[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of":3,"chapter-dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dreaming Back to 1997: I Became the Forefather of Web Novels",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2348260,4589,"Chapter 26: Sample Copies in Hand, Meeting Tan Lei Again","dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>\"Oh, it's just a few books a friend bought for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng casually made up an answer for Geng Yong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he didn't want to reveal that he was writing a novel and that it had already been published, at least not for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, if he made this public, his roommates would definitely demand he treat them tonight, and if other classmates in his class found out tomorrow, they would likely demand a treat as well; aside from hearing some flattery, he would certainly face more trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example: seeing that there wasn't much time left in the semester, some classmates probably didn't have much living money left; if they found out he had earned money writing a novel, there would likely be quite a few classmates coming to borrow money from him over the next month or two. Would he lend it or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, there were only 5 sample copies per volume. He wanted to keep one for his own collection, he might need to give one to a future girlfriend, and if the woman he eventually married wasn't her, he might need to give one to his future wife as well. As for the remaining two, even if he wanted to give them away, he would certainly have to deliberate carefully—perhaps giving them to teachers, parents, or his closest friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had 7 roommates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving to one and not the others would offend the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he didn't want to give any to his roommates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if his roommates found out he had published a novel, they would likely all want to ask him for a sample copy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would he do then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be very difficult to handle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he planned to simply not handle it at all; for now, he wouldn't give any to anyone and would keep them all in his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he had more sample copies in the future, as graduation approached, he could consider giving each of his 7 roommates a copy as a parting gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? What kind of books did you buy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Yong was a bit curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng cracked a joke: \"Postpartum Care for Sows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Yong was amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roommates in the dormitory were also amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Cao Sheng didn't want to talk about it, Geng Yong didn't continue to press him. He had originally intended to take his leave, but Pang Yunhai, Guan Zhi, and the others were very enthusiastic, and Cao Sheng, grateful to Geng Yong for delivering the sample copies, also invited him to stay, so Geng Yong sat down in their dormitory and chatted for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When night was about to fall, Cao Sheng brought his draft notebook, pencils, teacup, and the registered letter Geng Yong had delivered to a classroom on the first floor of the Adult Education Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived quite early today, and for the moment, he was the only one in the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding a seat by the window, he set down his draft notebook, teacup, and pencils, and with a smile on his face, he tore open the thick registered letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, beautifully printed sample copies slid out from the envelope and landed on the desk in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the cover of the top book, four large characters were printed vertically in traditional script—I Wish to Become an Immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to these four characters were a few smaller characters arranged vertically: Authored by Zhongyuan Yidianhui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The background on the cover was also quite beautiful; the lower half consisted of rolling mountains, and at the peak of the highest mountain stood ancient buildings with flying eaves and upturned corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the mountains was a vast expanse of white clouds and mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the void between the mist and the ancient buildings on the mountain peak, the back of a man dressed in cyan Daoist robes stood with his hands behind his back, hovering in the void, drifting like an immortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the void in front of this figure, streaks of golden sword light were clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this cover, Cao Sheng felt a bit moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because from this cover, he could see that Xinchang Publishing House had put effort into the publication of this book. Not only was the image quality of the cover exquisite, but most importantly, this illustration on the cover fit the main scene of the first volume's plot perfectly: the Sword Imperial Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plot of the first volume of *I Wish to Become an Immortal* unfolded entirely inside and outside the mountain gate of the Sword Imperial Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in his writing, the Sword Imperial Sect was a sword cultivation sect at the peak of the mountains, and the Sword Imperial Sect primarily cultivated the flying swords seen on the cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the male protagonist cultivated sword formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an indescribable feeling, Cao Sheng picked up the top sample copy and opened the cover. He saw that the text inside was also entirely in traditional characters and arranged vertically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding such a sample copy in his hands, looking at the novel he had written turned into neat rows of traditional characters, and smelling the faint fragrance of paper and ink mixed together, a sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sample copy in his hand seemed to be silently proving his talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he was able to publish this book was largely because, as a reborn person, he had the advantage of foresight and the ability honed by years of typing in his original timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, this book was his original work; he hadn't plagiarized any other book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only borrowed various settings common in web novels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the sense of accomplishment was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng flipped through the sample copy, and when he reached the back cover, he discovered that a portion of the back page was folded inward, and on this folded section, a brief introduction about him was printed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhongyuan Yidianhui: Original name Cao Sheng, male, from Anhui Province, born in April 1980, currently a university freshman. Although he is majoring in accounting, he loves writing. His debut work is *Days Living with a Flight Attendant*, and *I Wish to Become an Immortal* is not only his new work but also his longing for the world of Xianxia. We welcome everyone to step into the world of Xianxia in the mind of Zhongyuan Yidianhui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this author bio, Cao Sheng's feelings were a bit different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading this introduction, it felt as if he, Cao Sheng, were already a famous novelist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he understood a little why so many writers longed for their work to be printed in lead type and published.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sense of accomplishment was indeed far superior to just serializing on the internet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May in Huizhou is very beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything is green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning air is also especially good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning, Cao Sheng arrived at the playground early as usual, preparing for his morning run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of running every morning during this period was indeed quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscles on his body, especially his legs, were noticeably firmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His overall energy and spirit were also more vigorous than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, perhaps because the weather had turned warmer recently, the number of people coming to the playground to exercise every morning had gradually increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't like that very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually quite liked running on an empty playground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the playground wasn't built by his father, so he had no right to forbid others from exercising; therefore, he could only come a little earlier recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he came earlier, there would be fewer people on the playground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's just that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was running today, he unexpectedly saw Tan Lei again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Tan Lei was wearing a white tracksuit and sneakers. She had been warming up by the side of the track, and seeing him run over, she revealed a smile, stepped onto the track, and ran alongside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While running, she raised her hand to greet him, \"Hey! Old classmate, I'm back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng laughed in spite of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you say last time that you would come to run with me every day? How come you were nowhere to be seen the next day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tan Lei looked a bit embarrassed, blushing slightly, and said sheepishly, \"Uh, I did intend to come run with you every day, but after I ran with you that one time, my legs were sore and swollen the next day, and I caught a cold with a stuffy nose, so I thought I'd rest for a few days and come run with you once I was better. Later... sigh! I'm too embarrassed to even say...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1464,"2026-06-21T01:55:54.452Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8a9688ee4f12ae83598f742dc1eb36e0a4570a08c235bb06009e6414c5afa784","dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-27","dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-25",338,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-cover.jpg"]