Thanks and May voting instructions

This month, I had a bit of fun, but as expected, I'm getting older and found it both exciting and somewhat strenuous.

I'm very satisfied with the result, but most importantly, I am grateful.

Deeply grateful.

Unexpectedly, there were new faces like Baoyu, Tianyu, Bing Yi from the south, Zixing Yiyue, Yinchen, Xuewu, and familiar ones such as Douzi, Miss San Yue, Granny Mu, and many others who greeted me, saying this is what we need to do—and they did it.

There were many people, those I knew and those I didn't, those I could see and those I couldn't but heard about, new friends and old, in our book-reading groups, working together, fully committed in the monthly ticket and red packet sections.

It was unexpected, and yet it wasn't.

Because achievements don't fall from the sky, every step taken isn't achieved alone; it's the result of many people working together, many forces combined.

But after stirring things up a bit, satisfying that greed, it feels right to calm down a bit. In the end, battling for rankings is really about competing with the tycoons. For me, it's a form of recognition and excitement, but it's also a drain. I can't bear to see everyone spend so much.

Reading should always be a pleasant activity, a way to seek tranquility amidst the busyness of work, study, and life. These votes and ranking battles are extra, an excessive hassle for everyone. It's a face you give me, not a duty or obligation you should carry.

Still, having entered this Jianghu, I ought to give it a good fight at some stage. This effort is also based on the right time, place, and people. It's not something you can just jump into anytime, anywhere. As Miss Jun says, courage without rules is not bravery; it's recklessness.

So let's return to our original goal, aiming for just tenth place and nothing more.

I earnestly request the Alliance Leaders to stop tipping, and friends, no more red packets. Let's leave everything to our foundation—our book readers.

Friends, as you read and subscribe, you'll automatically receive monthly and recommendation tickets. Please, when you do, cast these votes for me, for Miss Jun. I thank you all.

From May 1 to 7, the monthly tickets are double. I hope you can cast your guaranteed monthly votes for me. This month, next month, this whole year, I still need your company on this journey.

Having you all with me has made my life an incredible journey. I am very fortunate.

Thank you, everyone. After midnight, I'll have to trouble you to cast your guaranteed monthly votes, and we'll meet again tomorrow at our usual time, 7 pm.