Those of you familiar with Master Chi know that my writing style has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two or three years — shifting from its originally razor-sharp edge to something that carries increasingly more warmth.
Why?
The reason is simple: as I’ve gotten older, and after witnessing more of the lives of ordinary people.
I came to realize: “Not everyone has that drive to turn everything upside down, nor the ambition to pursue tremendous wealth and achievement. In fact, for the vast majority of ordinary people, a plain and stable life is already the most beautiful state of existence.”
So whenever I write, I’ve been consciously adding a little warmth — a cup of chicken soup for the soul — for my brothers and sisters.
Yes, Master Chi knows full well that motivational content is essentially of limited value at its core. But sometimes, it is also worth its weight in gold.
Because in the current climate, someone reading my articles right now may be in a fragile and painful place.
In that moment, a cup of chicken soup won’t solve long-term problems — but if it can give you even the courage and confidence to take one more step forward, that is something truly wonderful.
After all, when you look back on life, it’s a Long March — walked out step by step, through gritted teeth.
You can only complete ten thousand steps after you take the first one.
So if you look closely at my articles from the past two years — especially this year — you’ll find that Master Chi has been working hard to express as much warmth and care toward you as possible.
Whether this year has been smooth or rough for you, wealthy or struggling, good or difficult — my hope, through each and every article, even the short ones, is that you can feel the presence of a friend by your side.
That is my greatest goal for this year.
Fortunately, that goal has been fulfilled quite well. Because almost every single day — whether in article comments or backend messages — I receive an abundance of outpourings from brothers and sisters sharing what’s on their hearts.
And human beings, as creatures, are quite fascinating.
Once you release the negative energy weighing on your heart, you naturally create enough space for fresh air and new energy to enter your body.
Over and over again — not holding it in, not suffocating — your mood and state of being improve, and life gets better and better.
And because of that, in the messages these past two years, I have truly witnessed so many brothers and sisters complete the journey from hovering at the very bottom of despair, back to slowly pulling themselves up and returning to life.
It moves me deeply, and I deeply admire every one of you.
So throughout all of 2026, Master Chi will continue to accompany you — with both sharp wisdom and warm companionship — helping you walk each coming year steadily and smoothly.
I also hope you understand: no matter how your life is going, no matter how the people around you see you — you will always have a dear friend, closest kin, and trusted guide in Master Chi.
Finally, let me say one last thing from the heart: what grand ultimate secret could life possibly hold?
The greatest secret of life is simply to live it well — tend to what’s at hand, cherish the people you love, savor the meal in your bowl, and walk the road beneath your feet.
Along the way, you will certainly encounter one difficulty after another.
That’s alright. When you face them, we deal with them. If they’re resolved well — wonderful, everyone wins. If not — call it a lesson learned.
So if you’re feeling uncertain about 2026, Master Chi will tell you this: don’t be afraid. Nobody feels certain — but just take that step forward anyway.
Trust me — in life, there is no road that truly runs dry.
As long as you keep moving forward, there will be a way out.
Next year, let’s keep walking forward together, arm in arm.