The book is going into premium release, which means the free period has passed, and the following chapters will be charged.
To be honest, writing this announcement is quite difficult, because I've seen other books get scolded when they go premium, and I think I won't be an exception.
Believe me, if I were rolling in wealth, I wouldn't mind letting everyone read for free all the time.
The key point is, my days aren't easy either, and veteran readers should know, I'm a professional writer. In other words, this is my rice bowl—I make a living by selling words, I support my family with this stuff. If I give it away for free, you all get to enjoy it, but I'll be left drinking the northwest wind later.
Actually...
Reading a book really doesn't cost much. I sit at the computer for over ten hours a day, huffing and puffing to write a few thousand words. You spend a few minutes, a few cents, at most a dime, and you've finished reading...
Yes, you read that right—just a few cents or even a dime.
Brothers! Elders! In this day and age, what else is sold by the cent or dime?
As people say, even giving that to a beggar would be embarrassing...
Reading for a whole month costs just a few bucks...
Sigh...
Of course.
Asking everyone to pay to read, even though it's not much money, might feel a bit unfamiliar. After all, everyone likes free stuff—I'm no exception myself. And pirated copies are everywhere online. There's no helping it; that's just how things are in this country, nobody can change it.
But... I rely on this to make a living...
I'm counting on it to get married someday...
No choice.
After all is said and done.
It's still that old saying.
If you have money, support me with your money. If you don't, support me with your presence. As for official versions versus pirated ones, I won't say much. I just hope that, if your finances allow, you'll support me—subscribe a bit. If you enjoy what you read, throw in a tip or two.
If you're really strapped for cash, then there's no helping it. I understand. Go read it elsewhere if you must. But, when your finances allow, please come back and support me...
We're all just trying to get by in this world. Let's help each other out.
Writing this stuff feels pretty uncomfortable, kind of sappy. No choice. Even though I'm not a sappy person, I live in the mundane world, I'm a mundane person. Can't escape the mundane. Want to be noble, but can't rise that high...
Just muddling through life.
That's it.
Finally, thank you to the readers who have always supported me. You reading my book is giving me face. Every vote you cast, I remember your kindness in my heart. Every cent you spend on subscriptions, every bit you tip...
I'll keep it all in mind.
Alright.
No more unnecessary chatter from me...
If I had wine, I'd raise a big cup to you all.
Lastly, here's the group number: 200732667. Anyone reading can join. There's no real purpose in creating the group, I just felt like making one. If you're interested in chatting nonsense and shooting the breeze, come take a look. If not, no pressure!
And finally, finally, thank you all for your support, thank you...
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Thank you all for your support!
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