This book started on June 27th, and today, August 11th, after 46 days, it’s finally time for the VIP launch.

We’re finally going VIP.

I don’t have to worry about the number of ’favorites’ anymore, or bother my editor to check the stats.

I want to thank all the ’big bosses’ among my readers who have been following the story from the beginning. This book wouldn’t have made it through four rounds of recommendations without your support.

As an old bookworm who’s been reading web novels for over a decade, I deeply understand the pain of following a new book during its early stages.

The updates are slow, and just when you’re getting immersed, the Chapter ends. It’s a horrible feeling...

I have no way to repay you all, other than with a flood of bonus Chapters now that we’re going VIP. I hope all you ’big bosses’ will enjoy the read.

Ahem,

Now, about subscriptions—

To be honest, the decision to start writing was born out of a tough situation. My day job, Old Pig’s that is, has been hit hard by the current economic climate. That’s what gave me the idea to start writing, and I’ve stumbled my way to this point.

My goal is simple: to earn a little extra cash to help make ends meet.

So here, Old Pig sincerely begs all you ’big bosses’ to support me with a subscription.

Hey, I’m trying to make a living. There’s no shame in getting on my knees and begging my patrons, right?

Of course, if you have the means, please support me financially. If not, your moral support is just as welcome. Just do what’s within your ability.

A special note for students: if you don’t have much pocket money, please don’t worry about it.

Definitely don’t be like Old Pig back in his school days, who stole ten yuan from home just to read novels and nearly got beaten to death for it... It’s really not worth it.

Also, regarding bonus Chapters, the rules are as follows:

1. First Chapter Subscription Bonus: Right now, we have 1,200 followers. My goal isn’t too high—let’s aim for 500 first Chapter subscriptions. For every 100 subscriptions over that 500 mark, I’ll release one bonus Chapter. (This only counts the number of subscriptions for the first VIP Chapter. I will announce the final numbers, and you can also check the data on QidianCharts to keep me honest.)

2. Monthly Ticket Bonus: As of today, we have fewer than 200 monthly tickets, so let’s just round it up and start the count at 200. For every additional 100 monthly tickets, I’ll release one bonus Chapter. (This is a long-term goal. However, starting next month, the bonus will trigger after 300 monthly tickets.)

3. Donation Bonus: We’ll start with the ’Helmsman’ tier. One bonus Chapter for a ’Helmsman’ donation, five bonus Chapters for a ’Lord’ donation. As for ’Silver’... or ’Gold’... I won’t even dare to dream. If it ever happens, all I can say is that I will devote my life and soul to writing.

Finally,

The road ahead is long. I hope we can all walk it together and push each other forward!

Let’s encourage one another!