The anti-theft chapter of online novels was a measure to increase the reader's stickiness and protect the author's income. By inserting some suspense and mysteries into the chapter to attract the reader's interest and increase the difficulty of reading, the reader would be more willing to continue reading. At the same time, the anti-theft chapter could also make the author more cautious when writing to avoid loopholes or leaking the content of the work, so as to avoid being affected by readers 'complaints or reports. However, there were also some problems with the anti-theft chapter of the online novel. For example, anti-theft chapters might make readers feel confused and dissatisfied, reducing their satisfaction and loyalty to the work. In addition, anti-theft chapters may affect the cohesiveness and completeness of the work, making it difficult for readers to truly understand the meaning and theme of the work. Therefore, authors and editors needed to carefully consider and weigh the pros and cons. When writing, the author could use some technical means to avoid the impact of anti-theft chapters on the work, such as encryption chapter content or using a unique writing style to distinguish chapter content to ensure the integrity and cohesiveness of the work. During editing, the editor also needed to review and evaluate the anti-theft chapter to ensure that it would not affect the quality and value of the work.