Back to 1997, I became the originator of online literature

Chapter 68 Learning from Cao Sheng and Imitating Cao Sheng

That evening, when many people were influenced by Cao Sheng on TV, Cao Sheng himself was not affected at all.

In the courtyard on Binjiang Road.

After eating a bowl of chicken noodle soup, Cao Sheng made a cup of Maofeng tea and went upstairs to turn on the computer.

He called up the saved manuscripts, outlines, and detailed outlines of "I Want to Become an Immortal", and after thinking for a while, he began to type.

He stared at the document on the computer with half-closed eyes, his gaze was deep, and his hands were typing on the keyboard seemingly casually.

His mind was completely immersed in the story of "I Want to Become an Immortal".

I type with both hands, all by instinct.

Amid the sound of continuous typing, lines of text appear in the document.

He is in good shape tonight and can write a chapter in just an hour or so.

Every time he finished coding a chapter, he would take a short break.

During this break, he would drink a few sips of tea and revise the manuscript of the chapter he had just finished writing.

After finishing the revision, think about the plot of the next chapter, conceive the beginning and ending of the next chapter in your mind, put down the teacup, and start coding the second chapter.

He is already a mature online writer.

Even though he was just an old loser who could never become famous before his rebirth, as he spent more years writing and wrote more works, his writing skills and mentality gradually matured.

His reflection on his mentality last night has helped him adjust his mood.

So, even though a TV station came to interview him today, he was still able to calm down and concentrate on writing tonight.

The ability to adjust one's own mentality is a must for every online writer.

If you can't adjust your mindset in time, you won't be able to keep this job for long.

Because every online writer will encounter some things that affect his or her mentality every day.

For example: the work you are currently serializing is very unpopular, with very few collectors, and few people commenting in the book review section every day. Occasionally, when someone does comment, they scold you for writing garbage. In this case, as the author of this book, how should you adjust your mindset and work hard to write the following plot?

For example: Your serialized work is popular, but the book review section is always full of criticism. The posts criticizing you are deleted every day. Don't care about these posts! These posts will affect the popularity of your book. Do care! You have to delete these posts every day. When you delete them, you will inevitably see the content of these posts. Can your mentality not be affected every day? Will you also feel that what you wrote is rubbish? Can you still maintain your passion for creation?

Another example: The work you are currently serializing is very popular, and there are many book fans in the QQ group who want to discuss the plot with you every day. Each of them calls you a great writer, and the feeling of being recognized makes you feel very happy. In addition, there are several female book fans in the group who often send you private messages, saying that they like you. Sometimes they will ask you if you want to make a date?
Let me ask you: Can you resist going to the group to listen to everyone praising you? Can you resist reading the private messages from those female book fans? And... can you resist not making an appointment?

Some people became autistic and chose to quit the circle because of being scolded by readers.

Some people were scolded so much that they chose to become eunuchs and start a new book.

Some people get lost in the pursuit of book fans, especially the hookups of female fans.

Cao Sheng had experienced all these things during the years when he was unsuccessful.

Although he always thinks that he is a failure, there are still some book fans who call him a great writer, and there have been female fans who flirt with him.

Therefore, he needs to adjust his mentality frequently.

Just like last night.

……

That night, he wrote three chapters, totaling more than 9,000 words.

When I finished coding, it was almost 1 a.m.

After turning off the computer, he stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the night scene.

The moon was already at its zenith outside the window. Under the hazy moonlight, the breeze blew the willow branches on the river bank. Everything was silent, and only the rustling of leaves in the night wind and the chirping of insects could be heard.

He put his hands behind his waist and looked quietly at the night outside the window.

I feel very at ease.

Because he was in a very good writing state tonight, and also because he had typed more than 9,000 words tonight.

He likes the feeling of working hard silently.

This feeling made him feel that he had not wasted his time and made him believe that he was on the right path to success.

He thinks that what people fear most is self-denial. If one looks down on oneself in one's heart and feels that one is just getting by, then it is impossible for one to be truly confident.

……

The next morning.

When Cao Sheng arrived at the classroom, he noticed that many classmates were looking at him with strange eyes. He was already accustomed to such looks, so he found a seat in the back row where no one was sitting and sat down.

Song Chao, his roommate who had a good relationship with him, came over with a textbook and sat next to Cao Sheng.

As soon as he sat down, he whispered, "Hey! Cao Sheng, do you think I can write a novel?"

Cao Sheng was a little surprised, and turned to look at Song Chao, "You want to write a novel too?"

Song Chao was a little embarrassed, but he nodded and whispered, "Yes! Look at you, you can become famous and make money by writing novels, who wouldn't be jealous? I also like to read novels. I have finished reading your book "Living with the Air Hostess". I also read your book "I Want to Become an Immortal" every time I go online. I want to try to write one myself. Can you teach me?"

Song Chao looked at Cao Sheng expectantly.

Cao Sheng laughed, "How do you teach this? If you want to write, just try it yourself! You will get it naturally if you write more."

Song Chao was a little surprised. "Is there no way to teach? Can I only try it myself?"

Cao Sheng nodded. "That's about right! If you encounter any problems while writing, you can ask me with specific questions. I can answer you then. But if you haven't started writing yet and want me to teach you, I really don't know how to teach you."

Song Chao hesitated and nodded slightly, "Is that so? Then I'll try to write it later."

Cao Sheng nodded and said "hmm".

……

About the same time.

Luo Xue and her boyfriend Zheng Chu sat together in the front row of the classroom. They started dating last semester and were the only couple in their class who were openly together.

Zheng Chu is the study committee member of their class.

Before Cao Sheng published his novel, Zheng Chu was recognized as a talented person in his class.

But during this morning self-study session today, Luo Xue clearly felt that Zheng Chu was acting abnormally.

She couldn't help but nudge Zheng Chu's lung with her elbow. Zheng Chu frowned and looked over, but said nothing. Luo Xue frowned and asked, "What's wrong with you today?"

Zheng Chu replied in a low voice: "Nothing."

Luo Xue didn't believe it, "You're still saying it's nothing? You saw me today, and you haven't said a word to me yet. You still say it's nothing? What's wrong with you? Tell me now!"

Zheng Chu was silent, thinking of the interview with Cao Sheng that he had seen on TV in the cafeteria yesterday evening. A sentence Cao Sheng said in the interview had been echoing in his mind since last night - "I just want to save up what I want to say every day and write it into the novel..."

Cao Sheng's words continued to influence Zheng Chu.

Zheng Chu, who was originally eloquent, became taciturn after watching the interview with Cao Sheng.

Because he wanted to try to save up the things he wanted to say... Could he really write a good novel?

As a recognized talent and study committee member in their class, Zheng Chu was naturally envious as he watched Cao Sheng become more and more famous for writing novels and probably earn a lot of royalties. He felt that if Cao Sheng could write novels, he could too.

He wanted to learn from Cao Sheng and surpass Cao Sheng.

But he didn't want Luo Xue to know that he was learning from Cao Sheng.

So, facing Luo Xue's questioning, Zheng Chu just shook his head.

……

In fact, there are more than just Zheng Chu who are learning Cao Sheng recently.
A number of serialized novels have appeared under the banyan tree, many of which are similar in style to "Living with the Air Hostess".

Most of them are similar to "I Want to Become an Immortal".

Gradually, the banyan tree has become more than just a place for young intellectuals.

(End of this chapter)