He unexpectedly becomes a father at the start of his life, and the mother of his child is a national

Chen Hao put down his phone, a smile still on his face.

Sisi listened intently, her little ears perked up. Although she didn't understand everything, she caught the words "book" and "sell".

"Daddy, who was that just now?" Sisi asked curiously as she crawled over and lay on Chen Hao's lap.

Chen Hao hugged his daughter and explained with a smile, "She's the uncle who publishes the fairy tales that Dad wrote."

The father compiled the stories he usually told Sisi, such as Sisi helping Jingwei fill the sea, helping Kuafu chase the sun, and helping Yu Gong move mountains, into a book.

My uncle just called to tell my dad that this book will be available in bookstores tomorrow, and both children and adults who like it can buy it.

After hearing this, Sisi's eyes widened instantly, her little face filled with surprise and admiration:

"Really? Dad's book is going to be sold in bookstores? Wow! Dad's amazing! Dad's a great author now!"

She hugged Chen Hao tightly around the neck, gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, then jumped down from his arms and bounced around the living room.

"Yay! My dad's book is going to sell! My dad's the best!"

Seeing his daughter so happy and proud of him filled Chen Hao with warmth, a feeling he found more fulfilling than hearing any sales forecast.

He reached out, pulled the excited little one back into his arms, and kissed the top of her head.

"Yes, Dad will continue to work hard, write more wonderful stories, sing more beautiful songs, and draw more beautiful pictures... to give Sisi the best life."

Chen Hao spoke softly, as if making a promise to his daughter, and also as if making a promise to himself.

Sisi seemed to understand but not quite, but she could sense the gentleness and determination in her father's words. She quieted down, nestled in her father's arms, and whispered:

"Dad is the best dad right now."

……

The next day, Chen Hao, as usual, dropped Sisi off at kindergarten and returned to Yunding Mansion.

He habitually turns on his computer first, preparing to start his day's work.

When he logged into the author backend of Tongxin.com, the mobile app started automatically, and the splash screen with the name GG made him pause slightly.

The graphics are designed with a childlike charm. Under the blue sky and white clouds, a cartoon version of a little girl named "Sisi" stands on a rainbow bridge, with several cute silhouettes of mythical creatures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas next to her.

The eye-catching title reads: "The highly anticipated classic children's book! 'The Adventures of the Chen Family Heiress in the Mountains and Seas' is now available nationwide in print!"

Below are a few lines of smaller print: "Countless parents and children eagerly await this! A masterpiece by renowned author 'Haolin,' offering a fresh perspective on ancient mythology, nurturing children's hearts and inspiring wisdom! Available both online and offline, first come, first served!"

Looking at the splash screen, Chen Hao felt a strange sense of accomplishment and anticipation.

My own work has truly entered a wider world in this way.

I wonder how well this first edition of 10,000 copies will sell?

Although he was confident in the work itself, he was unsure about the uncertainties in the physical book market.

I refreshed the Tongxin.com backend and found that many readers are already discussing the physical book in the comments section of the new chapter:

"Finally, the physical book is out! I've been waiting for so long! I have to support it!"

"I'm already on my way to the bookstore! I need to grab a copy for my kid!"

When will the online store open for sales? I'm afraid I won't be able to get my hands on a copy at the bookstore!

"Haolin is awesome! The book is beautifully made; I loved it just from the promotional images!"

"I hope the printing quality is good so my child can keep it as a collectible."

It seems that the publicity has been effective and readers' expectations have been high.

Chen Hao smiled, turned off GG, and began to concentrate on creating the two fairy tales he needed to update today.

……

Meanwhile, at Shanghai Book City, one of the largest retail bookstores in Shanghai, a long queue formed in the children's book section shortly after it opened for business.

The group consisted mostly of young parents, as well as some grandparents and even a few young people who looked like students.

They had a clear goal in mind, and their eyes kept glancing at the eye-catching new book display stand at the entrance of the children's section.

On the stage, stacks of brand-new, brightly colored copies of "The Adventures of the Chen Family Daughter in the Mountains and Seas" were piled up like a small mountain, next to which stood a promotional stand that looked just like the one on the app's splash screen.

In the middle of the line stood two mothers in their thirties, Hao Xinyi and Tan Wenjing.

They were college classmates and are now both mothers. They often communicate because their children are about the same age and they both love watching "The Adventures of Chen Family's Daughter in the Mountains and Seas".

"My God, so many people!" Hao Xinyi looked at the long queue ahead, anxiously standing on tiptoe to peer inside.

"Won't they sell out before we even get a turn? I should have set an alarm and come to line up first thing this morning!"

Tan Wenjing was relatively calmer and comforted her, "Don't worry, it shouldn't be that bad, right? There are still so many books here." She pointed to the "mountain of books" on the display stand.

"Hard to say," Hao Xinyi shook her head.

"You wouldn't believe it, the Tongxin.com app's online store went on sale at 9 a.m. sharp this morning, and only 1000 copies were released."

I clicked in at 9:02, and it already showed "sold out"! It was even faster than grabbing concert tickets!

I was worried that physical stores would be like that too, which is why I dragged you here so quickly.

Look at this line... I suspect many of these people are people who failed to get anything online and are trying their luck at the physical store.

"So fast?!" Tan Wenjing exclaimed, her eyes wide with surprise. "1000 books, in three minutes? Really?"

"If you don't believe me, look for yourself." Hao Xinyi handed over her phone; the screen displayed the Tongxin.com online store page.

Below the product "The Adventures of the Chen Family's Daughter in the Mountains and Seas," the words "Sold Out" are prominently displayed in gray.

The comment section below exploded with discussion:

"Holy crap! I just went to get a glass of water! And when I came back it was gone?!"

"Did the programmer secretly buy it himself? Is that typing speed even human?"

"Please restock! Please restock! My child is crying for physical books!"

"What's wrong with the publisher? Printing so little? Are they looking down on Haolin's fans?"

"See you at the bookstore! I can't believe the bookstore will open so soon!"

"..."

Looking at these comments, Tan Wenjing finally started to feel a little nervous.

She quickly took out her own phone and logged into the Tongxin.com online store. Sure enough, the product status was already "sold out".

She refreshed the page several times, but nothing changed.

"My God...it's really sold out," Tan Wenjing murmured, her composure fading considerably.

"Is this book... really that popular?"

"What do you think?" Hao Xinyi smiled wryly. "My daughter has to listen to this every night before bed, or she'll throw a tantrum."

She's almost idolized the little Sisi in the movie, and she says every day that she wants to be as brave and smart as Sisi.

I've been wanting to read it for a long time, ever since I heard it was going to be published as a physical book.

If I can't buy it today, I don't know how I'm going to explain it to her when I get home.