She reveals that the scriptwriter Chen reviewed a lot of Guo's work and added elements of humor to the dialogue based on his background as a cross-talk performer, making the drama more relatable and entertaining.

"The legal dialogue in the script was reviewed by legal professionals, but some of the terminology was inevitably lengthy and dogmatic," Cai says.

"Guo made adjustments based on his own understanding, ensuring authenticity while also making the drama more accessible and easier to understand."

Also released overseas on the streaming sites like YouTube, the drama has clearly resonated with many online, with the hashtag "I see myself in The Ordinary Road" amassing around 3 million views on the social media platform Sina Weibo.

"What we hope the audience will discover in this drama are the many ordinary young people who have just entered the workplace and persevere through setbacks while remaining true to their original aspirations," Cai says.

"We hope that young people can relate to, and draw strength from, these characters."

Contact the writer at xufan@chinadaily.com.cn