Does watching "Mortal Song" make you anxious these days? Anyway, I loved watching it and was filled with emotions. Many people lamented that this drama was shot more realistically, making the audience both empathetic and anxious.
The three pairs of protagonists in the drama, especially the three male protagonists Na Wei, Na Juan and Shen Lei, their income situation and life difficulties in Beijing have also triggered a great discussion on the entire Internet.
So, is the situation of the middle class described and shown in "Mortal Song" real? Do the income levels of the three male protagonists meet the reality in Beijing?
Next, let’s take a look at what some Beijing netizens who follow the drama have to say and how they comment on the authenticity of the protagonists in the drama. Lulu will analyze it based on the original work.
The most discussed thing about the three pairs of protagonists in the play is whether the income of the vice president Na Wei, who represents the middle class, can support the title of "middle class".
and Shen Lei are civil servants in ministries and commissions. Is his monthly income of 8,000 yuan real?
And Na Juan, as an elite programmer at a major Internet company, can his annual salary of one million afford a large flat with 20 million?
, As the vice president of the company, is Na Wei’s annual salary of 400,000 too low? Would someone with an annual salary of 400,000 dare to buy a BMW of 500,000?
The play does not clearly state that Na Wei’s annual salary is 400,000. In fact, Na Wei’s income is much higher than 400,000.
Let me do the math for you.
In the original work, there is a detailed explanation that Na Wei's salary is 35,000 after tax, the provident fund is 4,000 per month, and there is a generous bonus at the end of the year.
In the original work, Shen Lin tells us Na Wei’s specific income in a tone of inner calculation. Since Shen Lin thinks her husband’s year-end bonus is “generous”, it must be at least no less than 100,000.
When Na Wei was fired by Qin Lingling, he was initially given a compensation of 500,000 yuan. The original book stated that the compensation was his one-year salary, so Na Wei's annual income was at least 500,000 yuan.
In addition, he is the director of the marketing department, so there is still a little bit of profit to be made. At least in terms of reimbursement, he can reimburse a little more.
Of course, it was also mentioned in the original work that the old man was a kind person and did not make a big fuss about reimbursement, but he still did a little bit in the small stuff.
Coupled with the generous year-end bonus, Na Wei's total income in a year is almost 550,000-600,000.
And at the beginning of the plot, Na Wei's family had a deposit of 1.5 million and 500,000 stocks.
Na Wei wanted to buy a BMW because the company was going public and he had just signed an 8 million option for them, so Na Wei felt proud for a while and quietly bought a BMW.
Although Shen Lin thought that Na Wei was just the vice president of a small private enterprise, and their total family income, a 500,000 BMW was too extravagant, but in general, according to Na Wei's attitude of not knowing how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Personality, coupled with his temporary desire to be ridiculous, buying this BMW is also in line with reality and Na Wei's personality.
In fact, the original work of "Mortal Song" "I'm Not a Waste Wood" was published in August 2021 , which means that the author will write this novel around 2020 at the latest.
As for the drama version, it is not clear in which year this story takes place.
Therefore, we cannot use the income standard in 2024 to measure the income and expenses four years ago.
Some netizens questioned the Wei family’s mortgage in the drama. They only need to repay 8,000 yuan every month. It sounds very small, saying that his family bought a house in 2020 and still has a monthly payment of 18,000 yuan.
However, according to the timeline of the original book, the Wei family bought the house very early, much earlier than 2020, so the mortgage loan of 8,000 is normal.
, As a civil servant in a ministry, is Shen Lei’s monthly salary of 8,000 too small? Xie Meilan dislikes Shen Lei. Is this possible in reality?
Some Beijing netizens said that there is no problem with the salary of 8,000 for Beijing civil servants.
So how much does Shen Lei earn specifically?
The original book also has a relatively detailed explanation: 7,000 will be credited to the card a month, 1,500 will be paid for adding a house, the provident fund will be over 2,000, and there will be a bonus of more than 1,000 yuan at the end of the year.
Calculated in this way, in fact, Shen Lei's monthly income, not including the year-end bonus, is over 10,000.
Of course, even 10,000 yuan is far from enough for consumption in a big city like Beijing.
Therefore, some Beijing netizens said that generally civil servants from other places in Beijing live comfortably because their families can provide support.
Shen Lei’s parents are farmers, and Xie Meilan’s family situation is not good, so the life of the couple is naturally worse.
But Beijing netizens also said that although Shen Lei's salary is low, it is rare for civil servants like Shen Lei to be scolded by their wives for being unmotivated, because the Beijing household registration and benefits of civil servants are enough to be envied by those outside the system.
Let’s talk about Shen Lei’s sister and brother-in-law. Even though they bought a house in Beijing early, they still don’t have Beijing hukou.
Xie Meilan was pursued by Lu Jie, so she despised Shen Lei in every possible way. The identity of Lu Jie was not made clear in the play, but he was just called "Mr. Lu". The original work said that Lu Jie was the vice president of the company and was from Beijing.
Since he is the vice president, it proves that he is just a senior worker.
But as a native of Beijing, the natural conditions are much superior.
Many people question why Lu Jie, as a boss, fell in love with Xie Meilan, a 30-year-old married woman who had a miscarriage.
It should be that firstly, Xie Meilan is beautiful, and secondly, Lu Jie is many years older than her.
, Is Jun’s annual salary of one million high or low? Can his income afford a 20 million flat?
In the original work, Na Juan bought a large flat floor of 200 square meters for 20 million, but in the drama version it was changed to 160 square meters.
The original work roughly mentioned Na Juan’s income, with an annual salary of over one million, generous bonuses and dividends at the end of the year, and Na Juan’s options worth tens of millions.
Na Jun is 33 years old. He started working after graduating from graduate school. Since he is an elite programmer, he should have been able to take orders and earn money when he was in college. However, he is busy working overtime all day long, and the benefits of big companies are very good, so he simply There is no place to spend money. It is possible in reality to buy a large flat with a loan, and I think it is also true.
Some netizens said that the overall salary of large factories is on the high side. Programmers earning one million per year are comparable to Goose Factory, which is probably the level of big-headed soldiers, and middle-level management is not even there.
Some netizens said that it is true that Na Juan suffered from sudden deafness due to excessive work pressure. Two of his friends in second-tier major factories have suffered from sudden deafness due to stress.
Summary:
In summary, the salary income and living conditions of the protagonists depicted in "Mortal Song" are generally in line with reality, and therefore, they resonate with many audiences.
Especially those whose income is close to the middle class, but in fact they are still drifting from the north and are under great pressure every day, it is like looking in the mirror.
As for some people saying that this drama is called "Mortal Song", but the protagonists in the drama are all elites and are not considered mortals. In fact, you have to know that "mortal" is not the same as "ordinary people".
Mortals correspond to gods, while ordinary people correspond to extraordinary people.
I would like to ask, which person in the world is not a "mortal"?
As long as you do not have superpowers and cannot live forever, then no matter you are middle class, poor or rich, you are still a mortal. Does watching "Mortal Song" make you anxious these days? Anyway, I loved watching it and was filled with emotions. Many people lamented that this drama was shot more realistically, making the audience both empathetic and anxious. The three pairs of protagonists in the drama, especially the three male protagonists Na Wei, Na Juan and Shen Lei, their income situation and life difficulties in Beijing have also triggered a great discussion on the entire Internet. So, is the situation of the middle class described and shown in "Mortal Song" real? Do the income levels of the three male protagonists meet the reality in Beijing? Next, let’s take a look at what some Beijing netizens who follow the drama have to say and how they comment on the authenticity of the protagonists in the drama. Lulu will analyze it based on the original work. The most discussed thing about the three pairs of protagonists in the play is whether the income of the vice president Na Wei, who represents the middle class, can support the title of "middle class". and Shen Lei are civil servants in ministries and commissions. Is his monthly income of 8,000 yuan real? And Na Juan, as an elite programmer at a major Internet company, can his annual salary of one million afford a large flat with 20 million? The play does not clearly state that Na Wei’s annual salary is 400,000. In fact, Na Wei’s income is much higher than 400,000. Let me do the math for you. In the original work, there is a detailed explanation that Na Wei's salary is 35,000 after tax, the provident fund is 4,000 per month, and there is a generous bonus at the end of the year. In the original work, Shen Lin tells us Na Wei’s specific income in a tone of inner calculation. Since Shen Lin thinks her husband’s year-end bonus is “generous”, it must be at least no less than 100,000. When Na Wei was fired by Qin Lingling, he was initially given a compensation of 500,000 yuan. The original book stated that the compensation was his one-year salary, so Na Wei's annual income was at least 500,000 yuan. In addition, he is the director of the marketing department, so there is still a little bit of profit to be made. At least in terms of reimbursement, he can reimburse a little more. Of course, it was also mentioned in the original work that the old man was a kind person and did not make a big fuss about reimbursement, but he still did a little bit in the small stuff. Coupled with the generous year-end bonus, Na Wei's total income in a year is almost 550,000-600,000. And at the beginning of the plot, Na Wei's family had a deposit of 1.5 million and 500,000 stocks. Na Wei wanted to buy a BMW because the company was going public and he had just signed an 8 million option for them, so Na Wei felt proud for a while and quietly bought a BMW. Although Shen Lin thought that Na Wei was just the vice president of a small private enterprise, and their total family income, a 500,000 BMW was too extravagant, but in general, according to Na Wei's attitude of not knowing how to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Personality, coupled with his temporary desire to be ridiculous, buying this BMW is also in line with reality and Na Wei's personality. In fact, the original work of "Mortal Song" "I'm Not a Waste Wood" was published in August 2021 , which means that the author will write this novel around 2020 at the latest. As for the drama version, it is not clear in which year this story takes place. Therefore, we cannot use the income standard in 2024 to measure the income and expenses four years ago. Some netizens questioned the Wei family’s mortgage in the drama. They only need to repay 8,000 yuan every month. It sounds very small, saying that his family bought a house in 2020 and still has a monthly payment of 18,000 yuan. However, according to the timeline of the original book, the Wei family bought the house very early, much earlier than 2020, so the mortgage loan of 8,000 is normal. Some Beijing netizens said that there is no problem with the salary of 8,000 for Beijing civil servants. So how much does Shen Lei earn specifically? The original book also has a relatively detailed explanation: 7,000 will be credited to the card a month, 1,500 will be paid for adding a house, the provident fund will be over 2,000, and there will be a bonus of more than 1,000 yuan at the end of the year. Calculated in this way, in fact, Shen Lei's monthly income, not including the year-end bonus, is over 10,000. Of course, even 10,000 yuan is far from enough for consumption in a big city like Beijing. Therefore, some Beijing netizens said that generally civil servants from other places in Beijing live comfortably because their families can provide support. Shen Lei’s parents are farmers, and Xie Meilan’s family situation is not good, so the life of the couple is naturally worse. But Beijing netizens also said that although Shen Lei's salary is low, it is rare for civil servants like Shen Lei to be scolded by their wives for being unmotivated, because the Beijing household registration and benefits of civil servants are enough to be envied by those outside the system. Let’s talk about Shen Lei’s sister and brother-in-law. Even though they bought a house in Beijing early, they still don’t have Beijing hukou. Xie Meilan was pursued by Lu Jie, so she despised Shen Lei in every possible way. The identity of Lu Jie was not made clear in the play, but he was just called "Mr. Lu". The original work said that Lu Jie was the vice president of the company and was from Beijing. Since he is the vice president, it proves that he is just a senior worker. But as a native of Beijing, the natural conditions are much superior. Many people question why Lu Jie, as a boss, fell in love with Xie Meilan, a 30-year-old married woman who had a miscarriage. It should be that firstly, Xie Meilan is beautiful, and secondly, Lu Jie is many years older than her. In the original work, Na Juan bought a large flat floor of 200 square meters for 20 million, but in the drama version it was changed to 160 square meters. The original work roughly mentioned Na Juan’s income, with an annual salary of over one million, generous bonuses and dividends at the end of the year, and Na Juan’s options worth tens of millions. Na Jun is 33 years old. He started working after graduating from graduate school. Since he is an elite programmer, he should have been able to take orders and earn money when he was in college. However, he is busy working overtime all day long, and the benefits of big companies are very good, so he simply There is no place to spend money. It is possible in reality to buy a large flat with a loan, and I think it is also true. Some netizens said that the overall salary of large factories is on the high side. Programmers earning one million per year are comparable to Goose Factory, which is probably the level of big-headed soldiers, and middle-level management is not even there. Some netizens said that it is true that Na Juan suffered from sudden deafness due to excessive work pressure. Two of his friends in second-tier major factories have suffered from sudden deafness due to stress. Summary: In summary, the salary income and living conditions of the protagonists depicted in "Mortal Song" are generally in line with reality, and therefore, they resonate with many audiences. Especially those whose income is close to the middle class, but in fact they are still drifting from the north and are under great pressure every day, it is like looking in the mirror. As for some people saying that this drama is called "Mortal Song", but the protagonists in the drama are all elites and are not considered mortals. In fact, you have to know that "mortal" is not the same as "ordinary people". Mortals correspond to gods, while ordinary people correspond to extraordinary people. I would like to ask, which person in the world is not a "mortal"? As long as you do not have superpowers and cannot live forever, then no matter you are middle class, poor or rich, you are still a mortal. (Text/First Drop of Dew), As the vice president of the company, is Na Wei’s annual salary of 400,000 too low? Would someone with an annual salary of 400,000 dare to buy a BMW of 500,000?
, As a civil servant in a ministry, is Shen Lei’s monthly salary of 8,000 too small? Xie Meilan dislikes Shen Lei. Is this possible in reality?
, Is Jun’s annual salary of one million high or low? Can his income afford a 20 million flat?