Hi guys!
I hope you've enjoyed the first arc of Wangfei's Desire for Revenge. I wanted to thank all the fellow readers and writers who have supported me throughout this story's development. It's been difficult to adhere to a regular chapter release schedule due to personal issues in my life at the current moment, but one of my goals for May had been to finish the rest of WDfR's first arc. Thankfully, I was able to finish before the end of May! Thanks to everyone for their continued support, and I hope you were able to enjoy these last few chapters.
Honestly, I've struggled a bit with how to develop Su Jing Fei as a believable modern character thrown into the ancient Chinese era that was typical of transmigration novels. I wanted her to be intelligent but not all-knowing, strong but not overpowered, vulnerable but not weak, and most importantly, I wanted her to be relatable while still adhering to the stereotypical transmigration tropes that we all know and love.
I found it quite challenging to maintain a careful balance of tropes with the realities of the modern world. For example, the whole "oh she's not a virgin anymore" schtick that most transmigration novels have is actually pretty discredited in the modern world but it is still a common trope that I knew I wanted to utilize in the story to stick a similar recipe that transmigration novels have. While writing it, I sort of laughed because my mind was like "AHH That's not how virginity works!!!"
Anyway, I hoped I was able to balance them well. It seemed like most people appreciated the instances of realism in the story, especially with Su Jing Fei's inner turmoil at resolving the conflicts between her modern values and the ancient Chinese values.
In regards to the ending of the first arc, I had struggled with a few possibilities, but ultimately settled on having Da Chun die. I explored the possibility of Da Chun living through the ordeal, but I knew that it was not a path for the story that I wanted to take. Knowing Su Jing Fei, I think if Da Chun lived, Su Jing Fei would've focused everything on taking care of Da Chun instead of focusing on her revenge which would sort of lead to a lackluster revenge unbefitting of the story's title honestly. I knew from the get-go that Su Jing Fei needed to learn true suffering and loss.
I've discussed it before where a lot of revenge transmigration novels have the female heroines enacting revenge for rather insignificant reasons such as "being treated poorly," etc. Thus, I wanted the reader to be able to experience and understand Su Jing Fei's motivations for her revenge. Obviously, this first arc was focused more on Su Jing Fei's integration into the ancient Chinese world while the readers also learned more about who Su Jing Fei was as a person. There was a bit of revenge, but most of it focused on exploring Su Jing Fei's moral dilemma.
In this next arc, (although I only have an idea of what I might write; I don't usually make story plot lines or really plan stuff ahead of time) I think a lot of the people who enjoy stereotypical Chinese revenge transmigration novels will look forward to Su Jing Fei's return. This next arc will also bet set after a small time-skip, but it won't be significant enough to really change anything about the story or the characters.
I hope everyone who has enjoyed WDfR continues enjoying and supporting the story, and I'll see everyone in the next arc!
Thanks!
Lukha
omg I cried so much
hyped for 2nd arc
Fu fu, I’m glad you’re hyped! Thanks for supporting and reading the last couple of chapters!!
Also, I see what you mean regarding her truly suffering so that she has a legitimate reason for her revenge that goes deeper than being treated poorly, etc. This revenge better be good tho because I cried because of Da Chun (I believe in you!)
And I hope you won’t forget to ‘take care’ of Zihuan, our ‘dear’ ex-head attendant. After all, he deserves some attention as well and we can’t leave him hanging (unless that’s how you choose for him to go, in that case I’m fine with it ?)
Thank you, author!! I’ve truly enjoyed the first arc! And I am DEFINITELY some of those people who enjoy stereotypical Chinese revenge transmigration novels (as you could probably sense from my comment 2-3 chapters ago). I can’t wait for the next arc and I truly look forward to it. You’ve been doing an amazing job and I wish you the best of luck! ❤️
Thank you for your support bb!! I'm glad you enjoyed the first arc! Fufu, you definitely seem like a like-minded person We both definitely seem to like a lot of the sames! (I'm also a sucker for stereotypical Chinese revenge transmigration novels too lol). Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy the next one as well!
@Lukha I will indeed!! I also know that life throws a lot of challenges to people. But no worries! I am definitely a patient person who is always willing to wait for an amazing story like this. (i.e. I’d rather get a well-thought out chapter once a week than several weak chapters for the sake of meeting a quota. Though, whichever way an author chooses to update their story is their concern.) So definitely take your time as you deal with real life matters and update when you feel ready ☺️
This is honestly SUCH an excellent story... kudos to you for writing it! I truly loved Su Jing Fei as a protagonist... she felt very much like a realistic person to me... clever, sharp, brave as all hell but definitely vulnerable and able to err in a realistic way. Watching her bloom and then fall in turns during her journey in the first arc was extraordinary, and I truly ached to see her lose her sister in the end. Plus, the plot was suitably thrilling and twisty and seeing those awful villains get their come-uppance was magnificent. Excellent work!
Thank you so much for sharing the story it is a tearjerker I feel so bad for the sister I wish she could have killed the evil witch on her wedding and had gotten to kill the stupid head stewardess I hope in the next shift finds them and kill them. Story flow was flawless and wow I just cry alot thank u
Kuh. Yes. The flames of my heart burn agonizingly with grief and hatred, hotter than a thousand burning suns. Let our mc avenge her sister....and become even more competent by learning from her mistakes. Such is the result of good characterization...I am so hyped.
Wow, I can’t believe the first arc had already ended! It was wonderful and although I am super sad Da Chun died, I think it gives the story some grit and realism. Looking forward to the second arc! Thank you so much for the wonderful writing!
Thank you for your hard work! This is the first ancient Chinese novel I'm following that's not originally written in Chinese and I've really enjoyed what I've read so far! Looking forward to the next arc of her revenge!
Great job crafting an engaging story with a good character development. I truly enjoyed the first arc and am looking forward to the next one. Please keep up with your beautiful writing.
many thanks author samai really enjoy your work!! and cant wait for the next Arc!!