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The Rise of Our Goddess, Her Majesty, The World's First Queen.

This is a story about the development of a lolita to a goddess, as well a strange and magnificent magical journey. A literary girl, a musical genius, trial space, inner world, otherworlds, anime world, past and present lives, all kinds of arrangements that seem like fate blend together at this moment. "You must live well in my place, you must live..." "If possible, when I open my eyes, the first person I see is you..." "Sister, I will try my best to be your left and right arm..." "When you recall this memory, I will disappear, this is destined..." "My heart, it was you who revived it..." "You are my faith..." PS: Focusing on yuri, transformation, unlimited flow, and daily life. - Patreon.com/DaoOfHeaven

Dao_Of_Heaven · Anime & Comics
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New Book

As Li Xiuer said, the food on the third floor was indeed much more exquisite compared to the dishes on the first floor and the brief glance she took of the second floor. It seemed this level was intended for students with some spare money or those wanting to host gatherings.

She ordered a few dishes that looked appetizing and found the taste surprisingly good.

The appetizer was a small plate of young ginger. A light bite revealed a mildly spicy yet incredibly enticing flavor that whetted the appetite.

The rice served in a delicate porcelain bowl had a faint, refreshing fragrance.

A small spoonful of lotus root soup had a clear, sweet taste with a hint of lotus aroma.

The roast duck meat was so tender that biting into it almost crushed the bones.

After finishing these dishes, she was already full. However, at Li Xiuer's recommendation, she ordered a few more common dishes. Though served in small portions, each had an exceptional flavor.

Her own cooking skills were quite good, but this meal made her want to apprentice under the cafeteria chefs to learn a few of their secret recipes.

Even if she could only master seventy to eighty percent of their skills, she could cook delicious meals for herself every day in the future.

After finishing this exquisite meal, Chu Lian sat down to rest. She noticed many people fanning their mouths and sweating profusely, yet still unwilling to put down their spoons. Curious, she turned to ask Li Xiuer, who explained that it was the famous Mapo Tofu. She mentioned that the chef was a master from a long-established Sichuan restaurant, skilled in all kinds of Sichuan cuisine, with Mapo Tofu being one of the most famous dishes in the cafeteria.

Chu Lian felt tempted upon hearing this. Despite feeling full, her stomach seemed to call out for her to try it. As a foodie, how could she resist her stomach's desires?

So she insisted on trying it, only to be nearly brought to tears by the spiciness. If there hadn't been water nearby, she might have had to run to the bathroom. Realizing that this delicious dish was beyond her current tolerance, she wisely decided not to continue. Although it was tasty, with a rich and aromatic flavor and tender tofu, it was simply too spicy for her to handle.

After resting for a while and letting the spicy kick of the Mapo Tofu subside, she and Li Xiuer went to the cafeteria's snack shop to get a few drinks. They slowly sipped their beverages, with Li Xiuer sitting quietly across from Chu Lian, listening to her share interesting stories, often laughing softly with her hand covering her mouth.

Of course, what made her happiest was hearing from Chu Lian that she was already planning her second book. Although the "The Wizard of Oz" story collection wasn't very long, its stories were quite engaging, with various strange characters and scenes often appearing in her dreams.

For someone with an introverted and shy personality like her, reading such a series of beloved stories was a rare treat. It's no wonder she treated Chu Lian so well, sometimes even forgetting her shyness and playing around with her.

After a restful noon, Chu Lian's thoughts became much clearer. She knew that merely submitting a song had a decent chance of being selected, but if it came with sheet music, the program would definitely be hers.

However, remembering a song's lyrics didn't mean she could recall its melody. Even if she could, writing it down was another issue. These problems were initially quite troublesome, but at a certain moment, when she sought solutions from the system, a few messages she saw instantly dispelled her worries.

"Number of loyal fans reached 10,000, rewarded with 30,000 Culture Points."

"First work 'The Wizard of Oz' has sold 500,000 sets, you've gained some fame in the writing community. Rewarded with 50,000 Culture Points."

"Number of fans reached 50,000, rewarded with 50,000 Culture Points."

These three messages appeared from last night to today. The system had mentioned that unless it was special information, such notification-like messages required her to check the system herself.

She understood that this was the effect of the video "Glad You're A Lolicon" uploaded on Friday night. According to the system, loyal fans were those who liked her so much that they spent money on her works. Apparently, many of these fans bought her book, which led the system to classify them as loyal fans.

What she didn't expect was that after several months, her work had finally sold 500,000 sets. Note, it was sets. Although her "The Wizard of Oz" was not divided into 21 books like the original, she divided it into seven volumes according to her own preference, with each volume priced at only 15 yuan, and the set price was 100 yuan.

This means that just by calculating the number of sets sold, with an 8% author share, after deducting various expenses, she could earn nearly 3 million from the net profit of almost 37 million. If you include those who only bought one or a few volumes, it's estimated she could earn around 3.5 million.

She knew this wasn't purely due to her ability to sell so many; it was largely because of her fame and various promotions.

Her parents were executives at a well-known domestic cultural company, managing two subsidiaries. With their connections and her already being a highly talked-about individual, she had access to a lot of company resources.

Moreover, she had thoroughly studied the profits of literary and publishing companies in this world, which were much higher than in the previous world.

The main reasons for this were threefold: first, the various preferential policies for literature in China; second, a good social atmosphere allowing many people to settle down and read; and third, due to technological advancements, the cost of printing books had decreased significantly.

As a result, the profits for publishers were generally over 50%, with some companies even reaching 60-65%. The benefits for authors were also higher, with royalties not being deliberately lowered and the proportion of the author's share being higher.

Of course, due to the vastness of this market, competition was even more intense. If a newcomer without fame and little buzz, their royalty rate would be between 4-6%.

However, if the newcomer had talent and some buzz, even without fame, they could gain the attention of publishers and receive a royalty rate starting from 7% up to 12%.

The rest are those high-royalty authors.

They must have high fame, well-known to many people, and even if only a small portion of non-fans pay attention to their books, it's still a considerable income, not to mention these authors often have millions of fans.

Such authors were often already successful in other fields before writing books, so their starting point was higher than other authors.

It's also very likely for them to achieve great sales, and it's understandable that publishing groups would offer them high royalties based on their fame and the quality of their works.

Another type would be authors with strong abilities but low buzz. They might have won numerous international awards, but because of their lack of buzz and their works not fitting mainstream tastes, their works would be overlooked.

If, for some reason, they manage to make a significant impact, the buzz generated would be unprecedented for a time, and their works would naturally sell well. Nobel Prize in Literature winner Mo Yan from the previous world is a prime example of this type.

The remaining type includes those with both buzz and strong abilities, who have stood the test of time in the writing field. Every book they write guarantees high sales, balancing depth with mainstream appeal. A typical example of this type is the famous Japanese writer Yoshiki Tanaka.

These authors are the mainstays of major publishing groups, with millions of copies sold being a normal occurrence. Often, their works can spark social discussions. They are celebrated figures in the literary world and are considered treasures among writers.

Therefore, Chu Lian wasn't too surprised that her book sold so well. It looked like 500,000 sets of books, seven volumes each, totaling 3.5 million, plus some scattered copies, making about 4 million books, which seemed impressive.

However, she was well aware that this was only because her book was divided into several volumes. The actual number of buyers might be less than 700,000. Compared to those top-tier authors whose new books are eagerly purchased by millions, she still had a long way to go.

If the next series does not meet the expected standards or fails to attract readers' attention, it will inevitably disappoint many people. At that time, having even 300,000 readers would be fortunate. Therefore, she was not complacent but rather more aware of what she needed to do.

Regardless of what the future holds, for now, the 130,000 Culture Points came just in time. This made many things possible.

Relieved, she decided to write her next book as soon as possible. It wouldn't be "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" from her task; that would be reserved for later.

Taking advantage of the time when Li Xiuer was resting, she entered the system space and carefully reviewed the literature exchange options. She needed a book to stabilize her position in the readers' minds, and choosing this genre and story was undoubtedly very suitable.

The new book is decided. Once she goes home tonight, she will exchange it, write it, and after her parents recover and return home, she will let them review it before deciding when to publish it.