(Transition) Interview with a Critic

By mid-June, Jian'an had already grown so hot that no one wanted to go outside.

Zhang Jun sat before his computer at home, adjusted his posture in front of the camera, then checked his clothes again. Only after confirming there was no problem did he let out a sigh of relief.

Because the racehorses under his name had won Graded Stakes one after another, Zhang Jun had already gained a modest reputation in Huaxia's racing world. Luo Fei and Guo Feng planned to strike while the iron was hot, helping Zhang Jun raise his profile to another level while also promoting the upcoming release of their anime and game.

A few days earlier, Guo Feng had used his connections to contact General Pacifying the East, a highly renowned horse racing critic in Huaxia. He arranged for General Pacifying the East to talk with Zhang Jun about his philosophies on selecting horses, breeding, and racing.

No one knew General Pacifying the East's real name, but he had been active in racing criticism for over twenty years. He had written thousands of in-depth analyses and had millions of followers across major racing forums and social media platforms.

The video call notification sounded.

Zhang Jun took a deep breath and clicked accept.

A middle-aged man in his fifties appeared on the screen. His face was lean, and he wore black-rimmed glasses, his hair combed flawlessly into place. He wore a dark gray traditional jacket, and behind him stood a bookshelf spanning an entire wall, crammed with all sorts of racing books and materials.

"Hello, owner Zhang Jun." General Pacifying the East's voice was steady and powerful, with a hint of warmth. "I am General Pacifying the East. Thank you very much for accepting this television interview."

"Hello, General Pacifying the East. I've long