Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 99 How Could I Be Deceived? (Please Subscribe) (1/2)
Chapter 100: Chapter 99 How Could I Be Deceived? (Please Subscribe)
Spreading rumors of ‘Lin Chuan’s plagiarism’ would not only stigmatize Lin Chuan, but also have a significant impact on the novel “All-In” that’s currently participating in the ‘anti-fraud essay’ event.
All fiction websites have to consider one important aspect.
Public opinion.
The ‘anti-fraud essay’ event is no exception.
If a work receives too much negative publicity and reports, it could face the risk of being taken down or blocked.
“Youyou, sorry, I didn’t expect things to turn out this way,”
“I have made clarifications for the author in the livestream, but the effect might be minimal,”
Su Qianqian, who was engaged in her livestream, saw the audience’s reactions and sent Youyou two messages.
She felt somewhat apologetic.
Her intention was to promote Lin Chuan’s new book, but things had taken an entirely unforeseen turn.
“It’s probably someone jealous, deliberately stirring things up, I’ll find a way to deal with it. Don’t feel guilty,” Youyou thought for a moment and replied.
As an editor, she naturally knew that the online literature circle was also a martial world.
Interests were what martial world characters fought over.
Leaving aside the competition for the status of Heavenly King and Influent Author, just for a recommendation spot or a place on the charts, many authors would exhaust their wits and employ various tactics, competing openly and secretly.
Whether by rolling up their sleeves, by refreshing or by reporting their competitors.
The gossip on Dragon Kong Forum was countless.
Half an hour later.
Sailing Novel’s chief editor, Zhang Yixing, called Youyou: “Youyou, what’s going on with the book ‘All In’? Why has it suddenly received so many reports?”
These rumormongers and blind followers had not only reported it on the Anti-Fraud Center’s website but also on the Sailing Novel APP.
The review process quickly provided feedback to chief editor Zhang Yixing.
Last time, “Hacker Kingdom” had a huge success abroad, and it also reached ten thousand orders domestically. Therefore, chief editor Zhang Yixing was particularly concerned about Lin Chuan’s new book “All In”.
Receiving so many reports all at once made him particularly puzzled.
Youyou answered the call and fed back the whole process to chief editor Zhang Yixing.
“You can rest assured, chief editor. Lin Chuan would absolutely not plagiarize. I guarantee this with my year-end bonus,” Youyou said earnestly and firmly.
“Year-end bonus, umm…”
Zhang Yixing considered it and then reminded her, “This could be a big or small issue, but we must still pay attention to the public opinion. After all, Lin Chuan is our ten-thousand-order author. Participating in the ‘anti-fraud essay’ event means he represents the face of our Sailing Novel.”
After hanging up.
Youyou took a deep breath, thinking about how to vindicate Lin Chuan.
It seemed that ‘smashing a fraud ring’ had become a very compelling way to do so.
…
In Dali, at the Chance Encounter Bar.
Lin Chuan sat in front of the bar and ordered a Long Island Iced Tea.
At this moment, he was unaware that his new book had just been released and had already been caught up in a plagiarism scandal.
During the day, Lin Chuan, along with Shen Qianqian and Xia Qingqing, had toured Erhai Lake, the Ancient City, and some other minor scenic spots, strolling and eating as they went.
The two policewomen were having a great time.
It was a rare outing for Lin Chuan as well, and he was in very high spirits.
Back when his books flopped, not to mention traveling to Yundian, even going downstairs to the Little Landlady’s supermarket required him to check his pockets.
Now, he could freely experience Yundian’s scenery.
It must be said.
The scenery in Dali, Yundian, was indeed very nice. Along the coastline around Erhai Lake, one could enjoy the deep blue and clear sky, the azure sea, the refreshing breeze, the babbling Mandarin Duck Creek, and the ancient architecture with unique characteristics.
When night fell.
The lights were lit, and neon signs flickered.
Lin Chuan and his reader ‘Old Bai’ had agreed to meet at the Chance Encounter Bar.
The two policewomen sat in a nearby booth, listening to the bar’s resident singer perform folk songs, while browsing photos from their day trip.
“Old Bai, where are you?”
Lin Chuan sent a message to his reader ‘Old Bai’.
“I’m already at the door,” Old Bai replied instantly, and attached a photo of the entrance to the Chance Encounter Bar.
Straight away.
A young man with slicked-back hair approached Lin Chuan, displaying a bright, white smile, and sat down beside him: “Mr. Lin, I’m Old Bai.”
Lin Chuan turned to look: “Old Bai, you have a pretty good eye for people, huh?”
“I’m just homing in on the suspect, I knew it was you as soon as I entered the door,” Old Bai laughed heartily, then changed the subject, “Just kidding, didn’t expect you to be quite handsome.”
Old Bai and Lin Chuan often chatted casually in the group, so they were quite familiar with each other.
Lin Chuan laughed heartily and joked back, “Your later compliment was a bit delayed; just that first sentence almost unleashed my 40-meter broadsword.”
“Haha…”
Old Bai laughed, ordered a Gin Tonic, another classic cocktail.
“Old Bai, have you met your online girlfriend yet?” Lin Chuan asked with a smile.
“Not yet,”
Old Bai shook his head. “I’ve arranged to meet her tomorrow morning in the Ancient City.”
“Online dating has its risks; meeting up in person should be approached with caution.”
Lin Chuan took a sip of his Long Island Iced Tea and offered a word of caution.
Old Bai just chuckled, “Mr. Lin, you’re overthinking it. I’m fully prepared; I won’t be fooled.”
“How so?”
Lin Chuan smiled.
That’s when Old Bai took out his phone, opened his gallery, and showed Lin Chuan a photo of a beautiful girl: “Mr. Lin, take a look. This is her real-life photo.”
“She is indeed pretty,” Lin Chuan praised after glancing at the photo.
“Obviously,”
Old Bai squeezed his eyebrow, laughing, “We video chat often; she looks even better in the videos than she does in the photos.”