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A regular bicycle costs around 100 yuan. 🎄💀 ❻➈𝓼Ĥυ𝔵.ᑕ𝕠𝓂 🐤🐯

As for the Phoenix brand 28-inch bicycle that Zhou Rong mentioned, it's a high-end brand, costing at least 160 to 180 yuan. It's definitely a high-end product, and most families simply can't afford it.

So, in this era, owning a 28-inch motorcycle is a luxury.

It was no less prestigious than owning a BMW or Mercedes-Benz in later generations.

Li Haoyu said, "Then go borrow a bicycle first, I'll wait for you here."

Zhou Rong nodded and said with a bright smile.

"I'll be back in a bit, don't worry!"

I'm going to die, and I still have to ask a girl to lend me her car.

Li Haoyu thought to himself that by doing this, he was acting like a complete scumbag.

He simply closed his eyes and rested.

Less than half an hour later.

A quaint-looking old-fashioned bicycle came to a steady stop next to Li Haoyu.

Where...am I...?

Li Haoyu was dazzled by what he saw.

To be honest, Zhou Rong and the bicycle actually look kind of cool together; it's like the perfect combination of a beautiful woman and a luxury car in later generations.

"Get on the bus!"

Zhou Rong's two long legs supported her steadily.

She patted the back seat of the bicycle, creating a strange and beautiful contrast.

Li Haoyu said doubtfully, "How about I take you? Are you strong enough? It would be ridiculous if you broke down halfway."

Zhou Rong did not reply.

She just rolled her eyes at Li Haoyu.

Unlike some young boys who feel ashamed to be led by a girl, Li Haoyu actually thinks it's more prestigious.

If you were walking down the street, and the boys you saw kept mocking you, they would probably be incredibly envious of Li Haoyu.

Without hesitation, he wiped the back seat and sat down.

After Li Haoyu got into the car, he said, "Can I put my arm around your waist? Don't misunderstand, I've never done this before and I'm afraid of falling."

Zhou Rong: ...

She hesitated for a moment.

"Okay, but behave yourself."

Li Haoyu received permission and immediately put his arm around Zhou Rong's slender and sexy waist.

Li Haoyu wasn't sure if Zhou Rong did it on purpose.

As soon as he put his arm around her, Zhou Rong kicked wildly as if she had been injected with gunpowder.

Li Haoyu felt incredibly exhilarated sitting in the back seat, his hair blowing in the wind, giving him a feeling of pride and indulgence.

This feels so amazing!

Zhou Rong was also wearing a jacket, but it wasn't zipped up. She was riding so fast, the wind was blowing fiercely. Li Haoyu considerately covered her up.

The two people were driving on a busy street.

Li Haoyu felt a strange, inexplicable feeling welling up inside him.

Bicycle girl?

Li Haoyu also recalled a scene he had fantasized about when he was young: a beautiful girl sitting in the back seat. But in reality, the back seat was always occupied by his roommates.

Sometimes he's a fat man weighing over 200 pounds.

Hey!

I never thought my dream would finally come true...

Li Haoyu asked a question while facing the wind.

Do you know the way? Don't get lost.

Zhou Rong is speechless now.

Li Haoyu is already reaping the benefits, and now he even dares to make sarcastic remarks. "Just come with me, what right do you, an outsider, have to question me?"

Zhou Rong didn't tolerate Li Haoyu either.

Li Haoyu: "You can ride faster, I'm fine."

Zhou Rong: "Stop talking nonsense, I'm already the fastest. It's your weight that's holding me back."

Li Haoyu: ……

…………

The post office was in the south of the city, and Zhou Rong rode with Li Haoyu for more than an hour.

Li Haoyu could tell that Zhou Rong was indeed very familiar with the route.

She made several turns along the way and finally stopped in front of the post office.

Li Haoyu glanced at the sun and realized he definitely needed a bicycle; otherwise, the post office would be closed by the time he walked over.

Li Haoyu said to Zhou Rong, "Wait for me outside, I'll go ask around."

Zhou Rong nodded and said, "Don't be disappointed even if there's no news. 'The Rural Teacher' is really well-written. Even if it doesn't work out this time, it will definitely succeed next time."

Li Haoyu: "Don't worry, I'm not that fragile. I'm a piece of gold, no, a gold mine!"

"If they lack foresight, they'll have plenty of time to regret and shed tears in the future."

Li Haoyu inquired and indeed found that he had received a registered letter.

He quickly checked the new identity card his grandmother had arranged for him and received it.

Li Haoyu glanced at it and, sure enough, it was a reply from the Capital Publishing House. The letter contained a congratulatory message for the successful publication of "The Rural Teacher," as well as the royalties for the book.

A whopping 312 yuan!

Considering that "The Rural Teacher" is approximately 30000 words long, the royalty is about 1000 yuan per thousand words, which is indeed a very good income.

Keep in mind that the monthly wage for workers in that era was only around forty yuan, which was actually quite good.

This only includes the royalties for published articles; publishing costs are not included. This period was unlike the rampant piracy of the internet age; it could even be considered the golden age of the publishing industry.

This era should be the best period for the flourishing of literature.

Because people have just emerged from a cultural famine, their spirits are empty and they need cultural enrichment; their thirst for literary works is unprecedented.

Young people take pride in their love of literature; many marriage advertisements list "love of literature" as a requirement. They spend their free time reading literary works and discussing novels, poetry, and essays. ♢🐚 ➅❾ร𝒽Ｕ𝓍.Ć𝕠๓ 😳♖

Although there are very few literary magazines, only two or three are publicly distributed in each province, and each magazine can have a circulation of hundreds of thousands or even millions of copies. Even those with relatively weaker influence still have tens of thousands of copies.

Even if a young literary enthusiast publishes just one novel a year, they are likely to gain fame and attention within the province. Li Haoyu has now completed the first step of his plan to return to the past and become a literary giant.

Most importantly, I have money in my pocket now.

Li Haoyu's follow-up plans can finally begin.

But the most important thing now is to reward Zhou Rong, the little laborer at the door.

Li Haoyu walked out of the post office looking dejected.

As soon as he stepped out, he was met with Zhou Rong's expectant gaze. But seeing Li Haoyu's expression, Zhou Rong knew exactly what was going to happen.

Zhou Rong walked over to Li Haoyu and patted him on the shoulder. "It's okay, if it doesn't work this time, we'll do it next time. I think it's entirely the editor's fault."

Li Haoyu said, "I'm really disappointed. I didn't expect the royalties to be so little. I'm too ashamed to face anyone for a mere few hundred yuan."

"Mmm... Ah!"

Looking at the smile on Li Haoyu's lips, Zhou Rong knew perfectly well that Li Haoyu was teasing her.

He's too ashamed to even show his face with just a few hundred yuan left. How could Li Haoyu say something so outrageous?

You should know that she doesn't even have a few dollars on her right now.

Zhou Rong almost couldn't hold back and wanted to beat Li Haoyu up.

Li Haoyu said, "Now that I'm rich, I'll treat you to some fun."

Zhou Rong looked at the grinning Li Haoyu.

She had a feeling that Li Haoyu was definitely trying to set her up. But Zhou Rong really couldn't guess what kind of trap he was planning.

That's enough. I really can't stand the way you're showing off.

"Then just tell me whatever you want me to thank you for!"

Zhou Rong tilted her head and said, "I'm hungry, how about you treat me to a good meal? How about we go to a state-run restaurant?"

Li Haoyu immediately became interested; the name of the state-run hotel sounded very prestigious.

He's been in this world for so long, and he's never actually eaten out at a restaurant.

Li Haoyu immediately agreed. He followed Zhou Rong and soon arrived at the legendary state-run restaurant.

As soon as Li Haoyu entered the room, he was stunned.

A tough-looking woman from Northeast China came over and collected money from everyone. Most importantly, her voice was incredibly loud, as if she were shouting through a megaphone.

"Comrades, get the money ready, hurry up! Don't delay other people's meals."

As soon as Li Haoyu and Zhou Rong sat down...

The older sister walked over to the two of them and asked, "What would you two like to eat?"

Li Haoyu was staring blankly at the menu, mainly because the contrast was too great. This made him feel a little uncomfortable for a moment.

In fact, the menu in state-run restaurants is quite limited, consisting mainly of dumplings, pan-fried buns, and egg drop soup.

At this moment, Zhou Rong took the initiative to speak, "Two baskets of steamed buns, one with pork and scallions, one with chives and eggs, and a seaweed soup."

The eldest sister still had her loud voice.

"Alright, one basket each of pork and chives, and a seaweed soup."

Li Haoyu handed over the money.

The older woman tore off a receipt immediately after receiving the money.

The entire movement was extremely swift.

Clearly, this action has been performed countless times throughout the day.

Zhou Rong looked at Li Haoyu in surprise and said.

"Don't dawdle when you order. You have to decide what you want to eat in advance. Otherwise, if you hesitate, the waitress will go ask someone else first, and your dish might not be served for a while."

Li Haoyu also asked, "This isn't a state-run restaurant, so why don't they accept meal tickets?"

Zhou Rong replied, "Logically, you should have to pay both money and food coupons here, but since no one was in charge later, they basically only collected money."

Li Haoyu smiled as well.

He hadn't expected that he would have to rely on Zhou Rong to arrange the dinner. However, the state-run restaurant was indeed a bit unexpected, and it even had a bit of a communal dining canteen feel to it.

However, Li Haoyu waited for half an hour.

The steamed buns haven't been served yet.

Li Haoyu nudged Zhou Rong, who was standing to the side, "Why is the speed so slow? Is this normal?"

Zhou Rong nodded. "That's normal. The buns are made and steamed fresh, and there are no leftovers. From making to steaming, it takes at least 40 minutes per batch."

"If you order slowly, you'll have to wait, and it's common to wait an hour or two. But we arrived early, so it should only take a while. Otherwise, why do you think the waiters are in such a hurry?"

"Haha, I see."

Li Haoyu felt that Zhou Rong wasn't as aloof as he had imagined.

It's really relaxing to chat with her now. Especially since Zhou Rong isn't like some girls who are indecisive; she speaks very directly, making communication very easy.

Two steaming baskets of buns finally arrived.

Li Haoyu pushed the basket of meat over there.

"You've had a long journey, this is just a small token of my appreciation. I'll give you a bigger celebration when I have more money in the future. After all, our relationship is quite special."

Zhou Rong was struck by Li Haoyu's sudden tenderness.

She was even a little uncomfortable, probably because Li Haoyu had tricked her too many times, but in the end she accepted it readily.

"Alright, then I'll accept it without hesitation."

Zhou Rong put two steamed buns in the bowl.

She pushed the remaining buns back. "You should eat them while they're hot; the buns here are pretty good. My dad brought me here once for my birthday."

Zhou Rong then began to eat without any hesitation.

They happened to meet Li Haoyu's gaze.

The two stared at each other for a long time.

No one said a word, just short of saying "What are you looking at?"

Li Haoyu couldn't help but sigh.

Zhou Rong was actually quite likable during this phase.

At home, she is diligent and sensible, always busy with housework such as washing, wiping, and scrubbing. She is her parents' sweet little helper, a sister trusted by her brother, and an older sister admired by her younger brother.

When she said goodbye to her father at the train station, in front of everyone, she let her younger brother hug her so she could kiss her father, which was both playful and adorable.

In summary: Zhou Rong is now lively, cute, considerate, and beautiful.

In fact, all the changes occurred after she married Feng Huacheng.

She could grit her teeth and get through the hard times with Feng Huacheng!

But the hardships at home seemed to have nothing to do with her; she bore no burden whatsoever. On the contrary, because of their tolerance and love for her, the family mostly absorbed the suffering she brought.

Zhou Rong brought her husband, Feng Huacheng, who had become a "famous poet," home.

Her younger brother, Zhou Bingkun, came to pick her up at the station, but she said, "We've already booked a hotel, so we're not going home. Anyway, your brother-in-law received a lot of back pay, so there's no need to save him money."

To be honest, such words are quite disheartening.

Li Haoyu really couldn't understand it.

How did Zhou Rong become the mean and ungrateful person she is in the future?

"I guess it's still Feng Huacheng's problem. After all, she married a not-so-good husband, so it's normal to be negatively influenced by him when you're together every day."

"Let me preserve her innocence."

Li Haoyu thought to himself that from his perspective, he could see Zhou Rong's fair and delicate face under her long eyelashes, as well as her translucent lips.

Even if we can't preserve that innocence, at least we can personally experience it. That seems like a pretty good thing.

Li Haoyu silently added something in his mind.

This time, it was Zhou Rong who couldn't stand it anymore.

Because even though she pretended nothing had happened.

But she could still feel Li Haoyu's burning gaze on her.

Don't be fooled by Zhou Rong's seemingly generous demeanor just now.

But facing Li Haoyu like this, Ta was still a little at a loss. She could only cough once to hint to Li Haoyu that he could stop staring at her so blatantly.

However, Li Haoyu did not respond for a long time.

They even watched with more enthusiasm.

"Can you hurry up and eat your food, or the steamed buns will get cold."

"What's the rush? Can't you see I'm so busy that if it gets cold, it gets cold."

Li Haoyu said indifferently.

"Whatever, you're different now anyway. You went from a poor kid to a tycoon, so I don't need to worry about money for you anymore."

Zhou Rong also gave up her original idea.

Li Haoyu can watch it if he wants; it won't hurt him anyway.

She had decided to eat all the meat buns in front of her and leave none for Li Haoyu.

That scoundrel!