Grocery Strong saw that there was something in the way Zheng Bai Cheng and Xiao Hua looked at each other. He had never been in love or married in his whole life. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to be, but he had been injured during the Japanese occupation, which made him live in pain for the rest of his life. He was not nice to his neighbors and customers.
Although he didn’t understand, he saw the two becoming increasingly intimate. He knew that these two younger generations were probably getting married soon. He needed to hurry up and help them get engaged. It was still considered gossip if they lived together before marriage, but after getting engaged, there would be no such worries.
This was Grocery Strong’s business, while Zheng Bai Cheng had been living very well recently. He didn’t know if it was an illusion, but he felt that Xiao Hua was taking better care of him than before, and she was also more considerate.
Their inadvertent little actions also made Xiao Hua very shy. In private, she said to Zheng Bai Cheng, “Cheng Ge, the old man is here. I’m so embarrassed.”
Zheng Bai Cheng smirked but didn’t say anything. He just hugged her a little tighter. This was the happiest time in his two lifetimes, free from any other impurities.
Thinking about the future, starting a family and making a career, he felt a great responsibility. If he relied on himself to write novels in Hong Kong, he could make a living, but he couldn't live a life of financial freedom.
He knew that the Hong Kong stock market would rise in the future, but he didn’t have much capital. He also knew that the Hong Kong real estate market would experience a tremendous boom, becoming one of the two most expensive places in the world, the other being New York, and London coming in third.
But in his current situation, besides owning a convenience store, he was just a “copyist”.
Hong Kong had a small population and a weak sense of copyright. If…he published a book, it would be pirated very quickly. And North America… although their copyright was strict, he had only watched movies and novels. He couldn’t write them.
The one he loved most was that book, “100/2 Grey,” or maybe it was called “Black or White Plus Grey”? That book shouldn’t be allowed to be published in mainland China, it was definitely a salacious erotic novel.
So… he could only adapt it. He liked many films, like “Back to the Future,” “17 Again,” “My E.T. Friend,” “Harry Potter,” “The Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Star Wars,” “Water and Fire: The Battle Song”...
Adapting movies could be considered fanfiction, a kind of adaptation. If anyone disagreed, they could bring evidence and sue. Hong Kong was a society ruled by law, hehe…
Hugging Xiao Hua, Zheng Bai Cheng completed his future plan. He would earn more US dollars.
When he lowered his head to look at Xiao Hua, he found that she had fallen asleep at some point. She must have felt very safe with him. He was still thinking about telling her to wake up, have some fun, wake up and write, but he swallowed the words. Considering how tired she was, he gave up.
Afraid of waking the sleeping Xiao Hua, Zheng Bai Cheng could only maintain his posture, thinking about which novel to start with. Of course, it would be “Star Wars.” He could do that, let the people of Hong Kong experience the charm of science fiction.
Two hours later, Xiao Hua woke up. Seeing Zheng Bai Cheng pressed down by her, she felt a little embarrassed. As soon as she moved, Zheng Bai Cheng also woke up.
“You’re awake.”
“Mm!”
“You must be very tired lately. I’m sorry to make you suffer.” Zheng Bai Cheng looked at her and said, “Let’s have some snacks.”
“No, Cheng Ge, we should get started on writing. We’ve already wasted a lot of time.”
“It’s not about that time.” Zheng Bai Cheng got up and went to the kitchen next door to get some fruit. Hong Kong fruit was not cheap. He also got some snacks and drinks.
“Eat some first, a sharpened knife does not dull the wood.”
“Cheng Ge, your words are so nice to hear.”
This was called “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” right? Seeing the slightly simple Xiao Hua, Zheng Bai Cheng also laughed, a happy laugh. He felt very happy these past few days.
“Today, we won’t write those two. We’ll write something else. I plan to write a science fiction novel.” He shared his idea as they ate snacks and fruit.
Xiao Hua looked puzzled and said, “Like the kind with aliens like Ni Gu?,”
“Cut it out! Not like him at all. That guy, all the mysteries are explained by aliens. Mine is directly about aliens, let them know what real science fiction is.”
Half an hour later, Zheng Bai Cheng began dictating, while Xiao Hua wrote. Outside, the influence of the two novels, “The Legend of the Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty” and “The Supreme Master of the Martial Arts”, expanded. The number of viewers increased significantly, and as the fan base grew, some people panicked.
“Don’t save money, just pay the 50,000. Buy it.” He Boss was furious, shouting at the person who had gone to find Zheng Bai Cheng last time. The person nervously nodded and bowed.
“He Sheng, I’ll go right now, I’ll be there right now. Don’t worry, I guarantee I’ll get the authorization.”
Only after dismissing this fellow did He Boss feel that this guy was really useless.
When he arrived at Chen’s Convenience Store, he discovered that Zheng Bai Cheng and his old man, Grocery Strong, had moved.
“Hello, Miss, do you know where Zheng Sheng has moved to? I have very important business to discuss with him. Please help me, please tell me.”
This uncle was begging her, but she was also in a difficult situation. In two days, the deadline for the manuscript submission was approaching. When they left, they didn't say where they moved to. Now she was asked to tell him, but she didn't know! It was so frustrating.
Xiao Hua could only say, “Sir, it’s not that I don’t want to tell you, it’s that I don’t know either. Cheng Ge left in a hurry, leaving in the middle of the night, and didn’t tell me. They will be here in two days to deliver the manuscript. What’s the matter, I’ll tell him.”
“This is my business card. Please help. I’m from Commercial Radio, the one who came last time. I want to purchase the radio broadcast rights for “Jiang Hu” and “Da Tang”. ”
“I know you. When Cheng Ge comes, I’ll tell him.”
After the man left, Xiaofen put the business card in a box and wrote down his business on a notebook. Then she mumbled to herself, “Last time, you wouldn't buy for 50,000. Now I’ll make Cheng Ge raise the price for you, loser.”
“Fen Jie, you’re swearing.”
“You little rascal, what are you talking about? I’ll deduct your bonus.”
This was a junior student hired by Xiaofen. He had been watching from the side and knew what was going on. He joked around.
“What are you looking at? Go prepare lunch.”
The young boy and girl immediately got busy. This had become part of their daily routine, busy but fulfilling. Xiaofen was very happy now, she was also a “big sister.”