Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

"The reverse output is correct."

Yu Wei's guess was absolutely right. Once "Malice" was released on Sakura, its influence was even more exaggerated than in China.

The popularity of "Malice" in China was largely due to Yu Wei's own popularity, but in Sakura, even with a bad start, it still resonated with the locals.

Artistic works rooted in their environment are most likely to resonate with the collective heart; Cherry Blossom's books should shine brightly in their hometown.

They should thank us...

According to Aya Tanyuki, the book is already in high demand and short supply, but that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that Yu Wei has achieved a turnaround in reputation through this book.

Previously, Yu Wei was almost imagined as a major villain in the cherry blossom world. He wasn't universally hated, but he certainly didn't receive much support.

As a result, this book successfully reversed the opinions of many Sakura netizens about him, and even cultivated a group of die-hard readers.

Such a reversal of public opinion in such a short time cannot be achieved by the quality of the novel alone. Even the best wine needs advertising, and even a masterpiece cannot withstand prejudice.

What truly plays a decisive role is the theme of "Malice." The core of the novel is very similar to Yu Wei's situation, and in the process of reading, the "malice" in the reader's heart is quietly dissolved.

Many readers of Sakura Bookstore find it amazing that Yu Wei foresaw everything and wrote such a book.
What's more terrifying than the "malice" in the novel is Yu Wei's deep scheming...

The more they thought about it, the more shocked they became. Coupled with the book's mature techniques and exquisite writing, their shock turned into admiration.

An author with insightful thoughts and a knack for storytelling will be popular anywhere, and Sakura readers are no exception.

Unfounded malice like "simply disliking something" is common in Sakura society. Yu Wei's book hits the nail on the head, which is exactly the kind of work they need.

Its reasoning elements are also unique, giving mystery lovers a refreshing experience and inevitably causing a sensation.

The novel sold extremely well and also received high ratings, making it both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, setting a record for mystery novels in recent years.

However, no matter how good his reputation was, he was ineligible for any novel awards, since he was a despicable outsider. Yu Wei didn't care about that, as long as the novels sold.

He watched calmly from his side, but the Sakura netizens next door were really anxious; this book had a strong aftertaste, and they wanted to read more after finishing it…

Who could have imagined that Yu Wei, a musician, would write such a compelling novel, surpassing even many veteran authors?

So the author information in his profile wasn't just a joke after all.
The cherry blossom netizens who had previously been dismissive now had only one question: Does this kid have any other works?
After finishing the classic book, they experienced withdrawal symptoms and started to investigate further. What they found was shocking – there really was something there.

Not only that, there are two more. One is a detective novel, and the other seems to focus on the entertainment industry. It is being serialized online.

Readers who have just been captivated by "Malice" are naturally more interested in the former; the latter sounds more like Yu Wei's diary...

Who keeps a diary if they're a decent person?

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be true. Yu Wei not only continued to serialize the story, but also updated it intensively, writing every day. What else could this be but a diary?
Although not particularly interested, Sakura netizens were still shocked when they heard that Yu Wei writes several thousand words every day.

I thought it was just a hobby, but I never expected him to be so dedicated...

Sakura basically doesn't have the concept of daily updates. Weekly updates for serialized works are considered very diligent. Yu Wei updates every day, how can he manage to keep up?
In other words, it's a bit of an exaggeration that he can still compose a lot of good-quality music while spending several hours writing novels every day.

Those songs that became wildly popular during the cherry blossom season were actually just products he casually created while writing his book. Is that true?
While people found it incredible, some questioning comments quickly appeared on the Sakura website.

"How could one person have so much energy? It feels like it was ghostwritten." "Indeed, 'Malice' is brilliant. I don't think a musician could write such a literary work."

"It's all for marketing purposes to create a genius persona, that's interesting."

"Malice" did indeed prompt some netizens to reflect, but many were just watching the spectacle from afar, and one book clearly cannot cover everyone.

Sensing a new opportunity, they acted decisively, claiming it was all Yu Wei's conspiracy and that he must have commissioned someone to write the novel to promote himself.

How could such a thing be kept from them?
But reality did not go as they wished. The rumors died down shortly after they started, since there was video evidence of Yu Wei writing the book.

Japanese players doubted his authorship, but Chinese players have been following him all along and have plenty of evidence to back him up.

The information brokers responsible for selling the information were very savvy. As soon as the rumors about ghostwriting appeared, they reposted a large number of videos of Yu Wei writing.

These scenes included those from variety shows, commercials, behind-the-scenes footage, and even those from the passenger seat of a truck... without exception, Yu Wei was typing away.

That focused, tireless state of writing is something that cannot be faked. Many Sakura authors were touched and wrote articles expressing their admiration, saying that this is exactly how they usually write.

What touched readers the most was a photograph.

The night outside the window was as dark as ink. In the dilapidated hotel, Yu Weiqing's handsome face was illuminated by the cold blue light of the laptop screen, forming a stark contrast with the peeling paint on the walls.

His eyes were weary, yet they still shone with a torch-like light. His fingertips seemed to dance rapidly across the keyboard. At that moment, it was as if the surrounding dust and decay had all stood still.

The dilapidated state of the table and his focused attention created a sharp visual contrast. The rough, cracked surface of the table complemented his slender fingers, while the dim background highlighted the unquenchable flame of passion in his eyes.

The whole scene is like a contemporary fable, quietly shining with light amidst the ruins.

That's right, this is the photo that photographer Lao Zhang took late at night in the episode of "The Ordinary Road".

At the time, everyone thought the composition of this picture was perfect. Little did they know that it would become such excellent proof for Yu Wei.

The dim background further highlighted the unyielding flame of seriousness in Yu Wei's eyes, which the Sakura netizens saw clearly, and for a moment they even felt a little ashamed of themselves.

This photograph is true art, and the best proof and interpretation of Yu Wei's "personality." This scene is both an everyday occurrence and a highlight.

Clearly, Professor Yu Wei is a respectable author, and there is no doubt about that.

This picture deserves to be featured in Time magazine!

Looking at this masterpiece, Sakura readers' favorability towards Yu Wei increased significantly, completely separating them from fans in the music industry.

They'll see who dares to slander Teacher Yu Wei...

Previously, they only liked Yu Wei's novels, but now they are somewhat impressed by Yu Wei himself.

What was originally a type of "diary novel" that few people paid attention to has now become interesting and has become a point of curiosity for many readers.

They became increasingly curious about what kind of person Yu Wei was, and hoped that the daily-updated novel would not disappoint them.

Due to overwhelming demand from Sakura netizens, the information broker took on the task of translating the novel, and Yu Wei's entertainment novel officially entered the Sakura netizens' field of vision. (End of this chapter)