Chapter 47

The Blue Sea Café.

This café was where Luoyang had signed the contract with StarrySky Novels last time.

Today, it was still this café, but the people negotiating with Luoyang had changed.

These people were sent by Weibo, and the leader was Shuangyue, who had previously communicated with Luoyang on PP.

"Teacher Baiyiqing, I really didn't expect you to be so young," Shuangyue said, looking at Luoyang, who was dressed casually and appeared overly young, with continuous admiration.

Luoyang replied, "I also didn't expect Minister Shuangyue to be so impressive. I thought all capitalists would have a potbelly."

This wasn't entirely polite talk, as Shuangyue, in reality, had a large pompadour and was dressed in a suit, exuding the aura of a social elite, which indeed surprised Luoyang.

"Where, where, Teacher Baiyiqing, you flatter me," Shuangyue waved his hands repeatedly.

"It's Minister Shuangyue who is modest. Among your peers, you are undoubtedly young and accomplished..."

The employees who came with Shuangyue to discuss the contract all subtly sneered at the overly polite conversation, thinking it was all pretense at the negotiation table.

However, neither of them found anything strange about it, and they continued to exchange pleasantries.

Shuangyue was waiting for Luoyang to bring up the contract first. In negotiations, it often comes down to who can't hold their ground first.

But soon he realized he had underestimated Luoyang—despite his young age and student-like appearance, Luoyang's speech and mindset were those of a mature and steady man.

Neither of them mentioned the contract, as if they had come here just to enjoy a cup of coffee and the sun.

"Teacher Baiyiqing, let's get to the main topic now," Shuangyue finally couldn't help but bring up the contract.

Luoyang then showed a faint smile, "Minister Shuangyue, you can just call me Luoyang."

Shuangyue, of course, wouldn't directly call Luoyang by his name but said politely, "I'll call you Mr. Luo. Mr. Luo, please review the contract again. If there are any points that need discussion, we can talk about them..."

"Sure."

Luoyang took the contract from Shuangyue and began to read it carefully.

Luoyang wasn't very clear about the legal jargon, so he only skimmed through the details and focused on the key points he cared about.

Time passed bit by bit, and the quiet café played jazz music.

"Regarding the copyright, I would like to keep it in my own hands..." After ten minutes, Luoyang looked up and said.

"Mr. Luo, you should know that Weibo also incurs costs in promoting you. If we replaced the promotional spots with ads, we could make a lot of money, so..."

"You also mentioned that this is a win-win situation," Luoyang interrupted Shuangyue, his gentle smile making it impossible to accuse him of rudeness. "Weibo's main goal should be the development of the writing section, and even the future addition of features like tipping. If this section can develop, the benefits will be significant. So, Weibo's main purpose in finding me is to leverage my influence... As for the small profit from the copyright, I would like to keep it as a keepsake."

Shuangyue was momentarily speechless.

Luoyang's pointed remarks about Weibo's intentions made him feel somewhat at a disadvantage.

He frowned, adjusted his thoughts, and then said, "Mr. Luo, you should know that we also bear risks... I'm not questioning your ability, but you know, no one wins all the time. If your new book doesn't meet expectations, we will bear certain risks..."

"If you have enough discernment, I can show you the beginning of my new book," Luoyang said with a smile.

"What? Are you saying that your new book after 'First Intimate Contact' and 'Those Years' is already prepared?" Shuangyue asked, somewhat disbelieving.

This was too fast, wasn't it? They had only just reached a cooperation agreement yesterday, and today the new book was already ready. Could it be... of poor quality?

Shuangyue was a bit worried.

Luoyang didn't explain but took out his laptop, which he had brought specifically, opened a new document, and turned the screen towards Shuangyue.

Shuangyue couldn't help but hold his breath and looked at the computer screen.

The employees who came with Shuangyue from Weibo also subconsciously stretched their necks, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity, looking at the computer screen.

Could they not be curious and excited?

This was the new book by the pure love master Baiyiqing, following 'First Intimate Contact' and 'Those Years We Chased After Girls'! Countless readers online were eagerly awaiting Bai's new book...

"Living with a Stewardess..."

Looking at the new book title at the top of the screen, Shuangyue couldn't help but read it out loud.

"This title... it seems to make one think of something improper. Is this book not a pure love type?" Shuangyue felt a bit worried and continued to read the synopsis below the title.

"Ran Jing, a wild and gentle stewardess, gets drunk after a breakup and is 'picked up' by a white-collar worker, Lu Fei.

Because of Lu Fei's silliness and humor, Ran Jing begins to take the initiative to interact with him. She then unexpectedly gets the key to Lu Fei's house and soon begins an unimaginable 'cohabitation' life. Two strangers living under the same roof, touching stories follow one after another, making people laugh and cry... Ran Jing is the 'princess' and 'mistress' of the house.

Lu Fei likes Ran Jing but never puts any pressure on her, just appearing quietly by her side... The gentle warmth and sweetness form a grand love myth. The clear and healthy atmosphere in the work stirs the long-buried love aspirations in everyone's heart...

The touching love makes people feel that beautiful love can never be perfect, and the sad flow often leaves only a sigh."

After reading the synopsis, Shuangyue's heart, which had been on edge, finally relaxed a bit. At least he could confirm that this book was still a pure love type created by Baiyiqing, but he was still a bit worried about the quality of this new book and began to read from the first chapter...

Since Luoyang had only written three chapters, it took Shuangyue and the others only a few minutes to finish reading.

"It's in the first-person perspective that Bai is good at."

"This male protagonist, Lu Fei, seems a bit silly..."

"Yeah, the female protagonist's personality hasn't been revealed yet, but it makes one want to read on..."

"The important thing is the writing style. It seems that Bai's style is quite versatile, without the humor of 'First Intimate Contact' or the sharpness of 'Those Years We Chased After Girls,' but rather a light and comfortable feel..."

The employees who had finished reading the book were discussing it in low voices.

Shuangyue didn't speak, listening to the employees' discussion and looking at the synopsis of the book 'Living with a Stewardess,' a sense of anticipation gradually arose in his heart...

"How is it?" Luoyang asked with a smile, which seemed to carry a hint of modesty and confidence.

Shuangyue thought to himself. To be honest, from the first few chapters, this would be a good novel... but this novel didn't show any potential to become a huge hit.

At least, these first three chapters didn't immediately attract readers. Of course, this was compared to 'First Intimate Contact' and 'Those Years We Chased After Girls.' In terms of quality, Baiyiqing's work was still formidable.

He was just a bit worried that this book wouldn't reach the heights of Baiyiqing's previous two works...

But thinking about the series of miracles created by the other party, Shuangyue made a decision.

He stood up and said solemnly, "Mr. Luo, we can give up the copyright of this work. When your novel is released, Weibo will provide sufficient promotion. Whether it will succeed again depends on the quality of this work..."

"Then, let's wish for a pleasant cooperation." Luoyang extended his hand.

"Right, let's wish for a pleasant cooperation." Shuangyue also extended his hand and shook hands with Luoyang.

(Thank you to the book friends Bixiaoyoushu, Daodi, Shuangyuxingxianyu, and Shujiangcique for your support, all of you are awesome! Also, some book friends have already guessed that Luoyang's next book is 'Living with a Stewardess.' Indeed, the pure love genre has no suspense.)

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