Wandering the world of film and television begins with the golden years

Summer vacation is always the happiest time for students.

This is true for students of all eras.

However, holidays in this era were quite different from those in modern times. Students at that time had three holidays a year: the wheat harvest holiday, the autumn harvest holiday, and the annual holiday.

Rural students and urban students have different holiday schedules.

The holidays are determined based on the busy farming season.

Furthermore, the holiday times in the south and the north are different, with some holidays being earlier and others later, and varying in length.

When Li Haoyu goes out now, he often sees children helping out in the fields, pulling wheat, bundling wheat, threshing wheat, and moving wheat around...

Even some of the little kids who had just grown up to Li Haoyu's waist were helping the adults at home by lighting the fire, cooking, preparing dry food, or doing some light chores to ease the adults' burden.

However, after finishing the farm work...

They also need entertainment to relieve stress.

However, entertainment in this era was indeed rather limited. Most people's lives consisted of eating, sleeping, working in the fields, going up the mountain, going out to sea, playing cards, and drinking.

Of course... there's also the most important form of entertainment: creating humans.

Of course, in terms of creating humans, Li Haoyu already has two targets: Zhou Rong and Zheng Juan.

However, the progress jump is still a little short.

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There are still too few forms of entertainment available in this era.

The most common form of entertainment is watching television.

However, this is also subject to significant limitations.

Because in this era, even television was a rare commodity. To watch television, one had to wait for a fixed time slot, and sometimes, due to the sheer number of viewers, one even had to buy a ticket.

Of course, this only applies to prime spots inside the field.

They even brought extra free sunflower seeds. The outdoor area was free, and many children climbed trees or walls to get a view of the TV show.

This is very similar to attending some concerts.

However, Li Haoyu only tried it once before losing interest in watching TV. Not only because the TV screen would occasionally display static, but also because he had to constantly adjust the antenna.

It's also because even Hong Kong and Taiwan TV dramas haven't started to be imported yet.

Therefore, the amount of content available on television is actually quite limited.

Furthermore, there was no television in Li Xixi's village, so Li Haoyu didn't even have a choice.

However, Li Xixi has an amazing talent for passing the time.

Ta would catch ants for a while, look at morning glories for a while, and play hopscotch with her friends. When she was really bored, she would take paper and a magnifying glass and burn the ants' bottoms in the sun.

The day passed by easily, and it even felt a little too short. Even Li Haoyu had to admire Li Xixi's talent for killing time.

However, not everyone can be like Li Xixi.

Most people are idle after finishing their busy work.

They need something to fill their holidays, and books are an affordable form of entertainment that many consider quite trendy.

Even boys who play around all day will buy a book or two to keep them occupied.

It's because girls these days really like this kind of thing... Guys know what I mean.

The release of "The Devotion of Suspect X" coincided perfectly with this opportune moment.

They certainly seized the opportune moment.

For publishing houses, this is also a crucial period of competition.

The reason Li Haoyu was at the center of discussion recently was largely due to this. After all, many writers were waiting for this period of time.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been such a coincidence that everyone posted their work at the same time.

It's not like writers are just bored and have to compete to see who's better.

Whether an article is good or bad is inherently a subjective matter. Just like there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes.

Many famous writers have also tried to compete with each other, only to lose to unknown new writers. So, unless there are special reasons, wouldn't it be better to submit your work in a less popular month?

This serialization was so popular that everyone was scrambling to get their hands on it.

Ultimately, it all comes down to self-interest.

Otherwise, Li Haoyu wouldn't have garnered such controversy this time.

This isn't just limited to literary publishing houses; other well-known magazines follow the same pattern. Writers and magazines that are still proving themselves will release their strongest works during this period.

Everyone hopes to prove themselves at this time, thereby gaining both fame and fortune.

.........

Li Haoyu wasn't even considering these competitions.

In his view, "The Devotion of Suspect" was an overwhelmingly superior work, and unless there was an author of Liu Cixin's caliber, Li Haoyu didn't even consider it a threat.

Now Li Haoyu has something more important to do.

So, should we go and see how Zheng Juan is doing?

Zhou Rong has now almost completely won over the enemy, and she's already got some small advantages in hand.

She has basically acquiesced.

As long as Li Haoyu didn't go too far, he was already allowed to conduct small-scale explorations. However, when Li Haoyu tentatively crossed the line...

Zhou Rong still refused him firmly and righteously.

Li Haoyu also knew that this was basically the limit:

It will be very difficult for Zhou Rong to get her in a short period of time.

Fortunately, he had someone by his side who was in no way inferior to Zhou Rong.

Zheng Juan even had a clear advantage in certain areas. This alluring Zheng Juan, as tempting as a ripe peach, had long been the object of Li Haoyu's desire.

He now plans to pursue a two-pronged approach.

Li Haoyu decided to prioritize Zheng Juan in his strategy.

Since Li Haoyu taught Zheng Juan how to make popsicles.

She really seems to have vanished into thin air.

This is something Li Haoyu cannot accept. .•°¤*(¯`★´¯)*¤° 69𝔰𝓗𝔲𝓧.¢𝐨ᗰ °¤*(¯´★`¯)*¤°•.

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Li Haoyu has decided to go find Zheng Juan.

But it's still a bit awkward to go empty-handed.

Just as Li Haoyu was thinking, he suddenly saw a pile of magazines in the corner of the house, which were sent to him by the Literature and Art Publishing House.

As a writer, there's a kind of unspoken perk: once your work is published, magazine publishers will send you a lot of free magazines.

This allows the writer to give it to their relatives and friends.

Li Haoyu brought a copy of the latest literary magazine to find Zheng Juan.

Li Haoyu soon spotted Zheng Juan at the market.

Zheng Juan was surrounded by a group of children.

Business seems to be booming.

Li Haoyu walked up behind Zheng Juan and said, "Looks like you've been having a good time lately, but have you forgotten about your mentor?"

Zheng Juan heard Li Haoyu's familiar voice.

She quickly raised her head.

Zheng Juan even hurriedly wiped her hands, forgetting all about the business around her. "I haven't forgotten, I've just been too busy lately and haven't had a chance to look for you yet."

Seeing how much Zheng Juan cherished this moment, Li Haoyu...

He quickly waved his hand: "I was just joking. Finish what you're doing first, otherwise what kind of business is it to keep customers waiting like this?"

Zheng Juan nodded.

She flashed a bright smile at the customers and even gave a 10% discount to the customers who had been waiting.

Li Haoyu watched silently from the side. Judging from Zheng Juan's attitude towards customers, she would definitely make money if she ran a small business.

After the guests left.

Zheng Juan quickly lowered her head and apologized to Li Haoyu.

She said softly, "I handled this matter wrongly. Please wait for me."

Zheng Juan said this out of the blue, then turned around and went to get something from the small cart behind her.

"Why are you so busy? You finally have a break, what are you busy with now?"

Li Haoyu asked in confusion.

He glanced at Zheng Juan, puzzled.

Zheng Juan carefully took out a wooden box, then put her finger to her lips and shushed. "Keep your voice down, it's dangerous if someone sees you like this."

She carefully opened a corner of the wooden box in front of Li Haoyu.

Li Haoyu glanced at it and found that it was a box of loose change.

"What do you mean by that?"

Li Haoyu asked with some confusion.

Zheng Juan said softly, "This is what I promised you. We agreed to be partners and split the profits 50/50. Here's the money I've earned these past two days."

"I had already planned it out, but I didn't have a chance to contact you before you came in person."

Li Haoyu was somewhat surprised: "You actually took it seriously? I was just saying it casually back then."

Zheng Juan nodded affirmatively.

"Actually, I should have contacted you sooner, but even though you gave me that popsicle making manual, I was too clumsy the first few times and failed several times."

"Later, I experimented for several days, even running out of raw materials, and then tried again overnight before I finally succeeded."

Zheng Juan scratched her head sheepishly.

"So I've only really succeeded recently, and today is only the second day of official sales. But I'm already quite experienced, and the popsicles I've been making lately have been very successful..."

Zheng Juan seemed afraid that Li Haoyu wouldn't believe her at first glance.

So he recounted his experience of making popsicles over the past few days in great detail.

She talked for quite a while.

Zheng Juan suddenly realized that she seemed to have been saying things that were meaningless.

She couldn't help but blame herself in her heart.

"Why can't I control my own foul mouth?"

After Zheng Juan realized this, her neck turned bright red with embarrassment.

But Li Haoyu found it quite interesting.

He noticed that Zheng Juan had suddenly fallen silent.

Li Haoyu urged instead, "Why are you stopping? I want to hear what happens next!"

Zheng Juan said blankly, "I think I've fallen into my old habit again; I can't seem to grasp the key points when doing things. Anyway, just take the money."

After Zheng Juan finished speaking, she held up the wooden box containing the money straight up.

Li Haoyu thought to himself that he had seen silly girls before, but never one this silly.

However, Li Haoyu said...

"Even if it's a 50/50 split, this isn't how you calculate it. You're giving me 50% of the profit, without even factoring in the costs and labor for selling popsicles."

"If we really split the money the way you do, then it's not a cooperative relationship anymore; it becomes one-sided exploitation on my part."

"Besides, who splits the profits as soon as they see the money?"

"You have to invest all the money you earn back in the business; compound interest is the key to success. I don't care about these small profits now; we'll share them when we have more money."

"Oh, I see. You're really insightful."

Zheng Juan heard Li Haoyu say this.

She nodded seriously.

"But I haven't tried your popsicles yet. Next time, make two for Li Xixi to try. She's absolutely thrilled to hear that you can make popsicles."

Li Haoyu realized that the matter had been blown out of proportion.

He even made a casual joke.

He didn't realize that Zheng Juan was taking it seriously.

Li Haoyu said, "You interrupted me, and I almost forgot to get to the point."

He handed the magazine to Zheng Juan, "This is my new novel. Take a look and give me your praise."

"Okay, I'll definitely read it carefully tonight."

Li Haoyu waved to her.

"Then I'll be going now, and I'll come see you again tomorrow. I hope you'll have all the compliments ready by then, otherwise, communicating like this is too inefficient."

This was also Li Haoyu's intention. To win over a girl like Zheng Juan, he had to help her make a decision without making her feel disgusted.

Anyway, as long as we meet a few more times.

Li Haoyu estimated that Zheng Juan would not be able to withstand his offensive.

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Zheng Juan saw Li Haoyu's departing figure.

A feeling I couldn't quite describe suddenly welled up inside me.

However, Zheng Juan quickly forgot to think, because her popsicle stand was soon surrounded by a group of children. She was overwhelmed by the children's shouts.

Even so.

Zheng Juan also didn't forget the magazine that Li Haoyu handed her.

Before selling popsicles, Zheng Juan carefully wrapped the magazines in a piece of floral cloth for insulation and then placed them in her cart.

Zheng Juan was indeed quite tired after a busy day. However, she looked at the empty box and then at the loose change filling the wooden box.

Zheng Juan still couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

These days are truly wonderful!

The business can continue like this.

Then the family won't have to worry about going hungry anymore.

If business were to improve further, she might even be able to save up some money for her younger brother, Guangming. That way, even though he is blind, his future would be somewhat secure.

Compared to before, these are the days that truly offer something to look forward to.

To be honest, Zheng Juan never dared to imagine this before.

And all these changes were brought about by that man. He really seems to be omnipotent; before, he could make her popsicles, and now he can even publish articles in magazines.

Such a person is truly dazzling!

She remembered the magazine Li Haoyu had given her.

Zheng Juan took an oil lamp out of the cabinet.

Normally she wouldn't use it, but this time was different. Zheng Juan carefully took the magazine out of the cloth.

She flipped directly to the section of Li Haoyu's novel.

It turns out that the novel he wrote was called "The Devotion of Suspect X".

She thought to herself, "That's a really strange name. I wonder what it's about... Oh, it's a mystery novel."

Zheng Juan has also started following the updates.

She never expected Li Haoyu to write such a story.

This made her even more excited.

Actually, Zheng Juan didn't resonate with it much until she read: "There are no useless gears in this world; only the gear itself can determine its own purpose."

She suddenly felt a strong sense of empathy.

Before this, she had always thought of herself as a burden or even a waste. But recently, Zheng Juan really felt that she had value in other people's lives.

so good!

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