As the title says, it's going live~
This is the first time for a newbie like me writing a launch message, so I'll just say what's on my mind.
When you read this chapter, you should be reading it with an open heart, first of all, thank you very much for your reading.
My collection count keeps growing, and there are quite a few comments, but the data on continued reading is simply unbearable. This makes me quite embarrassed, as if I bought the collections hh, but I'm really just a small writer rushing to meet deadlines after work every day. So since the recommendations didn't go through, I might as well put it up for sale early.
However, this phenomenon also reflects the issue with this book, which is that it doesn't create a desire for continued reading, or in other words, there's not much satisfaction to speak of.
Looking back at these 180,000 words, the protagonist hasn't really grown, and hasn't brought much positive emotional value to readers, so the lack of continued reading is inevitable.
The text is actually more like self-indulgence written for myself, and there's a particular plot that proves this – Gu Yao forcing the protagonist to admit wrongdoing.
So what was I thinking when I designed this plot?
I guess I was inserting myself into the perspective of a newbie in the workplace. You have a boss who accidentally misunderstands you, but can't admit it due to face, and you slyly go along with it, sacrificing your own face to preserve theirs.
Because you think your little newbie face isn't worth much anyway, and in your view, this boss is a decent person, who will definitely make up for it down the line.
It looks like an absolutely worthwhile trade; in reality, it would feel secretly satisfying, right? But in a novel, it's completely different.
Doing this not only fails to establish Gu Yao's upright image but also doesn't provide readers with satisfaction, instead, it feels frustrating, because no one reads fantasy novels to see realistic themes.
If I had written Gu Yao admitting their mistake proactively, with everyone shocked by the protagonist's cleverness, that would be much better: Gu Yao's image would be solidified, and the protagonist would gain affirmation through others' amazement, readers would also get a sense of satisfaction.
So I truly am a newbie, how could I write like this if I were experienced? Even if I wrote it this way, I should have made Gu Yao a female character that could be pursued, and the gentlemanly readers would be willing to endure a bit for their "waifu." After all, everyone knows she'll eventually make up for it by donning black stockings, right?
In addition, there are many other awkward parts, like the revelation of suspense, the character building, etc., if anyone has suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments, I'll consider them all, and will definitely improve on shortcomings.
My dear readers, what could be more prideful than seeing someone else transform into your shape? (hiding my delight)
The style of the first volume is indeed somewhat depressing, it's also an attempt at my writing style, there will be changes later. If you're looking for that "Mom, I really can't tell" feeling, you might be disappointed because in my view my protagonist always knows the difference, it's just deliberately not written in the earlier chapters. I promise, there will be more exciting stories to come!
Thank you to all the readers for your support, including, but not limited to, continued reading, comments, tips, recommendations, monthly tickets, and so on. To be honest, having anyone read this book already overwhelms me with gratitude.
Thank you to my editor, Liu Xing, I'm truly a newbie, too socially anxious to engage in group chats, not carefully reading the instructional updates, answering my questions must be quite a headache hh.
Lastly, about updates, I'll be pulling an all-nighter tonight to write; I don't have any saved drafts at all, and writing is as slow as a turtle, posting new chapters daily is quite a headache.
I've already applied for sick leave for all next year, regardless of the bonus deductions, aiming for ten thousand words.
After all, I'm just an ordinary person, maybe leaving a mark in this world is through writing books? That's also the original intention when I decided to write while hospitalized for appendicitis recently. (Even though I've struggled on the brink of dropping the book many times hh)
The update time is tentatively scheduled for around six o'clock tomorrow afternoon, I hope everyone supports the first and full subscription. I really don't want my subscription ratio to look too bad hh!!!