Chapter 82

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After hanging up the phone with Ye Lang, Liu Meng felt uncomfortable and somewhat guilty. He silently decided to make it up to him when he had the chance. He could consider releasing one of the two novels, "Swallowing the Stars" or "Fighting Through the Heavens," on Huan Dao Book Alliance.

When they entered the living room, Donggua's smile was bright and charming. She said with a smile, "The 200,000 has already been transferred to your account. You're a little tycoon now, so you should treat me to a big meal."

Liu Meng just smiled and didn't say anything.

Donggua added, "By the way, we're planning to have you on the Sanjiang Interview this Friday evening to capitalize on your popularity. We've already started the promotional campaign, so be prepared."

Liu Meng nodded, adjusting his mindset. Men should have the right attitude; there's no need to be too calculating. He must remember to repay kindness and avenge grudges.

He took a sip of water, and Donggua stared straight at him, which made Liu Meng a bit nervous. He asked, "What's wrong?"

Donggua hesitated, pursing her lips and feeling embarrassed to speak.

"Is there any unreasonable request? Just say it!" Liu Meng laughed, jokingly.

Donggua rolled her eyes and whispered, "You... you help me to the bathroom."

After saying this, her face turned bright red.

Liu Meng laughed inwardly, thinking it was no big deal. "What's there to be embarrassed about? People eat and drink, and it's normal to use the bathroom."

The young girl blushed but didn't respond.

He picked her up by the waist. She was probably used to being carried today, so she just blushed and let him carry her without looking at him.

After reaching the bathroom, Donggua was too embarrassed and quickly pushed Liu Meng out, closing the door.

After she was done, she clenched her small fists and mustered the courage to call out, "I'm done!"

Liu Meng quickly went into the bathroom and carried her out. Seeing her bashful expression, he couldn't help but tease her, "Wow, how much do you weigh?"

Donggua stared at him with wide eyes. Although she was already very slim, she was still sensitive about being called fat. She stammered, "Am I... very fat?"

"Not very fat, but too thin. You should eat more at each meal," Liu Meng said with a smile as he placed her on the sofa.

Donggua realized she had been teased. Her pale face turned angry, and she threw a pillow at him. After that, she asked Liu Meng to get her a crutch so she wouldn't have to be carried to the bathroom again.

Liu Meng bought a crutch from the pharmacy next to the school clinic. After receiving it, Donggua stood up and walked a few steps. She could finally move on her own and glanced at the fat man, feeling quite pleased.

Donggua, who hadn't slept well for the past two days, soon dozed off and fell into a deep sleep on the sofa. Liu Meng looked at her sleeping face, which was pure and adorable like a child's, and couldn't help but smile. He gently carried her to the guest room and carefully placed the crutch by the bed.

With nothing else to do, Liu Meng took out his computer to write. He had already written nearly four million words and planned to finish quickly after signing the contract. He would then entrust Donggua to release the novel and manage the updates.

Liu Meng usually wrote in Zhou Shiyuan's room. Once he started, his thoughts flowed like a spring, and he became so focused that he forgot everything around him. His hands moved swiftly, like a skilled pianist playing a masterpiece.

Donggua woke up after more than an hour and found herself in the guest room. She realized Liu Meng must have carried her in while she was sleeping. Her cheeks turned red, feeling embarrassed that she had fallen asleep in front of him. She thought he must have teased her again.

With the crutch, she stood up and walked into the living room. Not seeing Liu Meng, she thought he wasn't there. However, she heard the sound of typing from Zhou Shiyuan's room and saw Liu Meng sitting and typing through the slightly open door.

His fingers moved so quickly that they seemed to be in a constant blur, never stopping. She was amazed. How did he do that? He must know the exact position of each key and have a very smooth train of thought.

Liu Meng could only achieve this level of focus and concentration. Coincidentally, he had entered this state while writing.

Donggua's delicate mouth formed an O in surprise. This was too fast! If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed it.

No wonder the fat man could update 20,000 words a day!

Over the past few days, she had been puzzled. She hadn't seen the fat man writing, yet he managed to keep updating daily. She had thought he had a lot of drafts, but she never imagined he could write so fast!

After typing for a long time, Liu Meng felt tired and stopped. He stretched, checked his word count, and found he had written several thousand words. Feeling thirsty, he stood up and saw Donggua standing at the door, looking at him in surprise.

He waved his hand in front of her and laughed, "Stunned, huh?"

Donggua didn't care about being teased. She grabbed his hand excitedly, stammering, "Do you always write like this? No wonder you can update 20,000 words a day. Wow, if you update 50,000 words a day, I think the entire web literature world would be shaken."

"Right, I was going to talk to you about this. I plan to work overtime and finish this novel soon. Then I'll give you the manuscript, and you can update it daily based on the situation. How does that sound?" Liu Meng smiled.

"You lazy guy! As your editor, it's my job!" Donggua smiled happily and asked curiously, "Hey, fat man, how many drafts do you have?"

"Over a million have been released, and there are about three million more!"

Heaven! Donggua almost dropped her jaw. Is he human? She then felt delighted and begged the fat man to send her the drafts immediately.

Hehe, besides being an editor, she was also a fan. She could take advantage of her position to read the drafts first.

Liu Meng readily sent her the drafts, and Donggua eagerly started reading.

After resting for a while, Liu Meng logged into QQ and informed Emperor Zhengde and Prince Wanku about the exclusive release of the novel on Dian Nang Chinese Literature Network. He believed they would inform the readers.

After doing this, he casually browsed Dian Nang Chinese Literature Network. On the homepage, he saw a prominent announcement: "New historical and alternate history god, Fat Man, officially signs with Dian Nang Chinese Literature Network. Join us at Sanjiang Pavilion on Friday evening at 8 PM, don't miss it!"

Liu Meng couldn't help but admire the efficiency of Dian Nang Chinese Literature Network. Even without his involvement, it would still be the industry leader, with a highly efficient team.

Once the announcement was posted, there were thousands of comments, most of which said, "Let's witness Fat Man's ascension to godhood!" and called for a 100,000-word update.

As for the book review section of "Return to the Ming" on Dian Nang Chinese Literature Network, under the management of the little reader Sakura Stream, it was well-organized, with lively discussions and a thriving atmosphere.

Just as Liu Meng was enjoying the book reviews, Zhou Shiyuan came back. She took off her shoes and quickly ran to the living room. She was surprised to see Donggua's injured foot and the crutch, and she felt sad.

"Yanyan is back. What do you want to eat tonight? Uncle will treat you to a big meal," Liu Meng said with a smile as he walked out of Yanyan's room.

Facing Uncle Liu Meng, the little girl didn't buy it. Her eyes turned red, and she ran to him, kicking and hitting him, shouting, "Beat you, you heartless man! Beat you, beat you..."

Liu Meng was confused and caught her hands. Her legs were still kicking, making him feel overwhelmed. He had to sternly say, "Stop it!" and added, "And stop kicking!"

The little girl's eyes were filled with tears, and Uncle Liu Meng was completely baffled. "What's wrong? Why are you kicking and hitting me? Did someone bully you at school?"

The little girl wiped her tears and said angrily, "No, it's you who are heartless and bullying Sister Donggua. You didn't treat her well and even hurt her like this!"

Liu Meng was even more confused. He looked at Donggua and then at Yanyan, thinking, "Who can explain this to me?"

Initially, Donggua was also confused when she saw Yanyan kicking and hitting the fat man. But hearing her words, she felt touched. The little girl thought she was being bullied and was standing up for her. She quickly called Yanyan and the fat man over.

The two sat on the sofa, and Liu Meng spread his hands. "What's going on? Explain it to me!"

Donggua gently wiped the tears from Yanyan's eyes and said softly, "Yanyan, be good. Sister is not Uncle's girlfriend, nor did I come to win him back. I am the editor of Dian Nang Chinese Literature Network..."

She explained the whole situation. The little girl was still a bit skeptical. "Really?"

Donggua nodded firmly. "Really!"

Liu Meng, feeling innocent, added, "That's the truth. Do I look like someone who would abandon someone after a short relationship?"

The two women, united in their opinion, said in unison, "Yes, you do!"

Yanyan immediately smiled, completely forgetting her earlier tantrum. She was very interested in Donggua's new identity and said with a grin, "Ah, Sister, are you the author of 'Genius Cute Girl'? That book is so good. I read it all in one night, hiding from my mom."

Donggua affectionately patted her head and nodded.

Wow, meeting her idol face-to-face made the little girl even happier.

However, after laughing and playing for a while, she frowned and asked, "Sister, if you and Uncle are not a couple, why did you stay together that day? Is that okay?"

Donggua and Liu Meng were both sweating. How could they explain this to a child?

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