Chapter 1282: Afterword Chapter 1282: Afterword “`
Actually, when I typed the words “The End,” I had been considering whether all of you brothers and sisters would gape in astonishment and then rain down a flood of critique on Old Cai. Just like that it’s finished, reaching the peak? What about Third Brother? We want to know what happens after reaching the top. Old Cai, this is an unfinished ending. With these thoughts, I had not dared to type these three words. But today, I did it anyway. I feel a mix of emotions, a sense of loss, and a strange helplessness.

At this moment, I’d like to ask all brothers and sisters to calm down, to quiet down, and to seriously read through this text of Old Cai, to read my summary about the children of prominent families and the “Red Third Generation.”

From December 10th, 2011, when I typed the name “Red Third Generation,” to today, it’s been almost one year and seven months. The achievement of this book is undeniable. It had 4,300 subscriptions within 24 hours of release. Two months later, the subscription peaked at thirteen thousand, with an average close to eight thousand.

However, in April 2012, my son was hospitalized with severe asthma pneumonia. The moment the critical condition notice was issued, I completely lost the heart to write. At that moment, I realized that nothing, absolutely nothing, is more important than family, than one’s child. After taking half a month off, the 24-hour subscription fell to just over three thousand.

A little disappointed, but still understanding, and I am grateful to those three thousand-plus brothers and sisters who waited for me and persevered for me. You are my greatest source of motivation. After that, I continued to write until November, when, due to some well-known reasons, I took a break of eighteen days. This time, the 24-hour subscription dropped to around 1800. Old Cai was not discouraged. From last December to now, I’ve been diligently and modestly writing. I believe in the saying, “Heaven rewards the diligent.” Now, the 24-hour rate has risen back to 2700. I am very content. This is the love and support of all my brothers and sisters. This is your greatest encouragement to me.

Additionally, let’s talk about the new book. Now, I know some brothers and sisters have been saying that Old Cai has been focusing his energy on the new book, and that’s why he hurried to finish the old one. I feel it’s necessary to explain this.

As of right now, let’s just say, the new book’s performance is poor, and it doesn’t compare to “Children of Prominent Families” at all. “Children of Prominent Families” had over fifty thousand in collections. Currently, it’s maintaining a 24-hour subscription fluctuating around 2700. As for the new book, it has only sixteen thousand in collections and about 1000-plus in the 24-hour subscription. Compared to the early days of “Children of Prominent Families,” they’re worlds apart.

If we were to consider the economic perspective, ending the new book and continuing the old, or even updating as the new book gets updated, would make my monthly income much more. It would double or even triple.

I think, after seeing this data, all brothers and sisters won’t think anymore that Old Cai truly prefers the new book over finishing the old one.

Overall, “Children of Prominent Families” as a book, has many shortcomings to speak of. Now that it’s complete, let’s look back and analyze together. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (wuxiaworld.site) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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