Regarding Chu Xiaoxiao's martial arts skills, He Yunxiao explained to Fan Ziruo in a tactful way: "Chu Xiaoxiao actually knows a little martial arts, and she's quite skilled. Most people can't beat her."
He Yunxiao vividly explained Chu Xiaoxiao's ever-changing personality: "She only likes Chu Fan and won't give anyone else a friendly look. So, she's like a completely different person as soon as she leaves Chu Fan, do you understand?"
"Anyway, that's how it is. I'm helping a little girl who knows martial arts to pursue her brother."
He Yunxiao's summary is quite accurate, although he omitted many unnecessary details, such as the difference between "knowing a little martial arts" and "knowing a lot of martial arts," as well as the existence of the two personalities "Xiaoxiao" and "Chuchu." He also cleverly summarized "helping her deal with bad women" within "helping her pursue her brother."
Fan Ziruo, who didn't like Chu Xiaoxiao very much at first, started to look at her in a new light after hearing that she actually liked Chu Fan rather than He Yunxiao.
"Xiaoxiao is a good girl, she dares to love and hate."
He Yunxiao echoed, "That's right. That's right. Ziruo, when you see her again, you must treat her as usual. Don't give yourself away."
Fan Ziruo said, "She dares to like her own brother, defying the world. Such courage is something I should respect."
He Yunxiao wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Turtle, your respect for her is tantamount to telling her "I know your secret," does that mean you're tired of living?
"No, no, no. Her relationship is controversial to begin with. The more you respect her, the more pressure you put on her. Let's pretend we don't see it, secretly help her out, and let the relationship develop naturally. If Chu Xiaoxiao's feelings are strong, but Chu Fan doesn't like her, then Ziruo, your respect will only be the final stone thrown at Chu Xiaoxiao."
Hearing He Yunxiao's words, Fan Ziruo realized her mistake, so she stood up and bowed to He Yunxiao to express her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for reminding me, young master. Ziruo was not thoughtful enough and almost did something bad with good intentions."
Seeing that Fan Ziruo agreed to treat Chu Xiaoxiao as usual from now on, He Yunxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. At least the matter of Chu Xiaoxiao's abnormal personality had been explained away.
After turning the page, the topic quickly returned to the main point: how to write a good martial arts novel.
He Yunxiao took out the novel and manuscript paper that he had put away that morning to avoid Chu Xiaoxiao and handed them all to Fan Ziruo.
"Ziruo, here are a few martial arts novels I found at home. Take a look at them first."
Fan Ziruo took the novel from the He family's study, opened it, glanced at it, then picked up another book and opened it again. She then repeated the above actions twice more.
She smiled and said, "Young master, I've read all of these books."
He Yunxiao's face darkened.
You've seen it? If you've seen it all, how could you write it like that?
Seeing He Yunxiao's expressionless face, Fan Ziruo said guiltily, "Young Master, am I not very smart?"
He Yunxiao was thinking about how to teach Fan Ziruo to write a book when he subconsciously said, "No, you might just have a brain that's different from other people's."
Fan Ziruo: "Huh?"
He Yunxiao realized he had misspoke. He then remembered that these were words he often said when typing on the keyboard in his previous life.
So he quickly explained, "What I mean is, there's a significant difference between the story you envision, the story you ultimately express in words, and the story that readers understand after reading it."
Fan Ziruo asked, "Then what should I do?"
He Yunxiao didn't know what to do either. He hadn't systematically studied screenwriting, and he didn't understand many of the theories. He knew a little bit, but he was just a "peasant" writer.
In reality, most online novel writers are like him; none of them have systematically studied this area. They all grow through trial and error and repeated failures.
He Yunxiao asked Fan Ziruo again, "Ziruo, do you really want to write the kind of novel that everyone loves to read?"
Fan Ziruo looked at He Yunxiao and nodded solemnly. For her, it was important that she was happy writing, but gaining the approval of someone she cared about was a thousand times more joyful than entertaining herself.
Ziruo wants to write a novel that even Young Master He would enjoy reading!
Seeing her unwavering determination, He Yunxiao no longer doubted her resolve.
He Yunxiao could neither write nor teach world-renowned novels, but he was absolutely confident that he could write a popular novel that ordinary people would love to read.
Although I was just a nobody in my past life, I am now in the State of Qi, where entertainment products are quite scarce!
If I can't even produce something worthwhile, how can I face the tens of millions of online novel readers from my past life, and how can I face the countless fellow writers who were wiped out in my past life!
Though I am no match for the keyboard, I dare to wield the brush and conquer the land!
Fan Ziruo watched helplessly as He Yunxiao underwent a complete transformation in temperament, like a good-for-nothing playboy who, overnight, took off his brocade robes, put on armor, and rode alone, holding a long spear, standing in front of a vast army.
Fan Ziruo's favorability rating has increased from 75 to 75.
"Ziruo, do you know what the most important thing is if you want to write a novel that everyone loves to read?"
"have no idea."
He Yunxiao looked at her and smiled, "The most important thing is actually to let go of your pride."
Fan Ziru frowned, as if she understood, yet also as if she didn't.
He Yunxiao didn't force her to understand. It was normal that she wouldn't understand just because he said it.
He pulled out a sheet of paper and cut it in half. He handed one half to Fan Ziruo and said, "Ziruo, the novels I brought you are ones we've both read. One of them is about 'marrying into the Su family,' do you remember it?"
Fan Ziruo nodded and said, "I remember. It's called 'The Record of the Swordsmen of Taihu Lake'."
He Yunxiao said, "That's right. Let's give this novel a new name now, and then go find Sister Du and the other maids in the manor to see whose name they are more interested in."
Fan Ziruo didn't know what He Yunxiao's intention was, but she didn't ask any questions and just did as he instructed.
Thinking that she couldn't let the young master look down on her, she carefully recalled the contents of the novel and then continuously refined and elevated its main theme.
Finally, after thinking for a full quarter of an hour, Fan Ziruo wrote down her newly chosen name – "Qingping".
On the other hand, He Yunxiao had finished writing long ago and, having nothing better to do, kept resting his chin on his hand while secretly watching Fan Ziruo's pretty face as she frowned in thought.
He Yunxiao sighed inwardly: A leading lady is a leading lady. Whether it's Chu Xiaoxiao, Du Yinyun, or Fan Ziruo right before him, it's not just about being pretty; it's about being stunning at first glance, and growing more beautiful the more you look at them. Most importantly, they possess a unique beauty, not a cookie-cutter kind of beauty.
It's truly astonishing how this face even exists.
She is simply a perfect match for He Yunxiao's aesthetic.
Once Fan Ziruo had chosen a name, she asked He Yunxiao, "Young Master, have you decided yet?"
He Yunxiao smiled and said, "Of course. Does Ziruo want to see?"
"Um."
He Yunxiao didn't hesitate and immediately pushed the manuscript with his name on it in front of Fan Ziruo.
On the manuscript paper, it was clearly written:
"The Son-in-Law: Defeating the Martial Arts Alliance Leader in One Move".
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