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Zheng Juan felt like her heart was about to explode. ♡💣 ❻➈丂ⓗยⓧ.𝓒σ𝓶 💙💝

What's more terrifying than despair is having once had hope and then losing it. Zheng Juan didn't dare look up at Li Haoyu's expression.

Because she had already gone all in this time.

I really don't know what to do if I fail again.

She even wondered if she should lower her head and rush out the door if Li Haoyu rejected her.

But Zheng Juan still held back.

She suddenly thought of her younger brother and mother at home, and this thought brought her a sense of peace.

Li Haoyu was both amused and exasperated by Zheng Juan's reaction.

"Your reaction is a bit too exaggerated, making it seem like I've done something heinous."

Zheng Juan panicked the moment she heard Li Haoyu say that.

"That's not what I meant; it's my own problem."

She hurriedly looked up at Li Haoyu, her hands trembling with anxiety, unsure of what to do, and could only clutch the hem of her clothes tightly.

"If I have done anything wrong, I apologize to you."

Li Haoyu observed Zheng Juan's behavior.

He couldn't hold back any longer.

Zheng Juan's personality is a bit too soft.

He readily agreed, saying, "Let me think about it some more. I need to work on my novel right now, so I'll wait until I have some inspiration."

"What, a novel?"

"What's wrong? Weren't you so confident and determined just now? I didn't even ask for anything. Can't you even do something this simple?"

"Then I really have to doubt your sincerity."

After saying this, even Li Haoyu himself felt that it sounded a bit unreasonable.

He could tell that Zheng Juan looked very conflicted.

She pursed her lips tightly.

"This is really tempting. It would be so exciting to kiss her." Li Haoyu couldn't help but feel aroused when he looked at Zheng Juan like this. He really wanted to kiss her right away.

However, Li Haoyu held back.

Now is not the right time.

He tried hard to look away from Zheng Juan.

Li Haoyu said seriously, "Actually, it's not that I don't want to give you an answer right away, it's just that I'm not in the mood right now. I'm having writer's block and it's really frustrating."

"I promise you, once I have an idea, I will seriously consider your situation. What do you think?"

Zheng Juan felt somewhat wronged and confused.

Her lips twitched a few times, but she ultimately said nothing. After hesitating for a long time, she whispered, "So what kind of novel are you going to write?"

Zheng Juan herself felt quite embarrassed.

Ultimately, she still wanted to benefit from Li Haoyu's fame.

All the money-making ideas came from Li Haoyu, and even afterwards, they had to rely on him. Therefore, Zheng Juan really couldn't refuse Li Haoyu's requests. 😲♖ ➅❾ˢ𝕙Ǘ𝐗.cό爪🎁🔥

Zheng Juan finally nodded weakly.

Li Haoyu was also very happy to see this, as long as she agreed now. As for what Zheng Juan really thought, he didn't really care at the moment.

The result is what Li Haoyu cares about.

Li Haoyu said, "However, I haven't figured this out yet, so it might take a long time."

"Um... how long will it take?"

Zheng Juan only wants to know this right now.

"It's hard to pinpoint a specific timeframe for inspiration."

"It could be as fast as a few minutes or seconds, or as slow as several days. Besides, writing is inherently a painful and agonizing process."

Li Haoyu made a very outrageous request.

Zheng Juan didn't react at first.

She paused for a long while before slowly saying, "You mean you don't know how much time it will take?"

He also knew that his demands were indeed a bit outrageous.

He then added, "Don't worry, how could I possibly do something so outrageous? What kind of person would I be if I really made you stay here with me for a few days!"

"The bottom line is that you can go home before dark today, no matter what the outcome is. At the same time, as an apology, I will definitely make popsicles for you."

"How do you feel about this?"

Li Haoyu even asked Zheng Juan a question at this moment.

"Sure, although I know nothing about writing and novels, I know these things can't be rushed. So take your time thinking about it, and I'll wait for you."

After saying that, Zheng Juan really stood quietly watching Li Haoyu from the side.

Besides wanting to keep Zheng Juan around and create more opportunities for them to be alone, Li Haoyu also...

Actually, he is quite troubled about finding new novel topics right now.

Li Haoyu actually took out a stack of paper and started writing and drawing on it.

He's creating a mind map, a method Li Haoyu has developed for thinking through difficult problems. This method can actually be applied to various aspects of life, including making difficult decisions.

This thing is not mysterious at all; it looks like a bunch of colorful trees laden with fruit.

When you doodle on paper, you've definitely drawn similar shapes. Any spark of inspiration can become a key element.

Because true inspiration comes in a flash.

Therefore, it's best to write it down.

In fact, Li Haoyu's initial plan was quite clear.

That means catching Liu Cixin red-handed and fleecing him mercilessly. You know, his short stories, novellas, and novels are all classics!

!

Short and medium-length stories go without saying.

Besides "The Rural Teacher" which Li Haoyu has already written.

For sheer imagination, there's "Mountain"; for literary skill, there's "Golden Plains". For profound thought, there's "The Road to Dawn"; and for a unique spirit of adventure, there's "The Chinese Sun".

Other longer works include *Ball Lightning*, *Supernova Era*, etc.

However, Li Haoyu still likes "The Way of the Morning" the most, because it really made him understand the meaning of "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening"!

Li Haoyu himself was thinking at the time that if he had a choice, he would also choose to ascend the Altar of Truth.

Liu Cixin is truly an inexhaustible treasure trove.

If they reveal "The Three-Body Problem" at the end, it will completely kill the game!

Some parts of the early chapters of "The Three-Body Problem" are a bit sensitive, but they're not entirely unsuitable for writing. We'll unleash this powerful weapon when things become less sensitive.

Achieving both fame and fortune!

After all, the influence of "The Three-Body Problem" is no joke.

One small story can illustrate the influence of "The Three-Body Problem".

At that time, even the United States was a loyal reader of Liu Cixin's works. After reading "The Three-Body Problem 1" and "The Three-Body Problem 2", they were eager to read "The Three-Body Problem 3".

However, the book had not yet been published at that time, so I emailed Liu Cixin and asked him for the manuscript of the third book.

Who knew that the carefree Liu would treat each email as spam and delete them one by one?

In the end, he had no other choice but to ask someone with connections to Lau for help, and only then did he succeed.

Several years later, after stepping down from his position, he finally met Liu Cixin. The two shook hands and took a photo together. At that time, he looked like an unknown fan, overjoyed to meet the author in person.

This demonstrates the influence of "The Three-Body Problem".

Li Haoyu can basically achieve legendary status both domestically and internationally with this one book.

Even if he never writes anything again.

With just one book, "The Three-Body Problem," he could live off his entire life.

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However, Li Haoyu himself abandoned this tempting idea.

He felt he had underestimated the influence of the times, even though he knew that good works would always shine.

However, these science fiction novels were too ahead of their time, as can be seen from the feedback on "The Rural Teacher".

In fact, Li Haoyu had already planned to dedicate himself to science fiction, but the publisher's reaction was somewhat unexpected.

According to his expectations, after the publication of "The Rural Teacher," even if he doesn't become an instant sensation and a hot commodity for publishers, he should at least have some prestige.

As a result, apart from receiving his royalties on time, Li Haoyu seemed to have experienced no real change.

I wouldn't say I'd give him a special column, because in Li Haoyu's view, there should at least be follow-up articles commissioned from him.

However, the result was like throwing a stone into the sea, with no follow-up news.

If Li Haoyu hadn't received the 300-plus yuan payment for his manuscript, he would have thought he'd been rejected. But this no longer affected Li Haoyu's mindset.

He's already planning to switch tracks.

Anyway, he still has so many topics to choose from.

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At this moment, Li Haoyu stopped.

He even stretched.

At this moment, Zheng Juan, who was standing to the side, also got up.

Zheng Juan's ripped clothes couldn't hide her voluptuous figure, revealing a glimpse of her cleavage.

"You've been writing for so long, is your mouth dry? Let me get you some water," Zheng Juan offered.

"Then just pour a cup of hot water."

Li Haoyu felt embarrassed to refuse, so he casually said something and continued brainstorming.

But after a short while, she returned carrying a tea mug.

Perhaps she was too anxious, because Zheng Juan had a lot of beads of sweat on her forehead.

"Why are you all sweaty?" Li Haoyu asked.

Zheng Juan said softly, "I was afraid you'd be too impatient, so I turned up the heat a bit."

Why are you speaking so cautiously?

Li Haoyu felt that Zheng Juan's reaction was a bit unusual.

He couldn't help but say it out loud.

"I've heard that writers need a quiet environment when they're creating, so I'd better keep my voice down as much as possible," Zheng Juan said softly, her head down and her mouth covered.

"It's okay, I'm not that delicate. Just speak normally."

When Li Haoyu said this, he deliberately raised his voice so that Zheng Juan wouldn't feel so restrained.

However, this method does not seem to be working.

Although Zheng Juan nodded, she remained uncomfortably tense, even displaying a guarded distance.

Li Haoyu suddenly said, "You seem so worried, you don't think I have ulterior motives towards you, do you?"

"No."

Although Zheng Juan said that.

But her body language betrayed her; she shrank back slightly when Li Haoyu said those words. Although she glanced at Li Haoyu, she quickly composed herself.

However, Li Haoyu still managed to capture this scene.

Li Haoyu said, "I've been buried in writing for so long, aren't you curious about what this man wrote that made you wait so long?"

"Come and take a look, otherwise my conscience won't allow it."

Zheng Juan, as before, tactfully rejected Li Haoyu.

But this time, Li Haoyu wasn't as gentle as before.

He glared at Zheng Juan.

She obediently accepted the paper that Li Haoyu handed her.

To be honest, Zheng Juan was also quite curious.

However, she did not have any expectations for Li Haoyu.

Although a long time has passed, this period is still too short for a novel.

Although Zheng Juan didn't attend school much, she had heard others talk about how it wasn't uncommon for a truly great writer to take three to five years to complete a single piece.

Zheng Juan was silently flipping through the pages.

So it wasn't a novel after all, but just some reflections and short poems?

Li Haoyu then opened the window to let the wind in.

Li Haoyu felt instantly refreshed. The unpolluted air carried a fragrant scent of earth, which soothed his soul.

Li Haoyu glanced at Zheng Juan and found that she was looking at him very intently.

Zheng Juan didn't even notice that Li Haoyu was already looking her up and down.

Li Haoyu discovered that the earnest Zheng Juan possessed a special charm.

At this moment, Zheng Juan was no longer timid and hesitant as before. She was truly like a cup of light tea exuding a faint fragrance. Even without makeup, she possessed an extraordinary temperament and radiant beauty.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Li Haoyu had even managed to get to Zheng Juan's side.

Zheng Juan finally came to her senses.

She noticed that Li Haoyu was suddenly so close to her.

Zheng Juan then realized what was happening and said.

"You write really well; I was completely engrossed in reading it."

Li Haoyu also answered without hesitation.

"Actually, I just wrote it randomly, but you should still elaborate. Right now, I just want someone to praise me and give me some confidence."

"Where..."

Zheng Juan was also taken aback.

They probably didn't expect Li Haoyu to be so direct.

She muttered to herself.

"I blow out the reading lamp, and my whole body is bathed in moonlight."

Zheng Juan even repeated it several times.

She scratched her head and said, "I can't really explain it in detail, but it's very vivid. It also gives people a very comfortable feeling."

Li Haoyu said, "Actually, I got this inspiration thanks to you. Although I haven't thought of the novel in great detail yet, at least I have some ideas."

"Now I suddenly understand something: why the ancients loved to have a beautiful woman by their side while they read at night. This really inspires me. Thank you, Zheng Juan."

Li Haoyu stared intently at Zheng Juan.

It turned out she seemed to want to say something.

"Are you thinking, since I've already got the inspiration, why don't I keep my promise and teach you how to make your own popsicles?"

Zheng Juan's little scheme was seen through by Li Haoyu.

She blushed and remained silent, but she didn't deny it either.

Li Haoyu sighed.

"I don't know if giving you the recipe is a good thing for you. To be honest, I'm already starting to regret it."

"I can endure hardship, don't underestimate me, okay?"

"After I learn how, I can sell popsicles and hawthorns together, which will allow me to save up some money quickly and ease the burden on my family."

Zheng Juan's words were somewhat understated.

Li Haoyu felt a strange pang of heartache.

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