A Discussion on the Creative Experience of the Stone Octopus

The entry of Yinkong into Qin as a hostage is merely the initial part of the grand narrative of "The Three Palaces." Following a series of events involving the struggle for succession and palace intrigues in the Qin state, Yinkong will gradually mature, and the conflicts between him and the forces of Qin will increase. Subsequently, Yinkong will flee to the Han state, where a more legendary series of stories will unfold. Readers should discern from the beginning of the article that Yinkong will ultimately unify the realm and become a revered emperor admired by all.

For me, this is my extremely fortunate second opportunity. I utilized eight months to complete my first complete work, and I have also rediscovered my passion and motivation for writing

I began writing online in August 2003, starting with "Heroes of a Turbulent Era" and "Sex is Zero," both of which are well-known works by the author.

The eight countries mentioned in the text are merely a fictional backdrop I have created, drawing upon the historical periods of the Spring and Autumn Annals and the Warring States, as many readers have already discerned the shadows of history from it.

The development of online literature in the past two years has exceeded expectations. While we were mired in the quagmire of contracts, capable writers emerged like bamboo shoots after rain, and I found myself transformed from a writer into an audience member. At the end of last year, a friend of mine, also a victim of the agency incident, Ya Yi'an, began to re-enter the literary scene and encouraged me to take up the pen once more. After his repeated persuasion, I finally started writing a novel on the theme of organized crime titled "Shen and Tushu Yin." The increasing support from online readers helped me regain my confidence. The editor Huang Huazhu from Qidian, along with the tireless assistance from Dan Ma, enabled this book to be signed as a VIP and successfully published in traditional Chinese. I would like to express my gratitude to them.

The fictional setting is not a deliberate attempt by the octopus to cater to trends; in fact, I am well aware of my lack of historical knowledge. Choosing a fictional approach is intended to avoid the concrete in favor of the abstract, so as not to make a fool of myself.

At that time, I had just begun to explore online literature and was filled with curiosity about this entirely new field. Borrowing a popular phrase from today, I was completely inexperienced with *illustrated* books. Therefore, I lacked awareness of many things online. With the help of Qidian, the two aforementioned books gained some recognition from readers at that time. It was during this period that a well-meaning agent approached me, and under their persuasion, I unwittingly signed contracts for both books. Subsequently, I fell into a long waiting period, and the prospect of publication became increasingly bleak, ultimately leading to complete disappointment. Thus, I lacked awareness of many things online. With the help of Qidian, the two aforementioned books gained some recognition from readers at that time. It was during this period that a well-meaning agent approached me, and under their persuasion, I unwittingly signed contracts for both books. Subsequently, I fell into a long waiting period, and the prospect of publication became increasingly bleak, ultimately leading to complete disappointment.

"The Three Palaces, Six Courtyards, and Seventy-Two Concubines" is a new book that I began writing on October 18 of this year. The enthusiastic response from readers has exceeded my expectations and that of the book. The high expectations of everyone have become both my motivation and my pressure. I fear disappointing the readers' great hopes and not meeting the anticipated standards. However, I will strive to make this book as captivating and compelling as possible.

Until the second half of 2004, through the joint efforts of our authors, we finally terminated the contract with this intermediary. However, we paid a considerable price for our initial recklessness. To the readers, I became an irresponsible TJ, and I had already lost the motivation and courage to continue writing