Chapter 7

After signing, take some time to seriously consider the matter of severing ties with you completely

Looking at the broad shoulders of the figure turned away from the entrance door, Chu Li secretly made a decision; the outline had been drawn, and she must sell this book well to Zhou Chuan

Without making a sound, she slightly opened the door. Zhou Chuan lifted his eyelids and, for the first time in many days, seriously looked at the person standing outside the door. The visitor was slightly taller than Zhou Chuan's shoulders, had short hair, and had a delicate appearance that would make it difficult to pick her out from a crowd. What was rare was her pair of bright and clean black eyes. At this moment, she was carefully holding a folder in her arms, on which the words "Publication Contract for the Book of Luo River" were written.

Zhu Chuan : `` ... ... ''

At eight o'clock in the morning, Chuan opened his eyes

This time, the other party remained silent for a long time again

Initial greeting: `` ? ? ? ''

It is terrible that even tobacco cannot save it

Then don't ask

A bowl of porridge is merely a saying, a very indifferent little girl

On this side of the chat box, the air is enveloped in a restless milky-white tobacco smoke

The man opened various chat applications on his phone, browsing through his friend list while pondering seriously: Who should he bully to have some fun?

Concerning the illustrious reputation of Laozi throughout his lifetime

Did you buy me the medicine?

Because I unfortunately have a weakness in your hands

This is that foolish and stubborn little moderator

When the folder was handed back to her by Zhou Chuan, she only knew to express her gratitude and asked, "Teacher, how should I thank you?"

Just when Chu Li thought that he was still a missing person, his phone suddenly vibrated, and he quickly grabbed his phone to take a look.

Zhu Chuan: "I said, put down the folder, ah-choo!"

Zhou Chuan was momentarily taken aback, raising her head to glance at her left hand holding the pen. As if recalling something, she smiled mockingly, then discreetly switched the pen to her right hand. With elegant strokes, she signed her name in a flamboyant manner at the designated spot on the folder, and softly remarked: "Both hands can be used."

Zhou Chuan stepped aside, still wearing a coffin-like expression, coldly watching as Chu Li, seemingly even more anxious than before, hunched her back and entered the house. She changed into slippers and obediently sat down on the sofa. Throughout this series of actions, Chu Li held onto the folder as if it were some precious treasure, until Zhou Chuan reminded her to put it down.

The Disappeared Mr. L: Surprisingly, he has taken down Chuchuan

I was so happy that I didn't know what to say, sitting on the bus, I felt as if I had died and come back to life like Xia Yuhua. Just a moment ago, I almost collapsed onto the large knees, crying out: Thank you, Dad

Initial greeting: "What did you say?"

At this moment, Chu Li was still immersed in immense surprise and sudden happiness, completely unaware of the slightly strange tone of L-kun. She simply laughed heartily and asked L-kun to keep the secret of taming the wild horse, Zhouchuan, and promised that if he performed well enough, she would give him an autographed photo of Zhouchuan in the future.

Initial Greeting: "Teacher, have you not recovered from your cold yet?"

I have ten thousand pieces, and if I am happy, I can cover the head of the bed without repeating a single one

Chuli once again revealed a dreamy expression, so excited that even the word "you" slipped out—until she handed over the nearly warmed folder in her arms to the man, watching him open his pen, ready to write.

At 10:45, as if recalling something, he got up to make himself a cup of coffee

He has coexisted peacefully and maintained a pure friendship with his daytime river vest for three years

Zhou Chuan fell silent for a moment, his lips twitching slightly, and in a hoarse voice, he asked: "Where is the porridge?"

Initial Greeting: "Teacher, are you left-handed?"

Sitting on the bus, the corners of her lips were constantly turned up. Adhering to the principle of sharing good news, she opened her phone and left a message for someone who had been classified as a "missing person" for the past several hours.

Chuli blinked her eyes, revealing a dreamy expression—moments later, as if awakening from a dream, her black pupils brightened: "You really agreed to sign this contract for me?"

Can it be done, my friend

After a while, the dog returned, followed by a person.

Ah, just thinking about how my painstakingly crafted masterpiece could be destroyed in an instant, and having to continue being a stepping stone for other authors at the pinnacle until the next "great work" emerges, makes me feel utterly miserable

... ...

Initial greeting: "Ah?"

... and the day river was naturally unaware of her secret determination and did not care about it at all. At this moment, he was crossing his legs and shaking his leg, using a food delivery app to order a bowl of century egg and lean meat congee for himself.

The Monkey's Water Army: That great person has agreed! I can finally tell you now, that great person is Zhou Chuan! Yes, that's right, it's that Zhou Chuan! I, a certain monkey, made three visits to the thatched cottage and finally moved the esteemed Zhou Chuan with my sincere and passionate heart. He has finally agreed to sign this contract that seems as if it is designed to swindle money!

signed photo

He glanced down at the freshly brewed black coffee in his hand, and a twitch appeared at the corner of Zhuochuan's lips: "Forget it"

Zhu Chuan: "Come in."

At 9 o'clock, I washed my hair and took a shower, then sat in front of the mirror to style myself. While fiddling around, I inadvertently caught a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror, holding a comb and seriously studying how to style my bangs in an 80-20 split. I was momentarily taken aback, realizing that I seemed to be possessed, and angrily threw the comb aside

... ...

Yes

Initial greeting: `` ? ''

This foolish appearance is from someone who claims to strive to sell good books and aims for a first print run of two hundred thousand copies in the future

Congratulations to you, L-kun.

Initial greeting: "Why?"

Oh God

Chuli raised her head, looking at the man with a bewildered expression, as if she still had not processed why she was sitting there. If it weren't for Zhouchuan staring at her intently at that moment, she would have almost wanted to take out her phone to confirm whether the text message she received last night was indeed a beautiful illusion born from her deep obsession.

Transmission complete

Unaware that a mere bowl of porridge had earned her the label of "cold-hearted," Chu Li stood up, gave a slight bow to Zhou Chuan, and then joyfully turned to leave this place she had visited three times in three consecutive days. As she departed, she patted the head of the large dog following her and scratched behind its ears. When she lifted her head, she glanced at the man still lounging on the sofa with his legs crossed, engrossed in his phone, through the still-open door.

At 10:30, sitting on the living room sofa, emptying my mind, and sneezing

Initial Greeting : `` ... ... ''

It is good that you have come to an understanding

The man removed his hands from the keyboard of his phone, exited the chat application, and opened the front camera of his phone. In the screen, he saw a familiar face, which bore an unmistakable cold smile.

On the way back to the publishing house, Chu Li walked briskly as if flying.

The heart of Zhu Chuan is bleeding, yet he lies without a change in expression: "Because I think what you said yesterday makes a lot of sense, I am not worried about selling my book, and 'The Book of the River God' is indeed my proud work—I have great confidence in my own abilities and the distribution capabilities of your esteemed publishing house (referring to the ability of book distribution organizations to send books to sales terminals such as bookstores, newsstands, Tmall bookstores, Taobao bookstores, etc. The better the distribution capability, the wider the coverage). After thinking it over, I also feel that I should not be entangled in a mere first print run. Just as you said, if the book sells well, it can be reprinted once or even twice; no matter how many are sold or printed, I will still receive my royalties."

Initial greeting: "That's right!"

After much deliberation, my finger ultimately settled on the title "The Water Army Invited by the Monkey," and then with a slight tremor of my hand...

If this man is not suffering from a cold, his voice should be quite pleasant

At exactly 11 o'clock, the doorbell rang punctually. The man sitting on the sofa felt a twitch in the corner of his eye and stood up, holding his coffee. After a brief pause, he quickly walked to the entrance controller and opened the large iron door outside, which also created a small opening in the nearby home door. He coldly watched as the brown Alaskan dog wagged its tail and nudged the door gap with its large head, then eagerly squeezed out like an eel.

Zhou Chuan painfully realized that he had actually memorized the kind of pancake she drew, which was truly foolish. He set down his coffee cup and rubbed his temples, then sat down on another sofa: "If you don't put it down, how can I sign for you?"

Zhu Chuan stood up, stretching lazily. Upon hearing the words, he paused his movements, turned his head slightly, and glanced at her with indifference, saying softly: "No need."

The second day

I have blocked her

Zhou Chuan tossed aside the pen after signing the contract and handed the contract back to Chu Li. At this moment, Chu Li still could not believe that she had actually convinced Zhou Chuan to sign this contract!