From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Hearing Tang Hao's words, I was slightly moved and couldn't help but admire him inwardly.

Despite his young age, he speaks eloquently, is humble and polite, has sound values, and possesses emotional intelligence far exceeding that of his peers.

This clearly demonstrates that Tang Jianshan and his wife have excellent family education, teaching their child by example and raising him to be exceptionally outstanding.

My gaze inadvertently swept across the TV cabinet, and I caught a glimpse of the military uniform photo displayed in the very center.

In the photo, Tang Jianshan is tall and straight with sharp eyes. He looks dashing and spirited in his military uniform.

Next to it are various trophies and certificates awarded by the military, as well as an old group photo of the football team.

All these details are enough to show that Tang Jianshan not only served in the army when he was young, but also probably loved sports and the outdoors.

I seized the opportunity to start a conversation, asking with a smile, "Brother Tang, looking at your photo, you used to be a soldier, right?"

Tang Jianshan picked up his teacup, smiled faintly, and nodded slightly: "Yes, I spent many years in the army when I was young."

I instantly understood. No wonder he was over forty years old, yet still possessed such a dignified and upright demeanor, handled people with impeccable manners, and exuded an aura of righteousness.

It's no wonder that the child is so well-mannered despite his young age; family tradition is always the best education.

Looking at that spirited photo in military uniform, I couldn't help but feel envious, and said with a touch of regret:

"He's so cool. One of my biggest regrets in life is that I didn't get to join the army, experience military life, or feel the camaraderie of fighting side by side. It's always been a knot in my heart."

Tang Jianshan said gently, "The camaraderie in the military camp is indeed pure and passionate, and it can't be replaced anywhere else. But every experience in life is a unique growth, and there is no absolute right or wrong or regret. Your life now is just as wonderful."

Chatting with Tang Jianshan is truly a comfortable experience. He is experienced, has extremely high emotional intelligence, and speaks gently and clearly, making people feel like they are bathed in a spring breeze. There is no sense of being lectured by an elder, nor the oppressive feeling of a superior.

Su Qing, who was standing to the side, had already been pulled by Tang Hao to play with his toys.

She was pure-hearted, playful, and down-to-earth, and quickly became friends with the little guy. Their laughter could be heard from time to time in the living room.

I kept Tang Jianshan company, drinking tea and chatting. The kitchen was filled with the crisp sounds of chopping and stir-frying, a truly lively atmosphere.

The atmosphere was incredibly soothing. Even though it was our first time visiting, there was no awkwardness or restraint; instead, it felt like we were old friends and relatives having a casual chat.

During our casual conversation, the topic gradually shifted to my work.

Tang Jianshan looked at me and said in a serious tone:

"I made a point of watching your entire documentary video about the no-man's-land today. To be honest, it was thrilling from start to finish, and I was on the edge of my seat watching it, but it was also incredibly exciting and awe-inspiring."

I smiled and nodded, replying, "This trip to the no-man's-land was indeed thrilling, but it was also very rewarding and helped me grow a lot."

"So you're now working full-time as an outdoor blogger, deeply involved in the self-media field?" Tang Jianshan asked seriously.

I didn't hide anything and nodded truthfully, saying, "Yes, I'm doing it full-time right now. And my friend and I are planning to set up a media company, mainly to incubate high-quality self-media accounts and create original content."

I thought that someone his age, with a background in the system, would likely find the self-media industry superficial and unstable.

Unexpectedly, Tang Jianshan's thinking was exceptionally progressive and insightful, not at all rigid.

He nodded in agreement with great sincerity: "The prospects for this industry are very good. The influencer economy and the traffic of self-media are no longer to be underestimated. In the past, physical industries were the mainstream, but now online media has already changed the entire market landscape. I have learned about some top live streamers, and the sales revenue of a single live stream can even be equivalent to the monthly turnover of a small or medium-sized shopping mall. This is the trend of the times."

I wholeheartedly agree.

In this era, heroes are always created by the times. Self-media has broken down the barriers of traditional industries, and many ordinary people have taken advantage of the trend to turn their lives around and achieve countless results that were unimaginable before.

Tang Jianshan's vision and understanding completely exceeded my expectations. Many of his views coincided with mine, and we had a very congenial conversation with no generation gap.

He suddenly changed the subject, asking curiously, "So, after you start your company, do you still plan to continue making these high-risk outdoor documentary videos and live streams?"

"We definitely will." I nodded without hesitation. "This is our core characteristic and the key to our fans' approval. We've even planned a new route these past two days, ready to challenge ourselves with a new itinerary."

"Oh? There's a new route? Can you give me a spoiler? I'd like to learn something too." Tang Jianshan immediately became interested.

I smiled and agreed, then sighed softly, saying with a hint of helplessness:

"It was fine before, but it's highly unlikely I can go now. I just received the official rejection notice an hour ago."

"What's going on?" Tang Jianshan frowned slightly.

I explained truthfully: "We originally planned to challenge the Terra route, which is strictly controlled and private individuals are prohibited from crossing it without permission. I specifically submitted a formal application in advance, but it was rejected by the authorities."

Tang Jianshan nodded thoughtfully: "I've heard of the Terra Line. It's been very popular in the last two years, but the accident rate is also high. It's indeed dangerous."

"Yes," I replied earnestly. "I've studied the data, and most of the accidents involve unprepared outdoor novices or overconfident hikers who underestimate the difficulty of the route. Although we just finished traversing the uninhabited area and have the experience and equipment, I have never underestimated the Terra route and have always been making serious preparations."

Tang Jianshan glanced at me and slowly asked, "Is it because you genuinely love outdoor sports that you've persisted in doing these things?"

I paused for two seconds, not trying to be sentimental, and chose to tell the truth:

"Actually, no. To be honest, before venturing into the no-man's-land, I had never been involved in outdoor adventure. I started this business purely for traffic and to make a living."

"But after this trip, I definitely had a completely new experience."

I changed the subject and said sincerely, "The greatest charm of the outdoors is that you don't have to deal with complicated interpersonal relationships or face backstabbing. All you see are mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and nature. It's simple and pure."

Tang Jianshan wholeheartedly agreed, and sighed softly, "That's right. Human hearts are complex, and the workplace is full of scheming. Being able to escape these conflicts and embrace pure nature is indeed a rare blessing."

Looking at Tang Jianshan, who spoke eloquently and had a broad perspective, I became increasingly curious about his identity.

He speaks eloquently, possesses exceptional insight, and has a broad perspective; he is by no means an ordinary person in an ordinary position.

However, it would be too abrupt and impolite to inquire about someone's background when you first get to know them well.

After thinking for a moment, I suppressed my curiosity.

Just as we were finishing our conversation, Tang's gentle voice came from the kitchen:

"The food is ready! Come and eat!"