Chapter 77

At the beginning of the first month, although there were no vegetable vendors on the streets, the shops here, with their first floors for business and second floors for living, did not close for the New Year.

The whole family, including the elderly and Wang Yang, took another good stroll around.

The most important thing was still saving money. Seeing the 70,000 yuan in hand, the Lin family was all smiles.

Wang Yang went to a photo studio on the street, printed out two copies of the prepared contract, and both parties signed their names and pressed their fingerprints.

Afterward, Wang Yang did not return. He left directly with the first three chapters of "The Wandering Swordsman" on his phone, which Lin Mu had coded.

This time, they didn't buy much. After buying a few things that Lin Ye, Lin Lin, and the elderly liked, they went home.

It was only the fourth day of the New Year, and relatives still came to visit from time to time. When Lin Mu returned, he found his second aunt's family standing behind the house, chatting with an old lady.

"Hey? The great writer is back?" Second Auntie saw Lin Mu and teased him.

Lin Mu's mother quickly apologized: "Sorry, sorry, Sister-in-law. Today our family went to the street to see someone off. Did we keep you waiting? Come inside and rest."

Second Auntie laughed without any concern: "No problem, no problem. Your family has a big celebration, so you have to be busy. We haven't been here long. But this year, your family has really had a great year. I'll have to make more dishes!"

Lin Mu's father laughed: "What big celebration? I'll go buy two bottles of wine, and we'll all have a good drink."

Second Auntie laughed heartily: "Isn't it festive enough? First, the 50,000 yuan engagement gift, and then another 170,000 yuan to be earned. Brother-in-law, your family is truly blessed. Even we in Xiaogu Village are proud!"

The news leaked?

Lin Mu's parents were surprised, then remembered the children in the courtyard yesterday.

"Those kids, they can't keep their mouths shut. It's not certain yet. Let's not talk about it. Come, let's go home and have some food..."

...

After learning about Lin Mu's specific royalties, a huge wave of excitement swept through the village.

50,000 yuan, 170,000 yuan, that's 220,000 yuan in total!

Such a large sum was almost the savings of a middle-income family over several decades!

Now, Lin Mu had earned it so easily?

Shock, envy, and even some jealousy spread in everyone's eyes.

Fortunately, the money was earned by Lin Mu.

Seeing a young person they had watched grow up earn so much money made them feel more joy for his success than envy.

Thus, the number of people visiting the Lin family increased dramatically, and many brought their children.

"Dog Egg, you should learn from Uncle Lin Mu. Don't just play all day!"

"Little Mu's mother, come to my house when you have time. Little Mu isn't young anymore. There are already children his age who are not in school and have even gotten engaged and had children. My brother's daughter is the right age. Come over and take a look sometime?"

...

Yesterday, just hearing that the editor of "Storytelling" was coming, many relatives brought gifts.

Today, after learning about Lin Mu's royalties, even more people came with gifts. The house was already full, and Lin Lin's small room was also packed.

Most of the village children came to the Lin family's house to eat fruit. When they left, Lin Mu's mother even gave them a few pounds of meat to take home.

Even so, it couldn't be finished in one day. The fruit would probably last a week, and the meat, if not given away, would last at least two to three weeks.

"Mom, look, there's so much stuff at home. They are also hungry. I can earn the remaining 100,000 yuan by the first half of this year. In the second half, I can earn at least 200,000 yuan. You two don't have to go out to work..."

In the evening, while the family was watching TV, Lin Mu suddenly said.

Lin Ye and Lin Lin opened their eyes wide, looking at Lin Mu's mother with anticipation and enthusiasm.

Lin Mu's mother opened her mouth. She understood her three children's feelings, but if they didn't work hard when young to earn money for their children, what would they do in an emergency...

Hesitating, Lin Mu's mother looked at Lin Mu's father.

The elderly man, who was sitting nearby, did not speak. He also wanted the family to be together, happy and harmonious.

But which family didn't go through this? The adults worked outside, and the children stayed at home to have food and clothes. Relying solely on the two acres of land, where would they get money?

Lin Mu's father smoked a cigarette, looking at the whole family, and made a decision.

"Let's do this. Little Mu is taking the college entrance exam this year. You stay home to take care of the children, and I'll go out."

"Dad!" Lin Mu was anxious.

He could clearly earn money. How could he bear to let his parents work hard outside for just 30,000 to 40,000 yuan a year, living poorly?

"Little Mu, don't be anxious, listen to me," Lin Mu's father interrupted.

"You did well this year. 60,000 yuan in royalties, 50,000 yuan in red envelopes, and 170,000 yuan in royalties. That's 280,000 yuan in total. Including the 20,000 to 30,000 yuan in your card, that's 300,000 yuan!"

"300,000 yuan is a lot! Your mother and I have worked hard outside for so many years and saved only a little over 300,000 yuan. You've relieved the family of a big burden, and we are very happy."

"But, this money is not enough. We don't know if we can earn this much in the future."

"I'll go out this year. After you earn the money from 'The Wandering Swordsman' in the first half of the year, if you can earn such royalties in the second half, I won't go out next year. Then I'll stay home and take good care of you three. What do you think?"

Looking at his parents' eyes, Lin Mu knew this was the best outcome he could achieve.

After all, it was not easy for his parents, who had worked hard for half their lives, to suddenly hand over all the family responsibilities to him. They were not at ease.

"Okay! I'll earn more money in the second half of the year! Don't worry!"

Getting a satisfactory answer, Lin Ye and Lin Lin were excited and jumped around on the bed. The elderly man was also extremely happy, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out.

...

On the evening of the fifth day of the New Year, Lin Mu had to return to school for evening classes. The next afternoon, with the family's farewell, he set off again for the world of fame and fortune.

"This year! I must achieve my goal!"

After getting off the bus and taking a taxi, he returned to his residence.

As soon as he approached, he heard Su Taohua's angry voice.

"Get out! Don't come and bother me again!"

"Taohua, listen to me. I didn't mean to. Those women were seducing me. I really love you. Give me another chance..."

"Disgusting! I told you, I don't want to see you again! Let go of me!"

"Taohua, don't be like this. Since we started dating, you didn't let me touch you. I was alone in Beijing and got tempted. I didn't want to..."

Hearing such bizarre words, Lin Mu couldn't help but laugh and pushed the door open.

As soon as he entered, he saw a dramatic scene.

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