Rebirth 2004: A lone figure in the literary world

Chapter 184: Tie him up and make him son-in-law!

Xing Youtian naturally prepared a big banquet for Zhang Chao and the others at noon. A large table of Cantonese cuisine was served. The seafood, both in shells and without shells, was piled up on the table so high that the people across the table could not be seen.

After dinner, Zhang Chao said to Xing Youtian, "Mr. Xing, I have to write novels for 3 to 4 hours every day, otherwise I will be bombarded with commissions from all over. So these seniors don't have to accompany me anymore. We have had a pleasant exchange this morning, so I won't bother them this afternoon."

Xing Youtian naturally agreed and raised his chin towards the greasy-haired man, who immediately understood and quickly brought a few generous red envelopes, one for each of the artists. Everyone thanked Xing Youtian enthusiastically and then went back.

Zhang Chao also returned to his room. He first called Huang Jiefu and others separately, briefly explaining the situation and what he should do and who to look for if he did not return to Yanjing and could not be contacted in the next few days.

He called Song Jia again and told her the same situation, but in a more downplayed manner. He also told her not to panic if she couldn't contact him, as he had already made arrangements.

Huang Jiefu and the others were in a good mood, probably because they felt that no one would dare to act rashly towards a famous person like Zhang Chao. However, Song Jia was very worried, as there had long been rumors in the film and television industry that coal bosses abused their wealth to do whatever they wanted, especially towards female stars.

The reason why Zhang Chao agreed to stay for one more day was that he was somewhat concerned about the behavior of this group. After all, he was in someone else's territory, not Yanjing.

But there’s no point in thinking so much now, so I might as well type more words.

Before they knew it, it was evening. Zhang Chao refused Xing Youtian's luxurious dinner and only asked the kitchen to send him a bowl of noodles to fill his stomach.

After finishing the noodles, it was past 8 o'clock in the evening when there was a knock on Zhang Chao's door. He opened the door and saw the greasy-haired man standing at the door respectfully saying to him, "Boss Xing asked me to invite you over..."

Zhang Chao thought the main part of the drama was finally coming, so he pulled himself together, followed the greasy-haired man downstairs, came to the lobby, and went out of the door, only to see a black Rolls-Royce parked at the door.

The driver, wearing a black suit and white gloves, opened the car door for him. Zhang Chao didn't hesitate and sat in - he just wanted to see what this coal boss was up to!
The Rolls-Royce drove for 20 minutes and arrived at the gate of a villa. At this time, the 5-story mansion with a Western-style building and Chinese-style corridors was already brightly lit.

As soon as Zhang Chao got out of the car, a beautiful lady in cheongsam led him to the lobby on the first floor of the villa. The lobby was 10 meters high, with a giant crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and the soft yet gorgeous light filled the whole room.

Xing Youtian, who was standing in the middle of the hall, saw Zhang Chao coming and warmly welcomed him in. After Zhang Chao sat down on the sofa, Xing Youtian asked with concern: "I wonder if classmate Zhang is satisfied with today's reception?"

Zhang Chao said calmly, "I'm sorry for your kindness. I'm just a writer, I'm afraid I can't help you much."

Xing Youtian did not respond to this question, but continued to ask: "I wonder what you think of me, Old Xing, and the Tianquan Group?"

Zhang Chao looked at Xing Youtian in confusion, but still answered honestly: "Boss Xing is naturally very wealthy and generous. Tianquan Group is also a famous enterprise in Shanxi. I don't know much about other aspects. After all, different industries are like different mountains, so I dare not say anything nonsense."

Xing Youtian said with some pride: "I dare not say anything else, but as for the money alone, I have made enough for my next life, the next life, and the next life."

Zhang Chao didn't say anything. He just took a sip of tea and waited quietly for his next words.

Xing Youtian stared at Zhang Chao with burning eyes. Seeing that he looked calm and composed, his admiration grew stronger. He asked eagerly, "I wonder if you think highly of the wealth of my Xing family, classmate Zhang?"

Zhang Chao's mind went blank. He then took a deep breath and said in a calm tone, "I don't understand what you mean."

Xing Youtian laughed and said, "I want to ask if my Xing family is worthy of you, Zhang Chao. Let me put it bluntly. Is my Xing family worthy of being your father-in-law? Do I have the ability to do so?" Zhang Chao almost choked on his tea and could no longer maintain his composure. His most outrageous guess before was that Xing Youtian had too much money and wanted to get involved in the film and television industry, so that he could write scripts and organize projects.

After all, before the coal industry weakened in 2012, coal bosses investing in film and television dramas was a major trend. Later, the famous screenwriter Wang Hailin once said frankly that he missed this time very much - because coal bosses invested in making dramas and never interfered with the creation, and had no other requirements except finding actresses.

He won the Best Screenplay Award at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival last year and has gained a certain degree of fame in this area, so it is not surprising that Xing Youtian made this request.

But what the hell is it to let Zhang Chao be the son-in-law! ?
What about the plot development of the 2024 online short drama and The Dragon King's Son-in-law?

Zhang Chao finally managed to catch his breath, and said to Xing Youtian with wide eyes, "Boss Xing, don't joke with me. New China has been established for almost 60 years, and arranged marriages are no longer popular!"

Boss Xing said nonchalantly, "I know you young people like to have a free love relationship. To tell you the truth, I know you so well because my daughter introduced you to me. She really likes your book and you as a person.

She kept talking about you beside me all day, and my ears were callused. It was her idea to keep you this time. When she heard that you were here, she had to come back to see you..."

Zhang Chao quickly interrupted Xing Youtian and said, "I'm honored that your daughter likes my book. I'm fine with asking her to sign it or take a photo with her, but getting married to her is too much..."

Xing Youtian said, "That's because you haven't seen our Yuanyuan. If you see her, you'll consider it." Then he shouted upstairs, "Yuanyuan, come down!"

Zhang Chao couldn't help but look towards the curved staircase leading to the second floor in the hall. At the top of the stairs, he saw a tall beauty with black hair like clouds, eyebrows like paintings, wearing an evening dress covered with sequins and crystals, and a sapphire necklace around her neck. She walked down the stairs step by step.

Although her demeanor was elegant, the look in her eyes when she looked at Zhang Chao was full of eagerness!
Xing Youtian said proudly: "Yuanyuan is the most beautiful girl in Yangquan! I sent her to study abroad for high school and college. Now she is studying in a prestigious school in the United States. With her looks and academic qualifications, she deserves..."

At this time, his daughter had already walked up to the two of them and interrupted him in dissatisfaction, "Dad, stop talking! I just want to be friends with Zhang Chao...classmate."

After that, he gently shook hands with Zhang Chao and said, "My name is Xing Siyuan. I have liked your...books for a long time. This time, I took the liberty of asking my father to keep you, also to...see you."

What else could Zhang Chao say at this moment? He could only shake hands politely and say a few polite words. Only then did he notice that on the bookshelf by the sofa in the hall, there was a whole grid filled with his books, in various editions.

Xing Siyuan saw that he noticed the bookshelf and quickly took down three books. They were the limited edition hardcover books "Youth Like You", "Dwelling Narrowness" and "The Vanishing Lover" that had just been released not long ago. She handed them to Zhang Chao and asked timidly, "Can you sign them?"

Zhang Chao was naturally familiar with signing books, but after signing, he felt a bit uneasy, as if there was something stuck in his throat and a thorn in his back.

After they were seated, Xing Siyuan said, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting this time. It's the cherry blossom season in Japan recently, and I went to see the cherry blossoms a few days ago. I didn't expect you to come to Yangquan... My dad only told me about it at midnight yesterday, and I caught the earliest flight, so I only arrived a short time ago."

Zhang Chao was able to handle any situation with ease, but this kind of drama of a coal boss trying to find a son-in-law was the first time he had seen it. He felt extremely embarrassed, but since the other party was so polite, he could only respond, "I'm just an ordinary writer. I don't deserve such kindness..."

Xing Youtian said: "How can the person Yuanyuan likes be ordinary? Zhang, as long as you are willing to stay in Shanxi for a few more days, I will send someone to take you and Yuanyuan around so that you can get to know each other better.

By the way, I have several courtyard houses in Yanjing, all of which have been renovated and maintained. Pick one when you go back, and I’ll have someone handle the transfer of ownership with you!"

(There will be another chapter later)
(End of this chapter)