After reading for so long, I don't know why it is that as soon as a perfectly good book starts asking for votes, it feels so depressing. When readers, after finishing the content, feel an irresistible urge to do something for you—that is mastery. The writing style is detached and serene, but the execution doesn't always match. While this might barely count as earning a living, the approach feels a bit too obvious. That’s all I have to say for now. After reading for so long, I don't know why it is that as soon as a perfectly good book starts asking for votes, it feels so depressing. When readers, after finishing the content, feel an irresistible urge to do something for you—that is mastery. The writing style is detached and serene, but the execution doesn't always match. While this might barely count as earning a living, the approach feels a bit too obvious. That’s all I have to say for now.

TangTang, here is my reply, and I hope fellow readers will take a look!

I must say a few words myself.

Tell me, does climbing the 'Flower Ranking' bring me even a single cent of profit?

If I eagerly climb onto that Flower Ranking, even if I reach number one, so what? What does it bring? I am on a buyout contract; I won't see a single extra penny! Even if the next book's negotiation price is considered, it won't be based on my Flower Ranking achievements!

But why do I still mobilize readers to vote with flowers? Because I once promised that the higher my rank on the Flower Ranking, the more chapters I would drop in bursts. I simply wanted to increase interaction with my readers—nothing more than that.

To put it bluntly, if you guys fail to push me onto the Flower Ranking, I'd actually be relieved. I wouldn't have to release bursts for a week. What’s not to like? But I still encourage you, I still hope you vote more flowers. Do you think I want to make myself more exhausted? Am I bored?

My wife’s workplace organized a trip to Kunming this month, and she asked if I was going. I asked her, "How many days?" She said six days, and I immediately shook my head—I couldn't go. I have to write. Six days is too long; if I leave, I can’t write, and the updates will stop.

As a writer, I work every day. Even if you are busy, you have weekends and holidays. Me? I still sit at home writing during holidays. My wife asked me to spend more time near my parents this year. I said no. She asked why. I said I can’t write properly when I'm at my parents' house.

I am away from home, only returning once a year. I don't even dare to stay long near my parents. Am I inherently unfilial? Am I inherently cold-blooded?

No, I am a writer. I must work. I must write.

Is there any profession in this world more tragic than being a writer? 365 days a year, working every single day. A while ago, Xiao Qixiao was hospitalized with high blood pressure. Which writer doesn't have some kind of health issue?

I won't say much more. Go look at Qidian—which top-ranking author on the Monthly Ticket list isn't constantly shouting for monthly tickets?

Monthly tickets cost money!! Flowers cost nothing.

Some readers asked me how to cast VIP votes. I told them not to. Don't spend that money. I don't encourage you to spend extra money. Flowers are free, so just vote with flowers.

Sometimes readers overlook the fine points, which is understandable. As the author, I need to protect and guide them. When I explicitly told you, "Don't spend money, just vote flowers," and you say something like that—try to look at it from my perspective. As an author, doesn't that chill my heart? Doesn't it?

When have I, TangTang, ever begged for VIP votes or P-tickets inside the story?

Never, not once, because that requires spending real money! I, TangTang, have always been considerate of others. If I can save a reader even one cent, I will. I believe I have never failed my readers in any way. I never expected to receive such a comment today. Although no harsh words were used, I feel very uncomfortable—extremely uncomfortable!

Perhaps from now on, I simply won't ask anymore. Vote flowers if you want to, or don't?

Seeing a message like this makes me very angry, TangTang! People should examine their conscience when they speak!

Today’s triple update is still happening, releasing at 2:00, 6:00, and 9:00 PM, respectively.

That is all I have to say.