The story takes Shanghai as the core city and depicts Shen Jiahe and other six journalists and media practitioners. Through their respective work clues and life trajectories, the story grows under the influence of digital transformation, the collision of new and old media, the storm of public opinion and the interweaving of capital power. Shen Jiahe touched upon social shady stories during an in-depth investigation of shady enterprises, Lin Manman used short video content to stimulate discussions, Huo Xiaoyang pushed for the company's data transformation but fell into a moral crisis, Xu Zehao and Jiang Ruyi joined forces to fight against the power blockade, and Song Weimin raised questions about the paradox between technology and human nature. In the multi-line narrative, they experience disillusionment, struggle, resistance and cooperation, and finally find a breakthrough to rebuild their faith in the gap between ideal and reality. The book has a tight rhythm and intertwined story lines. It is both humorous and satirical as well as profound. It shows the growth and perseverance of every ordinary person and journalist in the media era.
