Chapter 2663: 2564. May you and I be treated gently by this world

2564. May you and I be treated gently by this world.

This title is a bit weird, but it's what I had in mind today.

I've mentioned the situation these past few days; tomorrow I'll depart to attend the annual meeting, which is likely the longest stretch I've been unable to type since starting the book.

Double monthly tickets must surge; I need to earnestly seek votes with a proper attitude.

The manuscript on hand will just barely last until I return; it seems a bit short, I need to write a few chapters in Modu.

After finishing the update early in the morning, I proofread it once; upon seeing the last line, I already had three comments for this chapter.

At that moment I realized there was a problem; after looking again an hour later, there were twelve comments for this chapter.

Um, it was past 3 a. m.

Hesitating, hesitating, I finally decided at 6 o'clock to still add an extra chapter. I also know this goes against many things, like the expectation that keeps readers constantly chasing updates.

Since there is a manuscript, let's release it; at least to the end of a plot segment. The aftermath of the upcoming interviews and news broadcasts can be discussed these next few days.

After the update, my palms were sweaty; the pressure these past few days has suddenly increased.

But my mood is pleasant; I recalled a sentence—May you and I be treated gently by this world.

Everyone goes to work happily, striving to earn money to support the family, living:)

Um, that final symbol is very old; does it look familiar to you?

Since we're opening a single chapter, let me add two sentences: what Zheng Lao Ban would say after winning the Nobel Prize has always been my anxiety. This quote is from Wang Fei; I originally wanted to say it at the award ceremony on December 10th, but it always felt too stiff, lacking space, not particularly beautiful.

Two months ago I thought of a better, more fitting phrase with lingering resonance, so I moved this paragraph to have Zheng Lao Ban say it upon leaving the operating room.

The upcoming plot will be written sunny and bright.

May you and I be treated gently by this world.

As above, written in a single chapter after the 14th update.

Xiong Chumo