Chapter 104: A Note on Going Premium

Readers choose a book, but a book also chooses its readers.

The fact that you’ve followed the story this far shows that you generally agree with my values and perspective.

(’I’m secretly overjoyed about that...’)

I’ve also agonized over how to write a book completely free of any "deal-breakers" for readers.

But I’ve come to realize... ’I just can’t do it!’

Even the greatest authors, Nobel laureates included, can’t please every single reader.

So what hope is there for a humble online author like me, who still struggles with phrasing and occasionally makes typos?

In the end, I figured it out. You could even call it giving up and just rolling with it.

This whole process is really about mutual selection, where we find that our values align, or at the very least, we can tolerate each other’s perspectives.

Those who didn’t agree have already dropped the novel at various points along the way.

So, to all my dear readers who have stuck with me this far, I want to say one thing: Thank you!

Thank you so, so much!!

Your support is the greatest motivation for me to keep writing.

And there’s one more thing I’d like to say to all of you...

Since you’ve already come this far, why not take one more step? Please open your wallets and support this humble author!

It only costs a few cents. It’s a deal where you can’t lose and you can’t get ripped off. You get to satisfy your craving for a good story, and I get the material support I need.

Sigh... things are pretty tough in this pandemic era.

I honestly wish I could become the main character of this book, develop a miracle cure, and free everyone from their worries about health and travel...

Okay, I’ll stop with the sob story. Let’s get down to business.

This novel will be going premium tonight at midnight, and I will do my absolute best to release several extra Chapters to mark the occasion.

You don’t need to stay up waiting for it (unless you’re a night owl, of course).

It’s better to get your rest as usual and just read them the next morning.

For those who are able, and especially for those reading on other websites, please consider subscribing on the official Qidian platform.

The first 24-hour subscription numbers are extremely important!

They determine whether the novel will get future recommendations from the platform!

As for the novel’s performance so far, I can only say that compared to other authors’ works, it’s not that great.

However, compared to my own previous books, this one has the best stats so far.

I’m really hoping the subscription numbers for this book will give me a pleasant surprise.

(’Please don’t let it be a nasty shock...’)

I won’t ramble on. Let me repeat one more time:

This book goes premium at midnight tonight. I’m asking all of you to please spare a few cents and show your support.

Thank you all for your support on this journey!!! I am shamelessly looking forward to your continued support!!!

Thank you to my editor, Boss Hu Ya, for all your help!!!

P.S.

Regarding the update schedule,

Aside from the launch day, the schedule will return to the usual two Chapters per day, but I will try my best to release bonus Chapters whenever possible.

(’I’m a slow typist and have a lot of other things on my plate, so I can only say I’ll *try* to release extra Chapters. Please bear with me.’)

As for bonus Chapters for donations, that’s also a possibility. For now, the tentative rule will be one bonus Chapter for every "Helmsman" tier donation.

(’Judging by the donation history of this book, the chances of that happening are pretty slim... but you never know, a big-shot donor might accidentally click on the wrong book and make a donation by mistake.’)

But in all seriousness, just subscribing to the paid Chapters is the greatest support you can give.

P.S.

Wishing all my readers a happy National Day! May you and your families be healthy and safe!