boyutpedia Chapter 7 Signing the Contract
Chapter 7 Signing the Contract
The next day.
Xu An got up quite early and went for a run around Yunshan Town.
After washing away the sweat, I felt refreshed.
Except for the first day after I came back when I slept a little longer, my days have been quite regular.
Every day, I start by going for a run, then come back, wash up, have breakfast, and then get down to business.
Xu An held a large, white steamed bun while turning on his computer.
As soon as I logged into the author backend, I saw a lot of red message bubbles.
There was also a signature request from the editor.
As everyone knows, you won't get paid if you don't sign a contract, and you won't get any referrals.
For Xu An to complete his mission, millions of people need to read his posts and he needs to receive millions in donations; signing a contract is a prerequisite.
Following the instructions, Xu An added the editor's contact information.
Guan Hai, who got up early to go to work, checked his QQ account first thing: friend requests.
No one added it.
He quickly opened the editor's backend to check if "Covering the Sky" had been updated.
With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Guan Hai finally received the friend request.
Upon seeing the message attached to the friend request, he immediately accepted and proactively sent a message.
Hello, are you the author of "Covering the Sky"?
Xu An was stunned. He hadn't expected the editor to be so efficient. The application was approved as soon as it was submitted, and the editor even sent him a message.
He typed on the keyboard and replied to the message.
Yes, hello, editor.
Hello, hello, don't worry about being an editor, just call me Guanhai.
Xu An was amused by this message; the editor was quite humorous.
【OK. 】
[Let's call you Chasing the Wind. Chasing the Wind, please sign the contract using the link I sent you. It's an electronic contract. Once the signing is complete, your work will be listed on the new book recommendation page, following the new book process.]
Okay, I'll go get it done.
Okay, send me a message when you're done.
Following the editor's instructions, Xu An completed the signing process.
Then Guan Hai sent another message.
[Chasing Wind, I've read your novel. It's very well written and has great potential. However, I suggest you only update 4,000 words a day. If you update too quickly, you might miss out on some recommendation slots.]
[I suggest you get as many recommendations as possible before listing your book. I will strongly promote your book afterward.]
Xu An quickly thanked him.
Thank you, I understand.
Okay, you can get back to work now. Feel free to contact me if anything comes up. I'll let you know if there are any updates.
I closed the chat window with Guan Hai.
Xu An opened the comments section in the background.
Seeing the overwhelmingly positive reviews and even receiving tips, Xu An felt a great sense of accomplishment.
Let me post today's chapter first.
He didn't divide it into chapters; he uploaded the four thousand words directly.
After thinking for a moment, I wrote a few more words in the author's comment section.
[I woke up to find the backend flooded with positive reviews, which made me quite excited. Thank you all for your support and donations. After many years, picking up my pen again brings back many emotions. I will be bringing you a completely new and unique worldview in the future, so please look forward to it.]
After uploading the chapter, Xu An continued writing...
evening.
The family sat at the dining table.
Xu An shoveled large mouthfuls of rice into his mouth.
"An'an, you're not getting any younger, you should have a boyfriend." Xu's mother suddenly said this.
Xu An paused in his eating and looked up at his mother.
"I think your mother is right. Son, you're in your mid-twenties now, it's time to have a girlfriend," Mr. Xu added.
Then, changing the subject, she said, "The girl next door, who's even younger than you, already has a baby."
"It just so happens that your mother has nothing to do all day. You should get married and have a baby soon so that your mother can help you take care of the child."
Mother Xu nodded repeatedly, "That's right, that's right, I think your husband is right."
"Your daughter in Zhang's family is a bit younger than you. She's only been working for a year since graduating from university. I've seen her; she's well-behaved and also filial and obedient."
"Mom will ask for their WeChat ID for you tomorrow."
His parents launched into a barrage of remarks, like comedians, leaving Xu An no chance to speak.
Upon hearing the last sentence, he finally couldn't help but speak up: "Oh, Mom, Dad, you two don't need to worry about this, I know what I'm doing."
"When I was in school, you told me not to have a boyfriend and to focus on my studies. Now that I've graduated, you're telling me to start having a boyfriend right away."
"I know what I'm doing, so please don't worry about it."
Xu An said helplessly.
Mrs. Xu frowned. "Stop talking nonsense. I'll get your WeChat tomorrow. Add me then and have a proper chat with others."
"Mom, I really..."
Before Xu An could finish speaking, his mother interrupted him, "Alright, let's eat."
"One should not speak while eating or sleeping."
Xu An wanted to say something more, but his mother glared at him, so he had no choice but to shut up.
After eating, I washed the dishes.
Instead of returning to his room to write, Xu An put on his headphones, listened to music, and took a walk along the highway.
The sun had already set, and under the orange-yellow light of the streetlights, many mosquitoes were swarming around.
The weather in April is gradually getting warmer.
Yunshan Town is mostly populated by middle-aged and elderly people and teenagers.
Outside of summer and winter vacations, it's rare to see young people like Xu An in town.
Some are studying, and some are going to work.
Strolling along the empty highway, you can see lush green mountains in the distance.
He took a few deep breaths, exhaling the stale air from his chest, and felt exceptionally relaxed.
It wasn't because of the 800,000+ yuan in the account, but solely because of the [identity system].
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"It's updated! It's updated!"
Fan Xiaochen lay on his bed in the dormitory and saw that the novel "Covering the Sky" on his bookshelf had been updated. He couldn't hide his excitement and hurriedly clicked on it to read it word by word.
Not long after, he finished reading the four thousand words and felt unsatisfied. "The updates are too few."
"Sigh, I hope it'll be available soon."
As a long-time VIP reader of the website, he was naturally familiar with the website's rules.
During the new book release period, the update frequency remains constant.
"Hey Luo, have you been reading novels lately?" Fan Xiaochen sat up in bed and couldn't help but ask his roommate.
"I'm watching, what's up?" Lao Luo pushed up his glasses and craned his neck to look at him.
Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaochen said excitedly, "I recently found a super good new book, I recommend you read it, it's really good!"
"The book is called 'Covering the Sky,' go search for it and take a look."
"I can guarantee you with my hand on your left breast that this book is absolutely amazing, and it's not the same kind of book you've read at all."
"I have a feeling this book is going to be a phenomenal success!"
At this moment, Fan Xiaochen felt as if she had eaten a super delicious meal and was eager to share it with her friends so they could also try it.
"Is it really that good-looking?" Lao Luo expressed his doubt.
"My son! If this doesn't look good, I'll crush the egg!" Fan Xiaochen declared boldly.
"Great coin." Lao Luo gave him a thumbs up. "I'd like to see if this book you're talking about is any good."
He opened the Endpoint Novel Network APP and searched for "Covering the Sky".
Seeing that it was a new book with less than 50,000 words and such a strange synopsis, he clicked on it with a skeptical attitude.
Then, he became completely absorbed in watching it.
After finishing the latest chapter, he couldn't help but sit up in bed and yell at Fan Xiaochen, "Holy crap!"
"Wow, that's awesome!"
"Nine dragons pulling a coffin, an ancient demon saint—this is written way too damn well!"
"There's actually a dilapidated Great Thunder Temple on Mars, and it even borrows from mythology. This author's imagination is amazing, and the writing is so smooth. I really enjoyed reading it."
Fan Xiaochen smiled smugly, as if he and the author of the book shared in the glory.
This is the true value of a seasoned bookworm!