The Shocking Eunuch, Reborn as a Literary Girl

Chapter 45 The Demeanor of a Master. (Please continue reading)
It should be said that this book is the closest she has come to her peak performance among her works created in the past five years.

That feeling of suppressing the urge to express or confide something in one's work.
We finally found it.

It's like waiting for the rain to finally arrive after a long time, like a withered tree waiting to be destroyed by the wind.

Although what she expresses now is no longer the loneliness and anger of a teenager.

No longer the passionate youthful spirit.

But at least he is no longer a corrupt and degenerate old man trapped in money and fame.

She still writes things that readers can empathize with and enjoy.

This is the same underlying logic she used when writing "Phoenix Clan" and "Eight States".

She's probably at about 5% of her peak level now.

Therefore, it is only natural that at least half of the success can be achieved.
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She was actually unsure about this.

In fact, she was well aware that the success of her previous works was not entirely due to the quality of her writing.
A large part of the reason also lies in the era.

My past works resonated with the generation of teenagers from that time.

That affected, pretentious, and deliberately profound writing
It was something that could move those immature teenagers at the time.

But this does not mean that the same work can achieve the same success today.

It's even fair to say that it's absolutely impossible.

In recent years, many people have been re-evaluating her past works.

"These things are only acceptable when you're young. You really can't accept them when you grow up. They're too pretentious and childish."

"It's a pity if you didn't read these things in high school, because it's hard to have such a shocking reading experience after high school, or you can't even get into them at all."

"From today's perspective, I don't think what he wrote back then was very good, but that doesn't stop me from being moved and captivated by it back then."

"Being able to read 'Phoenix Clan' at the most appropriate age is the luckiest thing in my life."

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The comments online show that, with the changing times, people have a new appreciation for the book "Phoenix Clan" and all of Renci's past works.

Let’s make an analogy.

If the world she has been reborn into has never had "mercy," then she is the only person in this world who has read and created "The Phoenix Clan."

The current time is 2024.
She has brought up her previous writings exactly as they were. As 2024 draws to a close, will she be able to set a new trend?
The answer is most likely no.

Just like Chiya Umehara himself couldn't understand himself when he created "Phoenix Clan".

Many readers today can no longer understand the original "Phoenix Clan".

At a time like this, her insistence that she could become a sensation simply by writing another book similar to "Phoenix Clan" is nothing short of delusional.

This is especially true without the added fame of the pen name "Kindness".

However, she is still very confident in the version of the novel she is currently writing.

Because she could feel
What I want to express now must resonate with readers of this era.

It will definitely evoke emotional responses in everyone.

Thinking of this, she looked resolutely at Editor Xiang Shan and said, "I understand your unease about this version. I also know the reasons why you would have such thoughts."

However, I still insist that if it is to be published as a paperback, it can only be this version.
You can offer suggestions for revisions based on this version, and I don't doubt your professional abilities as an editor.

However, if you fundamentally believe that this version is inferior to the current online version...
Then I can only try contacting other paperback publishers.

Upon hearing Chiya Umehara's resolute statement, Makoto Mukaiyama, who had been about to say something, suddenly choked up.

The other party's resolute attitude was somewhat unexpected. She could sense it.
For Chiya Umehara, this seems to be more than just a novel.

She stared at Umehara Chiya, somewhat dumbfounded, for a long while in silence.

Then he sighed and said helplessly, "Alright. I didn't say this version was definitely not going to work. I was just giving you some advice. Don't get upset."

"Since you've put it that way, there's nothing more to say. When you have time later, please come to our Kakuyama Bunko editorial office to sign the contract, and while you're at it, let's talk about the novel's future development."

"What do you think of this?"

Chiya Umehara smiled with satisfaction.

"Okay, no problem, it's decided then. I'll pay you a visit when I have time."

After a brief discussion about the follow-up arrangements, the two said their goodbyes.

Sitting in her car, watching Chiya Umehara's departing figure, Makoto Mukayama sighed, "I have a gut feeling about it."

"She possesses a special quality that is similar to that of novelists who have a great influence."

At this moment, Makoto Mukaiyama was unsure whether her feelings were correct.

However, she will wait and see.
When she got home, as soon as she opened the door, Umehara Chiya saw her younger sister with an expectant expression on her face.

It seemed that Umehara Amane had already sensed her sister's return home through the footsteps in the corridor, so she was waiting in the entrance hall in advance.

Just like a small animal waiting for its owner to come home.

Although she was very cute, she still startled Chiya Umehara.

After slightly easing the shock of being startled by JumpScare, she patted her chest and reached out to rub her sister's head with a hint of helplessness.

Then he asked, "What are you doing here? Why are you waiting for me?"

The younger sister pressed her face against her chest, wrapped her arms around her waist, and asked expectantly, "Um... Sister, how did your meeting with the editor go today?"

"Did you receive any recognition? Did she compliment your writing?"

"Did anyone say that this is bound to be a blockbuster hit across Japan?"

"Has anyone praised your writing skills as being comparable to those of a literary giant in history?"

"Is there?"

Hearing these words, Umehara Chiya patted her head again in annoyance: "I told you not to be my career-minded person, why do you care about these things every day?"

"You should be focusing on your studies now, and not putting so much energy into me, understand? Distracting yourself like this won't do your studies any good!"

After being lectured by Umehara Chiya, Umehara Amane lowered her head somewhat aggrievedly.

"sorry"

Seeing her younger sister's pitiful appearance, Umehara Chiya ultimately couldn't bear to spoil her mood.

Her tone softened, and she explained softly to her sister, "Of course it was a resounding victory! How could anyone not approve of what I wrote!"

"If anyone doesn't appreciate my work, then they are blind!"

Upon hearing this, her younger sister became even more excited and rushed over to hug her.

"Very good!!!"

　P.S.: My darlings, I know you complain that I don't update often enough, but most books have this much update frequency during the new book season. If I update more, I'll actually drop off the new book charts faster.

　　I'll start gathering drafts in the days leading up to the release, and I'll update more on the day of release. Please help me!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)