Chapter 139 Show off your strength to your family...
Chapter 139
Lin Mujin was very happy early in the morning and even hummed a little tune when she went to the toilet.
She bought a copy of Cheng Bao yesterday, fearing that what Editor Wu said was inaccurate, like eight or nine... it was wrong, it was now called "The Four Noble Truths" and it was published in advance.
The result was no, but the serialized martial arts novel was officially completed.
So today it’s finally her turn!
"Sister, you are picking up money. You haven't closed your mouth since early morning." Cousin Lin joked.
Lin Mujin hummed, "I'm happier than picking up money. Sister, how are the tiramisu sales lately?"
Cousin Lin said, "What's going on? It's not enough to sell, and you won't let me add more."
Lin Mujin raised an eyebrow. "We have to whet their appetite."
Cousin Lin pinched her delicate face and said, "You are the only one who has many ideas. You always have a new idea."
Yes, after researching it on Chinese New Year’s Day, I still think it’s the best - Tiramisu.
It’s just an improved version that uses freshly squeezed fruit juice instead of rum. The result is very good and the finished product has a stronger fruity flavor.
She then proposed to limit the production of Tiramisu to increase its popularity.
This way, more customers will come here to visit.
If you can't buy it, you will most likely buy other products.
Even if I don’t buy it, I will be impressed by Huimei and will buy it again.
It turned out she was right.
It's been less than half a month and some people have driven here specifically to buy tiramisu.
"Sister, make me some tiramisu the day after tomorrow. I want to give it to someone." Lin Mujin said.
Cousin Lin asked, "Who are you giving it to? Which flavor do you want?"
Lin Mujin thought for a moment. "Let's have the original flavor. I want a whole tray. We should pay the rent, including the utilities, but Lawyer Li hasn't come to collect it yet. We can't just sit there and wait. I'll take the initiative to pay it."
Cousin Lin suddenly realized, "I'll get you the money."
Rent, water and electricity bills must be paid from the 30% public fund.
Lin Mujin didn't refuse. "Prepare... 20,000 for me first. We'll figure out if it's enough when we get back."
Cousin Lin nodded, "Okay. Oh, and how about we combine the three flavors of tiramisu into one tray?"
Lin Mujin said, "Won't it make a mess?"
Cousin Lin said, "No, you can scoop out the three flavors and put them on a new tray. I will make it clean."
Lin Mujin naturally no longer objected, "Do as you wish, sister."
————
In the evening, the family was having a lively dinner.
Because it was very rich, with six dishes and one soup, there was a pan-fried salmon and a seafood soup made with abalone and conch slices.
"Sister, this seafood soup must be made by you." Lin Muli said confidently.
Lin Mujin raised her eyebrows. "Wrong! I also made this pan-fried salmon."
Cousin Lin asked, "Is there something good?"
Cousin Lin also said, "You've been so happy since waking up this morning. What good news is this?"
Lin Mujin shook herself twice, almost unable to suppress her pride. "Brother, do you remember the day we went to the Hong Kong Chinese Society to apply for a pass and I said I wanted to write a unique martial arts novel?"
Cousin Lin nodded and said, "I remember. Now that you've written it down, let me see it."
Lin Mujin went back to the house and took out a newspaper. "Look!"
Cousin Lin exclaimed, "Ah!" "It's already been published!"
Lin Mujin said as a matter of course, "Of course it will be published, otherwise I would just write it for fun."
Lin Muli also hurried over to read the newspaper, "Where is it? Where is it?"
Uncle Lin pushed everyone aside and said, "Let me take a look first. You wait."
Cousin Lin, Cousin Lin, and Lin Muli dared to be angry but not to speak.
"Ajin, is this the Four Saints or something?" Uncle Lin didn't recognize the last word.
Cousin Lin came over and said, "It should be called...di. Isn't the word on the right the emperor's di?"
Lin Mujin nodded, "Sister guessed right."
Cousin Lin tried to save face, "It's not entirely a guess, I still have some impression."
Cousin Lin asked, "What do the Four Noble Truths mean? Is it still martial arts?"
Lin Mujin spread her hands and spoke frankly, "The name was chosen by the editor because he thought my name was not nice. Brother, you will know when you see it later. It is a martial arts novel."
Then he said to the uncle, "Uncle, eat first, and then we can read it after dinner."
Uncle Lin was a little reluctant to leave, "It's really well written!"
Lin Mujin knew the compliment was from a family perspective, but she was still happy. "It's okay. This is my first time writing a martial arts novel, so I'm still a newbie. The royalties aren't much, but I hope it can be published."
Cousin Lin exclaimed again, "Can it still be published, like Mr. Jin published a book?"
Lin Mujin quickly poured cold water on him, "I can't compare myself to Mr. Jin. He's a famous martial arts novelist, and I'm just a newcomer. It's hard to compare with him."
Lin Muli said, "It's amazing to be able to publish a book."
Lin Mujin said, "I don't know if I can publish a book yet. I just have this opportunity now."
Uncle Lin said to Cousin Lin, "Buy me a copy of the Cheng Bao newspaper every day from now on."
Cousin Lin readily agreed, "Okay, I want to see it too."
Lin Muli was smarter, "Sister, where are your saved manuscripts?"
Lin Mujin shook her head. "No more. I've handed them all over to the newspaper."
Lin Muli stared at the newspaper eagerly, wondering when it would be his turn.
Lin Mujin gave him a piece of fish to comfort him.
After dinner, Lin Mujin went back to her room to continue writing, but she didn't have to lock the door.
Cousin Lin also started to keep accounts and count money, and the two of them did their own things without disturbing each other.
"A-mei, you said the royalties aren't much these days, how much is it?"
Lin Mujin knew that cousin Lin was simply curious. "Twenty-five dollars per thousand words. I'm writing six thousand words a day now."
Cousin Lin subconsciously began to calculate, "Twenty-five times six equals one hundred and fifty, which is only four thousand five a month. This is too little."
Lin Mujin looked at her cousin Lin and said softly, "Sister, you have changed."
Cousin Lin laughed and said, "With the food truck and Huimei, your daily income is over 5,000. Compared to this..."
Lin Mujin said, "Writing novels is my hobby, and if we want to expand our family business, besides finding partners, I also need to be strong myself. If I can become a well-known novelist, others might give me a favor, and maybe I won't need to find a partner for the third store."
Deep down, she is against being a partner.
Cousin Lin was stunned. She didn't expect that her sister would think so far ahead.
He stood up excitedly and said, "Sister, you are absolutely right. You have to write it down. If we rely on others, the mountain will fall and the old people will run away. We have to stand up on our own. Sister, how can I become stronger?"
Lin Mujin was stunned by the question. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Sister, you are very talented in baking. You can try practicing more and improve your current products. Only when our products are good will I dare to open a third or fourth store."
Cousin Lin nodded vigorously. "You're right! I'm going to try making a new flavor of tiramisu tomorrow. Didn't you say there's a lemon refreshing flavor with lemon zest?"
Lin Mujin quickly said, "Yes, yes! Sister can try it."
A flavor she loves so much, looking forward to it...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
