LayarHijau.com—On the night of December 28, the original author of the drama Guardians of the Dafeng, Mài bào xiǎo láng jūn (translated as The Newspaper Seller), posted on Weibo.
"I am very satisfied with Dylan Wang Hedi's role as Xu Qian'an," he wrote, as reported by Sohu. Dylan Wang then responded in the comments, "Thank you, Mài bào xiǎo láng jūn."
Mài bào xiǎo láng jūn replied to Dylan's comment, "I want to thank you, Didi, for bringing Xu Qian'an to life from the novel."
From the author's comments, it is clear that Dylan Wang has successfully portrayed his character, making it feel real.
Guardians of the Dafeng premiered on December 28, 2024, on WeTV. Consisting of 40 episodes, the drama tells the story of modern office worker Yang Ling (played by Dylan Wang) who unexpectedly enters the fantasy-filled Da Feng Dynasty.
He takes on a new identity as Xu Qi An, a night watchman known as a "copper gong," responsible for supervising officials and solving cases for the people of Da Feng.
Using his modern knowledge, scientific understanding, and reasoning skills, he successfully cracks one bizarre case after another, earning the title of Da Feng’s top investigator.
In this world filled with monsters, magic, complex human relationships, and hidden dangers, he and his like-minded companions bravely face challenges, willing to sacrifice themselves to fight against the dark forces within the court. Together, they speak up for justice and the people, united in protecting the peace and stability of Da Feng.
In addition to Dylan Wang, the drama also stars Tian Xiwei, Liu Yi Jun, Yan Zi Dong, Yue Yang, and Edward Zhang.