TGBOG Chapter 7

Yue Si Literature Network Official Forum — Girls Channel — Web Novel Review Section

[Discussion] Is anyone following the new BL novel “Guide to Conquering the Villain”? It’s both thrilling and absurd…

0L: The writing is pretty good, but the plot is a bit ridiculous. I wanted to drop it, but it’s strangely addictive, and I can’t stop reading.

1L: Haven’t read it. What’s so ridiculous about it?

2L: Is it by that author called “Dazzling”?

3L: Dropped it after the fifth chapter. Some parts of the plot are really dumb, though the writing is decent.

4L: I noticed this novel just hit the new book chart after only nine chapters. The stats look pretty good.

5L: Let me summarize: It’s true that there are only nine chapters, but almost every chapter is over 5000 words, and one chapter, I think the eighth, is even 10,000 words! The information is dense, and it’s quite satisfying to read. The plot isn’t clear yet, but the protagonist has a disposable lover. The protagonist is a top cultivator, and the lover is a cold, aloof villain. They are about to meet…

6L: Is it a top-focused story?

7L: I read it and found the protagonist and his disposable lover kind of disgusting, so I dropped it.

8L: The setup seems like my kind of thing. How are they disgusting?

9L: Reply to 8L: Just as the protagonist and the lover were about to meet, the disposable lover suddenly got into trouble. The protagonist rushed to save him, showed off a bit, then wrapped the lover in his cloak, and even tucked the lover’s hair behind his ear. This scene was written in such detail, ugh. It’s not that I can’t accept the protagonist having an ex, but I don’t like such detailed and affectionate descriptions with a disposable character.

10L: If you’re easily put off, don’t read this novel.

11L: Is the lover just a backdrop?

12L: I don’t think it’s that bad. Are there other annoying points?

13L: I dropped it when the author described the disposable lover as “the most beautiful person in the world.” It’s been a while since I’ve seen such a cheesy description.

14L: Reply to 13L: Hahaha!

15L: Reply to 9L: +1. I was looking forward to their meeting, but then suddenly the disposable lover gets into trouble. It felt like the author forced this plot just to write about the protagonist and the disposable lover.

16L: Please, authors, can we have some clean, straightforward 1V1?

17L: The novel just started, no need to criticize it so harshly.

18L: Criticize it yourself. Go see if it bothers you.

19L: Finished reading it. The protagonist, as a cool, domineering figure, seems quite enthusiastic about getting involved in other people’s internal conflicts/family feuds. Honestly, the level of skill is impressive. With a filter, it even feels like something Qin Hai would write.

20L: Which Qin Hai?

21L: Reply to 19L: Hahaha, now I want to see this conflict expert.

22L: Reply to 19L: Don’t drag others into this, please. Protecting Qin Hai.

23L: Reply to 15L: Totally agree! The hair-tucking scene was supposed to be my favorite, but it really turned me off.

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Tian Gai posted a screenshot from the forum in the “Meteor Garden” group, feeling very indignant:

Tian Gai: I spent 10,171 words describing such an exciting fight scene, and they only care about the hair! In that chapter, Shen An was showing off his prowess, then had a tender moment to show his cold exterior but warm interior. Isn’t that charming? Do they understand! Do they understand!

Tian Gai: Ma Jingtao Roaring.jpg

Zhao Zhao: Indifferent.jpg

Zhao Zhao: So, why did you insert a hero-saving-the-beauty scene just as they were about to meet? It felt forced.

Tian Gai: …I actually wrote three drafts, but I couldn’t capture that sticky feeling of two guys meeting…

Zhao Zhao: Just imagine one of them as a woman.

Tian Gai: I can’t do it.jpg

Sleepy Fox: Covering face.jpg I can’t either…

Zhao Zhao: So, Fox, after your 10,171-word fight scene, you added another 3,422 words of filler before they finally stood separated by a door…

Zhao Zhao: I’ll have to be the one to make them meet.

Sleepy Fox: Clapping hands

Tian Gai: Throwing flowers

Shiye: Looking forward to it.

Qin Hai: Screenshot

Qin Hai: I have one question: is “the most beautiful person in the world” really that cheesy?

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Zhao Yijia, holding his phone, couldn’t stop laughing at the group chat. Although he initially thought five men writing a BL novel together was absurd, once he put his heart into it and the novel made the new book chart, he felt genuinely happy. As Tian Gai said, it was quite stress-relieving.

But he couldn’t write the highly anticipated first meeting between the protagonist and the lover!

He had no choice but to ask for help.

Zhao Zhao: Master Twelve, help!

Shiye: ????

Zhao Zhao: How should I write Shen An and Duan Ruxing’s meeting!!!

Zhao Zhao: Frustrated.jpg

Shiye: Hahahahaha

Zhao Zhao: Desperate.jpg

Because of the apartment, Zhao Yijia had been in frequent contact with Ye Luan lately. Sometimes he asked if he could place things or make changes in certain areas; other times, Ye Luan sent him photos of new cities during business trips. They gradually became more familiar with each other.

Shiye: How come all of you suddenly can’t write?

Zhao Zhao: Never wrote this kind of scene before, can’t think of anything.

Shiye: Don’t think.

Zhao Zhao: ?? How should I write then?

Shiye: Love and affection aren’t about gender; they’re about the two people involved. Does it matter if they’re male or female?

Shiye: Besides, it’s just their first meeting. It doesn’t have to be love at first sight, haha.

Zhao Zhao: No, I like love at first sight, and according to the setup, Shen An and Duan Ruxing are supposed to have a special connection.

After waiting for a while and not seeing Ye Luan’s reply, Zhao Yijia guessed he was busy again. At this moment, Tian Gai stirred up the group chat again:

Tian Gai: Guys, look at this!

Tian Gai: Screenshot

Zhao Yijia clicked to see that the female channel editor from Yue Si had invited “Dazzling” to sign a contract as a resident author.

Gingko: Hello, Mr. Dazzling. I’m Gingko, an editor at Yue Si Literature Network! (^▽^)

Dazzling: Uh, what’s up?

Gingko: I’ve been following your “Guide to Conquering the Villain” and I really like it. I think it’s great. Would you be interested in becoming our resident author? Looking forward to it.jpg

Dazzling: Ah, is it a contract? What’s special about signing a contract?

Gingko: Simply put, you can start earning money by becoming a VIP. Additionally, we’ll feature your work on the homepage for more readers to see! We also have partnerships with many film companies, periodically recommending excellent works for animation or film adaptation. You can check out the details here: Link

Dazzling: Actually, I have a busy real-life job, and writing is just a hobby. I don’t think I can commit to regular updates. The current arrangement suits me better. Sorry!

Gingko: Understood. Actually, authors like F and Miss Orange started like this too, then went full-time after signing. Looking forward to your future stories. Feel free to contact me anytime! O(∩_∩)O

Dazzling: Okay, thank you. ^_^

Tian Gai: Oh heavens, why are the female channel editors so cute and gentle!

Tian Gai: Why are the male channel editors so scary!

Sleepy Fox: …

Sleepy Fox: I remember your editor and Hai Ge’s editor are the same, right? Cedar, wasn’t it?

Tian Gai: No, no, no! Don’t mention that name! The Great Demon King!

Qin Hai: Screenshot taken.

Tian Gai: …Brother, hungry? I’ll order takeout for you.

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Zhao Yijia laughed and put his phone on the bedside charger, ignoring the ongoing group chat to focus on his writing. Just before sleeping, he checked his phone one last time and saw a late reply from Ye Luan:

Shiye: I also believe in love at first sight.

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