Rebirth of the Godly Prodigal

Upon hearing Shiroishi Kazuma’s words, Ko Gohon’s eyes instantly lit up and he anxiously said, “Uncle Kazuma, I’ve realized my mistakes. Quickly teach me, what do I have to do?!”

“Currently, the previous bet is already over. We’ll just ignore it and not consider it any further.” Shiroishi Kazuma slowly said, “So, now, we mainly have to focus on the online novel website.

“According to your bet with Hong Dali, the person with the most number of daily updated books two weeks later wins. If it’s according to your idea to increase the flat fees of the authors at the novel website and find ghostwriters to increase the number of novels, all these can more or less be done, but it’s still far from enough!

“In this day and age, channels are the king.

“Number one, get through all the possible channels of the novel website and liaise with our joint venture companies in Heavenly State. As long as they are enterprises related to the internet, they must all advertise on the novel website.

“Number two, liaise with the telecommunication companies in Heavenly State and get them to send messages to prompt people to read our novels!

“Number three, liaise with all the web portals in Heavenly State, including Weibo, and open all channels to read our novels.

“Number four, hold a free of charge reading day to attract those readers that are used to reading free of charge books.

“Number five, hype things up and expose our Feng Yun website’s remunerations for our authors on all the websites related to novels!

“Number six, liaise with the TV stations to interview our authors and create more exposure for the website!”

Upon hearing Shiroishi Kazuma’s suggestions, Ko Gohon’s face glowed as he firmly smacked his thigh. “Understood. I’ll get these done right away!”

…

In the next few days, advertisements about Feng Yun website suddenly emerged everywhere. Advertisements for Feng Yun website were all over all the various websites in Heavenly State.

“Feng Yun website is the largest local reading base, free of charge reading and downloading of the novels. No pop-up ads, simple and clean webpage. Come to Feng Yun website to find good novels!”—Haoche Website.

“Feng Yun website is an online novel website with no pop-up ads, providing the latest and best novels for all novel lovers. Come to Feng Yun website to read novels!”—Dream Paris.

“Feng Yun website provides you with various literature works with no advertisements to spoil your reading experience. It’s a website which creates an elegant environment to read novels for all friends who are literature lovers, and the content includes various popular novels.”—Guodian Online.

…

On smartphones.

Countless people throughout Heavenly State had received messages about Feng Yun website’s novels.

“We welcome you to the free of charge reading column, Feng Yun website provides all kinds of awesome and exciting novels.”

“[Urban] Personal Show: My Best Grade Missy.”

“[Military Affairs] Special Operation of the Falcons: Special Force Number One.”

“[History] Great Waves Again in the Court: Big Fatuous Ruler.”

“[Urban] Exceedingly Beautiful Superior: Pretty Tenant.”

“[Fantasy] Wuzun Sword Slashes The Vault Of Heaven: Wudao Vault of Heaven.”

Countless curious readers clicked on the advertisements, and after taking a few glances, they were satisfied with what they saw. “Mm, these book recommendations are not bad. It’s quite good to kill time. This Feng Yun website is quite brilliant!”

Of course, there were those unimpressed as well. “Tsk, such a tacky way of promoting books. Now that there is the smartphone reading app produced by Young Master Hong Dali, who would still want to read these. Zhong Dian website is the king!”

…

On Xinhai Weibo—

Drunk and leaning on the fence of the pavilion, Meng Ziying Weibo Talent: “Feng Yun website’s novel ‘Yifan’s trouble’ is very well written. I like how Yifan bullies Shaowan, serves him right for bullying Xiaochao… Mm, amusing as usual, this work is quite good.”

Douban Doujiao Doubao Weibo Talent: “Feng Yun website’s novels are quite good. I read novels there the whole day today. The books are not bad! Worth taking a look at them, I strongly recommend!

@Tangdou-like unlucky person: Feng Yun website is not bad, quickly gather and take a look @Dark Building Lonely Spirit

@Dark Night Vigilante

@Zuiyu Changwan_Shifu Calls Me Xiaowan @Muying Huange_Little Angel Of The Wolf Master

@Fleeting Time At Finger Tips.”

“Feng Yun website rises strongly, regarding the rise of online literature.”—Soulang.

“Earth-shaking big scheme, about the counterattack of Feng Yun website.”—Easy Net.

“Small online novel, big wealth! Feng Yun website’s powerful rise!”—Dongfang Wealth.

“Read novels, go to Feng Yun website. Write novels, still go to Feng Yun website.”—Tianjing’s Plaza.

…

In the various readers’ group chats.

“These two days, there are so many free books to read on Feng Yun website. I’ve discovered a few good ones.”

“Really, then I’ll go and take a look too.”

“Of course it’s true, it writes that the books are free of charge for a limited period of time!”

“Not bad, not bad. This website is doing pretty well!”

…

On the largest local online novel forum.

“Overwhelming amount of subscriptions! Feng Yun website with all kinds of awesomeness!”

“Zhong Dian or Feng Yun? A newbie feels that Feng Yun is still better!”

“Please help, a newcomer wanting to know whether it’s better to go to Feng Yun or Zhong Dian? I personally feel that Feng Yun is better, I can earn quick money.”

“Zhong Dian wants to defeat Feng Yun just by relying on a smartphone app, does Feng Yun know about this?”

…

At the TV station.

“Hello, hello, as a Great God-level author on Feng Yun website, may I know how much can your monthly earnings reach?”

“Earnings, this… Around 20 to 30 thousand per month is still fine.”

“So much? Then you must be one of those people with the highest earnings on Feng Yun website, right?”

“No! How is it possible that my earnings are so high. My fingers are not nimble, so I type considerably slower. We have people who can type fast and are able to write 10 to 20 thousand words per day, and their remuneration is at least 50 thousand and above per month. There are even people earning 100 thousand!”

“So much?!”

“Yes, Feng Yun website’s perks are very good.”

…

In Tianjing City, the tallest television tower, in the top floor revolving restaurant.

“Young Master, Chief, the latest totaled reports of Feng Yun website are out!” The bodyguard was shivering with fear as he looked at Shiroishi Kazuma whose back was facing him and was standing in front of the window with his hands placed at his back. This time, he really saluted him. “According to the latest reports, currently, the site traffic of the website has already increased to 2.4 million and above for daily independent IPs. These two days, large batches of newcomers have started writing new books, and the number of updated books in three days have already reached 3,600 books!”

“So fast!” Ko Gohon exclaimed, “Uncle Kazuma, your idea is really useful!”

“So-so.” Shiroishi Kazuma’s voice was very calm. “How many daily updated books does Zhong Dian website have now?”

“Chief,” The bodyguard’s expression and voice were filled with respect. “At the moment, there are approximately 4,500 newly updated books daily.”

“Mm, we still lack 900 books.” Shiroishi Kazuma said with satisfaction, “It’s still within our control. If things continue progressing this way, probably in no time, we will be able to overtake Zhong Dian website. After all, the authors are after all the benefits and perks. As long as there is enough advertising, and the money is sufficient, it’s not difficult to attract authors over.”

Ko Gohon fully looked up to Shiroishi Kazuma now, as he anxiously asked, “Uncle Kazuma, then, do we continue like this? Why don’t I get more ghostwriters to write more books? It’s fine as long as it can surpass Hong Dali. I don’t plan to earn much money from it.”

Upon hearing Ko Gohon’s words, Shiroishi Kazuma shook his head and slowly said, “No, if Hong Dali can earn money, why can’t we?”

“Ah?” Ko Gohon said in surprise, “Uncle Kazuma, you’re planning to… seriously run this Feng Yun website?”

“Yes.” Shiroishi Kazuma nodded, yet he didn’t continue talking about the novel website but instead looked out of the window, saying, “Young Master Gohon, look at the night view of Tianjing City. How beautiful is it? It’s not lacking compared to Tokyo in our Jaban Empire, isn’t it?”

It was night right now. The night view of Tianjing City was extremely beautiful. Neon lights were flashing, and it was especially comfortable to stand from high up and look down, coupled with the gentle night breeze.

“It’s very pretty.” Ko Gohon agreed. “I haven’t really noticed it previously.”

“Yes, we haven’t noticed it previously.” Shiroishi Kazuma’s voice was very calm, as he slowly stated, “It’s the same for our Toyoda Conglomerate. As the top 16 in the world, the funds of our Toyoda Conglomerate are ample. You normally don’t care about this, so you won’t care about how much money you spend. You just feel that all the money is there for you to take it.”

“I understand, Uncle Kazuma.” Upon hearing this, Ko Gohon instantly understood what Shiroishi Kazuma meant.

Actually, he wasn’t a stupid person. It was just that in the midst of fighting with Hong Dali, he had always been at the losing end, thus his conflicted mind.

Toyoda Conglomerate was indeed very rich. Just like the night view of Tianjing City, though it was pretty, one wouldn’t notice it after looking at it for many times. But no matter how rich it was, after all, it had been built up bit by bit, and it didn’t just drop down from the sky.

In that case, as long as they properly operated this Feng Yun website, then they could earn money. So why don’t they do it properly and well?

“Uncle Kazuma, what should we do next?” Ko Gohon asked.

“Now since the popularity has already been increased, then next, we’ll take in all the good ones and eliminate the bad ones.” Shiroishi Kazuma slowly said, “Eliminate all those poor-quality books and get them to finish writing them as soon as possible. Secure those good-quality books and do your best in nurturing their authors. At the same time, slightly change the welfare benefits policy and slowly convert the severance method to giving out dividends. After the novel website has entered a stable phase of operation, it would then be a virtuous cycle.”

“Uncle Kazuma, you are brilliant!” Ko Gohon was elated. “Then, after the website has entered a virtuous cycle, we can earn quite a lot of money, right?”

“Yes.” Shiroishi Kazuma smiled. “Don’t belittle online novel websites. All the profits from the adaptations of films, online games, merchandises and so on are actually huge. I truly admire Hong Dali. The things started up by this lad truly have very big prospects!”

“After hearing what Uncle Kazuma just said, I realized that this Hong Dali is very brilliant!” Now, Ko Gohon finally had to admit that Hong Dali was indeed brilliant. “I haven’t thought about all this!”

Speaking up to this point, Ko Gohon recalled his bet with Hong Dali. “But Uncle Kazuma, my bet with Hong Dali…”

“Hehe, there’s no hurry on that.” Shiroishi Kazuma wasn’t worried at all about the bet and insipidly said, “Since I’ve come, of course I have a way to help you win. Wait for a few more days, let’s see first whether Hong Dali’s side makes any moves.”

Shiroishi Kazuma assured Ko Gohon, then instructed him, “Remember, leave your trump card for the last. Don’t take them all out at once. Or else, what will you have left to fight him by then?”

“I understand!” This time, Ko Gohon was really convinced. “Thank you for your advice, Uncle Kazuma.”