Announcement: Reflections on Publication
Dear readers,
Greetings to all! Allow me to announce an exciting piece of news: "Supreme Soldier King" will reach yet another milestone tomorrow—it will officially launch as a paid novel. When I received the editor's notice, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. After three months of hard work, the book is finally moving up, but as a newcomer, I must also face reality.
With the launch, I understand that some readers may choose to leave. To those, I offer a smile and a heartfelt thank you for accompanying "Supreme Soldier King" thus far. For those who continue to support me, I express my sincere gratitude—your encouragement is the driving force that keeps me going.
Paid access inevitably involves the issue of subscriptions. Here, I won’t be coy: if you believe my book is worth subscribing to, please press the subscription button. I am deeply grateful for every bit of support you give; I will remember each of your contributions.
Many know that I’m still a student. Unlike those literary masters who write in leisure, my purpose in writing is simple: to earn living expenses, and even tuition. Every chapter you subscribe to, every VIP vote, is extremely important to me.
I come from a remote mountain village, and as the saying goes, children from poor families mature early. I started working part-time in middle school to pay for living expenses; after graduating high school, I worked in a factory; at university, I endured countless part-time jobs. But I have always persisted, knowing that every cent I earn is one less burden for my parents.
In my sophomore year, I discovered online literature and learned that writing could earn some money. So I picked up my pen and began "Supreme Soldier King," initially releasing it on 17K just to try my luck. To my surprise, many readers supported me, and I am truly grateful. It is thanks to your support that I have been able to persevere step by step.
I’ve felt discouraged and thought about giving up, but because of you, my dear readers—your clicks, your VIP votes, your flowers—I found hope and motivation to keep going. My small achievements today are thanks to all of you who have journeyed with me.
I’ve carefully looked at the book club of "Supreme Soldier King," and many are loyal collectors, which brings me great comfort. Now that the book is launching, I hope you’ll log in, recharge a little, and subscribe daily; or use your phone to sign up for a monthly plan and show your support.
I’m part of the 2K club—three cents per hundred words, just six cents per chapter, very affordable. Yet each hundred words might be the result of an hour’s labor, maybe more. Many readers know my typing skills are poor—I type with two fingers, and at the end of each day, my fingers are always red, but I persist.
Reading a book may only cost a few bucks—a pack of cigarettes, a bottle of wine, or a small cosmetic. That money may be insignificant to you, but for me, it’s tuition and living expenses. I hope you’ll support me—thank you!
With the launch of "Supreme Soldier King," there are many people I need to thank. First, thank you to the website for providing such a platform, which has made many dreams come true. I also hope to fulfill my own small wish—to earn my tuition—through this platform.
Next, heartfelt thanks to the loyal readers who have stuck with "Supreme Soldier King." Thank you! I know my writing isn’t perfect, but your unwavering support moves me deeply. I promise to write with care and repay your kindness.
I must also thank my editor, Brother Fanzi, for your unwavering support. Without you, I wouldn’t have come this far. Likewise, thanks to Brother Lincang and Baby Love, who brought me into 17K. Thank you!
Lastly, I must thank myself. I’ve always believed that those who help themselves will be strong. Every day, I tell myself: persist, persist! These three months have been tough, but seeing thousands of collections and millions of clicks, I can smile with satisfaction. Thank you, myself!
Dear readers, please cast your vote of support. I promise: your support will be rewarded with a complete story. It may lack soaring literary flair, dazzling language, or the aura of a master, but it carries my modest effort and relentless pursuit. Thank you!
Appendix: Recharge Instructions
1. If you don’t have an account, please take a few minutes to register. Registration is simple—via email, phone number, or QQ. You can set your favorite nickname and add books to your bookshelf for easy reading.
2. If you have a personal account, log in and select "Quick Recharge." The website offers many ways to recharge; I recommend online banking, Alipay, and Tenpay. You can also use mobile and Unicom recharge cards, as well as mobile SMS, but the three I mentioned are the most cost-effective.
3. After recharging, you’ll become different levels of members depending on the amount (VIP1 for thirty RMB, VIP2 for fifty RMB, and so on), with rewards for each upgrade. Open "Personal Center," click "My VIP Club," and you’ll find "My Rewards." Choose your level to claim gifts, usually PK votes and lottery tickets. PK votes can be given to your favorite books, and lottery tickets can be used in the "My Lottery" section of the Personal Center.
Note:
"Supreme Soldier King" was originally titled "Romantic Special Forces," but because the original name contained wording that didn’t meet website regulations, it has now been renamed "Supreme Soldier King." The content remains unchanged. I hope all readers will continue to support me—thank you!
June 30, 2013