A Few Words Upon Publication (Please Take a Look)

This day has finally arrived, and it came so swiftly that I can hardly accept it. As soon as I returned to my dormitory and turned on my computer, I saw that the status had changed. From the day this novel began on August 4, 2014, until now, sixty-six days have passed. Inevitably, it has reached the point of being published for subscription—a path every legitimate online novel must eventually take!

First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you, my readers: Yuhao Ganggang, Reluctant Rebel, Beyond the Heavenly Voice, Elegant Gathering at Orchid Pavilion, Lihui K, Lonely Little Xixi, Little Nobody 1, The Butterfly’s Calamity, DPDDDD, Tinygod, Reader 1729043, Reader 893781, Good Mood 1101, Reader 2519989, Reader 2048509... and so many more. I remember you all. Whenever I feel lazy, thinking of you gives me motivation once more. With your support, this novel will go even further!

Next, I must thank my editor—Summer Solstice (Liuyun). Since signing with Zongheng, my novel’s performance hasn’t been remarkable, yet Sister Liuyun has given me recommendation after recommendation. Whenever I encounter questions or difficulties, she always patiently explains everything to me, never growing weary. I do not know who the best editor at Zongheng is, but in my heart, Sister Liuyun is undoubtedly the best!

As for this novel, some chapters may contain occasional typos or awkward sentences. Please feel free to leave comments in the review section about anything that’s not written well or seems melodramatic. Speak your mind—so long as your criticisms are reasonable, I will accept them with humility.

Finally, let me address the matter of subscriptions after publication. I am a newcomer, and at the same time, a third-year undergraduate at an ordinary university, soon to take my graduate entrance exams. Sometimes I feel pressed for time, yet I love novels, and love writing them even more. It is my passion, and you are the reason I persist—the driving force that keeps me moving forward on this path.

I know that once the novel is published for subscription, I will inevitably lose many readers for various reasons. Subscribing to a thousand words costs just a few cents—an automatic subscription amounts to just over three yuan a month. It would be dishonest to claim that I write novels solely for the love of it and not for money. So yes, I truly need your subscriptions—truly, desperately need them. Because subscriptions signify not just monetary support, but also show me how many are truly following and supporting this book. You are the real reason I have kept going until now.

If at all possible, I implore everyone to support me—those who enjoy this novel, please subscribe. As a third-year student, I don’t want to play games or speak empty words. Whether a novel can reach its conclusion depends very much on subscriptions, and this is a reality for every writer.

Once again, I beg those who like this book—please subscribe!

Of course, some of you may be reluctant to spend money, and that’s fine. It’s only three yuan, but please do not read pirated versions. I sincerely ask that you let me know you’re out there, even if you’re the only one. You can join the reader group: 368243586, and I’ll help you read the book without spending money—truly, no tricks. As long as you genuinely love this story, that’s all I ask!