After various newspaper reports, they gained a wave of traffic, newspapers were flying off the shelves, and Zheng Bai Cheng wasn't without benefits, at least he became famous.
Li Cheng Long came over every time, getting more enthusiastic each time, often coming here to sit for a while, sometimes he would come here for lunch specifically.
Another thing is, the business of the shop has improved, more people came.
The neighbors discovered that Zheng Bai Cheng didn't change at all because of his fame, unlike some young people who become arrogant and haughty after some achievements.
Behind his back, they praised him to the heavens.
This is just one aspect, another aspect is that Chen's General Store doesn't have to pay the protection fee anymore. The last time Xi Xia came, this time he was a bit restrained.
"Cheng Ge, you don't need to pay the protection fee here anymore, what happened last time was meaningless, you are magnanimous, don't take it to heart."
Zheng Bai Cheng opened a bottle of soda for him and said, "I wouldn't dare, you still call me Ah Cheng; You guys won't abandon us, will you? If a gang comes to make trouble in the future, will you not intervene, I think we should still pay the protection fee."
Xi Xia saw that Zheng Bai Cheng was the same as when they met last time, he sighed inwardly, this person really is mature beyond his years.
But who among these people can know, behind this young and lively body, is a soul that could be his grandfather?
"Cheng Ge, our Chang Mao Ge said, a talented person emerged from his territory, the gang is very happy, so they will exempt your protection fee."
Xi Xia immediately turned his gaze to the general goods guy who was closing his eyes and resting his mind, the other party was just sitting there in a daze and didn't say a word, now the general goods guy just needs to lie flat, Zheng Bai Cheng takes care of the rest, he is now in charge. Seeing that the general goods guy ignored him, he could only say: "Cheng Ge, it's nothing, if you have any trouble in the future, as long as the gang is still here, they will stand up for you."
In Hong Kong, even gangs show respect to scholars, and Zheng Bai Cheng is now a scholar famous throughout Hong Kong.
"Okay, the gang takes care of my small shop, I appreciate it, thank Chang Mao Ge for me."
Xi Xia was happy to see that he had completed his task, he threw down two coins, asked for a pack of cigarettes, and left, leaving with a happy look, as if he had done something good.
Hong Kong gangs, do some of the most profitable businesses, flour, noodle shops, gambling stalls, these three can be said to be the most profitable businesses in Hong Kong, as for collecting protection fees, it can only be said to be used to support the younger brothers below, to give them something to do.
There are few opportunities for young people in Hong Kong, they can only live like this, they look fierce on the surface, but they can't come up with any money.
"Cheng Ge, you are so awesome, the gang doesn't even collect protection fees anymore." Xiao Fen admired him a little, sure enough, the treatment of a scholar is different, this is a bit like people in the past who were exempted from taxes after passing the imperial examination, which is something to be respected.
And Xiao Hua lowered her head, her face turned red; Zheng Bai Cheng felt that this pretty Xiao Hua, why is she blushing so easily recently? A girl's heart is fluttering.
Xiao Hua has been Zheng Bai Cheng's stenographer, helping him write manuscripts, they have developed a good rapport over time.
Just recently, Xiao Hua's parents came over, they looked at the general goods guy in a sneaky way, it's not an exaggeration to say that they looked suspicious. Zheng Bai Cheng didn't take it to heart, he has been very busy recently, he is busy writing novels here, words slowly slip out of his mouth, they become words in Xiao Hua's pen, to tell the truth, Xiao Hua writes very gracefully.
This made Li Cheng Long admire it for the first time when he came to get the plasma TV, at that time he also asked Zheng Bai Cheng: "Ah Cheng, your handwriting is very different from last time, how did you do it? It changed so much in such a short time?"
"Long Ge, this is not written by me, it was written by Xiao Hua, I just dictate, let Xiao Hua write it, you know me, I came from the mainland, my handwriting is very slow, you understand."
"Haha... I understand, I understand, Ah Cheng, your novels are very popular, I heard that Cha Sheng also admires your novels."
Zheng Bai Cheng said: "Selling so well, is there any reward?"
"Ah~ This..."
Li Cheng Long was a bit dumbfounded, Zheng Bai Cheng smiled and said, "Haha... just kidding, for my next novel, you should increase my royalties."
"Hehe... of course, of course!" Li Cheng Long's words were quite uncertain, but he also knew that if he wanted to sign Zheng Bai Cheng's next novel, he naturally had to increase the royalties, otherwise he would be signed by others.
This was just a little interlude, what truly surprised Zheng Bai Cheng was that the people from Commercial Radio actually came to him.
"Zheng Sheng, I am Lin Dong Yuan from Commercial Radio, this is my business card."
The other party handed him the business card with both hands, Zheng Bai Cheng also took it with both hands, seeing that it said Lin Dong Yuan, Editor of Hong Kong Commercial Radio.
"Lin Sheng, please have a seat, it's a bit simple here, please excuse me."
Before coming here, Lin Dong Yuan had already investigated some information about Zheng Bai Cheng; he was mentally prepared, so he naturally didn't care.
"Hehe... Zheng Sheng, you're welcome, our Commercial Radio likes your novel, we want to broadcast it on Commercial Radio, I came here today to discuss the authorization with you."
"What price does your station offer?" Zheng Bai Cheng wrote novels, although it was for fame, although singing could also make him famous, but it's not as good as the fame of a writer, it has a higher gold content.
When he came, Lin Dong Yuan was still a bit worried, afraid that this young man would also have some of the bad habits of writers, but he didn't expect the other party to be so direct, which made him very happy, but he certainly wouldn't show it, after all, he was an adult and had some composure.
"We offer this amount." Lin Dong Yuan stretched out five fingers.
"50,000?" Zheng Bai Cheng frowned, as if he was reluctant, but in his heart he was already laughing, he actually felt that the other party should offer 5,000.
His shout startled Lin Dong Yuan and also attracted the attention of the neighbors who came to buy things, soon a lot of people gathered, Hong Kong is small, it's hot during the day, naturally there are many people on the streets, especially in shady places.
"Zheng Sheng, keep your voice down, it's not 50,000, it's 5,000."
"Forget it, my novel can only wait for another destined person, you go back."
Zheng Bai Cheng was naturally very tough, but Lin Dong Yuan was not so tough, he immediately said: "Zheng Sheng, since you are not satisfied with the 5,000 price, then I will go back and ask the boss."