Wandering the world of film and television begins with the golden years

Zhang Zhijie was just an ordinary steel factory worker.

However, he is the envy of many people.

Because he has a secure job, something many people would envy.

However, he himself was not happy because of this identity.

He was able to get a job at the steel factory not because he was particularly outstanding.

However, Zhang Zhijie's father was a senior technician at a steel factory.

In order for him to get a job in the factory, his father, a senior technician, had to "retire" early.

Zhang Zhijie will always remember the day his father retired.

My father, who never drinks, bought half a jin of bulk liquor.

That day, his father patted him on the shoulder and said a lot of things.

Zhang Zhijie doesn't remember what he said that day either.

Perhaps I didn't really want to remember it, so I deliberately forgot it.

Therefore, he has always been under a lot of pressure.

Zhang Zhijie actually wanted to continue his studies. Although he genuinely admired his father, who was a factory worker, he didn't want to become one himself.

However, his academic performance was not outstanding.

Zhang Zhijie was too ashamed to tell his father his true thoughts.

After all, in everyone's eyes, this was the best arrangement.

This is the kind of steel mill that can directly enter large state-owned factories, or even the best state-owned steel mills.

Zhang Zhijie really has nothing to complain about.

He has been working very hard and is doing quite well now.

However, when he takes a break, he doesn't like to drink or play cards with his coworkers. Instead, Zhang Zhijie will buy some magazines to relax.

He particularly enjoys reading novels, for no particular reason.

It's simply a matter of liking it; I like the other world that novels bring. I like the twists and turns in novels, I like the author's writing style and the novelty they bring.

Even if you encounter unhappy things in life.

He can watch for a while and then get back to work.

After watching the first episode of "Unnatural Deaths", Zhang Zhijie...

He felt a heavy weight in his heart.

In particular, the line, "Why can't this country increase its autopsy rate? Because nobody will spend money on dead people," struck him like a hammer blow to the heart.

Zhang Zhijie is under a lot of pressure.

He worked hard and conscientiously in the factory, just wanting to do his job well and gain everyone's recognition.

Only in this way can he live up to his father's self-sacrifice. You have to understand, his father is a renowned technical expert, while he was just a complete novice who knew nothing.

Technically, he's really bad; he's nowhere near as good as his father. Even among the newcomers who joined at the same time, Zhang Zhijie was the worst performer.

A few days ago, he made a mistake that caused an important part to be scrapped.

It's only right that he got his pay docked.

But it was the suspicious looks from others that he found hard to face.

His colleagues' gazes were like knives; he was too ashamed to even look up.

On his way home every day, Zhang Zhijie has thought more than once how wonderful it would have been if he had persisted in his studies and allowed his father to continue shining in his profession.

Unfortunately, these are just thoughts.

The matter is settled, and nothing can be changed.

Since that's the case, he can only try his best to do his job well.

Therefore, Zhang Zhijie was deeply moved after watching the first episode of "Unnatural Death".

His focus was not on forensic medicine.

Instead, I was moved by the female lead's positive work attitude.

Girls who pursue their ideals like this are truly charming.

She is meticulous and rigorous in her work.

She chose to remain silent when she encountered discrimination, but she did not back down. She still fulfilled her tasks and responsibilities, and achieved the final result in a different way.

When it comes to intimate relationships, the female protagonist is unable to express her own troubles. Her secrets remain unknown to her lover and friends, leading others to feel that they can never understand her, which causes some unpleasant misunderstandings.

It wasn't until later that she said, "I don't want others to look down on me."

Zhang Zhijie deeply empathized with the situation.

She is not perfect; she has her stubbornness and helplessness.

He even had an extremely tragic childhood.

However, she doesn't act blindly with optimism; she faces reality with empathy and compassion, without forcing others to do things against their will. She clearly knows what she's pursuing and won't betray her initial intentions for the sake of her goals…

Mikoto has always practiced the beliefs she holds.

This kind of girl is consistent in her words and actions.

It truly deserves all the praise.

However, she possesses a strong work ethic, a determination to solve problems, a sense of acceptance of reality, and a kind heart. Therefore, Zhang Zhijie actually admires people like Mikoto.

She is also a person with a very clear self-positioning.

She understands the responsibilities of a forensic pathologist and her purpose in doing so. Although she always complains about the poor working conditions and the varied tasks she does.

But she actually really loves this job and does her best to complete it.

Zhang Zhijie saw that even after experiencing immense pain, Mikoto was still able to face and accept it. Although she had suffered and been hurt inside, she ultimately overcame it.

He couldn't stop his body from trembling.

Zhang Zhijie also felt a shock he had never experienced before.

Doesn't she ever despair?

Her answer was: I would despair, I have despaired before. But what's the use of despair? It's better to live well, have a good meal, and get a good night's sleep.

Zhang Zhijie couldn't help but think.

She must have said those words with a smile.

When Zhang Zhijie was watching this part.

He wished he could cheer for her loudly.

What makes a true warrior in life? It's someone who, after recognizing the true nature of life, still loves it. Therefore, in Zhang Zhijie's view, Mikoto is a truly brave person. (New 69 Bookstore)

She is always full of energy and always eager to try.

She conveys her seriousness and enthusiasm for things to others.

Such a girl is truly admirable yet also heartbreaking.

At the same time, he also envied Mikoto for having so many lovely colleagues:

Colleagues often banter and make fun of each other, and good friends reconcile seamlessly.

He actually wanted to treat the people around him the way she did.

But they didn't manage to do it.

So Zhang Zhijie had very mixed feelings after watching it.

He lit a cigarette, something he hadn't done in a long time, and only came to his senses when the ash fell onto his fingers.

He couldn't help but become interested in what would happen next.

Why did the female protagonist's entire family commit suicide? Who is the mysterious man she met alone with her colleague? And what is the connection between the female corpse in his memories and him?

What exciting story will the next installment of the novel bring?

How will the female lead grow?

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Just as Zhang Zhijie was getting emotionally involved in the novel.

Some people even had trouble sleeping because of "Unnatural".

It was already past midnight, and Ding Taihua couldn't resist drinking a cup of strong tea.

As he looked at this issue of the literary magazine, specifically the first issue titled "Unnatural Deaths," he fell into a deep sense of regret.

He also lit a cigarette.

This wasn't the first cigarette he smoked tonight.

This is a package of red camellia that I just opened tonight.

There are only a few left now.

The main issue was that he wasn't in a good mood. As a professional arts critic, he had long been inseparable from cigarettes and tea.

But today I smoked far too much cigarette.

Or perhaps it's because Ding Taihua isn't in a good mood right now.

He had just finished his work for the day and read all the newly released novels this month. He had been reading from evening until four or five in the morning, which was practically an all-nighter.

It wasn't because he was rushing to meet a deadline. Compared to the hustle and bustle of the day, he preferred the quiet of the night, quietly working on his latest novel.

She always felt that this made her mind clearer.

Ding Taihua also knew that his job was quite annoying.

The writers he criticized, in particular, must have hated him.

But Ding Taihua never cared about their feelings.

In his view, art criticism is inherently a subjective matter, and it doesn't need to be perfect or even have good intentions.

As a commentator, all you need to do is express your immediate feelings.

Even if it's profanity, it's not a big deal.

That's what Ding Taihua thought.

He has always done it this way.

But this time, Ding Taihua really regretted it.

He lit another cigarette and then seriously recalled the movie "Unnatural" that he had just watched.

This is really well written.

Li Haoyu's previous book, "The Devotion of Suspect X," was also excellent.

But last time he severely criticized Li Haoyu and his work.

Actually, he didn't care about swearing.

The courage to criticize is the prerequisite for all commentary.

If you don't even dare to criticize, what kind of professional level are you talking about? No matter how high your aesthetic taste or professional level is, if you can't express it, it's all for nothing in the end.

Li Haoyu is neither the first nor the last writer he criticizes.

Besides, how many people has he criticized in the past?

One more or one less makes no difference.

Many media outlets invite me to comment because of my sharp-tongued style.

But this time the situation is a little different.

Li Haoyu's reputation in literary circles is getting better and better.

What unsettled him even more was that Li Haoyu, this new writer, seemed to have an inexhaustible talent. His previous novel had only been completed a few weeks ago, and his new one was already being released.

This new novel has only been published in one issue.

But the novel has already begun to show its appeal.

In terms of suspense elements, the plot is well-arranged, logically tight, and has many unexpected twists and turns, like a hook that makes it hard to stop watching.

From the perspective of readability and appeal to readers alone.

This even surpasses his breakthrough film, The Devotion of Suspect X.

In fact, the relationship between commentators and writers has always been quite delicate.

Before a writer becomes famous, many critics can even influence the sales of their work. Therefore, even if writers disagree with some critics' criticisms, they rarely directly refute them.

This is an unspoken rule in the industry.

Writers don't easily refute critics. Similarly, critics don't fixate on a single work. Criticism is usually limited to one point at a time.

Neither side acknowledges this rule.

But most people still silently complied.

Ding Taihua felt he was still qualified.

Not to mention that he has been in this industry for many years, he has even written novels himself.

I can't speak for other things, but he has a say in whether a novel will become popular.

The basic judgment is about 80-90% accurate.

Otherwise, if he only knew how to mindlessly curse, he wouldn't have lasted that long in this industry.

In fact, his comments on "The Devotion of Suspect X" were somewhat rash.

The main reason was that his good friend lost his serialization slot at that time. Ding Taihua couldn't stand anyone bullying his friend, and the beginning of "The Devotion of Suspect X" was indeed "ordinary".

So he shot Li Haoyu directly.

As a result, very few people supported him that time.

What's worse, the editor-in-chief of the "Literature and Art" publishing house also personally stepped in to support Li Haoyu. The situation instantly reversed, and no one spoke up for him anymore.

He suffered a complete defeat in the last verbal battle.

Not to mention the shocking plot twist at the end of "The Devotion of Suspect X," which was met with widespread praise from readers, and even critics began to extol the birth of a new literary talent.

Ding Taihua, however, became a clown in everyone's eyes.

A mad dog that only knows how to bite randomly.

This was psychologically difficult for him to accept.

When has Ding Taihua ever suffered such injustice?

There is something even more important.

That is, he seems to have lost credibility as a critic as a result.

This is a really scary thing!

If readers no longer approve of his comments, it means he might lose his job.

Li Haoyu?

He may have really underestimated this writer.

Actually, Ding Taihua didn't care too much about Li Haoyu's initial setback in the online feud. In his view, Li Haoyu was probably just a fleeting, meteoric writer.

He could pretend to be oblivious for a while, hoping the novel's popularity would die down and nobody would care. But what he didn't expect was that Li Haoyu would release a new novel so soon.

Although the first episode of "Unnatural Deaths" has been released.

However, based on his many years of experience, this novel is likely to be a huge hit.

Ding Taihua hesitated, wondering if he should take the initiative to back down.

This way, I might have some room to maneuver.

However, once this is done, there's no turning back. You have to know his persona in the comments section: he speaks his mind and doesn't care about power.

If he really does that, he might keep his job, but his reputation in the industry will probably be completely ruined.

So he hesitated for a long time but still couldn't make up his mind.

Just as he was hesitating.

The bedroom door opened, and there stood his wife, Wang Ting.

Seeing that Ding Taihua was still awake so late, she took the initiative to come over and ask him what was wrong.

"It's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Ding Taihua had been holding it in for a long time and now desperately needed someone to confide in.

So he told his wife everything.

At this moment, Ding Taihua couldn't help but ask.

Do you think I should back down?

Wang Ting saw how troubled her husband was.

"I don't think you need to think about this so much."

"People are forgetful. Unless this Li Haoyu can consistently produce hit shows, if he's on the show for two months, nobody will remember your conflict."

Ding Taihua still had a furrowed brow.

His wife, Wang Ting, looked up at him. After many years of marriage, she immediately knew what Ding Taisheng was worried about.

She continued, "You don't need to worry so much. There aren't that many genius writers in reality. His popularity will eventually wane."

Ding Taihua then nodded hesitantly.

After all, his new novel was only recently released, and there's always the possibility that the plot will fall apart later on. If he had known he'd be in such a predicament now, he really shouldn't have said those definitive things in the first place.

Now he can only rely on "Unnatural," but subsequent films have only achieved mediocre results.

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