From Prisoner to Si Chen

This concludes Volume 2 "Actors".

I am very grateful to every reader who can read this, because you must really like this story, so you will give it more patience.

In fact, during the process of creating Volume 2, I thought it would not go well, but I did not expect that when I wake up every morning and open the backend, I will see all kinds of comments criticizing me and criticizing me.

Almost from the character design, logic, story structure, rhythm and even to the personal attack of the author himself. In every aspect, it has been belittled.

After going through the previous book, I thought my ability to withstand stress was acceptable, but during this process, I had the thought of giving up more than once.

But in fact, the vast majority of readers just read books silently and don’t like to leave comments.

Every time I see that there are still 1,500 readers backstage who are reading books on time every day, it still gives me confidence. So I decided to take it seriously and write it down.

Of course, it is important to correct your mentality.

"Si Chen" is a challenge for me to move to a higher level. It can also be said to be a practice of writing, so I have to face these things.

Poor writing is not terrible. What is terrible is that there is no breakthrough in cognition, standing still and unable to grow.

And, I have a shred of faith in the story.

I believe that readers will be surprised, refreshed, enlightened, amazed at the end...or smile knowingly.

In short, as long as readers get this kind of emotional value from this story, I think it is a success.

It is difficult for Boruto to smile and be moved at the same time.

In fact, among the many author friends I know, there are many whose works are highly subscribed. However, a considerable number of them were forced to deviate from their own rhythm because they were held up by readers, and eventually ran counter to their original intentions, resulting in writing that was unfinished, unfinished, and eunuch-like.

There are too many such examples.

In addition, there are fewer and fewer authors who are willing to innovate and dare to write their own stories. I still hope that readers can be more patient and less aggressive. If you really don’t like it, then stop reading it and find one you like.

There are thousands of good starting books, and there is always one that suits you.

There is no need to spit before leaving.

Luobo Wan just wanted to write his story quietly and work quietly in the declining field of Xihuan.

If you like.

I write and look at it.

"All the birds are flying high, and the lonely cloud is alone. I never tire of looking at each other, only Jingting Mountain."

Thanks again to every reader who supports the original version and sees it here.

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I mentioned in my acceptance speech that I have a strong desire to share and express myself, and I like to talk at length in various summaries and acceptance speeches.

But this time, perhaps because of the long-term abuse and criticism, my initial passion and motivation gradually wore away.

Therefore, I don’t want to talk too much about creation.

But for readers who really love this story, I still want to share a little bit with you.

In the design outline of Volume 2 "Actors".

There is one main line, one hidden line, and ten branch lines.

main line.

In order to solve the problem of his own unstable mental state, Gilan climbed to the second level of "Basic", and thus deduced the "Player" path and officially embarked on a unique journey.

At the same time, it lays a good foundation for the four supporting characters and pave the way for the unfolding of the next story.

Dark line.

The real film is used as a clue to the secret history, paving the way for the climax at the end of the volume, completing the overlapping intersection of time and space, and realizing the conclusion of characters, places and plots.

Branch line.

For example, Miss Sparrow Line, Farhan Family Line (The Cult of Heavenly Evil), Didier Line, Jenna Line (Golden Branch of Dawn), Midnight Rose Line, Agent Line, Exorcist Line, etc...

This is Luobowan's first attempt at a complex structure. Due to his lack of experience and writing skills, it is somewhat unsatisfactory.

The original idea was to intersperse each other and interlock with each other, and finally lift up the big stage and detonate all the multiple lines.

While retracting all previous foreshadowings, seven consecutive reversals were completed.

However, due to my own lack of writing skills, the early pace was slow and a bit boring.

To solve this problem, I had to cut out several subplots, including two originally planned copies of the actual film reels.

In addition, there is not enough foreshadowing, which makes some reversals look quite abrupt or even insignificant.

Then there is the issue of the protagonist’s driving force. Also because of his character design and writing skills, his driving force doesn't seem that convincing.

This is particularly obvious.

It is true that Gillan is paranoid, but his indifference and selfishness appear to be conflicting and inconsistent with his pursuit of saving his friends.

etc.

But these questions will become valuable experiences for me and lay a solid foundation for future creations.

Thank you for your tolerance and support. I can only repay you with more exciting stories.

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The creative habits of "Si Chen" are very different from those of "Villain".

For this story, I did not design the overall outline or even the ending at the beginning of creation.

Therefore, each volume is a temporary deduction.

I don’t know much more about the follow-up than you do…

At the same time, because there are 2,000 words in one chapter and 3 chapters updated every day, I am very unaccustomed to it and it is very difficult to write.

Therefore, starting from the next volume, I will resume my previous habit, which is one chapter of 3,000 words and 2 chapters updated daily.

Here, I would like to ask you all for a day off.

First, take a short rest and adjust your work and rest schedule. If you stay up too late, the urticaria will recur.

The second is to deduce the content of Volume 3, write the first version of the outline, and then start the creation of Volume 3.

The day after tomorrow, that is, at 5 pm on April 1, "Si Chen" will be updated on time.

Hope you understand.

Carrot Ball March 30, 2024