Teenage years are the most memorable time of a person's life, full of joy, excitement and hope. At that time, the teenagers were simple-minded and carefree, often with longing and anticipation for the future. However, as time goes by, some people slowly become depressed, while others continue to work hard and gradually emerge and show their talent and charisma.
In the midsummer of 1998, sunlight from outside the window poured into the library through the gaps in the leaves, making the already clean and bright environment warmer and brighter. The students in the library are quietly looking down at the books in their hands, looking attentive, and they seem to be able to find their favorite content from them, making the whole library full of a quiet and rich learning atmosphere, full of youthful atmosphere.
And in the corner, a thin figure is very eye-catching, that is Guo Jingming, a frequent visitor to the library. He sat there quietly, reading the book in his hand intently, completely oblivious to the changes in his surroundings.
Guo Jingming has always had a great passion for words, and this New Concept Essay Contest has undoubtedly given him an opportunity to show his talent. The pen in his hand danced rapidly on the paper, and a story about a dream was taking shape. His heart is filled with excitement and anticipation because this will be the entry he has prepared for the upcoming New Concept Essay Contest.
For more than a month, Guo Jingming spent almost all of his spare time in the library, reading, searching for reference materials, and repeatedly revising articles. For every detail, he will not let go, but take it seriously, scrutinize one by one, and strive to achieve perfection. As a result of these efforts, the quality of his work has gradually improved, winning widespread acclaim.
For an introverted and quiet teenager, writing is a way for him to express his inner world, a way for him to find and release himself, and a way for him to realize his dreams and pursue his ideals. He can sway freely in the sea of words, depict his inner world with his own brushstrokes, and share his joys, sorrows, and sorrows. He can let his imagination run wild in his writing and create a world of his own, in which he can soar freely and fearlessly.
He can show his talents and dreams to the world through writing, so that more people can know him, understand him, and support him He can realize his life value through writing, become an influential person, and make his own contribution to society In short, for this introverted and quiet teenager, writing is an indispensable part of his life, a harbor for his soul, and a bridge to his success.
He knew that the opportunity for his creation was very rare, and finally, on the eve of the deadline, Guo Jingming put his manuscript into the mailbox with relief. After all this, his heart was not relaxed, but full of anticipation and nervousness for the future. He knows that this could be a turning point that will change his destiny, and he can seize this opportunity to let more people see his work, and he can change his life and career.
He had waited too long for this opportunity, and he believed it was all worth it.
Two months later, Guo Jingming stood on the podium with great excitement at an award ceremony, as the first prize winner of this competition, Guo Jingming was very satisfied with his efforts and dedication, and his efforts were finally recognized and rewarded. The competition received tens of thousands of entries, and standing out from so many entries is undoubtedly a great affirmation of his writing talent and perseverance.
Noisy applause and magnesium lights were intertwined, Guo Jingming stood in the center of the stage, feeling the glory and aura of this moment, and his heart was excited.
Tonight, Guo Jingming's heart was full of mixed emotions, and he was both excited and a little uneasy. Late this night, he paced alone in his room, reminiscing about those unforgettable moments, from the joy of learning that he had won the first prize, to the good times now, his mood is indescribable. Guo Jingming knows that this award is far more than just an award, it is more like a proof that his writing ability has been recognized by everyone, and it has also opened the door to his dream.
In this dead of night, with expectations for the future and memories of the past, he silently encouraged himself, believed in himself, and continued to move forward with firm faith.
Since then, Guo Jingming seems to have changed as a different person, and his life has since entered a new chapter, and he no longer feels inferior and troubled because of some physical defects. He became more confident and courageous, and wherever he went, people respected him as a "young writer", and this is exactly the recognition and praise that Guo Jingming's heart really craves.
On a sunny day, a young man named Guo Jingming came into the limelight, and he became a rising star in the literary circle, attracting much attention. And all of this stems from a youthful dream in his childhood, and his love and dedication to writing. He likes to express his emotions with words, outlining the world as he sees it with delicate brushstrokes.
His works were so loved by a wide range of readers that his name spread throughout the streets, and people began to be curious about the young writer and how he got into literature.
The plagiarism of this activity has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions from all walks of life, and this is the first time that the activity I participated in has caused controversy because of plagiarism.
In the early hours of late autumn in 2004, a cold breeze blew through the window, causing the curtains to float slightly. Only the warm light still flickered in the study, which did not seem to be affected by the cold air. At this time, Guo Jingming sat quietly in front of the desk in the study alone, looking at a new book in front of him that had just been opened, which was the novel "How Much Do You Know About the Flowers in Your Dreams" that he spent a lot of effort and time to create.
This novel is not only Guo Jingming's first work, but also the foundation work for his successful transformation into a best-selling author, which has very important historical and social value, and is of great significance to him personally.
Yesterday, however, a solemn lawyer's letter shattered Guo Jingming's joy and brought unexpected twists and turns to the publication of his new book. The lawyer's letter came from another well-known writer, Zhuang Yu, who demanded that Guo Jingming immediately take it off the shelves and publicly apologize on the grounds that the content of her new book "Inside and Outside the Circle" was suspected of plagiarizing Guo Jingming's "How Much Do You Know About the Flowers in Your Dreams".
The incident has attracted widespread attention from all walks of life, with some commenting that this is a fair verdict on Guo Jingming and his new book, while others believe that it may have a serious impact on Guo Jingming's career and reputation.
He, Guo Jingming, was stunned like a knife, but he didn't know what to do about what was happening in front of him. He couldn't figure out why this was happening.
Indeed, in order to create this work, Guo Jingming has read many books on the same theme, such as "How Much Do You Know About the Flowers in Your Dreams" and "Sadness Flows Into a River" and other works. However, he has always held on to his beliefs and firmly believes that his work is original and has never plagiarized others.
Guo Jingming was very surprised by the sudden occurrence of this incident, and he also felt very angry.
Guo Jingming takes the negative news about him that has appeared on the Internet recently, and he firmly believes that he is innocent. In order to avoid the further spread of rumors and bring greater influence to himself, Guo Jingming decided to take legal measures to protect his rights and interests. So he immediately found a team of professional lawyers and decided to go to court with the other party to prove his innocence.
After a comprehensive inspection by the lawyer team, the lawyers also believed that the plagiarism evidence currently in their possession was insufficient, so they encouraged Guo Jingming to actively respond to the lawsuit and clear these false accusations through evidence and debate in court.
However, this huge battle for rights protection did not go as smoothly as imagined, the other party carefully designed many traps in the details of the text, so that the evidence of plagiarism became clearer and clearer, and Guo Jingming's fans also began to waver, and sales plummeted, which made the whole rights protection action more and more difficult.
After more than a month of long waiting, the court finally made a verdict, and the result was that Guo Jingming lost the lawsuit and must compensate the other party for economic losses. This news was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Guo Jingming, he left the court with a gloomy face, although his heart was full of unwillingness and anger, but he also knew that he could not change the result, so he had to accept this reality.
He was deeply frustrated by the sudden lawsuit, and he was acutely aware that the lawsuit had hit rock bottom for his public image, which would affect his future career development and personal image.
Back home, Guo Jingming paced back and forth in the house in annoyance. He was unwilling to bow his head, but for the sake of his career, he chose to swallow his anger and not mention the matter of appealing for the time being.
Guo Jingming knows that his career has reached a crossroads, and he needs to be cautious. This plagiarism storm has foreshadowed a stain that is difficult to eliminate.
In 2012, Guo Jingming stood in front of the cinema, watching his name slowly rise on the curtain. It was his debut novel, Little Times, based on his best-selling novel of the same name.
At the premiere ceremony, the cheers of fans came and went, Guo Jingming had a decent smile on his face, but his heart was fluctuating.
This is a crucial step in achieving a career transition. Guo Jingming knows that his plagiarism incident is difficult to turn over now, and the film industry can give him the opportunity to start anew.
So, he decided to choose rookie actor Chen Xuedong as the leading actor and invested all the resources in the marketing of the film. He believes that as long as the film can be successful, his influence can be reshaped.
Guo Jingming foresaw the success of the premiere, and after the success, "Little Times" achieved a blowout growth in box office revenue, driven by marketing momentum.
Although the quality of the plot is uneven, the public's attention is successfully attracted, and Guo Jingming's business acumen once again comes into play.
However, the word-of-mouth of the movie itself is not satisfactory, and there are constant complaints on the Internet, and the audience has begun to question this business method of relying on traffic to win attention. Guo Jingming's directing skills have also been widely questioned.
Subsequently, Guo Jingming launched "Small Times 2" and "Small Times 3", trying to reproduce the glory of "Little Times". However, as the public's aesthetic matures, this model is no longer effective.
The box office of the trilogy continued to decline, and Guo Jingming's film and television road became bumpy.
Guo Jingming suffered defeat after failure, which undoubtedly hit him hard. As a businessman, he is adept at timing, but as a director, his abilities are clearly limited. He relied on packaging and traffic to create a topic in a short period of time, but the applause always faded with the passage of time, and the public's attitude has gradually changed.
Guo Jingming began to realize that his aura was like thin ice, and his shadow was constantly expanding, which made him feel deeply in danger.
Caught in the predicament of scandals, the public image was severely damaged and fell to the bottom.
One night in August 2017, Guo Jingming sat alone on a balcony, clutching a stack of court papers. This was the response to his lawsuit, but the content was unacceptable to him.
Recently, someone on the Internet posted an article attacking Guo Jingming's private life, and the remarks were very vicious and explicit. In this regard, Guo Jingming immediately found a lawyer and prepared to sue the author for defamation.
He believed in the justice of the law and felt that the law would help him clear his name.
However, the legal documents in his hands declared that the court had rejected his claim on the grounds that the evidence was conclusive and the other party's allegations were substantiated. This means that his public image will face a complete collapse. Guo Jingming's mood instantly dropped to freezing point.
The days that followed were like hell for Guo Jingming. His fans expressed disappointment, posts spread online, and scandals about him quickly took over the public eye.
Because of the reporters' interview calls one after another, Guo Jingming's life became very chaotic.
He began to go out less and pick up the mess everywhere, while his colleagues in the studio also chose to leave, which made Guo Jingming feel more lonely than ever. The glorious years of soaring and bright stars he had have are back to zero at this moment.
To make matters worse, he became the target of public opinion.
Guo Jingming began to reflect on whether his words and deeds were too public, and whether he neglected moral cultivation behind business. However, it was too late, and the scandal was like Pandora's box, which could not be recovered.
He had to live in seclusion to wait for time to kill everything.
Guo Jingming's life has reached the lowest point in his life, his halo has faded, and the public's perception of him has changed. The feelings of pain, despair and struggle could not be calmed down for a long time, and he had to face that his life was at a crossroads.
Perhaps, it is also an opportunity to make a fresh start.
The career suffered a heavy blow, and even if he later made an act of admitting his mistake and apologizing, it was already too late to help.
On a rainy night in 2020, Guo Jingming sat alone in his study, holding a pen in his hand and a piece of paper in front of him.
He scribbled on paper, trying to organize the language, but it always felt a little stiff and not humble enough. In fact, he is practicing writing an apology letter to Zhuang Yu, a writer he is suspected of plagiarizing many years ago.
After many years, Guo Jingming finally mustered up the courage and decided to formally apologize to the plagiarism incident. All his rhetoric had vanished, and he knew that this might be his only chance to get back on his feet.
The next day, Guo Jingming solemnly sent the letter. While waiting, his mood was tense and complicated. However, unexpectedly, Zhuang Yu did not accept his apology, but suggested that he donate his manuscript fee to the Anti-Piracy Foundation.
This is undoubtedly a heavy blow. Guo Jingming realized that his social influence was running out. For years, he was reluctant to face up to the plagiarism incident, and now all the consequences are finally revealed.
Public attitudes are already changing.
Subsequently, Guo Jingming's new movie only had a box office of less than 10 million in the first week, and was urgently removed from the shelves under pressure. Since then, no company has been willing to work with it, and resources are rapidly depleted.
Guo Jingming kept walking around at home, very anxious, watching his career go downhill little by little.
Guo Jingming has been arrogant and unwilling to face up to his mistakes all these years, but now the truth is revealed, but it is too late. He tried again and again to curry favor and apologize, but none of them could salvage his reputation.
The public remembers this incident vividly, and no one will trust this morally corrupt plagiarist anymore.
Guo Jingming finally realized that the success of his career requires a moral foundation in order to stand on his feet for a long time. Although he tried to change his mind, the public's patience was exhausted. He still has a long way to go to rebuild his career.
Perhaps, this is the cruelest lesson of life.
Guo Jingming's life story contains profound enlightenment.
He achieved his goal by plagiarism, falsification, hype and other shady means.
Initially, Guo Jingming succeeded in confusing the public with flashy packaging. However, the passage of time eventually revealed the truth. In the end, even though he tried to atone for his sins, there was no way back.
The public applause is a thing of the past, but the memory is still fresh.
Success and achievement cannot be built on the basis of immorality, but need to be supported by the eternal qualities of self-discipline, integrity, and diligence. Guo Jingming went further and further down the road of moral decay, which eventually led to the failure of his career.
In the journey of life, we will always encounter all kinds of temptations. However, whether we can reach the other side of success in the end depends on whether we have enough concentration in our hearts. Guo Jingming's lesson reminds us that no matter what kind of achievements we pursue, we must not abandon the bottom line of morality.
Only when we are strong at heart can we avoid failure.
The wheel of history is constantly moving forward, and Guo Jingming's story is gradually fading away in the baptism of time. But the revelation he brings to us will be imprinted deep in our hearts. Success is not the ultimate goal, but the result of the pursuit process.
The process is often more important than the result, and this is a permanent meaning of life.
We must not make mistakes again, but should make morality the cornerstone of all undertakings. With this reassurance, we can move forward fearlessly.