This book, I, Xiaoyu, have been pouring my heart and soul into writing, striving with every fiber of my being. Truthfully, for the past few days, I’ve been traveling, yet no matter what I was doing, my primary thought was always about updating, ensuring today’s installment was ready.

To be frank, being an author is no easy feat; it's agonizingly tough. When a book goes premium, you worry about subscriptions. When it’s a new release, you obsess over collections, fret about the rankings, constantly fretting over these metrics daily. On top of that, you must conceive new plots, figuring out how to weave the next compelling story.

Someone once said that writers are fallen angels. Before I started writing, I didn’t fully grasp that sentiment, but now, I, Xiaoyu, feel it deeply.

In my view, the initial phase of a new book is when an author endures the most torment, the hardest slog. Recommendations, clicks, collections, rankings—you have to keep an eye on those numbers every single day. Even the slightest fluctuation can send the whole spirit reeling. Sometimes, poor performance can genuinely sour the mood for the entire day.

So, I try my best to ignore those figures, attempting to keep my mind peaceful, focusing every thought solely on the content of the book.

But that’s not how things work. I’ve realized that if you don't actively ask for votes, you simply won't get them. We’ve been in the top five since we hit the charts, and now, on this Monday, because I didn't make an effort to campaign for votes, we slipped to sixth place. It was truly a crushing blow.

From this moment on, I will stop looking at the charts and focus entirely on writing. Regardless of tomorrow’s data, I promise three updates, using sheer output to fight for your votes. I only hope my friends can continue to support me generously.

What I’ve said today has been a bit scattered and disorganized, but every word is from the heart. Please forgive my rambling.

Finally, I humbly ask once more for your recommendation votes. I beg you! C