Number One High School
一中
The educational institution attended by the protagonist.
Class 1, Grade 3
三年一班
The specific classroom where the protagonist's homeroom class is located.
Mingzhu University
明珠大学
The university where the editor Zijin studies.
Children's Literature and Art Magazine
儿童文艺
The magazine office where the protagonist submitted his manuscript.
Children's Literature Journal
少儿文艺
An industry giant and publication leader known for its exploitative copyright terms for new authors.
Yuhua High School
育华中学
A neighboring school that participated in the joint gala performances.
TK
The city where the magazine's branch or the initial contract negotiation took place.
Youth Literature Magazine
少年文艺
The direct competitor struggling to maintain its market dominance after being surpassed by Children's Literature and Art.
Mingzhu City
明珠市
The urban center where the magazine Youth Literature is based.
Jinling
金陵
The city where the offices of Children's Literature and Art magazine are located.
VIP Suite
贵宾包厢
A restricted, premium room in the KTV owned by Li Wenxiu's family, used for special guests.
Fudan University
FD大学
A prestigious university that admitted Liu Bingyang through a special talent program.
Wuhan University
武汉大学
A top-tier comprehensive university in China, renowned for its beautiful campus environment and strong literary program.
Haijiao Forum
海角论坛
A popular online discussion platform where the initial smear campaigns and industry whispers regarding Qiye began.
Parenting Web-Portal
亲子网
A major online hub for parents that became the epicenter for public outcry and moral criticism against the new literary works.
Children's Literature and Art Magazine
儿童文学
The publishing house and magazine where Zhu Ziqing's works have been serialized.
Youth Daily
青年日报
A major newspaper that published a review acclaiming Thumbelina for its poetic quality.
Shen Bao
申报
A newspaper that recognized Thumbelina as an epoch-making fairy tale work.
Haitan Daily
海滩报
A newspaper that highlighted the miraculous success of the Children's Literature magazine.
Si Lian Publishing House
四联出版社
A publishing house chosen by Zhu Ziqing for the standalone release of his new novel, separate from his usual magazine serialization.
Dajiang Newspaper
大江报
The media publication house where the reporter works.
Qibao Old Street
七宝老街
A popular, historic, and vibrant commercial and tourist district in Mingzhu City, known for its traditional architecture and local snacks.
Shanghai
上海
A major city that the protagonist plans to visit to attend the later stages of the essay contest.
TK County
TK县
The location where the protagonist currently lives and attends school.
Four Treasures Studio
四宝斋
The small but exquisitely decorated shop owned by Elder Sun, specializing in the 'Four Treasures of the Study'—paper, ink, brushes, and inkstones.
Nanfang Weekend
南方周末
A prominent domestic publication that sent reporters to interview participants at the competition.
Yangcheng Daily
羊城日报
A regional newspaper seeking exclusive interviews with competition participants.
Jinling Daily
金陵日报
A newspaper closely following the plagiarism controversy surrounding Zhu Ziqing.
Mingguang Daily
明光日报
A media organization covering the essay competition.
Linjiang Evening News
临江晚报
A news outlet whose reporter was involved in an altercation with Jin Linqi.
Douya Web
豆芽网
A third-party statistical and review platform for books, frequently used as a benchmark for literary success.
Tomoe Gakuen
巴学园
The school featured in 'Totto-chan at the Window', symbolizing progressive educational ideals.
Fudan University
旦复大学
A prestigious university where the antagonist Qian Yuanhao studies.
Huaxia
华夏
A major nation and recognized world power that highly values literary output and cultural influence.
Youth Literature
萌芽
One of the oldest and most prestigious youth magazines in the country, currently headed by Xiao Jinguang.
Southern Metropolis Evening News
南方都市晚报
A regional newspaper office that has consistently supported the protagonist and is actively trying to expand its market reach.
SZ City
SZ市
The primary operational base for the Southern Metropolis Evening News.
Demon Capital
妖都
A major, competitive market the Southern Metropolis Evening News is attempting to penetrate.
Deduction House
推理之家
The largest online forum and gathering place for detective fiction enthusiasts and critics in the country.
Palace Museum
故宫博物院
The institution that hosted the ceremony for Master Sun Shouqing's new painting.
Shuowen Jiezi Magazine Office
说文解字杂志社
The headquarters where the essay contest's judges work and review submissions.
Haidilao
海底捞
A popular hot pot restaurant chain, often used as the stake for friendly wagers among the judges.
Maicheng
麦城
A metaphorical term referencing historical military defeat, used by critics to describe the anticipated failure of Zhu Ziqing's mystery novel.
Waterloo
滑铁卢
A commonly used idiom denoting a crushing defeat, applied by critics to describe the perceived poor reception of Zhu Ziqing's new work.
Nuanxia Palace
暖霞宫
An exclusive, high-end private club in Mingzhu City, originally built as a consulate a century ago, featuring luxury amenities like a large gymnasium.
Liu Family Ancestral Hall
刘家祠堂
A contentious ancestral shrine built by Liu Bingyang in his hometown, which became the focal point of a major scandal involving illegal land use and fraud.
China Central Television (CCTV)
中央电视台
The state-owned national broadcaster and the most influential television network in the country, wielding immense power in the media and entertainment industry.
Tao Family Estate
陶家大院
The ancestral home of the Tao family, symbolizing elite social power.
Qidu Web
千度网
A major Chinese search engine and web portal where public polls regarding the contest were hosted.
NetEase News
易网新闻
A digital news platform that covered the protagonist's recent literary achievement.
Sijiu City
四九城
A traditional colloquial name for the capital city, notorious for being the center of political power where government officials are highly concentrated.
General Office of the Ministry of Culture
文化部办公厅
The political bureau where Tie Chongde holds the position of Director.
CCTV
央视
The main national television broadcaster where the animation project is being developed.