Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Liu Cheng Master Liu (Please subscribe, ask for monthly tickets!)
In the dream, it took Wang Hao a while to process what had just been said!
Holy shit, does she mean she’ll pay me fifteen for a thousand words? Damn, this person must be a big shot! No Shortage of Money!
“Honestly,” Wang Hao promptly began to show off, “your writing actually isn’t very good, fifteen for a thousand words is a bit low. You must know that your diction isn’t very flowery, there aren’t many adjectives, and to use web novel terminology, it’s quite dry.”
In the dream: “Cut the crap, I know that already, what else?”
Wang Hao: “But actually, you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself. Not being flowery doesn’t mean you can’t write a good novel. I see some strengths in your writing.”
In the dream: “What strengths?”
Wang Hao: “‘Saucy as hell!'”
Hearing this, In the dream once again flew into a rage, “You’re the saucy one! Your whole family is saucy! What I write is very serious, okay?! I’m not writing smut here! And I am at least… damn it, just tell me how to write it already!”
Wang Hao: “Chill, why are you rushing, sis? I was just kidding. Actually, your kind of writing can often produce interesting stuff. Of course, provided the structure is reasonable. Want to give it a try?”
In the dream: “Let’s give it a shot!”
Wang Hao: “Your style isn’t fit for writing lots of messy stuff, you need to focus on the details, replace big scenes with details, and include more exposition in each chapter.”
In the dream: “Are you saying my descriptions are a bit verbose?”
Wang Hao: “Exactly, take this beginning for example. You always try to mimic others’ styles, babbling on and on about useless stuff, which is meaningless. What do readers want to see? They want the story, the information conveyed through your words. That’s what will make them keep reading, got it?”
In the dream: “Makes sense, okay, I’ll give it a shot and see how it turns out by following your advice.”
After that, Wang Hao detailed the subsequent plot settings to her, talking nonstop for over two hours.
Speaking of which, In the dream’s writing is very much like that of ‘I Eat Tomatoes’ who was one of the Supreme Gods in web novels in my previous life, very straightforward and concise. With just a little cultivation and good control over the pacing of the plot, I believe it won’t be long before she can stand on her own.
After closing the chat with In the dream, Wang Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
If everything goes as planned…
Muahahaha! Found the second writer!
Zhonghai Writers Association literary group.
In the dream: “Hahaha! Today I caught an awesome web novel mentor! Hahaha! You losers, come congratulate your queen!”
Picky to Perfection: “Congratulations, Your Majesty, well done, Your Majesty!”
Flat Chest Genetics: “Her Majesty is in good spirits today, eh? Got yourself a good mentor? So you’re really planning to pursue web novels, huh?”
Flirt Master: “Cut it out. Perfectly good printed books and you want to mess with web novels? What future is there? Look at me, these days I’ve been hooking up with a new artsy chick!”
In the dream: “Changing women more often than sanitary pads, just wait for the day you cramp up, jerk, get lost!”
Dancing on Coffins: “Your Majesty, wasn’t your last printed book a big hit? I heard it sold over three hundred thousand, why bother writing web novels?”
In the dream: “You don’t get it! We’re in the information age now, we must keep up with the times, get it?”
Dancing on Coffins: “But our style doesn’t suit web novels. You’ve tried starting more than a dozen and haven’t had one good result, can getting a mentor this time make it work? I doubt it.”
In the dream: “You don’t believe me, huh? Just wait, I’ll shock you all yet!”
“Queen of Heaven’s Filth is pretty confident this time, really effective?”
“Doubt my eye for things? The master I subscribed to is super cheap—only fifteen for a thousand words! Initially, I thought this level would start at least a hundred per thousand. Damn, I really hit the jackpot this time!”
“Weren’t you learning to write web novels? You actually had to pay extra?”
“You don’t understand, Queen. She owns billions. It’s not the same for us! What she wants is to prove her capability, money is literally insignificant, right?”
“Hehe, you do get it. The three million plus I earned from my printed book—I d it all to the Hope Project. Money is just a number to me; it’s proving my strength that matters, hahaha!”
“Ah, the Queen is incomparable. I was over the moon just selling forty thousand copies, and here you are, casually donating millions.”
“It’s just a minor thing, I won’t chat anymore. I need to seize the moment and write more. Just wait for my good news, and make sure to support me when my book becomes a hit!”
“Everyone together shouted, ‘We will adhere to Queen’s orders!'”
“…Wow, today really is a lucky day to run into such a writer, and a dirty one at that, haha!” Having finally found the second writer, one who even pays extra money, Wang Hao stretched lazily, leaned back in his chair, and sighed: “The world sure is wonderful…”
“Oh, by the way, I’m now carrying a whopping three hundred thousand. How should I spend this money…
“Forget it, never mind. Time to head to the filming site!” He got up to wash, dress, and brush his teeth, ready to leave for the set, when suddenly his phone began to ring.
“Eh? Ren Xing?” It was this guy calling. Wang Hao hurriedly answered, “What’s up?”
“Brother Hao, are you free today?” the cheerful voice of Ren Xing asked over the phone, “I was thinking of going downtown to look at some apartments today. You know my situation with Zhang Muqing; I thought I’d buy an apartment to show my sincerity. What do you think, Brother Hao, want to come check it out with me?”
Hearing this, Wang Hao was immediately shocked: “Damn, are you serious?”
This was Zhonghai after all, and he was talking about buying an apartment for his lover… That’d be at least five million!
“Of course I’m serious,” Ren Xing whispered mysteriously, lowering his voice, “Brother Hao, let me tell you, Muqing is absolutely top-notch. Huge progress last night! I kissed her! Her lips, so tender, I think it was her first kiss! Damn, you can’t even find such a gem in a kindergarten, you know? Buying her an apartment is definitely worth it, heh!”
This guy was still so flamboyant.
Wang Hao made a playful face, “You’re planning to keep a beauty in a golden house, huh? Alright, where are you? I’ll come to you.”
“Just come downstairs, I’m right there,” Ren Xing laughed loudly, “Enough chit-chat, she’s gone to buy me cigarettes. We can’t let her hear this, hehe.”
Ah, seeing a close friend find his significant other is a good thing. Since there were no big events at the site and Ren Xing was a shareholder, he took leave directly.
As soon as he stepped out, Wang Hao saw Ren Xing’s black Land Rover Range Rover. Now wealthy and carefree with a beauty in his arms, Ren Xing truly seemed like a winner in life, a stark contrast to others!
“Fatso, still showing off,” Wang Hao said as he opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, chuckling, “So, spotted a good apartment complex yet?”
At that moment, Zhang Muqing, sitting in the back seat, greeted Wang Hao as he got in, but what surprised Wang Hao more was that there was also a middle-aged man in the car.
The man was dressed in black traditional Chinese clothing and sported a pair of black sunglasses and a small mustache, holding a snuff bottle. He didn’t even acknowledge Wang Hao’s arrival but sat there looking rather arrogantly, resembling a person of high achievement.
Ren Xing hurriedly introduced him to Wang Hao, “Brother Hao, let me formally introduce you. This is Master Liu Cheng, a genius in Feng Shui and Face Reading. I invited him today specifically to help check out the apartment.”
Ren Xing’s dad was a miner who highly valued Feng Shui, so Ren Xing was also influenced significantly. Since they planned to buy an apartment, checking the Feng Shui was obviously essential.
“So this is Master Liu, nice to meet you!” Wang Hao quickly turned around and extended his hand, “Nice to meet you for the first time. Please take care of me.”
“No need,” Master Liu snorted out two words from his nose, completely ignoring Wang Hao and said directly, “Let’s go. I’m on a tight schedule today. After looking at the apartment, I still have to do a reading for Zhang Group’s venerable ancestor. No time to waste.”
Zhang Group’s venerable ancestor?
Wang Hao looked towards Ren Xing, who promptly smiled and explained, “It’s the Zhang Group’s old ancestor who’s more than ninety years old. Master Liu reads his fortune every month to give him guidance. Master Liu came today just because of my dad’s face; otherwise, he wouldn’t bother with anyone else!”