Thoughts on Going Premium

It was past midnight, and this book would go premium at noon tomorrow. The time had finally come. Its journey had been full of twists and turns: it failed to make the rankings during its first two days of trial promotion, but I kept going. I was satisfied just to have made it this far.

Although this book had done reasonably well, it ultimately hadn't become a breakout hit. I had been through nearly every position on the new book rankings. Its fate had been full of ups and downs.

Writing day after day was truly exhausting, but I had no choice. I had a family to support, my salary was too low, and work kept me busy, so I could only look for some other side work. Even if it brought in only forty or fifty yuan a day, it was still a way to lighten the burden.

Yesterday, I saw a classmate post a Shuidichou fundraiser. His younger sister needed surgery, and he posted it once every hour. He was truly desperate. I could feel his sorrow and helplessness, and I didn't know how to comfort him.

After I saw it, I was silent for a long time. I donated what I could, but sadly, it was still a cup of water on a burning cart of firewood. I didn't have much money and couldn't give much. My heart was full of endless emotion.

With the new book going premium, I would donate every bit of money earned from tomorrow's subscriptions to him. It would give him a measure of hope, and it would be a good deed from everyone as well. I thanked everyone on his behalf.

I also hoped everyone could support this book. Thank you, truly, thank you so very much. Thank you all for your support along the way. (Tearing up)

Finally, please subscribe, even if only to the first premium chapter. Thank you, everyone.

And while I was at it, please send some recommendation votes and monthly votes!