I don't agree with that friend. Wang Shuo criticized Jin Yong's works, not his. Similarly, Wang Shuo also commented on Lu Xun. You don't think Wang Shuo's comments are reliable. I think Wang Shuo's contribution to China literature is very great, which has opened up a new writing path, although it may not be as good as the changes and contributions of vernacular Chinese in absorbing western literature. You can see that he plays with the heartbeat, a brand-new way of writing, which is what he is good at. He is not famous for poking fun at Beijing flavor, but for exploring a different way of writing. There are many people walking on Wang Shuo Road, and they all have a good life. When reading Wang Shuo, we should pay attention to his writing style and essence.