Progress on Asking for Help

I was deeply moved. In the end, there were still good people in this world.

When I posted that chapter yesterday, I honestly hadn't expected anyone to help me...

Because I'd always thought there probably weren't many people reading this. I only posted my plea for help here as a last resort, when I had nowhere else to turn.

But unexpectedly, several people added me that very day and offered support without a word of hesitation.

Compared to all the cold looks and mockery I'd received while begging here and there, this was better by who knew how much. I broke down in tears...

Even some people who came from pirated sites contributed what they could, leaving me at a loss for words.

Thank you, brothers. Although what you gave isn't enough to completely solve the problem, I want to sincerely thank you for your kindness. You gave someone who had been drowning in despair a glimpse of hope for living again.

At present, the amount of help I've received is close to one quarter of what I need. I don't know whether anyone else will be willing to help going forward, but I'll hold on as long as I can.

If I manage to pull through this, I'll do my best to keep writing this book.

As for what happened, I can't say it here, since it involves some personal privacy.

What I need may not seem like much to many people. It might even just be what someone spends on a night out drinking.

But this money concerns my conscience and dignity, so I have no choice.

Many people say I'm too stubborn, that I'm too extreme. But all I can say is that everyone has their own principles.

Some people may be willing to disregard everything for