Showing off, face-slapping, playing the pig to eat the tiger, pacing, a 30.000-word minor climax, a 100.000-word major climax…
A whole series of classic noob-style theories all appeared in 'The School Belle's Bodyguard'.
For the entire night, Huang Yifan studied 'The School Belle's Bodyguard'.
This was practically a classic textbook for noob-style fiction.
No wonder that once 'School Belle' came out, it earned tens of millions just on the China Mobile platform alone.
Nodding inwardly, Huang Yifan continuously digested these writing techniques.
The next day was still registration time. Huang Yifan took his admission notice and completed his registration.
There was nothing particularly special about it. He only knew that his homeroom teacher was named Su Jingru, about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, fairly pretty, with a good figure and a very friendly smile that left a good impression. However, thinking of the call he'd received that morning from Lingdian editor Wuyue about doing an interview, Huang Yifan found an internet café near Xinfeng No. 2 High School. He logged into TT and sent Wuyue a message, but there was no reply. He guessed the other side was busy, so he opened a browser and logged into the Feilong forum.
Today, the Feilong forum was relatively calm. There were no battles, no flame wars, just some posts with little substance.
Exiting Feilong, Huang Yifan entered the White Jade Hall reader group, which was his own fan group.
At this moment, because Huang Yifan hadn't released a new book for over two months and rarely spoke in the reader group, the once lively group had become somewhat quiet, with only a few people chatting casually.
White Jade Hall Mingming: It's already September 2nd, why is there still no sign of White Boss's new book?
White Jade Hall Summer: No idea! White Boss hasn't talked in the group lately either. Could it be he stopped writing?
White Jade Hall Mingming: Impossible. He definitely didn't stop writing. I just don't know if White Boss's health has recovered.
White Jade Hall Summer: Yeah, I'm really worried.
While the two were chatting idly, another fan in the group chimed in.
White Jade Hall Qianyi: Haha, everyone, don't worry. White Boss will definitely return.
White Jade Hall Mingming: How do you know?
White Jade Hall Qianyi: You don't know this, do you? Let me tell you, inside info. White Boss guided several rookie authors on how to write noob-style fiction about a month ago, and the result was an instant popularity boom. Look, several authors on Lingdian's newcomer rankings right now were all guided by White Boss. I think White Boss's health should be fine. As for why there's no news yet, just wait a few more days. Isn't it September 8th? I believe White Boss definitely won't lie to us.
White Jade Hall Summer: Oh my god, so that's how it is. No wonder there have been a bunch of pen names with "White" popping up on Lingdian recently. I was even thinking of scolding them before. Copying White Boss's novels is one thing, but even copying the pen names?
White Jade Hall Mingming: Summer, stay calm. Only gods get copied by rookie authors. Even though our White Boss isn't a god-tier author yet, he already has a god-tier presence. We should be happy about that.
White Jade Hall Qianyi: Exactly.
Seeing everyone's idle chatter, Huang Yifan felt a warmth in his heart and silently cursed himself. Look at these loyal readers. Huang Yifan, how could you not cherish them? He quickly typed.
"Sorry, brothers. I haven't been online much these past two months, and I didn't tell everyone about my recent situation. Thank you so much for your support. White Boss's health has recovered, so there's no need to worry. Also, what I said before still stands. When September 8th arrives this year, the new book will definitely be released on time."
Huang Yifan's sudden appearance startled the fans who were chatting, followed by a wave of excitement.
White Jade Hall Summer: White Boss, I thought you abandoned us.
Summer was a girl in the fan group. After that line, she even added a crying expression.
White Jade Hall Mingming: Haha, White Boss, I knew you'd show up.
White Jade Hall Qianyi: White Boss, it's fine. We know you're busy. As long as you know we're still here waiting for you, that's enough.
White Jade Hall Hongmeng: Damn, White Boss is online. Caught a wild White Boss.
Other fans who had been lurking also woke up at this moment.
"White Boss, hurry up and release the book. We can't wait anymore."
The fans' words moved Huang Yifan deeply. Filled with apology, he continued.
"Thank you, everyone, truly thank you. Don't worry. With such strong support from all of you, even if I died, I wouldn't abandon you."
White Jade Hall Summer: White Boss, don't ever talk about dying. We'll always support you.
White Jade Hall Mingming: Yeah, White Boss. We still want to read one book after another from you.
White Jade Hall Qianyi: White Boss, you can't die. We want to witness you becoming a god-tier author.
White Jade Hall Hongmeng: Right, White Boss. Just wait for your order and we'll return to Lingdian to slaughter gods and destroy saints.
After briefly popping up in the reader group, a while later, editor Wuyue finally replied.
Huang Yifan apologized briefly to the readers and exited the fan group.
"White Boss, are you sure you'll open the book on September 8th?"
"Sure. The outline is already written, and I've written about six chapters so far, around twenty thousand words."
"That's good. Oh right, Lingdian is planning to do an author interview when you open the book. Do you have time?"
"When?"
"We can do it now. It'll be a text interview, I ask, you answer. It'll be posted on Lingdian's homepage as a special feature on the founder of noob-style fiction, with full coverage."
"Wow, that's even more impressive than a big homepage feature. This little nobody has never enjoyed this kind of treatment."
"Hehe, stop acting cute. It's something you earned with your strength. So, shall we start now?"
"No problem. Ask away."
"What made you decide to write 'How a Bad Guy Is Made' back then?"
"Like many authors, I felt there were no books to read, so I decided to write one myself. Then I wrote a clickbait-titled 'Bad Guy'. I didn't expect that once it came out, so many people would like it."
"Yeah, I really like 'Bad Guy' too. But many people say that writing reflects the person. Since the 'Bad Guy' you wrote is so bad, does that mean you, as the author, are like that by nature too?"
"That's slander. I'm actually a pure person, a kind-hearted person, a noble person, someone who has cast off low-level tastes. Editor-sama, how could you say that about me?"
"My bad. Then let me ask, is the new book ready? What's it called, and are you still writing noob-style fiction?"
"The new book is ready. It's called 'The School Belle's Bodyguard'. Of course, it's noob-style. But after this 'School Belle', I think I'll be able to vindicate noob-style fiction."
"'The School Belle's Bodyguard'. That title is quite imaginative. But what do you mean by vindicate?"
"How should I put it? In my view, noob-style fiction isn't what people usually think it is. Simple wording is just the surface. True noob-style fiction isn't any easier to write than elegant, serious novels. The fact that many people failed writing noob-style before already proves that."
"That sounds very profound. As a humble editor, I can't quite understand it. But that's fine. If I could understand it, I'd probably go write a super-satisfying noob-style novel myself. Alright, I don't have that kind of ability. I'll just look forward to White Boss's new book, 'The School Belle's Bodyguard'. Oh right, we're also really looking forward to your line, 'When September 8th comes this year, once my flowers bloom, all others shall perish.' We're looking forward to your new work sweeping everything aside."
"Strictly speaking, that line isn't finished yet."
"Oh? There's more?"
"Yes. The full version of that poem goes like this. When September 8th comes this year, once my flowers bloom, all others shall perish. Their fragrance surges to the heavens and fills Chang'an, the whole city clad in golden armor."
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