The days of retirement with the singing queen

"okay."

Xu Changqing nodded and took out a laptop from a backpack. This is a cheap computer that he bought himself and has passed through countless hands. It looks heavy and old, with a sense of age. It also makes a painful groan when it is turned on. But fortunately it can still be used normally. Xu Changqing has no other needs. It is enough that this computer can code.

He would usually take advantage of the lack of customers in the Baicao Garden to sit behind the counter and type and write something, hoping to make another contribution and earn some income. Now above the maple tree, he has actually published more than one article. Although the income is not much, combined with the income from the bookstore, it is still enough.

It was just that he learned from the editor Ku Ku that Under the Maple Tree was going to be revised and the direction of the revision. He was keenly aware that his writing was not suitable for the new website, so he came up with the idea of ​​giving up writing and looking for a job again.

——It’s not like he didn’t want to try it in other magazines. He also submitted it to Ancient and Modern Legends, but without exception, it all came to nothing. Under such circumstances, the idea of ​​giving up writing became more and more determined.

But he didn't expect that in this situation, Kuku would suddenly make such a suggestion to him. He felt as if there was a big hand fishing out of him, pulling him out of the quagmire of poverty.

"Buzz buzz..."

The old laptop groaned for a long time before displaying the startup interface. Ku Ku got impatient with waiting and asked incredulously: "Do you usually use this to write novels?"

Xu Changqing nodded and said, "Yes."

Kuku couldn't help but sigh: "Then you are really awesome." If this was given to her, she would have smashed the laptop long ago.

It takes a lot of time to completely boot up the computer, display the desktop, insert the USB flash drive, wait for the USB flash drive to be read, open the USB flash drive, and open the file. Kuku regretted it. If she had known this, she should have brought a computer.

——There was a computer in the store placed behind the counter, but Xu Changqing had no intention of using it, and Kuku also knew how to use it, so he didn't suggest using that computer.

The opened file was blank, and the icons on the taskbar were spinning in circles. Xu Changqing looked at the file name of "Fights Break the Sphere" and wondered what kind of story this would be.

He guessed in his mind that Teacher Lu Anzhi was going to write a plot with mythological themes? This title reminded him of "The Legend of Wukong". The tragedy of rebelling against heaven, written with the help of the background of "Journey to the West", is a very suitable name.

Could it be that Teacher Lu still has a follow-up to this novel, but he doesn’t have time to write it, so he left it to himself? If it were you, could you write a sequel to "The Legend of Wukong"?

My writing style is too martial arts and not suitable for "The Legend of Wukong". There are few people in the world who have the ability like Lu Anzhi, who can switch writing styles at will according to different themes and different story themes, and no matter which writing style, he can use it so skillfully.

I'm afraid it's not easy to write this story well...

Xu Changqing thought and hesitated, then gritted his teeth and made up his mind to give it a try. Life does not leave him with many escape routes, he must seize every opportunity to give it a try. Otherwise, how could a person who still has some remaining dreams of words lower his head and write other people's stories?

The document opened on the computer screen seemed to be refreshing itself, flickering and beating. Finally, after a flash, the neat black text on the blank page jumped out.

Xu Changqing first saw the title of the book "Fights Break the Sky" and the introduction of the novel:

This is a world of Dou Qi. There is no fancy magic, no so-called internal power, but only Dou Qi that has multiplied to its peak! Do you want to know what the fighting spirit of different time and space will be like after it reaches its peak? Hierarchy system: Dou Zhe, Dou Master, Great Dou Master, Dou Ling, Dou King, Dou Emperor, Dou Sect, Dou Zun, Dou Saint, Dou Emperor.

Fighting?

Xu Changqing frowned.

How is it different from the internal force in traditional martial arts routines?

"What do you think after reading this introduction?"

Kuku suddenly asked.

Xu Changqing knew that the editor was giving him guidance and testing him. He thought for a while and said: "This hierarchy... I have never seen a martial arts novel that distinguishes the realms of power so clearly. From Fighter to Fighting Emperor, it feels like the title you get after upgrading in the game. Like. If this can be made clear and written according to this level, I feel that the plot of the novel will be very clear, and the strength of the characters will also be very clearly contrasted. The improvement of the characters will make people feel more comfortable. Is that so?"

He nodded bitterly and said, "Yes, I feel that Teacher Lu also got inspiration from games. He may have been playing games recently. It is really amazing that he can bring game ideas into novels. But I I haven’t had time to ask him yet, I’ll ask him when I go back.”

She felt that Xu Changqing could understand this, and the problem with the novel would probably be minor. She had read the outline given to her by Lu Anzhi and thought about it, and she had the same idea as Xu Changqing. If Xu Changqing could straighten out his thoughts and always follow the theme of upgrading from fighter to emperor when writing, he should be able to write well.

Xu Changqing added: "It's just that I still don't understand why it's called Dou Qi and what's the difference between it and internal strength. I'll have to look at it again."

Kunku opened his mouth but said nothing. In fact, she didn't quite understand this. The fighting spirit shown in the novel feels not much different from internal strength. Judging from the outline of this novel, the fighting spirit in the novel should be very strong when it is upgraded later, but there are also novels on the market with flashy martial arts, such as jumping several feet high and punching someone several feet away. Far. Why should we distinguish them?

She thought she would have to ask Boss B when she went back.

Kuku said: "You read the outline first, and we will discuss it after reading it. By the way, Teacher Lu's request is that you first write out the plot from Chapter 1 to Chapter 9. After you finish writing, Come and show it to him. After he passes it, he will give you a price, between fifty for one thousand words and two hundred for one thousand words. If you have no problem, sign the contract and continue writing."

"Fifty words for a thousand words?"

Xu Changqing frowned slightly, a little confused. He has looked for many jobs and had a good business before. He knows the ropes and salary ranges, and the final offer is usually the lowest.

The bottom line for the previous serialization in Under the Maple Tree magazine was two hundred words per thousand words. Now that he had to write down to fifty words per thousand, he hesitated for a moment. At this price, it seems difficult to maintain a living.

Looking hard at Xu Changqing's appearance, he immediately understood Xu Changqing's struggle, and immediately said: "This Thousand Words Fifty is different from the magazine. This one has to be serialized daily. You can earn as much as you write every day. We editors We won’t read every day, and everything will depend on the data. It’s different in magazines. We have to review the manuscripts from beginning to end and provide various revision suggestions. Think about your previous manuscripts. How many times have you revised it, and how many words have you published in a month?”

Xu Changqing understood what Kuku said and nodded. His few martial arts novels published under the maple tree all cost 200 words per thousand words, but it did take a lot of time to revise and revise each one. The other one was only 20,000 words at most. His two Two novels were published in one month, with a combined length of more than 30,000 yuan, and an income of more than 7,000 yuan in two months.

And if I write this "Fight to Break the Sphere", if I can write more every day and insist on updating it every day, then in one month, I may be able to earn more than the two months of writing the novel.

"Does Teacher Lu have any requirement for the number of words to be updated every day?"

Xu Changqing asked again.

He said bitterly: "There are no requirements. Teacher Lu said that you can write or upload as much as you want. If you want to get good results, you can actually write more every day. The serialization mode of the new website is destined to have more serializations and can Attract more readers. Large quantity and full control are effective in this website. If your grades are good, you can also earn a share. Divided into 30 to 70... But I'm afraid it's not easy. Under the maple tree, we have teacher Lu. The side share is higher than normal, it is also 37%. The 70% of this share will be divided into 37% for you. If you get 30% of the 70%, you have to be able to exceed your guarantee, even if you have very good grades."

Xu Changqing nodded and said, "Thank you editor."

He wouldn't dare think about dividing the money, and he would be very satisfied if he could get the guarantee.

He said bitterly: "Let's read the outline first."

Xu Changqing nodded again and immersed himself in reading the outline. During this period, a customer came in to buy books, and Xu Changqing had to pause for a moment.

He did not go to entertain the customer. Wang Ping told him that customers who came to the bookstore did not need to be specially entertained. If they needed to find a specific book, they would ask themselves if they couldn't find it. People who buy books usually don't like to have someone following behind them to talk about sales.

But even so, he did not lower his head to read the outline and be distracted at this time. He always remembers that his current job is as a clerk in a bookstore.

Kuku also waited aside knowingly, and did not disturb Xu Changqing, nor did he urge Xu Changqing to read the outline.

After waiting for the customer to slowly select a few books, pay the bill and leave, Xu Changqing continued to read with his head down and apologized to Ku Ku: "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting."

Kun Ku waved his hands and said, "It's okay. Just wait a little longer and I'll be lazy for a while. Once you've finished your work here, I have to go back to work."

Xu Changqing couldn't help but smile. He continued to read the outline and was confused after reading it.

After seeing the introduction, he understood that this story should have nothing to do with "The Legend of Wukong". Now that he saw the specific content, he was completely convinced.

"Any ideas?"

Kuku asked him again.

Xu Changqing said: "The characters in this novel don't seem to have grown up, and the theme of the story is very simple and straightforward, but I feel... it would be very enjoyable if I wrote it. Teacher Lu... he is really awesome, maybe the new website is suitable for this It’s a novel that will be serialized every day and readers will read it every day. Such a light, simple and clear novel is the best to read.”

After hearing this, Ku Ku smiled and said, "If you can see it so clearly, I feel relieved. Hurry up and write out the first nine chapters and give it a try. Teacher Lu is waiting to see."

"good!"

Xu Changqing nodded and agreed.

Kuku added: "Remember, be sure to write down the part about breaking off the engagement. This 'Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, don't bully young people into poverty' immediately raised the sense of expectation. If you can If you write this part well, it will be no problem. And the Yao Lao at the back, this is also the top priority, and it complements the part about breaking off the engagement."

"Um."

Xu Changqing was thinking.

Kuku was still a little worried, and then guided: "Look at Teacher Lu's arrangement in this plot sequence. He wrote the protagonist's ring in advance. In fact, it was already pointing out the special features of the protagonist. In addition to the previous The plot of the genius's fall is a foreshadowing. Only in the break-up of the engagement can the readers guess that the protagonist has the confidence to turn around and complete the three-year period. As soon as the break-up plot is over, it is written about the Yao Lao in the ring. This foreshadowing has been cited. When it comes out, the readers' expectations are directly raised. These are very clever rhythm arrangements, and you must not ignore them."

Xu Changqing nodded and said: "I know. Teacher Kuku, you taught me so much in the first two manuscripts, and I have improved a lot now, and you can almost see it. You have taught me so clearly now, if I were myself If you don’t pay attention, you deserve not to take this job.”

He said bitterly: "Then come on, write it and send it to me as soon as possible. I'm leaving first."

Xu Changqing sent Kuku to the door, then returned behind the counter, thought for a long time, opened a new folder, and prepared to start working.

As a result, just as he was about to start, a bitter voice came from the door again: "I'll give you another kind reminder. It's best not to use your own creativity in this novel. Just follow Teacher Lu's outline."

Xu Changqing said: "I know, Teacher Ku. Teacher Lu's outline is already very mature and the rhythm is very stable. If I play randomly, I will definitely not be able to do it."

"As long as you understand, I'm leaving."

He said bitterly and left again.

Xu Changqing took a deep breath and couldn't help but murmured: "Teacher Lu is really amazing..."

He never thought that novels could be written like this. Such a clear and straightforward novel gives up all other details, and everything serves to improve the character's strength. Even the storyline only serves to reflect the improvement of the character's strength.

This kind of novel should be the most suitable novel for the new website. You must write this novel well, study hard in this novel, master such skills, and maybe you will be able to gain a foothold on the new website in the future!

With this in mind, he tapped on the keyboard and wrote the first line of words.

This first line was already clarified by Teacher Lu in the outline. He felt that he only needed to copy it, and there was no need for an outline at all:

"Strength of fighting, third level."