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Chapter 426 422. Comments on "Lotus Blossoms Step by Step"

Today I would like to recommend to you a work by the famous historical writer Yue Guan.

"Lotus Blooms Step by Step", Yue Guan, level 5 author.

Category: History-Alternative History.

【Introduction】

Yang Decheng, a community worker, accidentally returned to ancient times because of his diligent work and became Ding Hao, the most unpopular illegitimate son of the Ding family.

Ding Hao, who has no power or money and works as a rickshaw driver for his half brother, has a dream, which is to become a free and easy rich young man in this evil society and live a peaceful life.

Although the dream seems far away, Ding Hao does not think so. With the social experience accumulated from his community work, Ding Hao is adept at dealing with people and things in the world. He cleverly seizes every opportunity around him, breaks free from the cage, and strives for everything he wants.

The open and covert struggles of the Song court, the joys and sorrows of Li Yu of the Southern Tang, the ambitions of Xiao Chuo of the Northern Kingdom, the secrets of the Golden Casket Alliance, the mysteries of Axe Shadow Yaohong, Chen Tuan's exquisite game of conquering Huashan, and the eternal regret of Gaoliang River...

The landscape is picturesque, the beauties are poetic, and in this Saha world, lotus flowers bloom at every step.

【Golden Ten Chapters】

It was pure accident. The protagonist, Yang Decheng, is a community worker responsible for collecting data and distributing subsidies to low-income households. However, he visits an autistic girl, a mentally ill young man, and an old man named Xu, who has been defrauded of his money by a counterfeit. As a result, he is beaten to death by Old Xu at the third house. This appearance is truly tragic.

A life-or-death struggle. The protagonist's soul travels back to the ancient Ding family. His mother, a servant from a farming family, unexpectedly becomes pregnant. However, after their salary increases, they send his mother to work as a cook and no longer care for her. Even when the protagonist is critically ill with a high fever, they refuse to call in the city's renowned doctors. His mother cries heartbreakingly, and the protagonist finally comes back to life.

The protagonist's awakening didn't cause any significant stir in the Ding family; he was just a servant. While strolling through the courtyard, he stumbled upon the second son of the Ding family trying to stop the Dong family's wife, known for her exceptional needlework and even more striking appearance. There was a bit of a struggle, but just as the second son was about to succeed, the protagonist stepped forward and gently greeted her.

Prey. The protagonist ruined Ding Chengye's plan, earning him a grudge. Mrs. Dong was deeply grateful and reminded the protagonist to be more careful in the future. His friend Xue Liang quietly pulled him outside the courtyard, where he found a roe deer. The two of them lit a fire and slowly roasted it. Before he could take a few bites, he was spotted.

Revenge is unwavering. Yan Jiu, the Second Young Master's loyal servant, immediately accused them of stealing New Year's goods from the mansion and secretly roasting them, and brought them before the Second Young Master, Ding. Xue Liang wept bitterly, but no one paid any attention. They were subjected to the family's punishment and given a severe beating. The protagonist's mother, Yang, somehow learned of the situation and came to plead for mercy, but she, too, was beaten, her head bloodied. The protagonist was furious, but his efforts to protest were in vain. Just then, others arrived.

Miss Ding. Ding Yuluo, the eldest daughter of the Ding family, was quite affectionate. She ordered the kitchen steward, Liu, to come over. Liu had gone to bed early and had just woken up, still confused. However, when it came to business matters, he was quite specific in his answers. Seeing the authenticated physical evidence, Ding Er Shao felt guilty and made an excuse to slip away. Ding Yuluo offered a few words of advice to the protagonist with some good intentions, but the protagonist had no desire to continue the conversation.

Blind date. Parental love for their children is truly reflected in the meals the protagonist's family prepares each time he returns home. Could he be a cousin of Haicang? It's simply a dull child suddenly falling in love with the city, yet still cautiously cursing. Young Master Ding is also frustrated by this blind date. He's even decided on the song he'll be singing tonight: "Somersault Cloud."

Asking for a prescription. The protagonist took advantage of the training session arranged by the Chen and Ding families to see someone fighting. In society, memory can eat, pressing its body close to its ears, searching for distinct sounds nearby. The search for medicine wasn't particularly pleasant. They seemed to understand something, and the protagonist's temperament changed dramatically. The two, after years of icy detachment, seemed to begin to smile.

A patch of medicine. The protagonist brought back the medicinal material, named Daguanfeng, and gave it to the real big shot. The sketch made him spit it out. Both parties on the blind date were well-known people. If they really fought, who would win or lose was not the key. The key was whether it looked good. Just eat this painting, and you can definitely use his medicine, and the happiness of layoffs.

【Brief Comment】

Yue Guan, formerly a well-known platinum writer, has now been downgraded to a level 5 author.

However, his eight works, including "Return to the Ming Dynasty as a Prince," "Night Walk in Brocade Clothes," and "Night Emperor," are still owned by Qidian. He used to be the most powerful author in the history category on Qidian, but now it is unknown what his situation is like on other sites.

His books have always been of varied styles, not single, and the subject matter is quite broad. Whether it is the Ming Dynasty, the Song Dynasty, or fictional works, they are all excellent, with extremely obvious personal characteristics.

The book "Bu Bu Sheng Lian" is more inclined to start from the bottom and work hard, and its situation is even worse than Ning Liheng's in "The Son-in-law".

It is a historical novel somewhat similar to the "mortal novel" genre, with a very long plot span.

This book has 33 collections on Qidian.com, 2.31 collections in the bookstore, 74 fans, 66 alliance leaders, and 2 silver alliance members.

"The open and covert struggles of the Song court, the joys and sorrows of Li Yu of the Southern Tang, the ambitions of Xiao Chuo of the Northern Kingdom, the secrets of the Golden Casket Alliance, the mysteries of Axe Shadow Yaohong, Chen Tuan's exquisite game of conquering Mount Hua, and the eternal regret of Gaoliang River..." is the best interpretation. It encompasses all the elements of family strife, the imperial court, and the rise of powerful states.

Historical novels are often quite dense, requiring patience and perseverance to sink in. The book's opening is somewhat depressing and oppressive, as if the protagonist's fate is shackled, forcing him to walk alone, facing countless difficulties. Yet, this genre has been imitated and studied by countless subsequent writers.

Therefore, friends who like to read historical novels, this book is not to be missed.
【to sum up】

Writing is not easy, so cherish every moment!

I’m Cang Yiwei, and I’m here to promote “Cang’s Ramblings”!
Welcome to the paradise of book reviews.

【Cang's Ramblings】

Yue Guan’s eight books are all excellent, which is an incredible achievement.

With his influence at that time, if he had stayed until now, he would definitely have completely disrupted the dreams of current platinum writers and great writers.

Get up and work hard!
In addition, we have also prepared Shugan San to prevent excessive liver fire.

Here, I would like to make a small closing remark. I hope my friends around me will hold on.

Because only by persistence can we fight against that thing.

This book has many parts that explore human nature. People at the bottom of society are also human beings, and it is more important to portray their images well.

So, many times, writing requires learning to practice alone.

Finally, I hope all our friends who are fighting on the front lines will cheer up and stay calm!

We all need to keep hope and believe in tomorrow.

Lotus blooms step by step~
(End of this chapter)