Chapter 493

Hmm, it's about to go on the shelf! (Rubs hands)

I'm a total newbie, the kind that's super fresh and inexperienced.

This book got signed at 60,000 words, hit the shi shui tui at 100,000 words, and its first recommendation was in the popular Xuanhuan category.

Anyone familiar with the process knows it's rare for a book to break through from there—at least, from what I've seen in previous rounds, the ones that truly stand out can be counted on one hand.

But this book actually made it! (Shocked face)

I have to give a huge thank-you to my editor, Sheng Xia, who's been quietly supportive all along, making sure I never missed out on any recommendation spots.

From shi shui tui to going on the shelf, from the popular category to the homepage strong push... I'm so grateful!

You wouldn't believe it—among the books from my batch, some finished shi shui tui and went on the shelf, others got dropped midway, and some even went on the shelf only to get 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 one by one...

This book couldn't have stood out, let alone snag first or second place in nearly every recommendation spot among its peers!

A full twelve out of ten thanks! (Bows)

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As for the book itself, the core style won't change—that's clear from the moment Xu Xiao Shou shows up and breaks the system pointer.

He's destined to be anything but ordinary—full of wild ideas, a bit goofy, and sometimes a touch of middle-schooler-style passion...

Of course, not everyone will like it, and that's totally normal.

I'm pretty chill about it—if a small group enjoys it, that's more than enough. If I get greedy, I'd just hope for a few more readers to join in...

My main goal in writing is to give everyone a laugh during their downtime. If it goes further, I'd love for the story to tug at your emotions as it unfolds...

Whether it's making you burst out laughing, lost in thought, or just quietly reflective...

If that happens, it'd be amazing!

If not, at least you've had a good chuckle, so it's all good!

On the supporting characters, I set it up from the start that not everyone revolves around one person, whether that's Xu Xiao Shou or Xu Da Gong...

I nail down their personalities first, then bring them in at the right moments—maybe a subtle entrance or a spotlight debut—as long as they move 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 the shelf!

I hope you all can show some support and boost the shou ding—it's crucial for future recommendations, and as a newbie, it's my only way to fight through! (Cries)

If our paths haven't crossed yet, at least consider the 240,000 free words and help with the shou ding;

If you're up for it, let's team up and charge ahead together—I'm begging you to join me in this push!

It goes on the shelf at noon tomorrow, 12:00, though the system might delay it, but I won't be absent!

I'll lead the charge, so remember to follow—don't leave me fighting alone...

Ten chapters to kick things off!

Begging for shou ding!!!