Writing Web Novels In America-Chapter 108 - 107 December 24

December 24, the day before Christmas.

The streets of New York were bustling with people making their final purchases for the upcoming holiday.

And the shops on either side of the streets were all playing classic Christmas songs,

hoping to reach new sales heights on this day.

In a sense, as a salesperson, Wang Jian was seated in his office, working hard to update "Extreme Heavenly Demon."

After all, on this day, the wallets of paying readers were full.

Wang Jian compared the original in his mind while painfully rubbing his brow.

By his reading standards, the current original had actually collapsed.

He looked at the completely altered "Extreme Heavenly Demon" and muttered to himself, "Greece, Northern Europe, India, Egypt... all done."

The word count now displayed on the page was 1.7 million.

"Sigh, forget it. I’ll water down the final copy and then just conclude it."

Wang Jian picked up the outline and looked at the last copy.

Then, his fingers began to rapidly tap on the keyboard.

In no time, many words appeared on the draft.

Two hours later, Wang Jian checked it again and then clicked to publish.

At this moment, the readers on the Twitter account of "Extreme Heavenly Demon" were eagerly discussing the subsequent plot.

They found that the immediacy here was much better than in the book review section.

@Leonard: Guess what’s in Wang’s next copy?

Leonard: Who knows, I just know the protagonist is super badass, goes to a place, and devastates it.

Leonard: Alright, enough said, the author updated, quickly subscribe and check it out.

Ten minutes later.

Leonard: holy shit, it’s actually Cthulhu?

@Leonard: Haha, the big guy C’s handing out treats!!!

"Dad, didn’t you just buy another computer for your bedroom?" Leonard looked at his father, who was grinning at the computer, "Time to give that computer back to me!"

"That computer, your mom is using it right now." Leonard’s father waved his hand casually towards the door.

"Come on, let’s watch it together. After that, let’s order some takeout."

"You’re using my Twitter account?" Leonard walked over to his father, "Also, isn’t mom cooking the big Christmas Eve dinner tonight?"

"Who knows what your mom’s gotten into, she’s been all up in my face these days," Leonard’s father said, eyes glued to the computer.

"I reckon there’s little hope for tonight’s dinner."

"By the way, what do you want for your Christmas present?" his father asked, looking at Leonard.

"A computer! One that’s just mine!" Leonard said loudly as he sat next to his father, looking at the newly updated "Extreme Heavenly Demon."

"Is this, Cthulhu?" he asked in surprise, looking at his father.

"Haha, you didn’t expect that, did you?" his father laughed in reply.

Soon, the study was silent, save for the constant clicking of the mouse.

Moments later, a burst of laughter erupted.

"Haha, the octopus hears the protagonist say: ’As an ordinary human, I must eradicate evil and protect the Earth.’"

"Then, the octopus head looks at its thousands of tentacles, then at the protagonist’s thousands of heads and tens of thousands of tentacles, showing a personified expression of confusion."

"This is just too funny! I can completely picture it in my mind!"

Father and son were slapping their thighs, laughing their heads off.

And at that moment, Leonard’s mother arrived at the door of the study, "Can you two keep it down!"

"It’s affecting my reading!"

"Yes, exactly!" Leonard’s sister also poked her head out from the doorway, "I’m just at the part where Harry Potter is about to step into the arena and duel the enemy."

Father and son exchanged glances and nodded vigorously.

After giving them a stern look, Leonard’s mother walked back to the bedroom and opened Twitter.

"Girls, I’ve found out, these men are nothing compared to Miller!"

...

New York, inside the Omnicom Advertising Agency.

Lynn sat disheartened in a corner of the conference room, sighing in frustration.

Ever since she botched the last ad project, she hadn’t been entrusted with important tasks.

She slumped in her chair, listlessly watching the project manager standing at the podium, speaking nonstop.

"This shows the cost-effectiveness of ad placements across several major TV networks recently."

"It’s worth noting that in a series called ’Prison Break’, the product placements for women’s products are extremely valuable!"

The project manager operated the projector for a moment and then pointed at the chart, saying, "But the producer of this TV series is a complete amateur!"

"They sold incredibly valuable ad space for the price of corn."

"This is our opportunity!"

The project manager surveyed the room and spoke loudly, "Whoever can get in touch with the producer of ’Prison Break’ and secure the rights to handle their subsequent advertising, will be promoted."

"The deputy project director’s office is currently vacant!"

’Prison Break’?

That TV series seems to be really popular recently!

Lynn casually turned on her computer and began searching.

Then, her eyes lit up, and even her freshly curled red hair seemed to stand on end.

Co-producer: Lehman, Wang Jian.

This...

Her stockinged legs twisted uncomfortably.

Her mind, uncontrollably, brought up memories of the Asian boy she hadn’t seen in a long time.

Tonight, is it Christmas Eve?

Then, could she possibly...

Meanwhile, her good friend Lily had just finished a phone call with Gene, who had already gone to his grandmother’s house.

Hmm, the child’s appendectomy went very well.

She gazed at the empty room, then thought of the crowds in the city center celebrating the holiday.

Sigh, the more festive it is, the lonelier one feels!

Who could keep her company?

Her best friend Lynn was working overtime, and most of her work colleagues were men.

Lily, clad in pajamas, sat on the couch with no desire to move.

Suddenly, a figure crossed her mind.

As far as she knew: Wang Jian probably also had no one to accompany him, right?

But Sarah was also thinking of Wang Jian.

For ten years now, they had spent every Christmas together!

Back when they were poor, they would spend Christmas Eve at the Homeless Shelter for a hearty meal.

Now that they had money, Sarah decided to personally cook a feast for Wang Jian.

Turkey, mashed potatoes, pies—she looked at her labor of love and smiled.

Then, she went back to the bedroom and looked at her closet full of blue dresses.

Uh...

Which one should she wear?

Before they knew it, the afternoon arrived.

Tom and Dorsey entered Wang Jian’s office,

"Wang, the Christmas bonuses have all been distributed."

"Also, the technical staff on duty for the holiday period has been confirmed."

"We will make sure there are no major issues with the website operation."

Wang Jian massaged his temples and stood up, "Let’s call it a day then!"

Only, having just finished the ’Extreme Heavenly Demon’ series, his attention was all in his head.

Sigh, who knows what the next novel will be!

Tom and Dorsey exchanged a look, then glanced at the tired Wang Jian and chuckled.

"Here’s wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!"

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