Chapter 496: Chapter 496: It’s a Thrill to Have an Alter Ego!
Out of a sense of injustice for Shen Ying, the editor in chief’s sense of justice surged, and they directly checked Qianshan’s current recommendation arrangements. Only then did they find out that Ma Qie had set up a lot of hidden recommendations for Qianshan!
So sneaky!
Mr. Ma is really incompetent!
The editor in chief thought about it. This matter had been brewing for a day, and tonight there would definitely be a wave of backlash against Qianshan. The fact that Qianshan plagiarized Shen Ying’s book couldn’t be hidden. Cutting off Qianshan’s recommendations in advance should be fine.
Mr. Ma would understand him handling things impartially after it was all over.
Let’s do it this way!
We can’t let good people suffer.
After Gu Shiyin finished the conversation, she played with her phone for a bit. When she looked up, she heard the socialites holding signed books like treasured items, exclaiming:
"Shen Ying’s great book got a popup!"
"Wow, this popup image is beautiful. It’s Fu Xi kissing Nuwa, love it, love it!"
"Such a big recommendation as a reading popup, only platinum gods like our great Shen Ying deserve it!"
She smiled, enjoying the praise, relishing the secret pleasure of being a revered figure under a pseudonym.
However, the next second.
Someone suddenly mentioned, "Look, Qianshan is about to update!"
"Really, really? I’m dying to know the storyline of Qianshan’s fifth Chapter! Last night’s fourth Chapter left me hanging—Nuwa left only boxers on Fu Xi Emperor. How is he going to win back his wife in this metaphorical funeral scenario?"
"Will they really end up together as a couple? I have a feeling Qianshan doesn’t follow the usual patterns, maybe won’t write according to trope?"
"That’s true, Qianshan has quite the imagination, different from other authors or artists!"
"This is called a creative genius, rare on the whole internet, appreciate it while you can!"
Gu Shiyin’s smile couldn’t hold anymore.
These dumb socialites, holding her book while praising another artist? Backstabbers!
The key point is, when they praised her, all they used were vague buzzwords. But when it came to complimenting Qianshan, they were specific about the plot lines, making her doubt if they are really her loyal fans, if they truly like her novel, or if they just wanted that limited edition signed book to show off?
At this moment, the pseudonym turned out to be her obstacle. She couldn’t reveal herself to question these people, feeling almost internally injured with frustration.
Until...
When someone was reading Gu Qiusha’s comic, they suddenly noticed a large banner at the top of the page:
"The financial manager of Shen Ying’s household rewarded ’Ancient Love Letters: Fu Xi and Nuwa’ with 1,000,000 book currency!—Qianshan the plagiaristic shrew, the color comparison charts are out, quickly confess to our great Shen Ying!"
This banner is also called a "world message".
It only appears when fans make a huge reward or offer support, as a global floating window.
In other words, everyone using Penguin Reading could see this long banner.
Not only could they see the fans’ love for Shen Ying but also the accusation against Qianshan!
Simply killing two birds with one stone.
Once this strongly worded "world message" appeared, the socialites’ attention was immediately captured.
Those fingers that were just about to follow Qianshan’s fifth Chapter instinctively exited the comic page and turned to Shen Ying’s novel.
The gossiping eyes searched for the "color comparison chart" mentioned by Shen Ying’s fans.
"Turns out it really was copying our great Shen Ying. I didn’t realize it before!"
"I can’t believe I followed her for days! No wonder her work looked so good, turns out it was directly copying our great Shen Ying, too much!"
"I swear I’ll never read Qianshan the plagiaristic shrew’s comics again!"
The public opinion suddenly shifted.
Indeed, setting off fireworks in the book review section is much more direct than causing a scene on Weibo.
Well, the editor’s lousy trick wasn’t enough.
It’s the world message that has a more stunning impact!
Gu Shiyin logged out of the "financial manager of Shen Ying’s household" alt account, maintaining a cool and indifferent demeanor.
Not far away, Zuzi looked at the "world message" and asked Xi Rubao: "Is this what they call rewarding? Just like throwing money at a play?"