Chapter 513

Alright, it's going on shelves! *rubs hands*

I'm a complete newcomer, someone who's truly fresh and inexperienced.

This book was signed at 60,000 words, got the "test-the-waters" recommendation at 100,000 words, and landed in the popular xuanhuan category for its first recommendation.

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

But this book actually did it! *shocked face*

I have to give a huge thank you to my editor, Sheng Xia. She's been quietly supportive the entire way, never letting the recommendation spots drop off.

From the "test-the-waters" phase to going on shelves, from the popular category to the homepage strong push... I'm so grateful!

You have no idea—among the books from my batch, once testing ended, some went on shelves, some got dropped, and some even got dropped right after shelving...

It was enough to make my heart pound!

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 the top one or two spots in nearly every recommendation round!

Thank you a million times over! *bows*

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

He's destined to be no ordinary guy—full of wild ideas, a bit silly at times, and occasionally a little cringey with his hot-blooded moments...

Of course, some people won't 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'm feeling greedy, I'd just hope for a few more readers to join in...

My original goal in writing was simply 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 quietly reflective...

If that happens, it'd be amazing!

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

Regarding the supporting characters, I set it up from the start that not everyone revolves around one person, whether that's Xu Xiaoshou or anyone else...

I pin down their personalities first, then have them appear at the right moments—either in a supporting role or stealing the spotlight—as long as they move the plot forward once they're in.

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.

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

It's my first book and my first time going on shelves!

I hope you all can show your support and boost that initial subscription—it's crucial for future recommendations. As a newbie, it's tough; this is my only way to fight through! *cries*

If our paths haven't crossed yet, at least consider supporting the first subscription for the sake of the 240,000 free words in this new book;

If you're up for joining the battle, that'd be even better—please charge forward with me!

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

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

Ten chapters to kick it off!

Begging for that first subscription!!!