Chapter 480

Hmm, it's time to go on sale! (I rub my hands together.)

I'm a total *meng xin* – a very fresh and inexperienced newbie.

This book got signed at 60,000 words, hit the trial push at 100,000 words, and it's in the popular *Xuan Huan* category for its first recommendation. Anyone familiar with the process knows it's rare for a book to break through from there. From what I've seen in past and recent rounds, the ones that truly stand out are few and far between.

But this book actually made it! (Shocked face)

I have to give a huge thank-you to my editor, Sheng Xia dada. She's been quietly supportive all along, never missing a beat with the recommendation spots. From the trial push to going on sale, from the popular category to the homepage strong push... I'm incredibly grateful!

You have no idea – all the books from my cohort, once their trial pushes ended, either went on sale, got dropped, or went on sale only to be dropped right after... It was enough to make me anxious!

But that's why I'm even more thankful to all of you! Without your collections, recommendation votes, and rewards... This book wouldn't have stood out, let alone snag first or second place in nearly every recommendation spot among its peers! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! (Bows)

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As for the book itself, the core style won't change – you can tell that from the moment Xu Xiao Shou shows up and breaks the system pointer. He's destined to be anything but ordinary, with a wildly creative mind, a bit of a sand sculpture vibe, and sometimes that *chuunibyou*-style hot-blooded energy...

Of course, not everyone will like it, and that's totally normal. I'm keeping a relaxed mindset – if a small group enjoys it, that's more than enough. If I can dare to dream, I'd love to pull in even more readers!

My original goal in writing was just to give everyone a fun diversion during downtime. If it goes further, I'd hope the story could stir up some emotions – maybe make you laugh out loud, or get lost in thought, or even sit in quiet reflection...

If that happens, it'd be amazing! If not, at least you've probably had a good chuckle, so it's all good!

On the side characters, I set them up from the start so not everyone revolves around one person, whether that's Xu Xiao Shou as the underdog or as the big hero... I define their personalities first, then bring them in at the right moments – whether for a brief appearance or a spotlight role – as long as they help drive the plot forward. That's what I'm aiming for. The line between genius and madman is razor-thin, and if my characters ever blend into the crowd, it's probably because I've lost my spark!

That's all on that.

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But right now, I'm bursting with energy!!!

It's my first book and my first time going on sale! I hope you all can show your support and help boost that initial subscription – it's crucial for future recommendations, and as a new author, it's my only way to carve out a path! (Cries)

If our fates align, please support the first subscription in light of the 240,000 free words in the new book; if we can fight side by side, that would be even better – I'm begging you all to charge forward with me!

It goes on sale at noon tomorrow, 12:00, though the system might delay it a bit, but I won't be absent! I'll lead the charge, so remember to follow along – don't leave me fighting alone...

Ten chapters to kick things off!

Begging for that first subscription!!!