Earlier, Daddy, don't! went into seclusion for half a month, solely to study Xu Lin's writing style, prose, and what he considered a top-tier outline.
Now, half a month has passed, and Daddy, don't! has emerged, ready to make big moves.
"Good luck."
Xu Lin sent his well wishes over.
Daddy, don't!: "Thanks for your strong support! Bowing.jpg"
A dozen minutes later, after knowing Daddy, don't! had contacted Xu Lin.
Moonlit Night also messaged.
The account Xu Lin is using to communicate with them is a small one, or you could say it's his work account. He doesn't always log in and check messages.
Moonlit Night: "Big Boss, I sent the manuscript fee!"
Xu Lin didn't reply.
But with the buzzing of his phone, Xu Lin received a transfer from Moonlit Night.
Three payments, each 20,000 yuan, totaling 60,000 yuan.
Moonlit Night: "Big Boss, thank you so much for before! Last month, after tax, I received 230,000 yuan in manuscript fees!"
Only Accepts Daily Settlements: "Awesome.jpg"
Last month, Moonlit Night gave Xu Lin 50,000 yuan, 230,000 minus 50,000 means Moonlit Night actually received 180,000 yuan, and now giving another 60,000, meaning a third was handed over, quite sincere indeed.
Moreover, this isn't mandatory; Moonlit Night could have completely avoided mentioning it.
After all, the manuscript Xu Lin provided earlier was already bought out, so the other party's income is actually unrelated to Xu Lin.
So Moonlit Night is quite genuine.
"Big Boss, I want to commission another manuscript."
"Also 60,000 words, Big Boss, see if it's convenient for you?"
Moonlit Night sent two more messages.
Only Accepts Daily Settlements: "It's convenient at the moment, 60,000 words, 30,000 yuan!"
Moonlit Night: "Thanks, Big Boss!"
Only Accepts Daily Settlements: "This time just give me a broad outline, no chapter breakdown needed."
Moonlit Night: "Alright!"
Then, another 30,000 was credited.
[Wealth: 343,036.65 yuan]
Then, Moonlit Night discussed a broad outline with Xu Lin, which actually involved handling the chaotic scene in the book.
This is one of the most headache-inducing issues for authors of urban fiction, not knowing how to handle it or what's the best approach.
"Let me think..."
Xu Lin sat in front of the computer and pondered.
In male-oriented harem fiction, most of the time, to make the plot easier to handle, the female leads are relatively diminished in independent character, which means leaning towards being mindless. However, if you truly discuss independent character, a few female leads cannot be with the same man, though in reality, if you have the ability, you can support several women, even making them get along harmoniously, even sharing the same bed.
When Xu Lin was in middle school, he had a friend he got along with pretty well. Once Xu Lin went to his house and found out that he had four beautiful moms, and all four moms got along harmoniously.
Why is that?
Because his friend's dad was a well-known wealthy person in Xu Lin's city, and in his younger days, he was involved in the underworld, later cleaning up his act.
However, this friend is now overseas, and when he returned during the summer of his sophomore year of high school, he came back with $100,000 as pocket money, which converts to about six to seven hundred thousand soft Renminbi, and he spent ten days with a famous cosplayer, whom he quickly got tired of.
Your goddess, just a toy for Brother Fu.
So, Xu Lin thought, a truly independent woman won't bow down for money or fame. Even if she is in mud, she remains strong, proud, and strives hard to pursue her dreams.
In terms of storyline service, it's naturally not feasible to have a completely independent female lead, otherwise it would not be manageable. But Xu Lin will try his best to make the female leads independent in character.
So, Xu Lin's chaotic scene began.
Moonlit Night's novel features dual female leads, with the first female lead from a restructured family, lacking love and feeling inferior; the male lead completes her redemption. The second female lead comes from a wealthy and happy family, proud as a swan. The second female lead wants the first female lead to leave, and the first female lead, looking at the dazzling second female lead, thinks of the equally dazzling male lead, silently cries, turns and leaves, attempts to separate from the main character's life, followed by all sorts of frustrating plots.
But Moonlit Night's male lead is quite twisted, which Xu Lin finds most annoying about such pretentious male leads.
However, Xu Lin works for money, and he delivered over 60,000 words in just eight hours.
[Energy (50/100): You're a bit tired, need rest to recharge.]
Xu Lin sent the manuscript to Moonlit Night.
After sending it, he went to sleep.
The next morning.
Moonlit Night: "Thank you, Big Boss, it's amazingly written! The conflict between the two female leads is even more intense!"
An hour later, Xu Lin saw the message.
Only Accepts Daily Settlements: "Almost wrapping up, right?"
Moonlit Night: "Yes, Big Boss, wrapping up soon, probably another two to three hundred thousand words!"
Xu Lin didn't reply, estimating he might be responsible for the next two to three hundred thousand words, otherwise Moonlit Night probably couldn't write it either.
Xu Lin had previously taken a glance at Moonlit Night's novel.
Now, with his Divine Penmanship ability, looking at Moonlit Night's novel felt like observing an elementary schooler solving problems, while he's a postdoctoral fellow – they are at different dimensions, Xu Lin in a higher one, crushing everything.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Daddy, don't! submitted a manuscript to the new editor, quickly passing.
Reply: "Add contact info, let's chat."
The two quickly got in touch.
Editor: "Strong! This manuscript is amazing!"
"Going directly for a contract, right?"
Replied Daddy, don't!
Editor: "Definitely! You're a big deal! In my eight years as an editor, I've never seen a manuscript of this caliber; I could never write something like this in my lifetime!"
"You flatter me!"
Daddy, don't! felt a bit embarrassed, given that the manuscript wasn't his own work; it was only from the eighth chapter onward that he would start writing according to the outline Xu Lin provided.
They chatted for over ten minutes, discussing the plot.
During this period, Daddy, don't! had been intensively studying Xu Lin's writing style, prose, and outline, and felt quite confident now.
He thought that even if he could only utilize ten percent of Xu Lin's skills, he would have a chance to reach legendary heights.
The level of Xu Lin, that big boss 'Only Accepts Daily Settlements,' was terrifying, possessing an almost supernatural prowess.
But most frightening was that this big boss seemingly just graduated high school.
Truly a literary prodigy descended to earth!
At this time, Daddy, don't! returned to the small group chat.
Daddy, don't!: "Brothers, the manuscript passed in seconds; I'm opening a new book on a new account later."
"Exciting, exciting!" Everyone expressed.
Daddy, don't!: "This manuscript is truly strong; you guys can check it out later. The big boss's ability is like me being in the dirt while he's overlooking from the clouds!"
"I'll definitely support it!"
Now, the few people in the group are firmly convinced of Xu Lin's abilities because presently, the manuscripts of Moonlit Night, Soul, and Asura were all ghostwritten by Xu Lin, with terrifying results, leaving no room to doubt Xu Lin's skills.
A short while later.
Daddy, don't! created a new book in the author backend.
Book title: "Listen to the Immortal Chant".
He pinged the editor, instantly passing review, with the contract information arriving immediately, concluding the signing process in less than ten minutes.
"Throw money at it to pave the way!"
Daddy, don't! was straightforward too, immediately firing up a Silver Alliance to blaze the trail, with many seeing the notification pop up and clicking in.
"Awesome, Brother Fu is loaded, dares to throw money after just three chapters!"
"A newcomer daring to use a four-character book title, let me take a look."
"Read it all at once, is that big boss using a pseudonym?"
"Such strong prose, making five characters come alive in three chapters, with techniques effortlessly applied, can't be a newcomer!"
"Expected to blow up, bookmarking first, watching the trend!"
Half an hour passed, and the comments reached 300.
As a new account, even with paving the way with money, this effect is still exaggerated.
Because the most important aspect of a novel is whether people are willing to stay, and keeping people depends on quality.
In the small group chat.
Asura: "Just finished reading, the big boss's prose is too exaggerated, impossible for me to write this stunning prose in my life!"
Asura: "Same here!"
Toutuo @Daddy, don't!: "Buddy, can you handle this level of prose?"
Daddy, don't!: "I've been burning the midnight oil studying the big boss's prose and outline, can only say I'll try my best! If I could utilize ten percent of the big boss's skill, I might reach legendary status too!"
Shifang: "I'll also ask the big boss to write an opening and outline for me when the time comes, it's too enticing!"
Daddy, don't!: "The big boss is too capricious, such prose, only taking ghostwriting!"
Daddy, don't!: "Oh, and I'll notify him that the book's published."
Subsequently, Daddy, don't! notified Xu Lin.
But Xu Lin wasn't logged into that account, so naturally didn't see the message from the other party.