I'm not sure exactly. Maybe it's inspired by some real-life mystery or event, but the details are a bit hazy.
The Watcher might draw elements from various real-life incidents or mysteries that have been pieced together and fictionalized. But pinning down a specific true story can be tricky as it could be a blend of multiple sources.
I don't have a definite answer. It could potentially be based on a combination of rumors, urban legends, or lesser-known true events that were adapted and dramatized for the show.
Chapter 404, "The Vice Dean of Hua Country Chinese Medicine University?!", is the clearest early answer because the rescue effort creates visible on-page results. Early on, Several minutes later, Jiang Li doubled back and knocked on Huo.... By the end, So you're just an internet celebrity..
Chapter 657, "The Richest Man Becomes a Hardcore Fan?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Shengrong's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Zhao Lang had arrived in the Capital in the early hours of the....
Chapter 641, "Congratulations to Jiang Li for Taking the Top Spot!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Surrounded by a sea of fire.
Chapter 475, "Doting on the Man You Love to the Fullest", is the clearest early answer because it turns Doting's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 471, "This is What Happens When You Abandon Sister Li!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Seeing the thick wooden stakes Jiang Li had brought down, Yu Li...
Chapter 621, "What Makes You Think I Would Save You?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Think's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The two walked for a long time before they reached a point where the...
Chapter 887, "So the truth is you like me?", is the clearest early answer because the hidden truth stops feeling like mere subtext. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Wen Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment and looked back at Changqing.
Chapter 616, "I'm Going to Save Sister Xiao Wan!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Su Yinwan's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 504, "It's me, Gu Yu", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Qiang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Just a short distance away, a group of people gradually approached...
Chapter 849, "Observing Fate Through Meridians", is the clearest early answer because it turns Miss Rong's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Gu Qiang slumped on the ground, somewhat fearfully avoiding Zhao... and closes on She smiled slightly, lifted her skirt, and walked over..