Chapter 273: Chapter 273
[How can you say that? The one updated at 8 PM is clearly much more exciting.]
[No way, no way? Just a couple of months ago, Dream Weaving Literature Network went through a sensational plagiarism lawsuit, and now someone else is taking the risk again?]
[30,000 words a day... This familiar fast pace makes me naturally suspicious...]
[Why do plagiarists have such a good eye, always picking a wildly popular work to copy? And they can’t even make it as good... If they chose something more low-profile, we wouldn’t have noticed so easily!]
Su Tiankuo was starting to break out in a cold sweat.
Plagiarism, once again plagiarism!
He was clearly writing a new book that hadn’t been published yet, so it couldn’t count as plagiarism!
But... what exactly is being updated at 8 PM?
Could it be that Flying Fat Man also released a new book ahead of time?
He had carefully checked before publishing; Flying Fat Man’s current urban fantasy serial was less than 2 million words and was at its peak!
He had read the novel too, and it had absolutely nothing to do with his own "Mountain and Sea Star Infrastructure"!
Besides, Fatty always updates during the day, not at night!
More and more comments piled up in the comment section, as if someone was playing a prank.
But as one serious discussion after another unfolded, Su Tiankuo finally couldn’t help but start searching for keywords online—
This book in his golden treasure, Biqu Pavilion, was said to pioneer a new genre in infrastructure literature. If someone had a work similar to his, it must be related to these two words.
Yet after a hurried search, he didn’t find any matching keywords.
Instead, an animation was repeatedly mentioned—
"My Mountain and Sea Star"
Exclusive rights by pilipili.
Su Tiankuo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Despite the relief, his heart was still uneasy—now there were also concerns about paying back the over ten thousand in online loans, which was quite burdensome.
He couldn’t afford any slip-ups, fearing another mistake.
He even corrected typos after finishing his writing for a change!
Opening pilipili, he found that the damned animation required a membership, so he had to pay for a temporary 7-day membership.
Yet, putting aside the stunning opening scene, why did the plot of the first two episodes feel so similar to his new work?
There couldn’t be a problem with Biqu Pavilion, right?
The book was supposed to be published next year, so the animation couldn’t be finished this quickly.
——Could it be that Flying Fat Man’s book is actually a rip-off of this animation?
Su Tiankuo felt like he’d uncovered the truth!
Damn it, why didn’t Biqu Pavilion indicate that?
And only now did he realize—his earlier guess was right, Biqu Pavilion really was a pirated site, omitting crucial parts! Newest update provıded by novel·fıre·net
His last book had failed due to messed-up character names from this faulty treasure.
Was he being trapped again this time?!
Last time, the compensation debt was so alarming that Su Tiankuo still found it unbearable to think of it now.
He indeed couldn’t bear it, constantly racking his brain on how to pay off the online loans, and even started regretting—
These loan platforms have high interest rates, and they also call to collect debts, even searching contact lists... It would have been better to swallow his pride back then and repay the site monthly without interest.
But he’d paid it all back, and he couldn’t get this money now, so he just swallowed his anger, hoping the new book could become a hit, which is why he chose Feixiong Chinese Website.
Feixiong Chinese Website is quite fast-paced; as long as the word count is enough, it can go live any time. After today’s heavy promotion, it was originally planned to start charging tomorrow.
But now, at such a critical moment!!!
Su Tiankuo gritted his teeth, feeling like even the heavens were against him!
But the truth was set; he could only make the best of a bad situation, thankful he wasn’t accused of plagiarism on the launch day, otherwise... he might have had to pay compensation again.
As for standing up for himself to prove he wasn’t plagiarizing again...
Novels could compete with updates, but everyone knows animation production has a cycle.
It’s not like the inspiration sparks here and it’s done in an instant elsewhere.
Which means, they must have gotten the script a long time ago.
Certainly way earlier than him.
With such a long gap, his updates of just a week wouldn’t stand against them?
And when the editor noticed the unusual buzz and also watched the animation, coming back with questions, Su Tiankuo had nothing to say but a pale and unsupported "I don’t know."
The editor had already formed an idea.
He didn’t say it outright, since the book wasn’t on the shelves yet, no profit was involved.
It’s just unfortunate that a book originally seen as a hit ended up , truly...
He cursed under his breath, then gave some advice: "Our rules aren’t as strict as Dream Weaving Literature Network, but since this book is now confirmed to be plagiarized, if you write and they sue you with solid evidence, the site can’t do much."
"This is your personal choice, it just wasn’t caught in an audit, so you’d better prepare early."
The editor was well-meaning.
Right now, though the animation is out, Su Tiankuo’s writing is well-rounded in detail and logically connected, showing great potential.
Copycats would need skills too, right? Purely in terms of writing, Su Tiankuo’s style is quite mature.
The editor even thought his writing had such substance, kindly advising:
"Actually, I believe in your writing skills; you could try your own style instead of using others’ themes... Now there are many hot themes, you could pick one with elements you’re good at, and write in your own way. I believe it wouldn’t be bad."
"Shortcutting has too low a chance of success and isn’t sustainable."
Looking at the screen full of well-intended advice, Su Tiankuo had already clenched his fists tightly.
Unlike the dismal situation of Su Tiankuo, Fatty was going crazy with joy.
"I never expected my work to be the first to air... Bai Lu, you don’t know, seeing my name on TV, the feeling is just too wonderful!"
Of course, it’s not just his name on TV, but the editor’s incredulous questions and informing him that many copyright companies are inquiring about his work.
The urban fantasy he’s currently serializing has even begun talks for animation rights now...
This time, he’s finally taking off for real!!!
Kneeling in thanks to the sponsor!
Chen Jingbai was already prepared mentally.
In copyright trading, there’s a common rule—works with sold copyrights tend to have more opportunities later than those without.
And for works with sold copyrights and ones that became hits, later work prices also inflate.
Fatty’s excitement was due to his promising future, definitely worth celebrating.
"I remember that animation only did Season 1, with just 20 episodes, and it’s just two days till the finale now. What show is up next?"
He felt a bit embarrassed: "Everyone’s finding it inconvenient to ask you, so they’re asking me!"
Everyone wants their time to shine soonest after all.
And Chen Jingbai blinked, pondering for a moment: "The next one... depends on the other party’s vision, I guess."
This vague answer left Fatty scratching his head.
But Chen Jingbai had no interest in chatting further.
Because Chu River had already rushed out holding a box of snacks, signaling with a gesture—
Chen Jingbai laughed.