In a few hours, we'll be saying goodbye to 2021. I'm in my newly found study room, holding my laptop and newly bought keyboard, sending you all my blessings.

　　I just posted a chapter, and the moment it went out, I felt empty. I wanted to say something to everyone. I scratched my not-yet-bald head, thought for half an hour, and only got this far...

　　Forget it, let me just talk about myself.

　　The almost-finished 2021 is a turning point in my writing career. Starting around June, this book began to gain traction, gradually gaining popularity, comments, monthly tickets, rewards, and even Alliance Leader status (including a Silver one!) that I never dared to dream of!

　　I even started to become a familiar face on the monthly ticket charts.

　　I don't know what words to use to describe my feelings at the time, but my first thought was that I could make a living by writing, and I wouldn't have to go to work and see my manager's face every day.

　　What a simple thought.

　　But at that moment, that was the first thought that came to mind, and it was very strong.

　　I'm not good at face-to-face communication. I'm a bit of a social recluse. It's better隔着屏幕. The brothers in the book fan group should be able to feel that.

　　Sometimes I see you guys chatting well in the group, but as soon as I come in, the topic goes off track.

　　Now I usually watch you chat, and I quietly become a lurking monster.

　　Stop, I feel like I'm rambling again, and I don't seem to have any focus after talking for so long...

　　I won't say much more. Let's summarize 2021.

　　First of all, thank you for your support! Without you, Nightmare Assault wouldn't have the success it has today, and I wouldn't be able to write it to this point.

　　Then, and most importantly, I sincerely apologize to everyone.

　　For no other reason than the matter of owing updates.

　　Starting in August, I estimate that I owe at least 20 updates in total.

　　I'm very ashamed to say that I come out every once in a while, clamoring to make it up to everyone, and finally make up 5 or 6 updates intermittently, and then... then there's no follow-up.

　　That's also why I'm embarrassed to talk in the group. I'm afraid you'll ask, because I really don't know how to answer you.

　　Actually, I haven't been lazy. Sometimes I sit in front of the computer and can be in a daze all morning, and my thinking is also sluggish.

　　When I stay at home for a day, my girlfriend comes back at night and asks how much I've written, and if I have time to go out with her to sing or something in the evening.

　　As a result, I opened the computer and wrote less than a chapter...

　　Then, when it's quiet at night and a good time to write, I can't stay up late. After 12 or 1 a.m., I get sleepy. A few years ago, I could still stay up all night with friends.

　　I might be old. In the writing business, I'm an old guy from '93.

　　It's hateful that I entered the industry late.

　　No, it's that I entered the door too late...

　　After tonight, I'll be entering the 30s in age. The seniors have already made a name for themselves at this age and established their position in the online literature world.

　　I've only got half a foot in the door.

　　If another gust of wind comes, I guess the half of my foot that's in the door will be thrown out again...

　　———————————————— (Dividing line, end of negative energy)

　　The following is positive energy:

　　First: A cliché, in the new year, I will strive to work out three times a week, take care of my body, and hurry up to make up for what I owe to the brothers (deadline January 15th, 20 chapters).

　　Second: Thank you again for your support of this book. In addition, the book fan circle has reached level 3 and can issue fan titles!

　　Finally, I wish everyone who reads the book, as well as the author himself, all the best in the new year, may all your wishes come true, have a bright future, and get promoted and rich!!

　　Gentle Sleep Instructor, your trustworthy insomnia companion.

　　Recorded on December 31, 2021

　　9:20 p.m.