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Chapter 284 Goodness, writing novels can even sell products!

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"I like the 'ordinary people' genre, I want to write one too."

"Remember some dangerous tactic that shouldn't occur in the mortal realm, and avoid them. For example, don't kill people above your level. Also, don't show off or act arrogantly; just keep quiet and make a fortune. And remember to search for items after someone dies."

"What else? What else?"

"You can have kindness, but not too much. You can be chivalrous, but only if you can protect your own life. You can have female characters, but don't fawn over them. You can have a cheat ability, but not too much."

The birth of a new school of thought.

He has had a tremendous impact on the entire online literature industry.

He not only impressed a group of book lovers.

What is even more rare is.

This genre will inevitably encourage a large number of authors to follow suit and create similar works.

Although most works created in imitation are not necessarily as good as "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality".

But reading isn't just about reading one book.

Each book has its own style, just like a favorite dish; someone might have several different kinds.

Even if some of the other dishes aren't the best, I still enjoy eating them.

then.

Following the success of "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality," countless other works in the "mortal cultivation" genre appeared on various websites.

……

the other side.

Chen Yang's novel "Sword Comes" written on Qidian is about to premiere.

This is a film directed by Yang Yang.

Chen Yang has a relatively high opinion of this director.

Like the web series "Ever Night" from my previous life.

Although this is a web series, it made Kai Ge's son an instant star.

At the same time, despite the limited production budget, the overall cinematography and filming techniques of this web series are by no means low-grade.

Many of the fights, such as the alley battle with Xiaoshu, are considered classics.

This was so much better than the fight in the snow in my previous life.

Here, we must also mention the snow.

Ok.

It was also broadcast last year in the snow.

Chen Yang did not say anything.

The main problem is that, just like in the previous life, the fighting in the snow is utterly terrible, with special effects that look like they cost only 5 cents.

Fortunately, the plot was good, which resulted in decent viewership ratings.

But Chen Yang didn't feel anything about it.

Chen Yang watched the trailer for "Sword Comes" and thought it looked good; it should be far superior to "Snow Sword".

A few days later.

The TV series "Sword Comes" has premiered.

The moon hangs over the river, rippling its waves; a boat full of sweet dreams presses down on the Milky Way…

The theme song for "Sword Comes" is the theme song from a previous anime series.

It is also the theme song "Know Me" created by Chen Yang in this life.

The first episode, "The Caged Bird," is also basically based on the story in the book.

of course.

There are some adaptations.

This adaptation wasn't just random changes.

It simply clarifies the complex relationships between the characters in the first volume of "Sword Comes".

It shouldn't be like reading a book, which is so difficult for everyone to understand.

After all, it's a TV series.

If I don't understand it the first time, I really won't watch it again.

"This drama is definitely the king of dramas this year. The costumes, props, acting, cinematography, plot... are all top-notch."

"Chen Ping'an is exactly what I imagined."

"I'll pass on Chen Ping'an. I'm not too particular about Chen Ping'an's image. It's mainly that Mr. Qi is just my type."

"Yes, the casting of Mr. Qi is excellent. He is very dignified and refined, with the demeanor of a gentleman."

"The casting of Chen Xianyang was also good."

“My Ningyao…I like her.”

“And Ruan Xiu.”

Would I say that I would like Li Baoping?

"Li Baoping only likes her junior uncle."

At the victory celebration banquet for Sword Arrival.

Director Yang Yang was very happy and told Chen Yang with a smile that she was ready to film the second part of Sword Comes.

Chen Yang nodded in agreement: "The first season had an average viewership rating of 5 points, and the second season should be just as good. I just don't know if we can make a third season."

"We'll have to see, but the third installment is the climax, so it should be very promising."

"Ah."

Yang Yang is very interested in Chen Yang.

She even said, "It's a pity that it's in the snow. If she had taken the photos, she probably would have taken even better ones."

Chen Yang nodded: "It's a pity, but it's all part of the development process. After all, many people didn't know how to adapt online novels before. Fortunately, the plots of online novels still manage to impress the audience."

"Yes, the plots of online novels are so innovative, much fresher than traditional dramas, and the audience is very interested. I have a few friends who are currently filming several dramas adapted from online novels."

"You mean The Journey of Flower, Ashes of Love, and Three Lives Three Worlds?"

"Yes, they're all works targeted at women. Professor Chen Yang, what do you think?"

"Nowadays, most TV drama viewers are women, so I think there's potential here."

Chatting and chatting.

Chen Yang then asked, "Have you ever thought about making a feature film?"

Yang Yang was taken aback: "I've thought about it, but as you know, movies are too risky. If one or two flops, the market will lose trust in you. And investors won't trust you either."

"Hehe, let's chat again another time when we have time."

"OK."

The two did not delve further into the topic.

But everyone knows that there are great opportunities for future cooperation.

Besides writing, Chen Yang has also been thinking about adapting a series of his works into films and television series.

Especially the online novel universe created by Chen Yang.

It's time to start.

A week later.

Chen Yang met with Yang Yang again to discuss the movie "Battle Through the Heavens".

Yang Yang was quite interested.

But as before, she was still unsure.

Chen Yang said, "This time I can publish the copyright and I'm also prepared to invest. As for whether we'll lose money, it's okay, just go for it."

A web novel universe cannot be built in a day or two.

Although Chen Yang was also looking forward to it.

But having expectations is one thing, and actually being able to make it happen is another.

But Chen Yang had his own plans.

Let's start by focusing on the main characters of each work.

In Battle Through the Heavens, let's start with Xiao Yan.

In the series "A Mortal's Journey to Immortality," Han Li will be the first character to be featured.

"I Come From Billions of Light Years" will first film Chen Beixuan.

These individual protagonists are like superheroes in Marvel.

First, film these heroes one by one.

And then another universe.

It doesn't matter if you lose money playing a single hero.

As long as the losses aren't too great, or as long as he can break even, Chen Yang can keep pushing forward.

Until the entire universe opened up.

Then Chen Yang's online novel universe was formed.

……

However, all of this will take time.

Chen Yang wasn't in a hurry.

Chen Yang was invited to the China Internet Conference once again.

Ok.

Although Chen Yang is an online novelist.

However, in his previous book, "Back to My Youth," Chen Yang mentioned a series of business theories and his views on the future.

In particular, his guidance on the battle between 360 and Tencent made Chen Yang a legend.

Although Chen Yang didn't write much more about it later.

But it gained fame.

Chen Yang has always been regarded as a strategist by many internet and business people.

From time to time.

Chen Yang is invited to participate in a variety of internet and business conferences.

Where is Chen Yang?

I usually participate whenever I have time.

When I don't have time, I write.

Having been updating intensively for a while, Chen Yang has finally had some free time recently.

However, Chen Yang did not express any opinion this time.

But I had some good conversations with some big shots.

On Huawei's side, Yu Chendong chatted with Chen Yang, saying he wanted Chen Yang to help them promote their phones.

Yes.

Huawei has also started its smartphone business.

Or.

Huawei started very early on.

However, they did not make a large-scale entry before, but now they are officially launching a full-scale offensive.

This year, they launched their first Honor series phone.

They have some fame in the media and industry, but their performance has been mediocre, and they have never become a breakout star.

For companies like Huawei.

Not getting a breakout score is considered a poor result.

in particular.

Xiaomi phones have been gaining popularity in recent years.

Chen Yang thought about it and agreed.

the other side.

When Penguin's Little Ma met Chen Yang, he chatted with him enthusiastically.

He sighed as well.

He didn't expect Chen Yang to come to the new station with the old team. Now everyone is on the same side.

Chen Yang smiled and said.

Although he had helped 360 before, he never intended to treat Tencent as an enemy.

Say.

He's not involved in the internet industry; he just gives random advice.

Penguins have been performing well recently.

After the last major war, Penguin stopped pursuing a monopoly.

He began a full-scale opening up.

then.

He has invested in companies such as JD.com, Blizzard Entertainment, and Meituan.

Chen Yang then added a sarcastic remark from the side: "Should we buy the old station back later?"

This reminded Little Ma.

After considering it for a moment, Little Ma said, "If there's a chance, definitely."

Chen Yang didn't say anything more.

...After returning home.

Chen Yang thought of advertising for Honor phones.

Chen Yang originally intended to promote Honor phones on his Weibo account.

After all, Chen Yang has accumulated 1000 million followers on Weibo over the past few years.

He's a big influencer, after all.

However, Chen Yang thought about it.

Although Weibo has a great influence, he does not believe that Weibo covers a wide range of areas.

even.

It doesn't cover as wide an area as Chen Yang's novels.

Perhaps people don't think so.

People would think so.

Chen Yang is an online novelist. No matter how good his online novels are, he only gets tens of thousands of average subscriptions.

At most, tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of people have ordered your book.

He only affected a few hundred thousand or a few million users.

But in fact.

Chen Yang's online novels have influenced hundreds of millions of users.

do not forget.

Piracy exists in this world.

More than 90% of book lovers read pirated copies.

In other words.

Don't be fooled by the fact that only a few hundred thousand or a few million people watch Chen Yang's original content.

But if you include those who read pirated books, the number becomes terrifying.

Think about it.

Chen Yang placed an advertisement directly in the latest chapter of "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality".

of course.

After all, it's a paid chapter.

While inserting advertisements into paid chapters isn't entirely unacceptable, Chen Yang considered the readers' experience.

I then contacted the raccoon and arranged for this chapter to be available for free to everyone.

This way, Chen Yang can advertise in this chapter without users feeling like they've spent money and complaining.

"Brothers, this chapter is free to read. The price is that you have to watch an ad. Of course, my ads are much lighter and more humorous than those pure ads, since they're still telling a story."

"As everyone knows, I attended an internet conference a while ago. I chatted with Mr. Yu from Huawei, and he asked if I could help them promote Honor phones. I said sure, as long as they pay me, and that's how this promotion came about."

"Since I've taken their money, I should at least give a proper introduction to Huawei phones. Before that, I also need to introduce Huawei as a company. Huawei as a company..."

A long and detailed account.

In Chen Yang's chapter, besides the 3000 words of main text, there are also more than 2000 words of advertisements.

However, since the advertisement was written by Chen Yang and wasn't the kind of hard-sell advertisement, people found it quite interesting.

Especially the introduction to Huawei.

Many people were immediately intrigued, saying it was the first time they had ever heard of Huawei.

did not expect.

Huawei is such a powerful company.

result.

That night.

The Honor phones that are currently being sold on Huawei's official website have been overwhelmed with demand.

"Mr. Yu, our Honor phones are out of stock."

"Oh, doesn't the official website say there are 10 units in stock?"

"Sold out."

"So fast... what kind of event did you do?"

"No."

"Then what?"

Yu Chendong was also shocked and checked the data immediately.

It really is.

It will begin at 6 p.m.

Their Honor phones began to sell like hotcakes.

"What's going on?"

Yu Chendong was somewhat baffled.

To know.

They haven't been running large-scale advertising campaigns lately.

Just a few days ago, I mentioned it to Chen Yang, asking him to help them with some promotion.

Could it be Chen Yang?
impossible.

Although Chen Yang has 1000 million followers on Weibo, he only does a little bit of promotion on Weibo.

The real driving force is still television advertising.

Yu Chendong opened Chen Yang's Weibo.

"Uh... not."

Seeing that Chen Yang's Weibo account remained silent, Yu Chendong found it even more puzzling.

But fortunately.

After some investigation, Yu Chendong found out what was going on.

It was still Chen Yang.

However, Chen Yang did not promote it on his Weibo account, but instead added a Photoshop-edited text promotion at the end of his new book.

result.

This promotion made it known to almost half of all internet users.

As for the reason.

Yu Chendong checked it out.

Chen Yang's "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality" has reached a population of 1 million.

"The promotion of online novels is so extensive?"

This startled Yu Chendong as well.

He previously thought that while online novels could be profitable, less than one-tenth of the readers actually read the official versions.

Therefore, Yu Chendong didn't pay much attention to online literature.

Even if they pay attention, they still think it's a small business.

But now that we've studied it...

He just found out.

Although not many people read the official version of online novels, if you include those who read pirated versions...

Almost half of all internet users read online articles.

Of the half of the netizens who read online novels, half of them read Chen Yang's novels.

If you calculate it like that, it's terrifying.

then.

Chen Yang's advertisement went directly into the eyes of 1 million users.

Moreover, these kinds of commercial breaks are more effective than those that are broadcast on television.

After all, while TV commercials are more immersive, they are also quite blatant and not everyone can accept them.

But now they can have their favorite authors advertise for them.

This is just like an old friend doing a promotion.

If we were to ask Chen Yang to speak...

Chen Yang will say.

He wasn't actually advertising; this was a text-based live-streaming sales event.

"Brilliant."

Yu Chendong excitedly called Chen Yang: "Teacher Chen Yang, I'm truly impressed. You're amazing, absolutely amazing."

Despite the data being collected, Yu Chendong was still very excited: "After seeing your advertisement, I'm thinking that we should stop doing TV commercials from now on."

"That's great! From now on, give me all the advertising fees, and I'll promote Honor for you guys properly."

"Absolutely, you won't be shortchanged by a single penny of the advertising fee. I'll give it to you right now."

There was a beeping sound.

Chen Yang received a transfer in his account.

Ok.

There are so many zeros again.

……

"Zhidong, I saw Chen Yang a few days ago."

"Oh, Chen Yang... that's the guy who came up with the bad idea."

“Zhidong, don’t say that. If it weren’t for Chen Yang, our current strategy might not have changed. If our strategy hadn’t changed, it might seem like there’s no problem in the short term. But in reality, we’ve become the biggest enemy of the entire industry. Look, we’ve invested in so many products and have so many competitors now. In a way, we should thank Chen Yang.”

"Hehe... Thanks, he almost killed us penguins."

Pony Ma chatted with Zhang Zhidong, one of the founders.

Zhang Zhidong was his classmate.

He is also the head of technology at Tencent.

He was the one who developed the basic framework of QQ back then.

"Alright, don't be angry. This guy has a good eye for talent, we should cooperate with him more. Besides, he's joined our new site, so we're all on the same side from now on."

"Who's with his own people?"

"What, you're going to push him to someone else's side? What if he gives other people bad advice..."

"You're right, this guy is quite talented. It's better for him to stay with us than to push him to someone else."

"Haha, Zhidong, it's good that you've figured it out."

Little Ma scolded Zhang Zhidong, saying, "By the way, contact Chen Tianqiao at the old station and see if you can take it back."

"Didn't we open a new site?"

"Yes, we've launched a new site. But I talked to Mr. Chen Yang, and he said the old site has a very solid foundation. Although Tencent has resources, the business of a reading website is different from traditional internet businesses, and he needs to cultivate it for many years. Now, online literature is developing so fast, and the transformation into various IPs is so effective, just like Mr. Chen Yang's 'Sword Comes,' which has recently become a hit. I'm thinking that with the new site, we can then acquire the old site as well. Then, our pan-entertainment plan should be almost complete."

"That's true. But Chen Tianqiao has a bad temper, and he didn't get along with us before."

"Let's make contact first."

The two were chatting.

At this time.

They came across a news article: "Honor phones are a hot seller, selling 10 units in one day."

"what……"

Zhang Zhidong asked, somewhat puzzled, "Brother Ma, is this news true or false?"

"Which one?"

"Honor phones are selling like hotcakes."

"No, I met with Yu Chengdong a while ago, and he seemed a bit down."

"Look...it seems to be true. Not only are the data on Huawei's official website good, but the transaction data on Alibaba and JD.com are also good."

"Strange...why are they selling so well all of a sudden?"