Chapter 411 (2/2)

In a manner of speaking, everything that he had produced came solely from Zhao Youyue. This particular cultivation of a high popularity character card had been an equivalent exchange. Without Zhao Youyue, his “Dog Days” would have never even saw the light of recognition. Her departure led to an immediate downfall.

He lacked the talent and the ingenuity, but possessed all the ego and arrogance that the world could take. How did he even find fame?

Sun Xian certainly did not consider himself to have commited anything inappropriate, as he had never considered himself as a professional writer. Even so, wouldn’t the greenest of writers claim the opportunity for fame when it presented itself?

Therefore, some people might consider Zhao Youyue’s early departure to have been insincere. She had cheated Sun Xian of his glory. It was a heartless act. One would only have such thoughts if they do not turn back the pages to the source of it all. Without Zhao Youyue, how could Sun Xian earn fame at all? At most, he would only be somewhat reputable.

This was an era where people cared for nothing but entertainment value. Even those who had spilled blood, sweat and tears to produce work to the best of their abilities often wondered if it was not enough for that fame they sought. One had to either be a genius, or endowed with nothing but raw talent, to gain fame without a semblance of effort. Fame was theirs to take, but it was not free.

At this rate, Sun Xian would simply fall back to his old ways, resigned to the loss of this ‘intoxication.’ He was nothing like Rosemary. That man fell into depression and grief when his ‘intoxication’ abandoned him, feeling as if he had fallen from the good graces of the Goddess of Literature.

The laidback and run-of-the-mill Sun Xian took everything in stride with a shrug. He went back to his casual ways, his old leisurely self. The protagonist dog and supporting female president reclaimed the spotlight. Readers inadvertently left, as they were only there to read about “Mao Mao.” Although “Mao Mao” remained as a recurring character, she had already lost her essence. She no longer felt the same.

Undoubtedly, her descent had just only begun. It would not take long before she gets forgotten…

Sun Xian actually felt sorry for the Lady Zhao, who was his number one fan. After all, he had promised to amp up his updates for her sake. Clearly, he had failed to live up to his words. However, Zhao Youyue only graciously told him not to abandon the novel.

Lady Zhao was far too considerate. He did not expect such a perfect reader to exist in this world. Why were the other readers so fierce? They might just as well call for the heads of his entire family. What’s wrong with his slow updates? He was not pursuing the path of a greater God.

Great effort may not necessarily lead to success, but the lack of effort definitely leads to a blissful life. Those words were practically Sun Xian’s mantra!

Of course, Zhao Youyue only forgave Sun Xian because she had already achieved her goal. In terms of reading material, she had many more in her waiting list. Many excellent web novelists put lots of effort into updating their series. She could always opt for better, faster releases.

The money she put into sensationalizing his title was considered nothing more than food for dogs, and investments for high popularity cards.

She had better things to figure out now, such as what would happen if she activated “Hua Xiaomao’s card” in reality.