Chapter 117: Head To The Dock To Grind Out Some Novels
Yu Wei is so busy writing this current book that he’s spinning like a top, and he really has no idea to start a new book, so naturally he won’t try.
Who would have thought that by helping someone else fill in a book title, he unexpectedly discovered a new thing; it seems his System can bind more than just one book…
[Binding Novel: Why Does the Star Care So Much About Ratings?]
The System automatically bound the Debut Work as soon as it appeared, making him think it could only bind one book, but unexpectedly it can bind more?
Earlier he even complained that others’ Systems had too low freedom degree, but now he sees that a System with too high freedom degree isn’t good either; only basic rules, and everything else has to be figured out by himself.
Got it, no mention means no requirement.
He didn’t expect to Redeem Data, and he didn’t expect this binding Novel either.
Of course, this is a good thing; more bound Novels means he can Redeem Works more easily. After all, the new book has just started, and no matter how high the Data is, it can’t be that high.
Moreover, starting a new book has a certain misleading effect; people who only follow his one book won’t guess what Work he’ll come up with…
However, the problem is equally fatal: he has no time.
Sometimes he can’t even keep up with writing one book; opening two books at the same time would be too torturous. Yu Wei never Dual-Wielded even when he was a Failure.
On one hand, it’s brain-draining; on the other, it’s hard to balance. Any dual choice will turn into neglecting one for the other, and shortchanging either side isn’t right.
Now that he’s a Star, not only does he have to record Variety Shows and Practice Singing, but there are also Movies waiting to be fed later; where does he get the time to write two books?
Intermittent Updates are out of the question; he can’t do something that hurts Readers.
After thinking it over, Yu Wei realizes the best Method is indeed to bind someone else’s book: let others advance the Plot normally, but provide the Works that appear in the Novel himself.
Just like earlier: the Author’s Account is Hu Xing’s, but as long as the book title is one he wrote, it can be directly bound.
However, Yu Wei didn’t bind Hu Xing’s book; after the panel appeared, he clicked reject…
No other reason: they’ve only just met not long ago, with basically no trust between them.
He proposed Earth Works for others to write; how could he give such an important Thing to a stranger? Otherwise, he’d be giving them leverage and end up as a Clown.
What’s more, once the Works in the Novel truly come out, this book exploding is inevitable. Letting an unfamiliar person profit from it not only carries dispute Risk, but it’s also a bit of a loss.
Keep the fat water in one’s own field.
At a time like this, he needs to find an insider—oh no, find someone trustworthy.
Yu Wei is all alone with no immediate relatives, and Sister Liu, who’s best to him, knows nothing about Web Novels and definitely can’t write.
Someone with a strong enough Relationship with him who also understands Web Novels… only his Editor, but of course that’s impossible.
This is where Qi Luo An’s Importance comes into play: she has plenty of Web Novel reading Experience, and plenty of Time too.
Most importantly, her Relationship with Yu Wei is indeed strong enough—not daring to call her a Close Friend, but at least an Intimate Friend. Stepping back ten thousand steps, her family background isn’t short of his Manuscript Fee either.
Of course, Yu Wei won’t 100% trust others; it can only be said that Qi Luo An is indeed the most suitable. If they truly Cooperate, they’ll definitely need a black-and-white Contract to spell it out clearly.
Even Close Brothers settle accounts clearly; it doesn’t count as being distant…
“You write first; I’ll go write some of my Novel too.”
After explaining the general entry point to Hu Xing, Yu Wei went out to the living room and began planning the specific Plan.
It’s best to open the new book with a new Account; he still has to write this book, and giving the Account to others to log in would be inconvenient for him.
For the new Account, he’ll naturally still use his own identity information; using someone else’s would be hard to explain later.
Yu Wei casually registered one. He hasn’t decided what to write, so he skipped the book title, but for the Pen Name, he decided to continue with plants—ancestral methods cannot be changed.
“Tombstone Devourer? No, too Chūnibyō. Hu Qi Bing Fairy won’t do either; which good Author uses a name like that?”
After thinking it over, he came up with Twin Sunflowers. Twin hints this is the second Account, but since this world has no Plants vs. Zombies, no one will notice.
He happens to have two phone cards, so binding them isn’t troublesome. The rest is just asking Qi Luo An’s opinion.
She hasn’t even said if she’ll agree; no need to overthink unnecessary things.
Sending a Message is too slow, so Yu Wei simply called. The Program Team is still filming the process of Hu Xing’s “Masterpiece” being born in the room, so they can’t be bothered with him.
“What’s up?”
When the call connected, rustling friction sounds came from the receiver, like the soft crinkle of sheets being balled up. Qi Luo An’s Voice floated over sticky and sweet, like cotton candy wrapped in honey.
Just woke up? Lazy dog!
“Shen Yutong said to arrange a match between you two in the Novel.”
Seeing she wasn’t fully awake, Yu Wei didn’t jump straight into the main topic; instead, he planned to chat idly first to liven up the atmosphere.
“What!”
Qi Luo An let out a startled cry and instantly sobered up. She’s already retired, so why are they still chasing her for a fight? Is this person too competitive?
“What do you think?”
“I refuse.”
Qi Luo An isn’t stupid; she’s not in the Entertainment Industry, so what’s in it for her? Winning brings no benefit, losing is embarrassing—no way it’s a gain.
What’s more, with her current half-baked level, competing against the strongest new-generation female Singer would be like an egg striking a rock?
“Does this count as Cowardly Lizard?”
“Indeed no need.”
Qi Luo An has other little thoughts; as Operations Officer, she’s an existence above ten thousand Roles but below one Author. Why leave this position to run an Extra in the Novel—that’d be lowering herself?
Compared to the creations under Yu Wei’s pen, she’d rather be the matriarch of a family…
“If you’re afraid of losing, I can help you?”
“That makes it even more unnecessary.”
Qi Luo An refused very decisively; she didn’t want to compete anyway. If she went just because Yu Wei helped, wouldn’t that make her seem opportunistic? Outsiders might think she’s after something from Yu Wei.
Works, reputation—she doesn’t need any of it.
Moreover, even if she took Yu Wei’s Work to compete and win, that win wouldn’t be glorious; it wouldn’t be winning on her own.
She can’t do Dog Riding Human Power, and taking Yu Wei’s song to compete against her Best Friend would make things awkward for someone regardless of win or loss.
These two people are both very important to her.
She doesn’t want to make either side unhappy, so there’s no need for her to compete—especially a Competition she doesn’t like—so direct refusal.
“Mm-hmm.”
Yu Wei was quite satisfied with Qi Luo An’s answer. Honestly, he had deliberately mentioned helping earlier with a bit of testing intent.
If she wanted a Representative Work or pursued fame and fortune, it’d be hard to refuse in this situation, but she refused very decisively, showing she truly doesn’t pursue these things.
Looks like what Qi Luo An wants is him as a person…
But since she’s relatively detached from desires, the next topic will be easy to discuss.
“I plan to open a new book.”
“Eh, so sudden?”
Qi Luo An completely didn’t expect Yu Wei to suddenly switch topics to this. Isn’t the current Enthusiastic Praise Top Stream Instance very hot? Why open a new book?
But thinking carefully, Yu Wei writing Novels doesn’t seem to be for making money; whether the book explodes or not doesn’t seem to matter much.
Is this another surge of expressive desire?
“No, it should be you opening a new book.”
Yu Wei didn’t beat around the bush and quickly explained the Cooperation Process to Qi Luo An in general terms: simply put, have her write an Entertainment Novel.
Plot gimmicks and such are up to her, but the plagiarized Works inside will be provided by Yu Wei. When the Novel shines into Reality, this book’s results won’t be an issue.
The book is written by her, so the labor fee definitely can’t be short; specifics on splitting can be discussed later—anyway, more than her liberal arts Work.
“Okay, but what do you get out of it?”
Agree first, then ask why. Qi Luo An naturally agrees to help Yu Wei, but she’s still curious about the reason.
Yu Wei writing himself can be understood as strong expressive desire or simply creating history, but having her write is strange—can’t be just finding her something to do out of boredom…
“You always say I’m a Failure; try it yourself and you’ll know.” Yu Wei’s answer was very general; after all, he hadn’t thought of a reason yet.
When you haven’t thought it through, talking more leads to more mistakes—better to stay silent for now.
“Alright, help me think of an opening.”
Qi Luo An tactfully didn’t ask more; this mutual understanding of what to ask or not is the Tacit Understanding others lack with Yu Wei.
She hasn’t written Novels and has no Inspiration; Yu Wei is the expert here, so openings need a professional touch.
Failure aside from other things, his signing Experience must be rich; after all, the Editor knew it was a Failure and still passed it, meaning the opening had something.
“Let me think.”
Yu Wei asked her to wait a moment.
He does need to give Qi Luo An a direction; after all, she’s a Layman. Once she starts writing, she might not even do as well as Hu Xing, who’s actually tried.
Reading a lot doesn’t equal knowing how to write. Web Novels are like that: ideals are plump, but once you start writing, it’s all silence.
Yu Wei originally wanted to casually think of an Entertainment opening, but as the words reached his mouth, he suddenly realized something.
Continuing to Plagiarize Song and Movie isn’t bad, but those tasks his current book can handle too. Specially opening a new book for the same Work—isn’t that a bit of overkill?
Compared to sharing existing Work, wouldn’t it be more profitable to have her take on another line of Work…
“Have you seen Entertainment Novels that Plagiarize Novels?”
“Hm?”
Many Entertainment Novels come with literary elements, like those Plagiarizing Poetry or Classical Chinese; Qi Luo An has naturally read plenty.
Don’t underestimate a history appraisal expert!
“Want to try writing that?”
Yu Wei’s words were more like asking himself: should he try this new Track?
That Senior who changed the Timeline didn’t step into the Novel field, but the Butterfly Effect’s influence is all-encompassing.
Maybe a couple delayed sleeping by a second because they listened to his song, so those familiar figures never even got born…
Many excellent Novel Works failed to appear, including originals for Movies and Television; it’d be a pity not to bring them out.
Can’t say it’s biting off more than one can chew; not using the cheat is wasteful. After all, his specialty is Author—writing popular Works fits his Persona.
He’s fed Readers so much history; what’s wrong with treating them to something good?
“Up to you; I won’t write anyway—learning anything is learning.”
Qi Luo An could accept it; after all, Plagiarizing Literature Works is basically the same method as Plagiarizing Songs, nothing unfamiliar.
Moreover, Yu Wei’s words made his logic for finding her to write Novels consistent: maybe he wants to try new things but it’s inconvenient to do it himself, so he found her.
“You want to Plagiarize Poetry? If you want to Plagiarize Poetry, I’ll…”
Qi Luo An paused, feeling the words sounded weird when strung together.
“No Plagiarizing Poetry; stick to the old trade and write some Novels.”
The changed Timeline is only a few decades; forget Ancient Poetry—Famous Works are out of reach too. He can only do some modern bestsellers.
As long as it’s better than his Failure Novel.
Day one of 10,000-words daily check-in.
