothing. Now that Lin Zhaoxi wants to continue his postgraduate studies, it is definitely a good thing.

"Dad, the spot has been filled, and I want to continue my studies in graduate school."

Hearing Lin Zhaoxi's joyful voice and seeing the smile on his face, Lin Youcheng knew very well that Lin Zhaoxi was genuinely happy about being able to continue his postgraduate studies. He was also very happy for Lin Zhaoxi and said with a smile, "Great news, great news!"

"I knew you could do it."

Hearing Lin Youcheng's words, Lin Zhaoxi's smile deepened. He ran up to Lin Youcheng and said, "Dad, thank you."

For her to pursue a master's degree, she naturally needs her family's support. In the past, she would never have dared to even think about such a thing, after all, she is almost twenty-three years old this year. At that age, most people would be starting to work and earn money much earlier. So, it will naturally take her even longer to pursue a master's degree.

Lin Zhaoxi's "thank you" was also a way of thanking her father, Lin Youcheng, for supporting her in pursuing graduate studies.

Upon hearing Lin Zhaoxi's words, Lin Youcheng quickly said, "You and your father are still saying such things. Even if you want to pursue a doctorate or study abroad, I will support you. Your ability to pursue a master's degree is a source of pride for our family. It's truly remarkable!"

Hearing her father Lin Youcheng's words, Lin Zhaoxi was deeply moved. Her father had always supported her in this way, and she felt this profound fatherly love from the bottom of her heart. She had felt this fatherly love a long time ago.

Xie Shuhua also learned that Lin Zhaoxi was going to pursue a master's degree and was very happy for him. Lin Zhaoyuan could also feel the joyful atmosphere.

The courtyard was filled with laughter and joy. The Lin family was about to produce a graduate student, so how could it not be worth celebrating?

The news that Lin Zhaoxi was going to pursue a master's degree brought great excitement and joy to the entire courtyard. Lin Zhaohuan, Lin Zhaole, and the others were also very happy for their older sister. Although they didn't understand why their eldest sister wanted to study for so long, they were naturally happy for her because it was her own choice.

Looking at the smile on his daughter Lin Zhaoxi's face, Lin Youcheng understood why he worked so hard to earn courtyard houses for each of his children—because those houses would give them the confidence to live the life they wanted in the future. (End of Chapter)