After this little episode, Chen Mengran continued to code words, and kept tapping on the keyboard without leaving the chair every day after class, keeping 6,000 words updated every day.

Don't look at it as just 6,000 words, but for Chen Mengran, the remnant of the party, it will also take him five hours a day.

During this period, in addition to codewords, Zhou Bo also taught some others. For example, how to ask the editor for a recommendation. Another example is how to reply to comments in the book review section of book friends.

Speaking of the book review area, Chen Mengran has a belly full of fire, these days of writing books, the book review area has not been calm, and people comment every day. If it is praised, of course Chen Mengran is not angry, the key is that some immoral book friends sprayed him in the book review area, and what kind of brain-dead, **** and other words sprayed him. In the final analysis, it's all the subject matter that is to blame.

This kind of waste material flow theme is a follow-up work in today's online literature industry. The so-called follow-the-trend work refers to a certain writer who writes this genre on fire and makes a lot of money, so everyone is jealous and changes the title of the book, but the storyline remains the same.

That's what those trolls are spraying.

As for these scolding comments, Chen Mengran was not polite and deleted them all.

This is what Zhou Bo meant, as an old bird, he knows that those who leave malicious book reviews in the book review area are pirated copies, and those who really look at the genuine version will not scold people, on the contrary, if they are not satisfied, they will leave valuable comments in the book review area.

These opinions must be taken seriously, because these people are the future gods of wealth, and only by pleasing them can they make money. As for those who see piracy and maliciously attack the author in the book review area, once it appears, it will be deleted immediately.

"Senior, why do those people prefer to watch pirated copies rather than genuine copies, is it because they save money?" asked Chen Mengran.

"That's just one of the reasons, there are others. For example, some people don't know they're watching pirated copies, and some people are too lazy to top up their money. However, the above two points are very rare, and most people watch piracy just to save money. ”

"But it doesn't cost much, a book worth a few million dollars will cost twenty or thirty dollars. ”

Zhou Bo sighed and said: "Don't say twenty or thirty yuan, even a dollar and a dime are money, some Chinese people have such a concept, if there is a free one, it will not be cost." Hey, it's this kind of thinking that makes this line of work not as glamorous as it seems, and those who only take writing as an interest are better, and those who want to improve their lives by writing like me are forced to do so. I worked hard to spare so many time code words, but it was a cheap pirated website, and in the long run, there were still a few people who were willing to write. This also leads to the fact that many people do not write halfway through the book. If you can't make money, why bother with it. ”

"Fortunately, there are still some people who are willing to spend money to read it, these people don't have a lot of money, but they have a long-term vision than ordinary people, and they know that writing a book is very hard, and if they don't support the genuine version, the author is likely to give up halfway. ”

"I see. ”

A month later, when it came to 400,000, the editor finally allowed it to be put on the shelves.

On the shelves, it means that the chapters sent in the future are charged, and this moment is the moment to really make money.

That day, Chen Mengran didn't sleep all night with excitement, feeling that he was only one step away from being a millionaire.

According to Zhou Bo's meaning, there will be a few more chapters on the first day of the shelves, so Chen Mengran uploaded ten chapters in the early morning with a total of 30,000 words, and then waited with satisfaction for everyone to spend money to subscribe to their books.

After class in the afternoon, Chen Mengran went back to the dormitory as soon as possible, turned on the computer, and entered the author's background to check the subscription.

The other three brothers also knew that today was the day when Chen Mengran made money, and they also watched on the computer screen together as if they were joining in the fun.

"Second brother, your grades don't seem to be good. ”

Looking at the number of subscriptions that only had more than 100 yuan, the boss Zhang Mingfan said.

"How can this be?" Chen Mengran was also confused by such a number of subscriptions.

Although it was the first time to contact this industry, in the casual chat with Zhou Bo, Chen Mengran knew that the leaders in this industry had four more than five digits in average subscriptions.

But now it's only three digits, and the number of subscriptions is more than 100, which is not a little worse than those who are the best.

"Senior, why is it so bad?" Chen Mengran asked Zhou Bo secretly.

Zhou Bo obviously didn't expect that the well-prepared creative results would be so bad. He thinks he's learned all the skills and lessons to succeed, but why is his end up so bad?

"No, with my successful experience, it shouldn't be this achievement. ”

"You ask me. Chen Mengran was almost angry, but he felt that it was really naïve to believe Zhou Bo's words at the beginning.

Zhang Mingfan saw that Chen Mengran was stunned and motionless, thinking that he couldn't accept this fact for a while, so he patted Chen Mengran on the shoulder comfortingly.

"Hey, second child, I said earlier, money is not so easy to earn. People can make money, that is, they have written a lot and accumulated a certain number of fans. You said you wanted to earn six figures as a newcomer, maybe. ”

"Yes, second brother, you just want to make money every day, and you keep coding words, which is not good for your health. The third Zheng Wei also persuaded.

"I heard that more than a month ago, we had a senior living upstairs, and he was just like you who kept coding every day, delusionally trying to make money. As a result, I didn't earn a penny, but died of fatigue. "Old four.

"What did you say?" Chen Mengran grabbed the fourth child's neck.

The fourth child was startled, thinking that he had said the wrong thing.

"Second brother, don't get excited, I didn't mean to curse you. ”

Chen Mengran also realized that he was a little excited, let go of the fourth child's neck, and patted his shoulder comfortingly: "I'm sorry, fourth, I don't mean what you think." I just want to ask, is it true that the senior you mentioned who died suddenly in writing didn't earn a penny?"

"It's true, there is a name and a surname, the senior's name is Zhou, what is Zhou?" the fourth child scratched his head.

"Zhou Bo. Chen Mengran said.

"That's right, it's called Zhou Bo. The fourth patted his head: "Hey, how do you know?"

Chen Mengran was no longer in the mood to answer the fourth child's words, and at this time, his mind was full of Zhou Bo.

"What he said is true, you didn't earn a penny?"

"This, I, actually, I don't know ......" Zhou Bo muttered, unable to say a word.

But Chen Mengran already knew a thing or two from his tone.

He said angrily: "You liar, what can you say that you can earn me seven figures, you yourself are a big street goods, how can you earn me seven figures." ”

Zhou Bo knew that he was wrong, and he didn't dare to argue.

Seeing this, Chen Mengran became even more energetic, and the number of sentences fell on Zhou Bo's no.

The brothers in the dormitory saw Chen Mengran stunned and motionless again, thinking that he couldn't accept the reality, and began to take turns to enlighten again.

"Okay, it's okay, I don't expect a book to become a god. After counting Zhou Bo, Chen Mengran began to answer this brother's words again.

Seeing Chen Mengran say this, the three of them also breathed a sigh of relief. After a few more words, we teamed up to play games together.

Chen Mengran sat in front of the computer, looking at the words coded these days, only to feel that he was being played like a monkey these days.

"Hey, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lied to you. Seeing that Chen Mengran didn't speak, Zhou Bo spoke.

"You don't have to say I'm sorry. Chen Mengran rubbed his forehead: "It's okay if you lie to me, but you haven't fulfilled your previous promise, and I don't need to help you fulfill your last wish." ”

He thought that as soon as these words came out, Zhou Bo would cry and shout to beg, but he didn't expect Zhou Bo to laugh and say: "Actually, you are already helping me, and my last wish is to complete this novel." ”

"Nima, that's okay too. Chen Mengran's jaw almost dropped. He never thought that Zhou Bo would be such a regret.

Thinking of his regret that he didn't say it at the beginning, Chen Mengran thought that the other party knew each other, but now he finally understands that he has no face to say it at all, because if he says it, Chen Mengran will not waste his precious time in writing novels.

"I am a person who does not admit defeat, and I have always thought that the industry I have chosen can become the best in this industry as long as I work hard. Therefore, no matter how I hit the street before, I still decided to do this. After learning countless writing skills and experiences, I was ready to open the next book with confidence, but I didn't expect to die suddenly before it was published. That's my regret. God opened my eyes, let me meet you, gave me the opportunity to publish this book, I thought that this time I could really become a god, but I didn't expect it, I didn't think about it, in the end, it hit the street. Zhou Bo sighed in frustration: "Hey, now I realize that maybe, I'm really not suitable for this line of writing." ”

"Wait a minute. Chen Mengran suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Listening to Zhou Bo's meaning, he has already made it clear that he is not suitable for writing, so he will die, and his last wish will be fulfilled. If this is the case, then wouldn't it be true that you are working in vain these days, and you can't earn a penny.

I can't let Zhou Bo leave now, although the results are not ideal, but the three-digit subscription plus full attendance can also get more than 1,000 points, better than nothing.

"I said senior, don't be discouraged. Isn't it just on the shelves now, maybe the results will soar all the way in the future, and it is possible to go up to four figures. ”

Chen Mengran actually began to comfort Zhou Bolai.

Not to mention, as soon as these words came out, the effect was also quite obvious, and Zhou Bo's originally dead heart was instantly rekindled.

"You have a point. Zhou Bo agreed: "There was once an author, as you said, who soared from three digits to five figures, so if the current results are bad, it doesn't mean that the future will be bad." ”

Even if there is a glimmer of hope, even if it is very slim, it is hope. Zhou Bo's confidence was restored again.

Seeing that Zhou Bo was reinvigorated by his words, Chen Mengran said: "Then let's not talk nonsense, continue to code words, and strive to soar the subscription from three digits to five digits in a few months." ”

"Good. ”

In this way, the two comforted each other and started their desperate coding careers again.