Literary Master 1978.

Chapter 140 This Money Is Worth Spending

Lin Chaoyang made a careful calculation and although he had no works published in the first half of the year, he estimated that his income from royalties would be considerable.

The first one was the novel I submitted to Contemporary Magazine. It cost 10 yuan per thousand words, so 200,000 words would be 2,000 yuan.

The second one was the royalties for the number of copies of "High Mountain" and "Little Shoes", which I estimated should be at least one thousand yuan;
The third is the prize money and royalties for the National Excellent Short Story Award. The prize money is 180 yuan, and the royalties are divided into two parts: publication and publishing. According to the number of words in "The Shepherd" and "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", it should be about 1,800 yuan.

It is true that writing novels is still profitable these days. The most important thing is that the royalties come from a legitimate source, and you can spend them with a clear conscience.

A few days later, Tao Yucheng returned home after get off work and excitedly took out a bicycle ticket.

"Chaoyang, look!"

A few days ago, Lin Chaoyang asked Tao Yucheng to help him get a bicycle ticket, but he didn't expect that he got it so quickly.

He hurriedly thanked Tao Yucheng and offered to convert the bicycle ticket into money to give to Tao Yucheng.

"We are all family, why be polite!"

Tao Yucheng quickly declined and said with a bit of complacency on his face.

A bicycle ticket is not cheap, and Lin Chaoyang doesn't want Tao Yucheng to bear this favor.

"If you want to thank someone, thank Li Tuo. He got it from a friend. I went to their house for dinner the day before yesterday and mentioned to him that I needed to buy a bicycle for moving. He sent the bicycle ticket to my school this afternoon," Tao Yucheng explained.

Li Tuo has a wide circle of friends, so it is not surprising for him to get a bicycle ticket from his friends. What is rare is their enthusiasm.

No wonder he has such a great reputation in the Yanjing literary and art circles at his age. If he were placed in "Water Margin", he would have to be a little Mengchang!
"Then let's invite him to dinner after we move in a few days." Lin Chaoyang said.

"I thought so too. I'll call him then."

Early in the morning on the weekend, Lin Chaoyang took Tao Yushu into the city. With money and tickets, buying a car was naturally not a problem.

After paying one hundred and twenty yuan, their small family had a new big item - a Phoenix 28 bicycle.

Coming out of the mall, the spring scenery was beautiful all the way. The couple each rode a bicycle, feeling indescribably romantic and comfortable.

But buying the bicycle was not the end. On Monday, Lin Chaoyang went to his workplace to get a letter of introduction, then went to the vehicle management office to stamp the bicycle, and got a bicycle license plate and a bicycle license. Only then was the matter completed.

With a bicycle, Lin Chaoyang's commuting to get off work is no longer a problem.

The Overseas Chinese Apartment had already been packed up, so the couple started planning to move.

They picked another weekend and the Tao family came together to help Lin Chaoyang and his wife move.

The first thing to move was the big bed that the couple shared. The bed frame and mattress were bought just last year, so Tao Yushu was reluctant to leave it for his sister alone.

In addition to some clothes and bedding, the most and heaviest items for the couple are books. The hundreds of books on the bookshelf weigh several hundred kilograms.

When moving, Lin Chaoyang also met Wu Zuxiang.

The old comrade pulled Lin Chaoyang aside and asked, "Why did you move out so soon?"

"The house has been cleaned up, so we can't not go and live there!"

The old comrade's face was full of regret, and he seemed even more reluctant to let go of Lin Chaoyang than the Tao family.

"You must come back more often in the future!"

The family started working at around six in the morning and finally finished tidying up the Overseas Chinese Apartment at ten o'clock.

After more than a month, the Overseas Chinese Apartment has undergone a brand new transformation.

When the house was in Lin Fugui's hands, he rarely came back for ten days or half a month. The facilities in the house were well maintained, but the hygiene was not clean.

During this period, Lin Chaoyang and his wife used their spare time to correct some defects in the floor, whitewash and tiles in the room. If they couldn't do it themselves, they paid someone to do it.

The bed in the master bedroom on the south side was also replaced. As Tao Yushu had planned before, the second bedroom on the south side had bookshelves on the east and west sides, and in the middle was a large desk that was 1.5 meters long and 90 centimeters wide. The remaining space was just enough for the couple to sit opposite each other.

The books brought from home were placed on the newly built bookshelf that still smelled of paint.

There are hundreds of books, but not even one-fifth of the bookshelf is filled.

Tao Yushu said happily: "It's good now, I don't have to worry about buying any more books!"

"These two bookshelves can only hold two thousand books, so you can take it easy." Lin Chaoyang said with a smile on his face.

After finishing the master bedroom and the second bedroom, Lin Chaoyang came out and said to Tao Yucheng, "Brother, change the bed. We will take it back to our home later."

The Overseas Chinese Apartment originally had four bedrooms, three of which were equipped with beds. Lin Chaoyang and his wife moved the bed in the master bedroom to the small room where Tao Yumo was going to live.

At that time, a bookshelf and a desk were to be built in the second bedroom, and the original bed was placed in the living room.

Listening to Lin Chaoyang's words, Tao Yumo immediately said: "Give it to me, give it to me, brother-in-law, don't give it to me!"

The discarded bed in the second bedroom was made of ash and had a coir mattress. Although it was a bit old, it was better than the iron bed in Tao Yumo's house. If you go out and buy one now, you will have to spend at least 60 or 70 yuan.

At this time, everyone is used to "new for three years, old for three years, and mended for another three years". Not to mention second-hand items, even if they are second-hand, as long as they are not useless junk, no one will dislike them.

As soon as she finished speaking, Tao Yushu scolded her: "You are so greedy that you want to swallow an elephant."

Tao Yucheng immediately agreed, "That's right. Yushu prepared a room for you, and you occupied the room at home, even the bed!"

Tao Yucheng also liked the bed that was replaced from the second bedroom and planned to give it to the two younger ones in the family.

When the brother and sister were arguing, Tao's mother spoke up, "You live at home, this place is yours! Why are you fighting with the children?"

Tao Yumo was defeated due to the absolute disadvantage in numbers and muttered a few words in dissatisfaction.

Today is the first meal that Lin Chaoyang and his wife have had after moving into their new home, so the dishes are naturally sumptuous.

There were six dishes and one soup, both filling portions. The family was enjoying the meal when Tao's mother suddenly got up and went to the toilet.

Lin Chaoyang said to Tao Yushu: "Go and have a look."

In fact, as soon as he sat down at the dinner table, Lin Chaoyang noticed that Tao's mother was in a bad mood, and everyone could see it.

Except for the time being in the past few years when he was forced to do so, Tao Yushu had never been separated from his parents.

After getting married, they also lived at home. Now they have to move out all of a sudden. Naturally, Tao's mother is reluctant to let them go.

Even though the two of them usually don't give in to each other, it's mother-daughter nature after all. Tao Yushu got up and went to the bathroom to take a look, and sure enough, his mother was wiping tears alone.

"What's there to cry about? I'm not going to another place. It's just a few kilometers away. When I went to the countryside to work in the production team, I was gone for several years and I didn't see you. How could you miss me?"

"How can it be the same? I still had hope before, but now you are a member of the Lin family." As Tao's mother said this, she couldn't control her tears and fell down.

"It's getting more and more outrageous. Isn't my last name Tao?
Normally at home you complain about this and that, but when you move out you start crying."

Tao Yushu said this, but still put his arm around his mother's shoulders.

The mother and daughter are so similar in that they both have a stubborn attitude.

"Okay, stop crying. Are you unhappy that I live in such a big house? I'll leave the big one on the north side for you. Whenever you have a fight with my dad, come and stay for a few days."

Mother Tao glared at Tao Yushu and said, "You just talk nonsense!"

"It's not a quarrel, it's just that I'm tired of cooking for them, so I came to relax!"

Although the mother and daughter quarreled, Tao Yushu understood her mother and just went along with her.

After she said this, Tao's mother's mood improved a lot. Of course, she would not really come to live here. What was important was Tao Yushu's attitude.

Tao Yushu added, "We have moved out, but it doesn't delay our return home. We will go home for dinner on weekends, but not on weekdays. It depends on the situation."

"I don't know what I'm coming back for. I can't even buy food."

Hearing her say this, Tao's mother became disgusted again.

Then he changed his tone and said, "Let Chaoyang tell his family in advance."

"okay."

Seeing that her mother's mood had improved, Tao Yushu was about to pull her back to the dining table to eat, but her mother held her back, seeming to want to say something but stopping herself.

"Just say it if you have something to say!" Tao Yushu urged.

Tao's mother hesitated for a long time before she said, "Chaoyang... is a good husband..."

Seeing that she opened her mouth for a long time and finally uttered this sentence, Tao Yushu knew that with her mother's temper, this was the limit of what she could say.

She took the initiative to speak: "That's right, people say that I have a good eye for your daughter!"

Tao Yushu's expression was full of pride and playfulness, which made Tao's mother couldn't help but smile knowingly.

The mother and daughter chatted for a while, then returned to the restaurant, and the family continued to eat in harmony.

After lunch, the Tao family transported the bed frame and mattress back to Langrun Lake Apartment.

As soon as the whole family left, the room suddenly became deserted, and Tao Yushu also felt a little empty inside.

Lin Chaoyang noticed that she was feeling a little down, so he pulled two chairs to the balcony.

The weather is just right today. The sunshine is warm but not scorching. The sunshine shining on the skin makes people feel warm from the bottom of their hearts.

Occasionally a slight breeze blows by, mixed with the warmth of the sun. The wind also carries the fragrance of soil, mixed with the scent of grass and flowers.

There are birds singing in the yard, some singing gently and melodiously, some singing crisply and loudly. The flowers, plants and trees are full of vitality. New buds are breaking through the soil, and the tender leaves are sparkling with emerald luster in the sun. The peach blossoms are gorgeous and the pear blossoms are elegant, swaying in the spring breeze, like a paradise.

Looking up, the blue sky is clear, vast and high.

Sitting on the balcony, the couple felt as if they were in a vivid and delicate painting, with every sense immersed in a vibrant, warm and harmonious atmosphere.

In an instant, Tao Yushu's depression was completely washed away.

"That's great!" she whispered.

Lin Chaoyang held her hand and said, "This money is well worth it!"

Tao Yushu's smile was warm and bright. Although Lin Chaoyang's words were cheesy, they were also true.

Yanda also has such elegant and quiet environments as the Overseas Chinese Apartment. The villas in Yannanyuan and Yandongyuan are also sometimes secluded, but there are too many students in the school, so most of the time it is too noisy.

Besides, those who can live in Yannan Garden and Yandong Garden are either leaders of Yan University or senior professors. It is not certain that the couple will have the opportunity to live there in their lifetime?

More importantly, the hardware conditions of the Overseas Chinese Apartments are better than those of the villas in Yannanyuan and Yandongyuan, making them more comfortable to live in.

The couple was enjoying their rare leisure time when there was a knock on the door.

When Lin Chaoyang opened the door, he saw that it was Tao Yumo who had returned.

She rushed into the house with a large roll of luggage in both hands, "Brother-in-law, I will stay at your house for two days."

Before Lin Chaoyang could speak, Tao Yushu asked, "Why did you come here?"

"My mother will give me trouble when I go home. I can't stay at home anymore!" Tao Yumo made an excuse.

She said that she was scolded by Tao's mother when she got home, and Lin Chaoyang and his wife believed it. They moved today, and Tao's mother must be unhappy, so it was normal for her to find some fault to scold her.

But it would be an exaggeration to say that I couldn't stay at home. I was probably just excited to see the big house today and wanted to come here to experience it.

Tao Yushu said disdainfully: "I finally moved here to have some peace and quiet, why are you coming here?"

Tao Yumo knew that one has to bow down when under someone's roof, so she said with a smile, "Sister, your house has been empty for a long time, and it's lacking in people. Isn't it just right for me to come? Besides, I can work, and I'll do the work of wiping the table and mopping the floor at home in the future."

Seeing his sister's attitude, Tao Yushu couldn't chase her away anymore, so he asked, "Did your parents ask you to come over?"

"I live in the school as well as you do. It's all fine as long as you two agree."

Tao Yumo gave Lin Chaoyang a flattering smile as he spoke. Lin Chaoyang winked in Tao Yusu's direction, indicating that she had the final say in the matter.

Tao Yumo immediately hugged her sister's arm, acting coquettishly and cutely, doing everything she could to please her.

Tao Yushu had never been able to resist her coquettish behavior and surrendered after a while.

"You can live here, but the hygiene of the house will be yours from now on."

"As ordered!"

(End of this chapter)