Problematic teenager Zhao Xiaodao goes missing mysteriously after the death of Goddess Teacher Lu. In order to uncover the truth behind her death, Zhou Zidan gets close to Zhao Xiaodao. With no evidence or clues, Zhou Zidan can only rely on his own intuition and accompany Zhao Xiaodao in pursuing his musical dreams, observing his every word and action.

During their journey in Beijing, the two become embroiled in a gang and drug-related scandal. Under the pressure of reality and dreams, they are forced to use violence to navigate this brutal world. When Zhou Zidan tries to prove Zhao Xiaodao’s involvement in the murder, he discovers that Zhao Xiaodao has been protecting Zhou Zidan’s secret about his dissociative identity. So who is really at fault? Who is the real killer of Teacher Lu?

The novel builds suspense through concise chapters, exploring the truth from the perspective of young Zhou Zidan. Without any evidence, the protagonist approaches the suspect through observation and companionship to unravel the mystery. The story uses musical dreams and the struggles of youth as themes to depict how contemporary teenagers face difficulties in reality.

Lai Ji

A well-known Chinese writer and screenwriter, he holds a postdoctoral degree in law and serves as a graduate supervisor. As a contracted writer at the Ba Jin Academy of Literature under the Sichuan Writers Association (a provincial-level professional literary institution in China), Lai Ji is deeply engaged in literary creation and film/TV adaptation, excelling at balancing storytelling with market appeal.

A highly prolific and versatile writer, Lai Ji has published 15 full-length novels and 6 collections of short and medium-length stories, covering a wide range of genres including espionage, suspense, legal thrillers, science fiction, adventure, and cultural fantasy. His works are renowned for their gripping plots, profound themes, and strong adaptability to film and television. Widely regarded in the industry as one of the leading writers in terms of film and TV adaptation success, 11 of his novels have already been adapted into films and TV series.

Lai Ji has been deeply involved in screenwriting and project planning, with notable works including:
"The Hidden World", which was adapted into the film "Absolute Loyalty: For the Sake of the Nation" (2021). This film, a key tribute production marking the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China commissioned by China’s National Radio and Television Administration, won awards at the Beijing International Online Film Festival and other events.
Novels such as "Dawn" (endorsed by forensic expert Qin Ming) and "The Master Defender" (highly praised by author Chang Shuxin) have both been secured for film and TV adaptation.
He served as a script planner for "Kunlun Shrine" and "The Return to the South China Sea" (starring Pan Yueming and Zhang Yuqi), a series that has been streamed globally on Netflix.
He also served as a literary consultant or chief editor for major TV series such as "Joyful Faces" (starring Dong Zijian and Zhang Yi) and "No Man’s Land" (starring Jin Dong and Wang Zhiwen).
He wrote the screenplay for the theatrical film "Fortress of Money" (directed by Pang Fa, starring Wang Qianyuan and Feng Shaofeng, released in 2024).

1. Zhao Xiaodao
2. The Murder of Goddess Lu
3. Dreams
4. Getting Close to the Suspect
5. A Da
6. Blue Lotus
7. The Music Studio
8. The Subway to Spring
9. Three Love Poems and a Night Run
10. Confrontation
11. Cause of Death
12. The Turning Point
13. Archery
14. Rivals in Love
15. Xia Shunhan
16. The Cry
17. Transfer to Another School
18. Born to Be a Singer
19. Gangsters
20. Encounter
21. Chat Sessions
22. Fights
23. Kung Fu
24. Chorus
25. The Struggle of Intellectuals
26. Chen Dabao
27. Summer
28. Violent Fight
29. Meteor and Story
30. Damn It! Ideals
31. Beijing, Beijing
32. Luo Daliang’s Golden Years
33. The Cultural Circle
34. Young Women
35. Drugs
36. The Axe Gang
37. The Glorious Years
38. Just Talking
39. Cinderella
40. Men
41. Oriental Pearl Tower
42. Professional Skills
43. Reunion
44. Trapped
45. If the Clouds Knew
46. Sister Eleven
47. Rejection of Manuscripts
48. Night Stroll
49. The Breaking Point
50. Heroin
51. Stephen Chow
52. The World of Gangsters
53. Imprisonment
54. Cellmates
55. Seeking Revenge
56. Night Battle
57. Five Years Pass
58. Life Can’t Go On This Way
59. Starting Over
60. A Tree in Nanshan, Chongqing
61. April in Beijing
62. The Origin
63. Last Words
64. The End