Chapter 281: Related Supporting Characters Explanation

Related Supporting Characters Explanation

Related Supporting Characters Explanation

Let me explain Li's plotline, including the poorly regarded Huang and Huo—these related scenes have always been somewhat controversial

A few friends are dissatisfied, some support it, but most readers don't care

This is backed by subscriptions—I wouldn't sabotage myself; earlier plotlines were all foreshadowed, and if the reaction were too strong, I wouldn't have written it

In fact, I've already responded to this before, both in the group and in some chapter comments

Writing these characters is about diversity—having nothing but virtuous, sweet girls gets boring; complex characters are more interesting

Moreover, many plot points can't be handled by the male lead without lowering his stature, and having the female lead do them would ruin her image—someone has to do the dirty work

Another reason is how I handle supporting characters—I've never supported "sleep with them and then take them in," so this novel consistently emphasizes that the female lead has only a few, and some supporting characters will leave

I write characters with more realistic, pragmatic motivations; readers will understand it's mutual benefit, and when supporting characters fade away or depart later, the audience will accept it more easily

If all were well-received and likable, making them disappear would be harder to accept

Also, from a plot perspective, contrasting those who leave with those who stay can highlight the protagonist, reinforce narrative feedback, enhance satisfaction, and tie the story together

Moreover, even for poorly regarded characters, the timing I chose is relatively clean—the protagonist doesn't get cheated

The novel's tone and the protagonist's behavior are both realistic and practical; he's never been a good person, just someone who still holds a few bottom lines.

Not betraying good women, and cleanly parting ways after using bad ones—this, to me, is logical

That's all I'll say—I'm going back to writing

(End of Chapter)