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In a bizarre and heartwarming turn of events, Chinese web novelist Yang Yun has become a viral sensation after a copyright dispute involving a piracy website not only earned him millions but also led to a surprising romance.
Yang Yun, a popular online author, had been gaining traction with his serialized web novel when he abruptly stopped updating the story after going through a breakup. Frustrated fans turned to a piracy site, which took matters into its own hands. The site hired a ghostwriter to continue Yang’s story, and to everyone’s surprise, the pirated version gained even more popularity than the original.
Yang, noticing his novel was somehow “updating itself,” discovered the piracy site’s actions and decided to reclaim control. He began copying the pirated content and uploading it to his official platform, where it attracted significant attention. The move proved to be a financial windfall - Yang earned over 1 million yuan in licensing deals from his now-completed novel.
Outraged, the piracy site accused Yang of stealing their ghostwritten content and demanded a share of the profits. “This guy is shameless!” the site claimed. Yang, however, was equally baffled. “I thought I was shameless, but this site takes the cake!”
Determined to settle the matter, Yang confronted the piracy site and, in the process, met the ghostwriter - a charming young woman with a sweet voice and creative talent. Sparks flew, and the two quickly fell in love.
While their budding romance blossomed, the pair also joined forces to take legal action against the piracy site for its blatant violation of copyright law. The court eventually ruled in favor of Yang, ordering the piracy site to pay him compensation for copyright infringement. The piracy site not only lost the case but also its star ghostwriter, as she now collaborates with Yang on creative projects.
This unusual story has captured the imagination of netizens, sparking a mix of amusement and admiration online.
One commenter joked, “Yang Yun might be the first author in history to pirate a pirate and turn it into a profit!” Another quipped, “This is next-level drama - he stopped updating because of a breakup, but now he has a girlfriend and a fortune. Life is like a novel!”
Others expressed disbelief at the piracy site's audacity. “Imagine stealing someone’s work, continuing it, and then suing the original creator. The shamelessness is mind-blowing,” wrote one user.
While many celebrated Yang’s clever handling of the situation, some netizens couldn’t help but envy his good fortune. “He lost a relationship but gained love, money, and free updates for his novel. Some people just have all the luck,” one comment read.
