What would you do if everyone saw you as nothing more than a “catfish”?
Not long after starting his job, the protagonist, in a foul mood, was playing a war game with friends when he inexplicably transmigrated and got saddled with the blame for something. This led to an arranged pairing. To escape his predicament, he used knowledge from his previous life to change the situation. His plans went awry time and again, so he decided to start his own business in order to gain a say in things. He met another transmigrator from the future, an underachieving veteran expert, and embarked on the road to entrepreneurship. Before long, people began to value him as a catfish.
As he pressed forward, women were drawn to him and experts were astonished. He even returned to a simple life for a time, but an unexpected sense of belonging brought him back into the world. Then he discovered that he had fallen out of step with those who held the power to speak. Obstacle after obstacle arose, but the catfish was determined to defend his right to have a say. Some people found him annoying, but those who knew him trusted every move he made. Some women by his side had no choice but to leave, while others stayed faithfully at his side. In the end, he gained “enough” of a voice, yet still chose to return to ordinary life. After all, everyone is a catfish, and simply being alive means you cannot change that. A catfish may be loyal and true-hearted, but will never become a spirit!
The novel offers thoughts and opinions on social issues, as well as rules for survival and attitudes toward life. Amid the dawn and dusk, it still comes down to the same old necessities: rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.
It's a very in-depth work, and the characterization of the characters is the most accurate in any novel I've ever read. The plot unfolds smoothly and reasonably. The author's writing style seems indifferent, but in fact it is profound. If you are used to reading cool articles, you might as well take a real look at the real city. The author's thoughts on capturing social hot spots really resonate with me.