The Great Era of 1977

Back then, people were mostly curious about foreigners. There was absolutely no looking up to them or bowing down to them. After the reform and opening up, many issues were overlooked. I don't know how this trend started, but it made people automatically elevate them to a higher status. It can be said that the confidence gained in the Korean War was completely wiped out in one fell swoop.

There's really no need for all this fuss. He's a Tsinghua University student from 1977—such a great starting point! And the author is only thinking about making money? That's incredibly low a moral standard. Besides, the protagonist even gets into a national ministry and rises through the ranks. Isn't that better? Is money really that important?

I took a look and thought the content was okay, but I just had this weird feeling that it might go 404 at any moment. 🤭

The author said this when signing the contract: ah

After a cursory glance, it's clear the author is a newcomer with limited social experience. The protagonist, holding a public office, is also running a separate business, and worse, using his position for personal gain. He's legally illiterate! Doesn't he even know what a job-related crime is? Such a huge stain right from the start—how can he expect anything more?

The introduction is already painful to read. Earning 100 million from 1977 to 1987? No matter how knowledgeable you are about history, it won't help. The Eighth Prince is a cautionary tale for you. Be careful, or you might be framed.

The garland beneath the mountains is based on real people, and the author gathered a lot of material from frontline interviews and spent several years conceiving the story before writing it. You think you can make up a military story while you're in school? That's ridiculous!

Businessmen in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and even 00s had a really tough time. In China, without strong connections, it was difficult to grow a large business. And if you did grow big, many people saw you as a fattened pig. The situation wasn't much better in America at that time.

The college entrance examination was reinstated in 1979. Would you rather take the Tsinghua University entrance exam in 1977?

Honestly, people in their 30s and 40s in today's society would be considered geniuses if they traveled back in time to be in school. Whether they were directors, shop owners, or photographers, they could do very well in any of those fields. By the time they went back to school, they would have already earned enough to buy several houses.