Born to Be a Team

1. I made some new friends 2. I've noticed a new trend in online literature towards detailed visual descriptions. 3. Rekindled creative passion 4. Friends I've known have gone from playing single-player games to signing contracts. 5. The number of friends signing up has gone from various interactions to being overwhelmed with people. 6. I have come to a deeper understanding of the wisdom of this return trip, and this has strengthened my resolve to finish this book. Yesterday, a new friend I met on Qidian chatted with me, saying I was a weirdo. He asked why I had the energy to promote others, help newcomers, give them coins, create settings and write chapters for others to increase their popularity, instead of just writing a commercially-oriented, popular novel and becoming a legend myself? My answer was---becoming a legend isn't something you can achieve just by wanting to, haha. 😜😜 As a reader, all you need to do is read. Just like my knowledge base of thousands of books on various topics is certainly enough for rants, but because I read so many different things, it's absurd to say that anything I write is exceptionally brilliant. It's like saying I'm a gourmet but also a Michelin three-star chef, or that I need to know how to make medicine just because I take medicine, or that I need to know how to play sports just because I watch sports. Artistic appreciation, comprehension, reading speed, and analytical skills are related to writing, but not entirely, haha. 🥱🥱 Furthermore, writing about trending topics is only the first step to becoming a master writer. It also requires ingenious ideas, boundless imagination, unexpected plot twists, eloquent writing, and tireless updates day and night. But at this stage, I still need to prepare for exams and work on projects, so I really can't be in two places at once. Especially after coming back this time and seeing how seriously some friends (whether they are signed or not) take their work, it made me reflect even more. In any profession, especially writing, you can't just write whatever interests you with the hope of getting rich quick, hoping to make money and become famous. (Although I never really thought that way, having written pure literature before, the kind of books that take 3 to 5 years to finish, I understand this principle all too well.) But my biggest feeling is that I'm getting old, hahaha. It's not about anything else—not being able to stay up late, not being able to write 30,000 words a day anymore—those are minor things. The important thing is that I've found that after the youthful vigor fades, after that amazing imagination and creative passion disappears, no matter how unwilling I am, I've still become an old lady who loves to preach through novels, haha. (Maybe it's related to writing too much serious literature—too realistic, too down-to-earth.) After reading dozens of online novels, I even frown when I look at my own, haha. Everyone else is a young, hot-blooded heroine defying fate, beating up their bosses and marrying their secretaries, saving the universe in Star Wars! But for me, being born is a skill. The female lead: "Would everything be different if I were a man?" Rich kids are just so hateful… Hahaha, even I feel a pang of pain looking at this. Anyway, I still have to finish the series I started drafting when I graduated. Having read so many books, I now have only one belief in my heart: not only must I finish writing it, but I must write it well. Whether it's didactic or heavy-handed is a matter of my style, but it's also my childhood dream, the remnant of my past defying fate. If I'm going to send it off (finish it), I want it to leave with dignity. (Hey! Suddenly a wave of farewells!) Don't worry, the outline was finished years ago, so it definitely won't be abandoned. Thank you to all my friends for your opinions and suggestions, and especially to those who urged me to switch books and change the subject matter to ride the wave of popularity. I know you all meant well, and thank you for your trust in my writing abilities. Once I've finished these current tasks and revised my next physical book (serious literature), I will consider everyone's opinions. (Haha, although I guess my current writing style and the "painful mask" thing won't improve much in the next book either.) I love each and every one of you! I also wish all my friends continued success and a constant flow of inspiration. The day I witness you reach the pinnacle with your youthful dreams will also be the day I, as a reader, am crowned with the wisdom to recognize your talent. Not everyone gets to go on stage and receive an award, but being the one people thank for paving the way is a pretty cool thing! February 22, 2023 (by Chen Xiaotuo) I'm determined now, haha ​​(I'm going to finish writing).

Yesterday was especially fun because it was the first time since I came back that I interacted with real readers and authors I didn't know. Before, when I was working alone, I felt like I was just uploading content mechanically like a robot. Several of my friends are people I'm close to in real life, the kind of people I keep in touch with privately. For me, consistent updates are not a problem, and writing every day has become a habit. But occasionally chatting with friends and seeing everyone's work makes me feel that this account is alive, and not just a shell that I use to upload text. My job is also related to writing, specifically serious literary works (so you can probably tell from the writing style). I'm happy to do my best to help some friends who are confused by some small problems. I feel like this account has gained new motivation since I started playing the assistant game, haha. I'll just focus on leveling up the account, updating consistently, making friends, and leaving the rest to time! Love you all!

Friends, today is the last day of the holiday, and I'll have to work like crazy from now on. I have saved the manuscript up to the end of February in the backend. I will update 4500-5500 words every day without interruption. I have replied to all the friends who added me to their bookshelves as much as I could. I have also reminded those who found the formatting too difficult to read. Actually, I'll probably be quite busy until the end of March, it's just the aftermath of the holiday, there's a mountain of work to do. But I still want to give an update to the friends who are here, out of a sense of responsibility. If there are any delays in replying, following up, or submitting, I apologize; it's probably because I'm busy with work. However, I'll try to check in once a week. If you have any comments or writing questions, feel free to leave a message in the book circle—this is our writing exchange forum. Let's improve together. For reference, I've been writing for over ten years, mostly traditional literature, and in the online novel field, I mainly write about male-oriented content. However, I haven't taken on many fanfiction projects in the last two years, and I have my own understanding of fanfiction creation. It's a pleasure to get to know everyone through this account! I wish you all the best in your creative endeavors and a constant flow of inspiration!

Hahaha, what else could it be? As the title says. I prepared for the exam for a month, and when I came back, I was shocked—everything had changed. The good news is that I did pretty well on the exam, and I should pass if nothing unexpected happens. The bad news is that I've finally run out of drafts, and starting tomorrow I'll be part of the daily update army. A month of sleepless nights and relentless studying resulted in a decent feeling and a spasmodic stomach. My stomach is still churning as I type this, haha. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 I am grateful to every friend who has supported me, and I also have something shocking to tell you. Thanks to everyone's collaborative efforts, my unsigned novel was featured on the homepage! Hahaha! It's even a cover recommendation. 😜😜😜 I only saw the private message notification when I opened the backend, and then I clutched my stomach and ran to check it out. It's true, on the homepage, on the PC version, if you search for Qidian Girls' Network, on the homepage, in the game and esports section, under the new book serialization section, you'll see the cover recommendation of my novel, hahaha! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 I'm laughing so hard! Thank you everyone. I never expected such a good thing to happen after being missing for a month. 😏 Okay, that's all for now. I'll try my best to update more to repay everyone!

As a friend pointed out, there may be some system bugs in the book's backend, which is why I cannot see some readers' comments in the backend. I sincerely apologize for the delayed response and the seemingly indifferent attitude. I have already reported the situation to customer service and hope to be able to communicate with everyone pleasantly once it is fixed. Due to work, I intended to pick up the replies that were closer to the deadline in the last few days (I haven't had time to look at many of the earlier ones yet, sorry), but when I looked at them, they were all blank, and I was disappointed so I didn't pay any more attention to them. However, after being reminded, I discovered that there was a large-scale disappearance of comments after chapter 103, which is still under investigation. If any friends left comments after this chapter but I did not reply, I simply cannot see them, and I am truly sorry. I'm currently seeing a completely blank page in the backend for all chapters except for chapters 115 and 117. (I checked carefully over the weekend, but a friend clearly left me a message, and there are screenshots to prove it. I'm really sorry.) If you wish to leave a message, please go to the book club for now. We will communicate again after the bug is fixed!

After some thought, I've decided to finish it here. I'll be quite busy with work after the New Year, and moving to another location with this theme might not yield any better results. (I also don't have the energy to continue operating the site.) Furthermore, the intention behind writing a work may differ from the initial motivation. This work contains many past emotions (a tribute to deceased friends and a record of lost youth), which I personally wanted to showcase. I understand that it doesn't quite meet market demands, and I truly feel bad for not being able to get a contract. However, finishing this work is something I've always wanted to do. Whether or not I get a contract, I will finish this novel. So please rest assured. Thank you to everyone who supported me and watched! Love you all.

111 Investments reached! Thank you everyone for your support! I promised to reach 10,000 yuan in 100 days, and today I did. Thank you all so much for your help! I will continue to work hard!

😄Hello everyone who's been following this book! Please take a moment to cast your vote for "Born to Be a Team" by scrolling down the "Me" screen and finding the "New Book Investment" option! If I get over 100 votes, my book will receive limited publicity! This is extremely important to me! Thank you everyone! This action won't cost you any Qidian coins, and you might even receive rebates if my book does well in the future. It's all beneficial and harmless, so I hope you'll support me! I am extremely grateful! Thank you all for reading! I will continue to update consistently, promising not to stop updating or abandon the story! I will repay everyone by writing an even more exciting plot in the future! Love you all! 🌹🌹🌹

Haha, I'm giving myself a "do-it-or-die" card. I already have 18 books on my daily reading shelf, haha. (To be honest, I really love reading. I read during breaks at work, I read after reviewing, I read to refresh my mind, I read on my commute, I read between writing sessions, and I read again before bed after finishing writing, haha.) You are my little apple 🍎 I can never have too many of you haha! I woke up to find nine friends had updated their social media accounts, and two of them even posted double updates! OMG, I really appreciate how great it is to be young! (I won't be scrambling for front-row seats in the middle of the night, okay? This old lady needs enough sleep so her brain can function properly, otherwise her comments the next day will sound like she's mentally challenged.)

I stumbled upon a picture online that pretty much matches the animal version of the Yu-Xu couple in my mind, so I'm sharing it with you all haha: The only difference is that in my mind, Xu Haoran is a bit fiercer, maybe more like a husky, hahaha.