Chapter 13 - Story 37-42 (2/2)

“But it’s true.” Tang Yanzhi sighed, “Your writing is excellent. You don’t need to do this.”

“I said I am…”

“What you have done will disappoint your readers, or yourself.”

Scottish Fold were interrupted by Tang Yanzhi.

“No matter how bad your writing is, there will always be someone liking it. Besides, you are so popular that you don’t need to worry about the publicity of your stories. You can make a good living by writing. I just hope you don’t use this kind of method to increase the hits.”

Tang Yanzhi smiled, “Have you ever waited for the update of a story?”

“No.”

“I have.”

“That’s why you couldn’t understand how your fans feel when they stared at the computer and the notice from the phone and waited in suspense for the update every day. Meanwhile, you couldn’t understand how surprised they felt when there was a new release. Especially when the story is coming to an end, not only the writer but also the writer felt upset.”

“It’s like a long-distance running. You think only you are suffering. In fact, behind you, fans are running with you.”

“So… Don’t waste your writing and the fans’ love for your works.”

“What if no one read it?”

“Just as I said, no matter how bad the writing is, there must be someone liking it.”

“What if there is really no one reading it?”

Tang Yanzhi thought a while and said, “Well. It depends on whether the writer is writing for others…”

He continued, “Or for himself.”

With these words, Tang Yanzhi put down the glass and walked out of the door. “Sorry for telling you so much without asking about your desire. I have to go now. Bye.”

Scottish raised the glass in his hand, “Thank you for the water.”

“You’re welcome. Wish you happiness.”

【41.]

When Tang Yanzhi walked out of the lounge, there were still a lot of people. Fortunately, his mobile phone finally had a signal. Then he hurriedly checked the message of that chatting group.

Tingting: @ Shortie Where are you, my dear writer?

Xu Chi: I left.

Tingting: ??? So early? Why not stay for a longer time?

Xu Chi: There are too many people…

Tingting: So did you go to the exhibition area of X website?!!! Gosh! Both of Guinea Pig and Scottish Fold are handsome!!!

Xu Chi: Yes…

Tingting: May I interview you? How do you feel at the moment?

Xu Chi: How do I feel?

Tingting: About their appearance?

Xu Chi: I have no feeling about it…

Tingting: ?

Tingting: Wow! It seems that you are as handsome as them.

Xu Chi: ?

Xu Chi: How did you come up with this conclusion?

Tingting: It’s a secret.

Tang Yanzhi sent a message to Xu Chi on WeChat.

Tang Yanzhi: Have you gone back?

Xu Chi: Yes.

Tang Yanzhi: Are you surprised?

Xu Chi: A little.

Tang Yanzhi: [pity .jpg]

Xu Chi: Why didn’t you tell me?

Tang Yanzhi: You didn’t ask me.

Xu Chi: …

Xu Chi: How come I know…

Tang Yanzhi: Know I can write?

Xu Chi: Hmmmm.

Tang Yanzhi: Don’t you think it’s strange for a man to write fan fictions?

Xu Chi: I don’t think so…

Because I also write this type of stories.

Tang Yanzhi: Good. I’m afraid you’ll think I’m weird if I tell you that.

Xu Chi: I won’t.

At the same time, Tang Yanzhi and Xu Chi’s mobile phone vibrated frantically.

Tingting: !!!

Tingting: !!!!!!!

Tingting: Come on!!

Tingting: Come on!!!!!

Tingting: In a hurry!!!

Tingting: [Link of a post on Weibo]

Tingting: Give you three seconds to read this post!!!

Tang Yanzhi clicked the link and saw a post from an alt account.

No.4 Bystander: Hello, everyone. I’m No. 4 Bystander. I’m sure you’re familiar with my name, because I was the earliest “he” fan. Today, I went to the Anime Expo in City A. Let me show you some photos.

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No.1 “he” Fan: Hello, everyone! I’m coming!!! Oh My God!!

No.2 “he” Fan: Wow! Pig peeked at Cattie! So sweet!!!!

No.3 “he” Fan: Hey! Listen to me! Today, when Piggy was signing for me, his pen just ran out of ink!!! Then Cattie naturally handed his own pen to Piggy!!!

No.4 “he” Fan: No one mentioned about their fantastic appearance? How come they are so handsome? So is a good look important for a writer now???

No.4 “he” Fan: Well, speaking of the appearance, I saw a good-looking boy at the scene today.

No.5 “he” Fan: Show me the picture please! I need evidence.

No.4 “he” Fan: I… I had no chance to take a picture… He’s standing next to me, with white clothes, black hat and black mask.

No.6 “he” Fan: Friend! I know the boy you said!!! I saw him too!! Wow, he has such a delicate appearance!!!!

No. 1 Onlooker: Can you see his appearance under a mask?

No. 2 Onlooker: Piggy also wore a mask today… But his good look was found by us…

Tingting: @ Tangtang @ Shortie How do you feel?

Xu Chi: …

Tangtang: …

Tingting: ?

Tingting: What do you mean?

Xu Chi read a few comments under this Weibo, silently put the phone in his pocket.

Tingting waited for a long time, not receiving a reply from them.

【42.]

Guinea Pig: Thanks for attending my book signing! Take care on your way back! By the way, a lot of fans asked me who my idol is. He is a nobody. Forgive me for not telling you about his pseudonym. I don’t want him to be bothered, just writing his stories.

No.1 Fan: Can anyone explain this post to me?

No.2 Fan: That means Piggy’s idol is a nobody, not Scottish Fold. Please stop matching Piggy with him and doing such stupid things like “he” fans. He doesn’t like it. And he doesn’t want to tell you about his pseudonym. He wants to own that person himself! So, got it?

No.3 Fan: Crystal clear.

No.4 Fan: Wow! This explanation… Piggy is a doting type, huh?

No.5 Fan: Finally! Piggy clarified this matter!!! I’ve been thinking about punching those “he” fans!!!! They have nothing to do but match Piggy with Scottish Fold!!!

No.6 Fan: Does it mean it’s Scottish Fold who made up this gossip?

Guinea Pig replied to No.6 Fan: No, it was just a mistake. Before, we really played games on Weibo, which was over-interpreted by others. Besides, I’m straight.

Soon after, Cattie also reposted this Weibo, and Tang Yanzhi received a message.

Scottish Fold: Thank you.

Guinea Pig: You are welcome.

Scottish Fold: Are you really a straight man?

Guinea Pig: I don’t look like one?

Scottish Fold: Yes.

Guinea Pig: That’s it.

Scottish Fold: Alright.