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Li Haoyu looked at Li Xixi by the stove. 🍪🐟 ❻➈丂𝐡𝐮𝓧.Ⓒ𝓸𝔪 🎄🐤

She was so focused that she didn't even notice her face covered in black wood ash.

Li Haoyu suddenly spoke up: "Before we eat, there's something I need to tell you."

"What do you want? Just say it," Li Xixi said nonchalantly without even looking up.

Her tone was perfunctory.

"Didn't you have something to say to me? Why did you suddenly fall silent?"

Li Xixi couldn't help but urge him on.

She wanted to eat Li Haoyu's braised pork as soon as possible.

Now Li Haoyu has suddenly stopped talking.

The reason Li Haoyu remained silent was that he saw Li Xixi reluctant to wear the new shoes he had bought for her, and instead put on the shoes he had told her to throw away.

This made Li Haoyu feel a little sorry for her, but he didn't want to give her the money directly.

This girl is actually quite precocious for her age.

It wouldn't be good if I touched her sensitive spots.

Li Haoyu thought for a moment, tilted his head, and said, "I think you still need to go to school."

"No need, didn't I tell you before? I'm not cut out for studying anyway, and I'm actually quite happy to have this kind of peace and quiet."

Li Xixi rejected Li Haoyu without much hesitation.

She thought Li Haoyu was suddenly being so serious because he was going to say something important. But in the end... it was still the same old, trivial stuff.

Li Xixi originally didn't want to reply to Li Haoyu, but now she was really craving his braised pork. Plus, she wanted to get him to nag her.

She gave Li Haoyu a direct affirmative answer.

However, Li Haoyu has now stopped.

Seeing his reaction, Li Xixi had no choice but to wait.

Li Haoyu continued, "I think it's better to go to high school. If you still don't want to continue studying by then, I won't force you."

"You find it annoying now, and I actually found it annoying when I was in school too. But now that it's time to leave campus, I actually miss those days."

Li Xixi noticed that Li Haoyu seemed to be serious.

She didn't refute, but she still didn't say a word.

Li Haoyu said from the side, "Going to school doesn't cost much, and besides, you'll have more options after you finish. Consider it an investment in your future."

"When you're able to earn money yourself, you can pay me back three or five times the amount, right?"

"If you really have the ability, even if you pay me back a hundred times, I will shamelessly accept it."

"Besides, the novel I showed you before has already been published. It even made three hundred yuan. Did you think it was garbage when you read it?"

"That's the point of your studies. As for your tuition and miscellaneous fees, they're not even a fraction of my royalties. What are you hesitating for?"

Li Haoyu announced his decision in a "domineering" manner.

He started cooking first.

After all, if this drags on any longer, the braised pork will really become a late-night snack.

Li Xixi then started to act coy and awkward on the side.

Her inner thoughts at that moment were actually quite complex.

"My God, how much money is this? Even if I sold myself, I couldn't raise such a huge sum of money," Li Xixi muttered in frustration.

So writing novels is really that lucrative? I wish I hadn't slept through composition class back then; I would have been content even if I could have earned thirty yuan.

She had never thought going to school was anything special before. But this time, Li Xixi really couldn't understand it, based on the strange novel Li Haoyu wrote.

Is it really possible to make that much money?

"Are you lying to me? Do you really have that much money?"

Li Xixi is still somewhat skeptical.

Three hundred yuan was indeed too outrageous for her.

"Of course, it was 312 yuan in total. I have a letter from the publisher to prove it."

Li Haoyu didn't really care about the money, but seeing that Li Xixi's mouth was big enough to fit an apple, he couldn't help but feel a little smug.

You should know that Li Xixi had never been this surprised before.

"Okay, but this is really a bit outrageous."

Li Xixi also believed Li Haoyu's words.

After all, the orange soda she had just drunk and the half-eaten pork on the stove didn't come out of thin air. She wouldn't even dare to dream of such things during the New Year.

Not to mention her family; even the village chief's family doesn't have such luxurious amenities.

Li Xixi wanted to say something more.

"Li Xixi, why did you drop out of school?"

Li Haoyu asked directly.

Li Xixi still planned to say something "unsuitable for studying" to brush it off.

But Li Haoyu could guess that she would make such a sophistry.

So he interrupted directly: "There's no need to use such a clichéd reason. If you're just repeating the same old thing, then there's no need to emphasize it again."

This time, Li Xixi didn't refute Li Haoyu anymore.

After a long silence, she said, "I want to go to the city to try my luck when I'm older, and... I want to save some money for my grandma."

Li Haoyu nodded.

This time, Li Xixi finally spoke her mind.

While there are certainly people who don't like studying these days, Li Xixi seems to have the desire. Otherwise, she wouldn't have bothered to hide her thoughts before.

They even used such clumsy acting skills to disguise it.

That's enough.

The academic subjects these days aren't as demanding as they were in later generations. She hasn't fallen behind by much, and with her clever little brain, she'll probably catch up in just a few days if she puts in the effort.

Li Haoyu nodded: "That's right. What's there to be ashamed of about telling me? You have to face your own thoughts directly. There's nothing shameful about that."

"Besides, I'm your guardian now, so why are you putting on airs in front of me? If I had to say, I would like to be like a father and shoulder the responsibility of guiding your future."

Li Haoyu touched his chin.

He said it in a very serious tone.

Li Xixi: "???"

This person has truly reached a whole new level of shamelessness.

He can say such outrageous things without batting an eye.

Li Xixi said with utter disdain, "You've really gone too far. Don't think I don't know you're just a few years older than me. How dare you say something as outrageous as 'my father'?"

In fact, she knew that Li Haoyu was right.

However, Li Xixi still couldn't accept that Li Haoyu said those things about her, that he really treated her like a child who didn't know anything.

"The words may be rough, but the principle is sound. I only care about being real. Besides, I'm only responsible for these few years. Once you're an adult, you can do whatever you want."

Li Haoyu replied.

In fact, Li Haoyu had been thinking about this conversation for a long time, and he would definitely continue to write novels to make money afterward.

But Li Xixi couldn't just ignore her, otherwise, given her personality, things might really get out of hand.

It would be better to communicate with her sooner and get her into school so that teachers can take care of her. That would be killing two birds with one stone.

"Does it have to be this long?"

Li Xixi frowned: "I'm not a child anymore, do you really intend to control me for that long?"

"Do you think managing people is really easy? Especially a wild girl like you. If I hadn't promised your grandma, I would be happy to have some peace and quiet."

Li Xixi said with some indignation.

"Oh, so you see me as a burden."

Li Haoyu smiled without seeming to mind.

"You said all of that yourself; I had absolutely no intention of saying anything like that."

"You're just treating me like an immature child," Li Xixi retorted.

Actually, Li Xixi was right this time; Li Haoyu really thought so.

However, he was too lazy to argue with Li Xixi anymore, because it was pointless. He could talk to her about human rights and freedom when Li Xixi was older.

The current reality is that Li Xixi has absolutely no room to resist and is completely controlled by Li Haoyu.

"You won't be a full adult for long. Once you're truly independent, I can give you some start-up capital, and you can do whatever you want then."

"So, are you willing to accept my proposal?"

Li Haoyu began to seduce Li Xixi like a devil.

Li Xixi was taken aback for a moment: "Will you leave then?"

"Of course, even though you're still just a little kid. There's no other way right now, so we'll just have to make do and live together for the time being."

"Otherwise, when you grow up a bit, who knows what rumors will spread. Moving is only a matter of time, otherwise, how will you get married when your reputation is ruined?"

"Unless you want to be an old maid for the rest of your life, then I might take you in as a cleaner. Mop the floors of my future villa for me."

Li Haoyu didn't stay serious for long before he started joking again.

Li Xixi frowned as she listened.

This Li Haoyu really underestimates himself.

She's determined to make a lot of money someday, and then throw it all in Li Haoyu's face. She wants to see if he'll still be able to laugh so happily then.

"Let me think about it. You go ahead and cook."

Li Xixi couldn't resist the temptation of braised pork and gave in first.

"You tell me first whether you'll follow my instructions."

Li Haoyu interrupted Li Xixi.

Li Xixi was startled.

She glanced at Li Haoyu's face; it seemed the matter was much more serious than she had imagined.

"Did you hear what I said?"

Li Haoyu said in a low voice.

Li Xixi started to panic. Despite her usual mischievous demeanor, that was only when Li Haoyu wasn't serious. Now that Li Haoyu's face darkened, she began to falter.

This can be seen from her small hands that couldn't help but clench into fists.

Didn't you hear what I said?

Li Haoyu repeated himself with a stern face.

Now, Li Xixi stood timidly beside Li Haoyu, and even couldn't help but tug at Li Haoyu's clothes.

His pitiful appearance made even Li Haoyu wonder if he had been too harsh in his words.

Li Haoyu even planned to apologize to Li Xixi. But at that moment, Li Xixi suddenly turned around, stretched out her finger, and wiped it on Li Haoyu.

Li Haoyu looked at the water.

Only then did they realize that Li Xixi had smeared coal ash on her face.

At this moment, Li Xixi said smugly, "Serves you right for being mean to me. I'll give you a makeover. Now you'll truly be the 'Black Face'."

The contrast is indeed quite striking.

The main problem is that Li Xixi's change of face is too fast and too seamless; she really is a born liar.

At this moment, Li Haoyu couldn't help but recall the content of light novels:

My Yandere Lolita Roommate

A Daughter Fell From the Sky

Loli Raising Project

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Li Xixi saw his embarrassed expression.

He laughed arrogantly.

Li Haoyu looked at her and said, "You seem quite happy."

Li Xixi looked at Li Haoyu's calm demeanor.

She was a little scared, but still tried to salvage the situation.

She waved her hand. "Actually, I was just joking. I don't think you'll mind. You're a big writer now, and I'm actually your first fan."

Li Xixi even tried to salvage the situation by offering words of praise.

Upon seeing Li Haoyu's meaningful gaze, she immediately avoided his eyes.

He felt that Li Xixi was getting more and more arrogant.

However, she had never been so arrogant in front of outsiders. Perhaps she truly regarded him as her departed brother.

Li Haoyu decided to hold back for now. If Li Xixi dared to do this again, he would definitely punish her severely for all her offenses.

"Who told you to be so mean to me? I was just retaliating."

Li Xixi spoke with great confidence.

Li Haoyu pursed his lips helplessly, "Don't you know who's playing the prank? How could you say something like that? It makes me admire your shamelessness even more."

"Alright, hurry up and get me a basin of water, or you'll really be in trouble."

Li Xixi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She picked up the gourd-shaped ladle and poured two scoops of water into the ceramic basin. Li Xixi carefully pushed the water over, seemingly afraid that Li Haoyu might suddenly change his mind.

"You can't bring up the past again, or that would be really bullying."

"Alright, I have important things to take care of after I wash my face."

Li Haoyu was too lazy to argue with Li Xixi anymore.

Now he has two more important things to do.

The first thing has the highest priority and is also the most urgent:

The key is to find Zheng Juan and win her over as soon as possible; this matter can't be delayed any longer.

The second thing isn't urgent at the moment.

However, we need to consider this as soon as possible.

That means he needs to make money as soon as possible. Although three hundred yuan is definitely not a small amount, it is still far from enough to support Li Haoyu's plan.

Aside from the 100 yuan entrusted to Zheng Juan for safekeeping, the remaining money still had to cover Li Xixi's tuition and subsequent expenses, and some money also had to be set aside to improve her meals.

Li Haoyu didn't want to mistreat himself now that he had money. He didn't need lavish meals every day, but he needed to eat something dry; he couldn't stand drinking corn porridge every day.

Compared to Zhou Rong's family's comfortable life, Zheng Juan's family was practically the poorest of the poor.

So the remaining budget was set aside for Zheng Juan's strategy.

Not to mention she also has a disabled brother.

This is another foreseeable large expense.

So, Li Haoyu's 300 yuan manuscript fee is really not enough. He needs to start writing a new work as soon as possible.

This time, Li Haoyu doesn't plan to plagiarize science fiction novels.

After all, making big money is similar to writing novels.

The subject matter also needs to be somewhat popular.

Li Haoyu also began to think about it.

What kind of work should he produce?

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