People in Tokyo, the world is clear

This call was like flipping a switch.

In the end, the uncontrollable emotions poured out like a torrent.

“So, it’s all free and you don’t buy it!!!”

Chapter 48: Critical reviews but poor box office success are the norm in the industry

[So many years later, when facing his editor, Lin Sen would definitely remember that afternoon when he was brutally taken advantage of.]

[——"A Century of Failure"]

That is to say, someone who never threw a coin when surfing a video website owned by an evil uncle in the previous life, never threw a recommendation vote when subscribing to online novels, and relied on waiting for free or discounted games to buy games, encountered an event that he never expected.

He, Lin Sen, has been a freeloader all his life.

But today I was taken advantage of for free.

There was a moment of self-doubt, wondering if my habits in my past life were too unvirtuous.

In short, Lin Sen’s current state can be described in three words:

Crack open.

"I'm stupid, really."

"There were countless excellent works in front of me, but I chose to guard my own props. When it was my turn to be taken advantage of, it was too late to regret it."

"If God gave me another chance, I would definitely give myself countless stern warnings: Don't do it for free! If I had to put a limit on the number of warnings I could give, my estimate would be: 10,000!"

His mad state of talking to himself scared the young man next to him who was kindly pointing out the direction.

"What's going on? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

He gritted his teeth and squeezed out these words, which finally turned into a sigh.

That's it.

Ultimately, it’s the book that’s not good.

If a work had touched upon a certain sales code, enough to make people want to take it home and collect it, it would have been sold out long ago.

It's not impossible to pry open the wallets of these book ruffians.

As I slowly calmed down, I heard the enthusiastic young man's follow-up explanation.

"Let me tell you, this copy of 'The Last Kiss' is really hard to get. There are only about twenty copies on the shelf, and other nearby bookstores can't find it, so everyone in the neighborhood is crowding in to get it."

In the end, this person slapped his thigh and sighed loudly.

"Alas! To be honest, I haven't even touched the book itself yet. Every day I hear my friends who've read it reminiscent of the book's plot points, while I can only stand by and laugh awkwardly. Do you know what kind of pain this is?"

Lin Sen’s comment on this complaint was, “I just want to laugh.”

Do you understand the value of people’s joys and sorrows?

But still trying to make sales and such struggles:

"So why not buy them when people return their books before closing time at night?"

"joke!"

As if hearing something extremely insulting, the young man dressed as a college student slapped his chest and said, "You want me to eat for free? No way! Brother, don't you agree?"

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

My teeth are about to break.

I feel numb.

I was no longer in the mood to chat. After we parted, I randomly picked up a book from the shelf and joined the army of freeloaders. I took the opportunity to settle accounts with all the bookish readers who read books without paying.

The heat of the sun cools down over time.

People leaning against the glass wall, facing away from the light, secretly admire the masterpieces spread out in their hands.

When the emotion was so deep, he couldn't help nodding his head and marveling at it.

The glass vaguely reflects the focused faces, confused and quiet, as if they have been immersed in the world of literature and cannot extricate themselves.

It should have been a very peaceful scene.

"But when I think about the fact that these people are so focused on their work, I feel like a thousand ants are crawling all over me."

It was uncomfortable.

I could also hear the low, noisy chatter of a few young people gathered together not far away, sharing a book.

Everyone is playing with the memes in the work.

"What? You said there are common sense issues in the plot of the book?"

"Yes, the author both understands and doesn't understand."

"Tell me?"

"It's about the scene where the hero and heroine, both with cameras hanging around their necks, meet in front of the Mona Lisa. Did you know that taking photos of the Mona Lisa in the Louvre is forbidden? Besides, [I'm not good at taking photos, but that doesn't really matter, because your image is already imprinted in the projector of my heart...]"

"Hahahahahaha!"

The map of Yan State has not been completed yet, but we brothers are all very happy.

They all covered their mouths and shook their shoulders vigorously.

The air was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere, giving people the illusion that this book was in great demand.

But it was only when the store closed that the true truth came to light.

Cold and icy.

“It looks like there aren’t many fewer books than before.”

After checking the refilled shelves, thousands of alpacas ran through my mind.

OK, OK.

⒏ⅰ 缌叔叔灵散企９母

Everyone is very happy when watching, but when it comes to paying for it, they all run away, right?

As the author, you can’t earn a penny. Are you satisfied?

There was a pent-up anger in his heart. He wished he could transform into the Wu Hou in front of Wang Situ, stand up and point a finger at those freeloaders.

I have never seen such a shameless person!

The resentment continued until the next morning.

"Is this considered a critical success but not a commercial success?"

"That is to say, is there a possibility?"

Sunday's Flamingo lady, after yesterday's overtime work, wore a light purple kimono with cherry blossom patterns.

A rare casual outfit.

She was not surprised and made tea on the small table in front of her to pass the time.

“Those who are most willing to pay for their own reading, and who are also the favorites of bestselling authors of physical books, are precisely those traditional hardcore readers who like to collect so-called in-depth works.”

From her explanation, we can gradually understand the depth of the industry.

It also gradually became clear that this editor was not ignorant of the subject.

After all, she has been working in this position for quite some time, and she should have a vague understanding of the elements that a so-called best-selling work needs to meet.

The reason why his subordinates did not sign the performance report was probably because they were stubborn and refused to believe in it.

"I mean, my current style is really not going to work? What do you think, Editor Sasakawa?"

Lin Sen was a little troubled when giving a conclusion.

Start thinking about how to break the deadlock.

But it turned out to be something else.

From another person's perspective, the young man lowered his head silently, seeming to be discouraged.

This made a certain flamingo hiding under the table clench his fist.

But on the surface he curled his lips.

"If you really want to ask, I don't think so."

Sasagawa Rio turned her head and used a cold look to signal the man in a suit wearing sunglasses who was hanging far away in the backyard to come into the house.

He placed the teacup in front of him into the tray in the other person's hand and watched as the person passed the teacup to the young man standing across from him.

Then the woman leaned forward and adjusted her kneeling position to be more comfortable.

Take a deep breath and speak.

"I always believe that as long as readers come across a work they really like, they will eventually pay to support it or collect it."

She raised her eyes and looked directly into the eyes that were stunned by the words just now.

"In other words, I believe that Goki-sensei's work will eventually attract readers who truly love it. Right now, they just haven't appeared yet. This is what I've always insisted on. Or has it been that you, Mr. Zizun, lost this confidence now?"

The woman tilted her head, her expression calm.

"I've been in charge of more than ten teachers. They were both male and female, experienced and experienced, as well as young people just starting out. I never criticized them for their initial performance issues. The problems they ultimately chose to leave were all due to the barriers they couldn't overcome in their hearts."

She stared at the young writer, as if trying to see clearly the face hidden by his lowered head.

"Plagued by poor sales, fearing the strange looks of others, you ultimately become a slave to your results, your own confidence crumbling. Mr. Itsuki, are you going to become like this?"

His tone couldn't help but become heavier.

A rare flash of coldness and a nervous scrutiny flashed across his face as he stared at the dejected young man in front of him.

Five seconds.

ten seconds.

then.

Sasagawa Rio saw the person in front of her raise his head again.

There was no expected disappointment on his face, but instead a faint smile that was somewhat surprising.

"?"

For a moment, a cute and silly look appeared on the female editor's face.

It also made Lin Sen smile even more.

He picked up the teacup and drank it all.

"It's hard to disagree with you, Editor Sasakawa. I think I was a little impatient earlier. Thanks for helping me stay confident."

When he spoke again, his voice was calm and firm, "Also, please rest assured, I'm not the kind of person who gives up easily."

Put the cup on the table.

"There's no doubt that good things will always come. When they come early, it can be called a blessing. If they come late, it can also be a surprise. Don't you think so?"

The high fever persists, today's update will be delayed by 6 hours

As the title says. In the past few days since the positive test, I have been running a fever, with my temperature fluctuating between 38 and 39 degrees Celsius, accompanied by body aches. Sometimes I spend most of the day lying in bed, unable to move.

Today was particularly bad, so I couldn't spare the time in the afternoon to complete today's update plan.

Both updates today will be postponed to 12: tonight or later.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Chapter 49: Now that I’m here, let me recommend this book

[What is coming will come.]

This can be said to be the creed that Lin Sen has always adhered to.