Chapter 33
Later, Mingxu gave Yang Mingzhou his own campus card to use. Yang Mingzhou was very happy when he got the card, but I heard that he went back to the dormitory without even having dinner.
He angrily kicked open the dormitory door and slammed the card onto Mingxu's desk, making even the tissues on the table jump up. He pointed at Mingxu, who was playing games with his back to him and looked indifferent, and shouted, "Why didn't you tell me there was only 20 yuan left on the card? Huh? I didn't even have dinner. How are you going to compensate me?"
Mingxu's fingers tapped the keyboard nimbly, his eyes fixed on the keyboard, his emotions stable. "There are only twenty dollars left, isn't it because you only left me twenty?"
The person was about to retort when he saw another roommate winking at him frantically. He then remembered, scratched his head, and spoke without the arrogance he had when he first entered the room: "Is that so? Then you have to top up your account too. Luckily, I can't eat this time, so it's okay for me to go hungry. It would be so embarrassing if you couldn't pay for food."
Yan Qing listened to the conversation between the two in the voice chat room and couldn't help laughing: "The gang leader is quite interesting."
"Well, a collection of jokes."
What a cold joke! After Mingxu's reminder, Yang Mingzhou walked out with his head lowered, and gently closed the door before leaving.
Yan Qing thought for a moment and said, "Your name is very nice."
"Ming for tomorrow, Xu for serial number." Speaking of names, Mingxu told Yan Qing the origin of his name, very casually, just because when he was born, Mingli thought his younger brother looked like a dry comma at the first sight.
Mingdou? That wasn't elegant, so Mingli, the only one in the family still venturing into the ocean of learning, came up with the name. According to his parents, he agreed at the time.
When Ming Xu first learned about this, he was very confused about whether he agreed with a wink or after crying.
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While she was replying to readers' messages, a message came from the official account of the B&B. She opened it and saw the follow-up of tonight's incident and the explanation to the guests. It was concise and explained the whole story clearly.
It turned out to be a troublemaker.
She didn't ask Ming Xu, firstly because she felt it was unnecessary, and secondly because she didn't know how to face him. Even through the Internet, it would be awkward.
Just then, a message from the editor arrived.
The last time they chatted was when they were preparing to start writing their previous book. Yan Qing glanced at the time and wondered, are they still working overtime so late?
[Editor]: Mr. Shui Zhiqing! Are you considering selling the film and television rights to your new book? The team of the renowned director Zhou Jiaxing contacted me directly. Director Zhou said that if you're willing, you can also write the screenplay, and his own writers will assist you. This is a fantastic opportunity. Being able to work with Director Zhou on a drama will be extremely helpful for your future books or career changes.
Director Zhou Jiaxing?
Yan Qing was thrilled! She hadn't expected her new book to be picked up by Director Zhou. During his junior year, Director Zhou filmed a then-famous contemporary idol drama, and the two protagonists went from being relatively unknown to becoming internationally renowned movie stars.
Moreover, the author himself is allowed to be the screenwriter, so there is no need to worry about it being changed, although Director Zhou will not allow his team to do so.
There is no author who doesn't want his or her novel to be remade, let alone a well-known director with a good reputation in the industry.
After the excitement, Yan Qing calmed down.
[Shui Zhiqing]: I do.
[Editor]: Director Zhou's company is very generous. Don't worry about the copyright fees. Their reputation in the industry is well-known. I will go and negotiate the contract with them first. You can review it and make any modifications if there are any inappropriate ones.
Yan Qing closed the chat box with the editor, clenched his fists tightly and tried to calm himself down. Adhering to the principle of keeping secrets, he did not reveal a single word even to Zhou Mingshu.
Noon in Country M, restaurant.
The assistant held the iPad and talked about the upcoming itinerary one by one. Zhou Jiaxing listened attentively while eating, adding a few important words from time to time.
"How's the copyright negotiation going?"
Assistant: "The author has agreed. Now we need to discuss the copyright fee and then sign the contract."
"Well, you can follow up later. I really like this book. If the author doesn't want to show up, you can lobby for it."
"Does the boss like Mr. Mizunoqing's books?" the assistant made a bold guess.
Zhou Jiaxing put down his cutlery and slowly wiped his mouth. He glanced at his assistant, who thought he'd said something out of turn and was about to apologize when he heard him say, "I read her first book when I was at my lowest point in life. It was very interesting. Then, as I gradually got over the depression, I had less time for myself. So I waited until she finished it, then took a day to read it all in one go."
"Ms. Mizunokiyo has a variety of styles and is very comfortable with any genre. I'm looking forward to meeting her in person."
Zhou Jiaxing stood up, no longer relaxed as he had been during dinner: "Then you have to work hard."
The next morning, the editor sent the first draft of the contract. Looking at the numbers on it, Yan Qing was very satisfied and agreed immediately.
Zhou Jiaxing's team was very efficient, and it seemed like there was someone to contact them 24 hours a day. That afternoon, Yan Qing signed the formal contract, and that evening she appeared in a group chat called "Like Team."
The person who contacted her was Zhou Jiaxing's assistant, who said he would follow up the project from beginning to end.
The other party was very professional and comfortable to talk to, and every aspect was considered very carefully. Yan Qing felt that if she could work in such a team, she might not choose to become an online novel writer.
Every Chinese New Year when she was in college, she could hear her older brothers and sisters or elders complaining about their work, colleagues, leaders, company, client, etc. This planted a seed of fear in Yan Qing about her current job. Later, when she started writing, she became more determined not to work a nine-to-five job.
Fortunately, she is also very hardworking and can make a lot of money from writing.
Assistant Qian Yang: Mr. Shui Zhiqing, Director Zhou will be returning to China on the 15th of this month. Could you please let me know which city you're in? Director Zhou would like to discuss the adaptation with you face to face.
[Shui Zhiqing]: I am in Haicheng.
[Assistant Qianyang]: That’s great. We will be landing in Haicheng. I will arrange the time and place for our meeting in a few days. Or if you are free after the 15th, we will come according to your schedule.
The other party was too polite. Yan Qing felt a little embarrassed. How could she let Director Zhou accommodate her?
[Shui Zhiqing]: Please tell me a few times and I will choose a suitable one.
[Assistant Qianyang]: Okay, I’ll give you a table then.
After finishing her work, Yan Qing was in a very happy mood. She found the [Haicheng Food Ranking] that Zhou Mingshu gave her, chose the number one ranked breakfast shop, and planned to go out for a simple celebration.
Just as I was about to open the door, I saw a person standing at the door.
Ming Xu, who was about to knock on the door, was startled by the door suddenly opening. Seeing her carrying a bag, he asked, "Are you going out?"
Yan Qing saw that he was holding something in his hand, which was still steaming.
He pointed and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Breakfast." After saying that, he stepped back and made way, but he couldn't help but ask, "Where are you going?"
Yan Qing gestured with her eyes towards the item in his hand: "Since it's delivered to my door, I don't need to leave."
"Let's eat in my room. The smell is a bit strong."
Mingxu's room is on the top floor of the B&B, facing the sea.
After entering the room, Yan Qing observed it calmly. His room had a huge balcony with various flowers planted on it.
I didn't expect that he was such a person in his heart. He looked cold on the surface, but he was not.
Ming Xu set the table and stood aside, quietly waiting for Yan Qing to admire his flowers. "These were all planted during that time. It was my first time, too. I had to learn how to plant flowers using various software every day. A lot of them died at first, but they gradually healed."
“It looks very nice.”
That period should have been the time when he was starting a business. Yan Qing did not pry into his privacy and turned back to the restaurant.
Mingxu pulled out a chair and sat down, but did not pick up his chopsticks.
As if he had made a major decision: "Actually, I don't know when I fell in love with you, but I just got used to being with you every day, accompanying you to do what you want, hearing your voice, listening to your joy when you get various things, and the look on your face when you get beaten up and hurriedly run to me to help you."
After saying that, Ming Xu glanced at Yan Qing. She didn't say anything, just stared at him.
"Even before that photo, I liked you. The internet is fake, but you are real, and so are my feelings for you. I'm not looking for a response today, I just felt that I didn't expect to meet you again after all these twists and turns, and I don't want to miss it again." Ming Xu picked up a spoon and scooped a bowl of soup in front of Yan Qing, "Try it."
“It doesn’t look like it was made outside.”
The two smiled at each other.
Yan Qing didn't respond directly to Ming Xu's words. She drank her soup while thinking, "After so many years, perhaps a lot has changed. I am no longer what you imagined."
Hearing this answer, Mingxu's heart sank. He said nothing, stirring the noodles in the bowl: "It doesn't matter."
His voice was so soft that Yan Qing, who was sitting opposite him, couldn't hear clearly what he said.
The room fell into silence.
Just like before he met her, his life was silent.
After finishing his soup, Yan Qing slowly said, "I'm checking out at the end of the month."
Hearing the voice, Ming Xu looked up suddenly and wanted to ask why, but restrained himself. Putting aside their previous relationship, now she was just a guest in his B&B. No one would live in a hotel for their entire life.
"Okay, where are you going?"
In Mingxu's heart, Yan Qing was about to leave Haicheng and go to a place without him and without their memories.
Yan Qing paused and said, "Haicheng is a very good city. I like it very much. It would be even better if I could buy a house of my own."
Buy a house?
Ming Xu didn't expect that Yan Qing was not going to leave. A hint of joy flashed in his eyes for a moment, but was quickly suppressed. However, there were still many questions in his mind. Why did he suddenly choose to stay in Haicheng, a city where his family and friends were not around?
"Why so sudden?"
Yan Qing put down his chopsticks and said softly, "I decided on it a long time ago, but it was delayed."
After breakfast, Yan Qing was about to go out. She had an appointment with her uncle to go house-hunting today.
As she left, she looked back at Mingxu at the door and said, "Let's not dwell on the past. We all need to move forward. I don't know if we're the right match for each other, but life is a challenge full of unknowns."
Ming Xu was about to say something when he was interrupted by Yan Qing's sudden phone call. Looking at her gradually receding figure, he felt that the distance between them was gradually getting closer.
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