Chapter 596 A Happy Family Event
With the confidence of the first issue's circulation of 1.1 million copies, the second issue of "Jiuzhou Heroes" was released in mid-August, with the first print run of 800,000 copies.
The success of "Heroes of Kyushu" gave the editors of Tongwen Press strong self-confidence, and the collection of manuscripts also went smoothly.
In the past, they were the ones who harassed those martial arts novel writers, and all the manuscripts were commissioned. However, since the first issue of "Jiuzhou Heroes" was released half a month ago, more and more letters of submission have been received.
Although most of the submissions were of very low quality, everyone was still very happy because it represented the richness of the submission channels for "Jiuzhou Heroes" and they would no longer have to worry about commissions for submissions.
Two days after the second issue was released, Yu Hua found Lin Weimin's office and asked, "Teacher Lin, have you made any progress on the follow-up manuscript of "Number One Under Heaven"? We have already published the second issue, and I don't have any manuscripts left."
Lin Weimin slapped his head and said, "Well, look at me, I've been so busy lately. The author called me a few days ago and asked me to pick up the manuscript. Uh, next week, next week, I'll be free to pick it up."
"No, you're so busy, just give me the address and I'll pick it up."
Fuck! I haven't even written it yet, what are you writing?
"No need. The author doesn't want too many people to know his identity." Lin Weimin refused decisively.
Yu Hua wanted to ask more, but seeing Lin Weimin staring at him, he knew he should talk less at this moment, so he had to leave the office with a lot of questions in his mind.
well!
Lin Weimin sighed. He had been too busy recently and indeed forgot about "The World's Number One".
I have to work overtime again these days!
"It clearly says that it's been written, but I have to pick it up next week? That's not right. If it takes time, it means it needs to be mailed. With a week, the place can't be too far away."
After leaving the office, Yu Hua began to daydream again. The geographical locations of many writers kept jumping around in his mind, and finally he locked onto a face with green eyes.
"As for being close, Mo Yan's unit is not far from Yanjing. I haven't contacted him for a long time, and he didn't mention the new book the last time I contacted him. It seems there is a problem, so why not give him a call and ask."
Lin Weimin was busy with work during the day and had to work overtime to update at night. He looked much more haggard in the next few days.
He didn't want to move when he woke up early on the weekend. He was squinting his eyes in bed when he heard the sound of Tao Huimin retching in the living room.
His eyes suddenly opened and he jumped out of bed. "What happened?"
"Nausea, vomiting."
"Did you have your period this month?" Lin Weimin asked.
"No, it's been almost half a month."
"Then why didn't you tell me?"
"I'm afraid not. I want to wait until there is a reaction before telling you."
"You really are able to keep your composure."
Lin Weimin complained to Tao Huimin, and hurriedly put on his clothes, not even taking the time to brush his teeth before driving to the hospital.
"I haven't had breakfast yet!" said Tao Huimin.
"Do I need to do an ultrasound to see if I'm pregnant? I shouldn't be able to eat, right?"
“I don’t know!”
"Don't eat yet. When you come back from the hospital, I'll treat you to Maxim's."
The couple rushed to the hospital, made an appointment, and only needed a blood test. After waiting for half an hour, the test results came out.
Tao Huimin is indeed pregnant!
Lin Weimin was overjoyed and walked around the hospital corridor several times while holding Tao Huimin.
"Hey, don't press him!"
"It's okay, it's not even as big as a bean, there's nothing to be afraid of." Lin Weimin said indifferently.
After the examination, the two walked out of the hospital chatting.
"Shouldn't you take maternity leave?"
"How can you ask for maternity leave so early?"
"Then hire a nanny. You won't be able to work anymore."
"It's not that precious! Besides, I still have my mother!"
"Oh, I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. Call your parents right away to tell them the good news, and urge your mother-in-law to come to Beijing as soon as possible."
Not long after the Chinese New Year, Tao's father and mother returned to their hometown in Rui'an, but before leaving Beijing, they made an agreement that after Tao Huimin became pregnant, her mother would come to Beijing to take care of her.
The two found a public telephone booth at the entrance of the hospital to call Tao's father and mother to inform them of the good news. Tao's father was at work and only Tao's mother was at home. When she learned that Tao Huimin was pregnant, Tao's mother was extremely excited and planned to come to Yanjing tomorrow.
"Mom, I just got pregnant, you don't have to be so anxious, just settle my dad and the family first before coming over..."
After Tao Huimin persuaded her mother for a few words, she gave up the idea of going to Beijing in a hurry. Instead, she explained the various precautions that Tao Huimin should pay attention to during her pregnancy. The phone call lasted more than half an hour, and Lin Weimin specially ran to the newsstand to exchange a bunch of coins.
When she finally finished talking to Tao's mother, it was almost eleven o'clock. Tao Huimin held her stomach and looked at Lin Weimin with grievance.
“I’m hungry!”
"Let's go, I'll take you to Maxim's." Lin Weimin said proudly.
Tao Huimin shook her head and said, "I want to eat Donglaishun."
"You don't really like lamb, do you?"
"I don't know, I just want to eat." Tao Huimin said and swallowed her saliva.
"I'm pregnant now, and my appetite has improved!" Lin Weimin smiled and hugged Tao Huimin, "Okay, then let's eat Donglaishun. I'll let you eat as much as you want today!"
They went to Donglaishun to eat mutton hotpot on a hot day and both of them sweated profusely.
When I drove back to my home, I saw two elementary school students playing and fighting with wooden sticks in their hands.
"Hey! Look at my three Avici Dao swords!"
"Roar! I have the indestructible power of Vajra, you can't cut me!"
Two primary school students were running and fighting on the road. Lin Weimin looked at their backs and nodded with satisfaction. The Three Avici Swords were the swordsmanship of Gui Hai Yida, the number one spy under the character Di in "The World's Number One", and the Vajra Indestructible Magic Skill was the martial arts of Cheng Shifei, the number one spy under the character Xuan.
Elements of "The World's Number One" can be seen among primary school students playing on the roadside. It seems that "Nine Provinces Heroes" is indeed very popular.
After returning home, Tao Huimin went to rest, and Lin Weimin called Li Guangfu.
A few years ago, Lin Weimin entrusted all his houses to Li Guangfu and asked him to open a real estate agency.
Over the years, Li Guangfu was not only a real estate agent, he also set up a decoration company and a professional agency. His business was doing well and he had a net worth of millions.
Lin Weimin called Li Guangfu to ask him to help introduce a reliable nanny. More than an hour after the call, Li Guangfu's Daihatsu stopped in front of Lin Weimin's house, with three middle-aged women in the car.
"Teacher Lin! Teacher Tao!" Li Guangfu walked in with a smile on his face.
Lin Weimin said, "I asked you to help find someone, why did you come here in person?"
"Look at what you said. Can I not come in person to help you find someone?" Li Guangfu made way for the three people behind him and said, "These three are the best soldiers of our employment agency. They are honest and hardworking, and they work efficiently."
He whispered in Lin Weimin's ear, "They are all from familiar families. We know their backgrounds and are trustworthy. They have all been checked. You can choose any one you like."
Lin Weimin gave him a look that said "I'm at ease with you doing the job", and a hint of joy flashed across Li Guangfu's face.
After chatting for a while, Lin Weimin kept the one who looked the kindest among the three, named Sun Guizhen.
"I'll call you Sister Sun from now on."
"You can call me whatever you like."
Sun Guizhen is from a suburban county in Yanjing. She has three children. The eldest is married, the second is in college, and the third is in high school.
She has a rural hukou, got married early, and is not yet 45 years old.
The year before last, because my eldest son got married, the family owed a lot of money. In addition, my second and third sons were still in school, so the family was in financial difficulty and I had to go out to work.
After chatting with Sun Guizhen for a few words, Li Guangfu prepared to say goodbye and leave with the two remaining people. Lin Weimin went into the house and took out two bags of snacks.
"There's nothing at home. I've troubled you two to come all the way here, so take these snacks back and try them!"
The two women were a little flattered and quickly took the snacks. "Oh, thank you! You are so polite."
Dim sum is not worth much, what is most important is people’s attitude of respect.
After Lin Weimin escorted the others out the door, Li Guangfu looked at the courtyard gate he knew and said with regret, "You two don't have that blessing."
A woman looked at the snacks in her hand and said, "People with good manners are very considerate and their words make people feel comfortable."
Another person asked, "Boss Li, if they are still hiring in the future, please introduce me to them."
Li Guangfu laughed and said, "If you miss this village, it will be hard to find one. Teacher Lin's family is really one of the best families in Yanjing City. Let's wait for a chance in the future."
As they were talking, they got into the car and drove away from Lin Weimin's house.
In the room, Lin Weimin was talking to Sun Guizhen about her work content and salary.
"Your job is mainly housework. If there is anything you can't move or lift yourself, just call me. Huimin is pregnant, so don't make her work."
"Okay, boss."
"Don't call me the boss, call me the people."
Seeing that Sun Guizhen was not used to this name, Lin Weimin changed his tone and said, "At work, they all call me Teacher Lin. Why don't you call me that, too?"
Sun Guizhen nodded, "Okay, then I'll call you Teacher Lin and your wife Teacher Tao, is that ok with you?"
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "Okay, as long as you call it by something that sounds easy to you."
He went on to say, "Our house is big, so the workload is also relatively large. Your standard salary is 240 yuan, and your salary is doubled on statutory holidays. You have two days off each month. If you don't take a day off, your salary will be doubled, plus an additional 20 yuan as a full attendance bonus.
The benefits during festivals are not certain. It depends on what the family purchases. The value should be no less than 50 yuan.
The family provides food and accommodation, so you don’t have to pay extra money.
Do you think this condition is okay?"
After saying these words, Lin Weimin looked at Sun Guizhen and asked for her opinion.
While Lin Weimin was talking, Sun Guizhen had been calculating. According to the salary standard given by Lin Weimin, if she didn't take a rest, her monthly salary would be almost three hundred yuan, which was higher than the current salary of the average working class in Yanjing City, not to mention the benefits during the New Year and other holidays.
When she heard Lin Weimin asking her questions, she looked a little happy, "Okay, great. The salary you give is much higher than outside."
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "Our house is a bit bigger, there is more work, so it's normal for the salary to be a bit higher."
Upon hearing this, Sun Guizhen couldn't help but glance at the surroundings.
The place is indeed big, with three courtyards. Looking at the decoration and belongings in the house, it is definitely a wealthy family.
"But the front yard only needs to be mopped and swept once a week or so, otherwise we'll be too busy. Huimin and I used to only clean it once every two weeks."
"Then I'll clean it up every three or four days."
There aren't many rooms in the front two courtyards, and no one lives there, but if you want to clean them thoroughly, it would probably take more than a whole day.
The employer was generous and allowed her to clean once a week or so, but Sun Guizhen didn't want to let herself waste the 300 yuan salary. She usually had to buy groceries, cook, and clean the inner courtyard. It should be enough for her to squeeze out one day every three or four days to clean the front yard.
"Okay, that's it for now. If you feel too busy after a while, you can extend the time a little bit, it's okay." Lin Weimin reminded.
Sun Guizhen nodded, thinking that she was lucky this time as she had found a boss who was kind and generous.
With a monthly salary of 300 yuan, I can use it for food and shelter, and save all the salary. In less than two years, the family’s foreign debt can be paid off.
(End of this chapter)
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