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Most importantly, it truly shocked me. My daughter said one of her favorite singers was making a movie, and I initially thought it was a joke—what good could a singer possibly make as a filmmaker? But now I have to apologize to the young director, Xu Fan, even if he didn't hear me. I admit I was a bit prejudiced. The film was indeed stunning, moving, and funny, with perfectly timed pacing. A big thumbs up! Finally, Happy New Year to Xu Fan!

The Weibo post by three-time Best Actor winner Fang Qingcheng seemed to be a fuse, and in an instant, countless filmmakers across the internet were discussing it and posting on Weibo. Whether they wanted to gain some attention or for other reasons, Weibo was truly bustling at this moment.

Mr. Zheng, the former director of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, also posted a rare message on Weibo, saying: "I have seen this movie from the project initiation to the script, but when the actual movie was in front of me, to be honest, Tsui Hark really gave me a big surprise. I really like the movie content and I highly recommend everyone to watch it."

Although Mr. Zheng's words were few, they were very influential, so there were countless messages following this Weibo post.

CCTV.com directly named the film, and although it only contained eight characters, the impact was palpable: "Patriotic Heart, Realistic Perspective—'Dying to Survive'".

Subsequently, the chief director of CCTV.com and a certain national department also issued a statement, saying that the film project was initiated with the assistance of the Ministry of Public Security to Xu Fan. Now that it has been completed, the effect is really excellent.

At the same time, the government also released the news that many drugs had been included in the social security system online, which immediately sparked countless discussions.

In China, a top-tier director, Feng Xiaogang, who has directed countless excellent films, also expressed his feelings, saying: "I was moved to tears by the line 'Everyone has a sick person in their family,' lamenting that life is incurable in the face of 'poverty and illness,' and feeling that China has finally produced its own powerful films. All the actors were outstanding, and I would say it is the best ensemble performance in recent years."

First of all, congratulations to Xu Fan! I think this film is a success. Whether it's the subject matter, the plot, or anything else, it's truly impeccable, perfect. Please keep up the good work and bring more great films to Chinese cinema.

After the film's release, it received rave reviews, and countless people were shocked and moved.

Various opinions arose, and netizens expressed their most genuine thoughts on various platforms.

"It was amazing, I cried like a baby. From a viewing experience perspective, it was even better than 'Lost and Love,' and it surpassed many blockbusters. I can only say that the script was really good, or that Xu Fan was just too amazing. My father was also one of the beneficiaries of 'Dying to Survive,' otherwise I would probably have lost my house too. I am grateful to them."

This is a reflection from a real patient's family member after watching the movie. The words are few, but the deep-seated approval is clearly visible. It's important to know that such people exist in real life.

In real life, Lu Yong was also a patient. He bought medicine for himself and to save others, never making a single penny of profit from it.

How can you not move people?

"One minute he'll make you laugh, the next he'll make you cry. The scene where Xu Fan faces Xu Shan at the end of the hotpot meal: from a playful smile to a twitching mouth, and then to heartbroken helplessness as he pushes open the door and leaves, the micro-expressions are perfectly captured, it's so good."

"I can't imagine what the next movie like this will be about, or even what kind of subject matter it could be. It feels like I've just received a bone thrown down from above. Xu Fan's acting was truly superb. The scene where Xu Shan leans against the car waiting for someone at the end was so cool that I'd be willing to go to jail for three years for him..."

"He wanted to live, what crime did he commit?! 5555, my makeup is all ruined from crying. The performances of the main actors were so touching, especially Xu Fan and Xu Shan, they were almost superhuman. Even the old lady, who only had a few scenes, delivered a heart-wrenching performance. A reminder to everyone, bring tissues! Bring tissues! Bring tissues! I'll write a long, heartfelt review later."

“A cowardly, greedy, or even abusive little person, who in the end grits his teeth and does good deeds to the end—in fact, most people are like this, neither purely good nor vicious, but once they see it, they can’t pretend they didn’t see it.”

"Thank you for such a wonderful gift from you, Brother Fan, on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Thank you for the movie that moved me so much."

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===Chapter 494 The Badge Left by Father===

The movie "Dying to Survive" has become incredibly popular online.

The whole internet is talking about it; those who haven't seen it want to watch it, and those who have seen it want to watch it again.

Many people living in rural areas, after seeing the online discussions, actually decided to go to the city to see the movie.

The impact of this film goes far beyond what's mentioned above; it continues to circulate widely and its influence is growing.

Xu Fan was unaware of these things, but after seeing the countless replies and praises from online celebrities, Liao Fanxing and Han Zilu exchanged glances, both revealing deep admiration.

At the time, I admired Xu Fan because only Xu Fan could unintentionally shake up the entire film industry.

Whether it's A-list actors or obscure extras, whether it's for the sake of generating buzz or genuine emotional impact, the entire internet was discussing this movie within just a few hours, and naturally, its popularity skyrocketed.

Looking at the growth in data, Liao Fanxing remarked with emotion, "It seems we've saved on advertising costs."

Han Zilu said, "I have a feeling the box office will break one billion."

Upon hearing this, Liao Fanxing shook her head and said only two words: "More than that."

The final result can only be determined on the last day; it's difficult to know the final box office before the film's run ends.

Xu Fan watched it again with his mother, and his mother shed tears once more beside him.

With tears welling up in her eyes, she couldn't help but hug Xu Fan after they came out and say, "That was so good."

Xu Fan didn't know why his mother was suddenly sad, but he felt that he could understand her pain. Although the movie didn't talk about cancer, it was still about some incurable diseases.

Back then, wasn't it because my mother and I didn't have enough money?

Therefore, Xu Fan suddenly felt that this movie might give Han Zilu more courage.

Regardless, at this moment, Xu Fan suddenly felt that the film, at least for now, was a success.

Xu's mother said, "Let's go home."

Xu Fan nodded in agreement. After making a phone call to Liao Fanxing and Han Zilu, he said to Zhao Feiyang, who was also watching a movie with his mother, "Fatty, do you have any plans for today, the first day of the Lunar New Year?"

The fat man said, "The plan for this morning was to watch a movie with you. I have to say it was a really good movie. This afternoon, I really can't keep you company. I have some things to do. You can take care of your own business."

After saying that, the fat man also turned and left.

Xu Fan didn't try to stop her, and drove his own car home with his mother.

The atmosphere at home was also very festive. As soon as his mother entered the house, she went to the kitchen. Xu Fan quickly called out, "Mom, where are you going? I'll cook today."

Xu's mother said, "It's noon, you must be hungry. Sit down and wait for me, I'll heat up some bones I cooked yesterday."

Xu Fan wanted to help, but in the end, he backed out, leaving him utterly helpless.

When his mother brought out the braised pork ribs she had cooked the night before, Xu Fan couldn't help but stand up and take the meaty aroma from the ribs. He quickly took them and ate with his mother.

There are few people in my family, but that's fine.

The pork bones smelled delicious, and the pork bone meat that my mother cooked looked beautiful too.

It can be said to be a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, truly delicious.

Xu Fan looked at his mother and asked, "Mom, you cook pork bones every year, do you like it that much?"

Xu's mother glared at Xu Fan and said, "Isn't it because you've always loved eating bones since you were little that you developed the habit of cooking bones on New Year's Eve? How come you don't like eating them now that you're grown up?"

"No, how could that be?" Xu Fan said, "I like to eat them. Look, I've already eaten several big bones."

Xu's mother said with a smile, "Look at you, your mouth is all oily."

The two of them were actually quite happy, chatting for a while while gnawing on bones, which tasted really good.

After finishing his meal, Xu Fan rubbed his stomach and got up to wash the pots and pans.

This time, Xu's mother did not stop her, but went to her room instead.

After Xu Fan finished tidying up, he came out of the kitchen and found his mother sitting on the sofa, silent and quiet. There was a small wooden box on the coffee table in front of her.

Xu Fan had seen that box before. His mother had always treasured it and had never mentioned it to him. Why was it being taken out today?

I walked over, puzzled, and asked, "Mom, what are you doing with that box?"

Xu's mother said, "Come sit down, Mom wants to chat with you."

Xu Fan paused for a moment and said, "Why are you making such a formality? Just say it."

Xu Fan walked over and sat down next to his mother. His mother took the box and said, "There are many things in here. Some of them were left to you by your father. Today is the new year, and you've grown up. I should give them to you now."

Xu Fan was slightly taken aback. He remembered that he and his mother had once talked about his father.

Deep down, he had long been used to his absence, so he rarely mentioned it, nor did he want to.

But today, his mother said the same thing again and took out the box. Xu Fan was still full of curiosity. Even though he didn't want to mention his father, he was still his father. So he asked in confusion, "What's inside?"

Xu's mother gently opened the wooden box, took out a photograph, and handed it to Xu Fan, saying, "Can you recognize this photograph?"

Looking at the family of three in the photo, with the young man in the middle still wearing open-crotch pants, Xu Fan blushed and said awkwardly, "This photo was taken when I was five years old."

Xu's mother said with a smile, "Yes, he was still wearing open-crotch pants when he was five years old."

Xu Fan quickly stopped her, saying, "Mom!"

"Alright, Mom won't say anymore." Xu's mother took something else out of the box and handed it to Xu Fan, saying, "Take a look."

After Xu Fan took it, he subconsciously looked at what his mother had handed him. It looked like a coin, but upon closer inspection, it was actually a badge.

The badge had several large, clearly engraved characters.

"China's Special Operations Force Shadow Team - Sniper!"

Apart from these few words, there were no other words to be seen. Xu Fan was stunned. China?

Isn't that a country from a parallel world? Why would it have those two words engraved on the badge its father left it? What does that mean?

He instinctively asked his mother, "Mom, do you know where this came from?"

Xu's mother shook her head and said, "I don't know, anyway, these are all left to you by your father."

Upon hearing this, Xu Fan felt a strange sensation in his heart, and he subconsciously asked again, "My dad, he's still alive, isn't he?"

Xu's mother said, "That should be true."

Xu Fan said, "Do you know where he is?"

Xu's mother shook her head and said, "It's been just as long since you last saw him as I have."

This answer was both unexpected and expected by Xu Fan. He had pondered the meaning of the badge for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

Special operations forces are easy to understand, and the Shadow Team is also easy to understand as a team.

What does "可狙" mean?

Code name?

Just then, Xu Fan saw his mother take out another notebook from the wooden box and hand it to him, saying, "This was also left by your father."

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===Chapter 495 Father's Diary===

His mother's hand trembled slightly, and Xu Fan couldn't help but feel a little sad, but he still reached out and took it.

Xu's mother said, "This is your father's diary."

Xu Fan nodded without speaking, but opened his diary. On the first page of the diary was written this sentence and a name.

"The world is so big that I have traveled for a very long time and still have not seen the end of the world."

"----Xu Feng".

Xu Fan was first attracted by the beautiful characters, then frowned deeply.

Am I really my father's child?

Why is his father's handwriting so beautiful, while his own is so... Xu Fan was just joking in his mind. After all, there was a photo of his father tucked in his notebook, and the resemblance between them was really high—both were so handsome.

However, the father was not wearing glasses.

Xu's mother sat silently to the side, watching Xu Fan quietly.