Reborn, I achieved legendary status with a single book.

It left a deep impression on Xiao Chao.

But this is only the beginning.

The protagonist then meets an old man in the park named Wei Fu, who is very powerful.

However, Chen Beixuan didn't pay any attention to it.

One day, he went to a bar with his childhood friend Jiang Churan and a group of classmates.

Chen Beixuan moved to the Jiang family home at his mother's request.

When Chen Beixuan was young, Jiang's mother treated him very well, and Chen Beixuan was always grateful to her.

Even in his youth in his previous life, Chen Beixuan had some feelings for Jiang Churan.

However, having been reborn, Chen Beixuan is no longer the same Chen Beixuan he once was.

Although he knew that Jiang Churan was not interested in him, Chen Beixuan just smiled faintly and didn't take it to heart.

"The main character will probably show off his skills here."

Xiao Chao is the editor-in-chief of a website.

Based on his years of reading experience, this place is a scene of showing off and getting slapped in the face.

In fact.

And indeed, they followed that route.

Inside the bar, the group encountered a gang of thugs.

Just when Xiao Chao thought Chen Beixuan would take the stage.

But unexpectedly, another classmate named Ding Junfei stepped in.

Ding Junfei is from a powerful family.

He thought that once he came out and revealed his father's name, the whole thing would be over.

Unexpectedly.

The bully on the other side was even more powerful than his father, and he didn't give Ding Junfei any face at all.

When it seemed that even Ding Junfei couldn't handle this bully,

The protagonist was about to get up.

But then a phone rang.

In the end, the protagonist didn't even make a move.

Old Master Wei's bodyguards arrived at the bar.

The once arrogant Zhou Tianhao turned into a lapdog after the old man's guards arrived.

Although this plot was a minor one, the level of satisfaction it provided was far more intense than his previous expectation of a direct confrontation.

One key point here is...

Unlike many other novels, the protagonist doesn't immediately take action and shock others.

Although it's satisfying to make such a move and then shock others.

But with Ding Junfei, the transition is ten times more pleasurable.

More importantly...

Just as the protagonist was about to take action, his phone rang.

This is also a key point.

The phone call wasn't made by the main character, but rather received by someone else.

This is called subtle showing off.

"The King of Pretending to Be Cool"

Xiao Chao shook his head helplessly.

Yes.

As he said before.

This is a plot where someone tries to show off but ends up getting slapped in the face.

Even if you follow the Chinese translation of this book, you may not be able to achieve the same level of enjoyment as the original.

……

of course.

It's not just Xiao Chao who's doing the research.

Almost all the authors are dissecting Chen Yang's new book sentence by sentence.

"Wow, that's amazing. In terms of innovation, Bu Yangshen's new book has no innovations at all, and the plot seems unremarkable. However, it is precisely these plots that make every cell in your body feel incredibly satisfied."

"Yes, the plot of encountering a villain in a bar is written terribly in other books. Some people don't even use such plots anymore. But Bu Yang Shen not only used it, but he still made it incredibly enjoyable."

"That's real skill. Some people said before that nobody watches people show off. Hahaha, just as Bu Yang Shen said. It's not that nobody watches people show off and get slapped in the face, it's that you didn't show off well enough."

In the comments section of Qidian, every time it's refreshed, countless comments fly up.

"This is awesome! This is the most awesome online novel I've read in recent years."

"I used to think that the urban genre might have hit a bottleneck, but now it seems that urban novels are the most satisfying genre for showing off and slapping people in the face."

"That's right, the urban setting is just like ours, so it's easy to immerse ourselves in it. Thankfully, God bless us, Bu Yangshen has started writing about urban life again."

"Yes, actually, my favorite genre is urban fiction. Bu Yangshen, please update more! Can't you write 20,000 words a day?"

At this moment.

The passion of netizens was completely aroused.

but.

The face-slapping and boasting in "Rebirth of an Urban Immortal" is not just about this.

The pretentious slap in the face at that little bar was just an appetizer.

Immediately after the bar scene, Zhou Tianhao realized that the protagonist was a master.

So he gave the protagonist 100 million to fight his enemy.

Unexpectedly, after hiring the lead actor, Zhou Tianhao also spent 500 million to hire an even more skilled Master Guo.

Master Guo sneered when he saw that the protagonist was so young. "Inviting a young man like that over there is just asking for death."
As a result, when Master Guo went there, he was beaten half to death by the other party.

Just as Zhou Tianhao's enemies were preparing to kill him.

The protagonist, however, smiled and said, "Give me 1000 million, and I'll help you drive away your enemies."

This chapter ends abruptly.

But the consequences of going out of context can be extremely serious.

"Damn it, Chen Yang, you old scoundrel, who do you think you are, stopping the update right here."

"I admit you were good at showing off and then slapping yourself in the face, but you shouldn't have cut off your orders."

"You son of a bitch, take this! Update now, or I'll storm your house."

Of course, updates are coming.

However, this update came on the second day.

With the help of the protagonist Chen Beixuan, he easily dealt with Zhou Tianhao's enemy.

But Chen Beixuan's path of showing off did not stop there.

The story continues.

The Wei family obtained a treasure and invited the protagonist to go there to appreciate it.

Unexpectedly, the protagonist ran into his classmate Jiang Churan and a group of other classmates as soon as he arrived at the hotel.

Jiang Churan thought the protagonist worked at this hotel.

When Jiang Churan saw the protagonist at the hotel, she mistakenly assumed that he was working there to earn money.

At that time, the protagonist didn't explain, but just went along with Jiang Churan's answer, "Yes, I'm here to earn some pocket money."

When Chen Beixuan reappeared, Jiang Churan naturally assumed that the protagonist was doing odd jobs here again.

have to say.

The character Jiang Churan is simply so well-written.

Many people felt both angry and resentful upon seeing this character, yet they didn't know what to say.

how to say?

Jiang Churan is unlike some other female characters in online novels.

She's not a villain either.

His values ​​aren't necessarily warped; in some ways, they're quite upright.

She is not only not a villain, but she also cares about the protagonist.

Not only does she care about the main character, but Jiang Churan is also engaged to Chen Beixuan.

Although the engagement wasn't actually finalized, it was just something the parents mentioned at the time.

After Jiang Churan found out, she kept it in mind.

But when Jiang Churan saw that Chen Beixuan was just an ordinary person, she was disappointed time and time again.

Almost.

The moment the character Jiang Churan appeared, the emotional impact of the entire book increased dozens of times compared to before.

"Don't you work at the hotel?"

"Don't talk big. Someone invited you. You know what? Me and several other classmates couldn't get into this hotel."

Yes.

Jiang Churan and several classmates heard from somewhere that there would be a grand event at Wansheng International today.

They had intended to sneak in.

They were surprised to find that the hotel had such good security; they couldn't get in.

The other students, relying on their families' influence, made phone calls asking for favors, but to no avail.

"Girl, I never thought that even a scene like entering a hotel could be used to show off."

"Awesome, I learned something, I really learned something."

"The King of Pretending, truly lives up to his name."

Upon reading this chapter, everyone felt incredibly satisfied, but also deeply impressed.

They really didn't expect that.

Chen Yang managed to write such an ordinary plot in a way that was both pretentious and slap-in-the-face.

Let's take a look at Jiang Churan and the others.

They were all sons of powerful and influential families.

They usually live a superior life and look down on ordinary people.

But now, they can't even get through the door of a hotel.

On the other hand, the protagonist.

He was invited by Rong Zhong.

As for the lobby manager who had previously blocked Chen Beixuan from entering the hotel, he was fired on the spot with just a word from someone else.

Is the plot simple or not?
It couldn't be simpler.

But let me tell you, was it fun or not?

It felt so good... like flying.

……

"I admire you, I really admire you."

"I'm truly impressed by Bu Yang Shen. How did you come up with that hotel scene? It was so immersive."

"You still need to think about it. Although this is a novel, it's like this in reality; many people look down on others."

"Yes, just like Jiang Churan. She thinks she's a princess, with incredibly high standards. But she's actually completely blind. Such an amazing person is right in front of her, yet she doesn't believe him."

"Actually, it's not that she doesn't believe it, she just doesn't want to believe it."

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"Last time, the protagonist saved Jiang Churan. Generally speaking, by now, Jiang Churan's opinion of him should have changed a lot. However, Jiang Churan still looks down on the protagonist, thinking that the protagonist is just good at fighting, so what if he can fight?"

"I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. That's how it is. Prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain. No matter how well the protagonist performs, she will still look down on him."

"A person like that... I imagine, when she truly discovers the protagonist's identity... the scene... wow. I can't help but want to urge for more updates."

On SkyNet, a group of people were discussing Chen Yang's new book.

At this time.

Someone commented in the comments section: "It's fun, but... it's an urban setting, what a pity."

This said.

Many people echoed this sentiment: "Yes, it's a pity it's set in an urban setting. If it were fantasy or xianxia (Chinese fantasy), the IP value would absolutely explode."

This situation is also true.

While urban life has a high lower limit, its upper limit is relatively low compared to other genres.

Many copyrights have nothing to do with the city.

In fact, many urban-themed works are not as good as historical, science fiction, or realistic works.

There is nothing we can do about it.

Because there are many restrictions when adapting a series of copyrighted works in urban settings.

However, Chen Yang just smiled.

He did not respond.

The days of low urban development limits are over.

Think of dragons and snakes.

This is the highest IP address in the city.

Even Doupo (Battle Through the Heavens) cannot compare to Dragon and Snake.

Not to mention.

The copyright to his book has actually already been sold.

3000 million.

This IP address is quite expensive.

However, when a group of authors in the industry said this, Chen Yang thought of his experience with the book "Rebirth of Urban Immortal Cultivation" in his previous life.

This book was very popular back then.

However, the book's influence was not truly realized.

The reason.

That means the book has been banned.

At this moment, Chen Yang came to write.

Touched his chin.

Chen Yang said, "We don't need to worry about the copyright issue. As for online serialization, I want it to become the king of online serialization subscriptions."

Yes.

Chen Yang wants this book to once again subvert everyone's understanding of online novels.

He wanted everyone to understand.

The value of an online novel does not necessarily lie in its adaptation.

The number of subscribers for online serializations is also a number that can be considered legendary.

……

The next day.

After finishing updating "Rebirth of Urban Immortal Cultivation", Chen Yang invited Bao Jian to have a late-night snack together.

Baojian gladly accepted the invitation.

Upon seeing Chen Yang, Baojian excitedly exclaimed, "Chen Yang, you're truly remarkable! Your newly opened urban fantasy novel has shaken the entire online literature community!"

"Baojian, you're such a busy CEO, do you even have time to read novels?"

"What CEO? I'm a writer by profession. No matter how busy I am, I will always read the books I like."

So, you're reading my new book?

"What do you say?"

Baojian said, "I'm impressed. No wonder people call you the King of Pretending. Your ability to show off is simply amazing."

"Hehe, of course you have to show off when you write a book, otherwise no one will read it."

"That's what they say. But your new book can be said to have taken the art of showing off and slapping people in the face to its highest level."

"Thank you."

Chen Yang nodded.

However, he added, "It's just that the copyright issue is a bit problematic for urban-themed works."

"That's true."

Baojian nodded in agreement: "But you already have a ton of IPs, why are you still worrying about this?"

"Too."

Chen Yang said, "However, I have a new idea."

"what idea?"

"You know what bullet comments are, right?"

"Of course I know, it's the barrage of comments that keep popping up in the video."

"Correct."

"What do you mean by that?"

The sword is a bit strange.

Then he paused, stunned: "Holy crap, you don't mean to add this comment section to the novel, do you?"

"A sword, awesome!"

Chen Yang gave the sword a thumbs up: "Yes, that's exactly what I meant."

"Wait, how do I add bullet comments to a novel?"

"It's very simple, just comment once per sentence or once per paragraph."

"Damn...you're the awesome one."

Baojian gave Chen Yang a thumbs up: "Buyang, what's wrong with your brain? None of us website developers have thought of the bullet screen feature, how did you come up with it?"

"It's perfectly normal to think of that. I'm thinking of myself. Just like when I suggested rewarding people with monthly passes back then."

"Pfft..."

have to.

This mention of the sword instantly brought back memories of its heyday.

Back when Chen Yang was at Sanjiang Pavilion, he proposed a monthly pass reward.

This left everyone speechless.

But no one expected it.

At the time, everyone thought Chen Yang was only doing it for himself, but when the monthly ticket reward was announced, it really went on a killing spree.

“Baojian, think about it. Right now, Qidian uses a VIP subscription fee, but to be honest, there are still a lot of people who watch it for free.”

"There's nothing we can do about it."

"Actually, there are some ways, such as this bullet screen function, which I call segment comments."

"The paragraph commentary is good. However, even if we create this commentary, it's not certain that we can convert those who read pirated versions into those who read legitimate versions."

"Complete conversion is impossible, but partial conversion is possible. Baojian, think about it. Why do people who watch pirated content watch pirated content?"

"There are many reasons. Some people genuinely don't have much money. Others have money but simply don't want to spend it... and so on."

"We won't consider those areas where the economy isn't particularly loose right now; they'll have the money later. But we can try to win over those areas where the economy is relatively loose."

How do we win them over?

"That's the paragraph commentary."

Chen Yang continued, "Baojian, why do those relatively well-off friends read pirated versions? It's not that they can't afford it; it's that their mindset hasn't changed. Another reason is that no one can motivate them to pay. Once they are motivated, they will become legitimate readers. Once our commentary section is launched, we can completely differentiate ourselves from pirated websites. At that time, everyone who pays to read novels will experience the benefits of legitimate reading. Because there will be commentary available, at least they won't see it on pirated websites."

"What you said makes some sense. However, what you call paragraph comments are actually quite similar to chapter comments and reviews. Would any reader really become a regular reader just for these comments?"

After Chen Yang explained, Bao Jian understood what Duan Ping was.

But at first glance, he still didn't understand the power of the commentary.

Chen Yang knew.

If this kind of thing isn't actually made and shown to everyone, no one will believe it.

Chen Yang didn't offer much explanation, saying, "Regardless of whether it can be converted, doesn't the appearance of such paragraph comments increase the reading pleasure? Let's put everything else aside for now and create this paragraph comment to see the effect."

"Okay, I'll talk to them about it later."

"Hurry up!"

"Don't worry, this feature isn't difficult, we can get it working out quickly."

"Okay." (End of Chapter)