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

Li Haoyu saw Zhou Rong off.

His leisurely life is finally about to begin.

He himself doesn't need to say much about "The Devotion of Suspect X"; he had already sent the full text to the Literature and Art Publishing House. All that's left is for the publisher to publish it on schedule.

He still trusts "Literature and Art" in this regard.

Li Haoyu himself had also looked into the matter and learned about the accusations of behind-the-scenes manipulation against him. Ultimately, it was because he hadn't achieved much and had snatched a serialization slot that everyone coveted.

So he suddenly became the target of everyone's scorn. Later, he also learned that the editor-in-chief, Cha Zhenhan, had spoken up for him and even became a critic to defend him against many others.

Although Li Haoyu already had a heart of steel, he still experienced the baptism of surfing the internet and abstract culture.

He didn't take those criticisms to heart at all.

Those comments couldn't even break through my defenses.

However, this did not affect Li Haoyu's goodwill towards Cha Zhenhan.

Li Haoyu felt very reassured entrusting his novel to a screenwriter who would stand up for the author.

On the contrary, Zhou Rong's performance surprised Li Haoyu.

She's becoming increasingly clingy, and sometimes when she takes the initiative, even Li Haoyu finds it a bit overwhelming.

Li Haoyu felt his conscience, which he had tried to suppress, beginning to stir again. How could he be both a scumbag and free from the torment of his conscience?

Li Haoyu fell into deep thought.

This is clearly a rather unsolvable problem.

Even though Li Haoyu has experienced so many worlds, he still cannot understand this matter.

More importantly, both Zhou Rong and Zheng Juan are extremely charming girls.

Zhou Rong is pretty, Zheng Juan is eager.

How could Li Haoyu bear to let go of any of them?

Therefore, Li Haoyu still decided to stick to his "scumbag" persona.

.........

When Li Haoyu went to visit Zhou Rong, he didn't forget Zheng Juan either.

Zheng Juan's popsicle business has been getting better and better lately.

The weather was already hot, and Zheng Juan was also diligent and honest. Therefore, her business was exceptionally good.

Li Haoyu also gave her some advice.

She could also appropriately raise the price of the popsicles.

This way, it's not only easier, but you can also earn more money.

The price of popsicles doesn't need to increase too much; a cent or two will suffice.

After all, summer is only so long, and time is precious.

Otherwise, no matter how hard she tries, this business will have its limits.

Although raising the price of popsicles may result in slightly lower sales in the short term.

But overall it's still more profitable.

However, Zheng Juan always obeyed Li Haoyu's every word.

This time, however, she unusually disobeyed him.

In Zheng Juan's words, the current situation is already quite good, and there is no need to raise the price again.

Besides, many families aren't actually much wealthier than hers.

But even though I couldn't bear to eat it myself, I still bought it for the child.

So that's enough.

Li Haoyu was also persuaded by Zheng Juan; some things were indeed more important than making money. Besides, he didn't need Zheng Juan to earn much, so Li Haoyu didn't force her to agree.

In fact, he had wanted Zheng Juan to stop doing such hard work more than once.

But before Li Haoyu could even speak, he knew that Zheng Juan would definitely not agree.

Don't be fooled by Zheng Juan's seemingly gentle and weak appearance.

But deep down she is quite strong-willed.

Li Haoyu was just staying at home anyway, and Zhou Rong had made plans with other people today.

So he decided to take a day to accompany Zheng Juan in buying and selling popsicles.

Of course, selling popsicles wasn't the goal.

His main reason was that he wanted to deepen his relationship with Zheng Juan.

Unfortunately, Li Haoyu was running into Li Xixi when he went out. Hearing that Li Haoyu was going to see Zheng Juan, Li Xixi insisted on going with him.

Li Haoyu naturally refused.

But he didn't expect Li Xixi to act like a scoundrel.

She plopped down on the ground, fully utilizing the advantage of a child being unreasonable.

Finally, she made so loud that even her grandmother came out when she heard it.

Li Haoyu had no choice but to agree.

However, he gave Li Xixi a stern warning, "You need to be perceptive and know when to disappear."

Li Xixi saw that Li Haoyu had agreed.

She immediately jumped up from the ground.

Li Xixi gave a thumbs-up with an excited expression.

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Zheng Juan saw Li Haoyu and Li Xixi suddenly appear.

She couldn't help but be taken aback.

"Why are you here?"

Just as Li Haoyu was about to speak, Li Xixi spoke first.

"Of course, it's because my brother cares about you, so he came here specifically to help you."

Zheng Juan blushed upon hearing this.

Li Haoyu was interrupted by Li Xixi.

However, she actually performed quite well this time.

He actually delivered a pretty good assist.

So Li Haoyu didn't explain, and nothing much happened during this period.

"As your partner, I naturally have to contribute my share as well."

Zheng Juan glanced at Li Xixi and Li Haoyu.

"Wait a moment, could you watch my stall for me? I'll be right back."

Li Xixi was a little confused. "Why are you leaving so soon after we arrived? It's not like we're meeting for the first time. Why are you so shy?"

Zheng Juan quickly waved her hand, "No, I'll go buy you some breakfast."

She had barely finished speaking when the two of them hadn't even had a chance to reply.

Zheng Juan took a handful of change from the wooden box containing the money and ran away.

Li Xixi looked at Zhou Rong's appearance.

She sighed inexplicably.

Seeing this, Li Haoyu said to Li Xixi.

"Why are you sighing for no reason?"

"I'm just lamenting that such a good girl was fooled by you again. ღ(¯`◕‿◕´¯) ♫ ♪ ♫ 690ĤỮⓍ.c𝕠𝓜 ♫ ♪ ♫ (¯`◕‿◕´¯)ღ"

Li Haoyu: ……

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Not long after, Zheng Juan returned with several steaming hot buns.

She handed the buns to the two of them, saying, "I didn't know what flavor you liked, so I bought you pork and scallion buns."

Li Haoyu took the steamed bun directly from Zheng Juan's hand. "How did you know I like pork and scallion?" he said. "If the world lost pork and scallion, the world would lose its color."

"Cough cough"

Li Xixi, who was standing next to her, immediately started coughing.

Seeing this, Zheng Juan quickly patted Li Xixi on the back.

She gradually calmed down, "Can you stop exaggerating like that? You're making me laugh so hard I'm dying."

Li Haoyu laughed and said, "Am I wrong? You're just too young and inexperienced. Let me tell you this, the combination of pork and scallions is perfect."

Li Xixi and Li Haoyu started arguing over the flavor of the steamed buns.

Zheng Juan tried to say something several times, but found herself unable to get a word in edgewise. Finally, Li Xixi tried to say something, but Li Haoyu also felt it was pointless.

He picked up a steamed bun and stuffed it into Li Xixi's mouth.

"Just eat your breakfast properly, even such delicious buns can't shut you up."

Sometimes happiness is that simple.

Although the two, Li Xixi and Li Haoyu, argued about this for a while.

But after the two finished eating the steamed buns, Li Xixi and Li Haoyu started helping Zheng Juan sell popsicles.

Li Haoyu also made reasonable division of labor.

Li Haoyu drew out the words "popsicle" in a complicated voice to attract passersby.

Li Xixi followed behind Li Haoyu and continued shouting.

"White sugar popsicles, red bean paste popsicles, cheap and delicious popsicles."

To be honest, the combination of the two is actually quite attractive.

Li Haoyu's voice was loud and clear, and his tall, upright figure was quite eye-catching. Li Xixi had been living comfortably these days, and could even eat meat every few days.

So Li Xixi, who was originally malnourished and looked pale and thin, now looks like a little princess. Anyone who sees her would think that this little girl is quite cute.

Therefore, through the concerted efforts of the two.

Zheng Juan's stall was soon crowded with people.

Zheng Juan seized the opportunity to enthusiastically promote her popsicles, and soon the box was almost empty.

Revolutionary friendships were forged through these events.

Zheng Juan glanced at the box; there were only a few popsicles left inside.

So she took out two and gave them to Li Xixi, and kept one for herself and one for Li Haoyu.

The three of them started eating popsicles by the roadside.

Zheng Juan said with a smile, "Actually, I thought you guys couldn't do these things, but I didn't expect you to do them so well."

"You guys really worked so hard this time."

As a result, Li Xixi couldn't help but say, "What's so hard about him? He just shouted a few times, otherwise he would have been so tall and strong for nothing."

Li Haoyu said somewhat seriously, "What you said is indeed correct. We only come to help out occasionally. The one who really works hard is you, Sister Zheng Juan."

Zheng Juan heard Li Haoyu say this.

She waved her hand hastily and immediately denied it, saying, "That's not right. If it weren't for your guidance, I'd probably still be selling candied hawthorns and struggling to support my family."

Li Haoyu smiled.

"Alright, no need for any more pleasantries, I'm tired of hearing them."

"Let's put it on the tab first, and we'll talk about it when I need your gratitude later."

Zheng Juan nodded.

She saw Li Haoyu eating the popsicle so quickly.

Zheng Juan said with concern, "You still seem a bit hot. How about another popsicle?"

Li Haoyu didn't refuse, "Okay, then have another one."

Zheng Juan hurriedly handed over another popsicle.

However, when Li Haoyu was receiving the popsicle, his hand unconsciously touched Zheng Juan's.

Zheng Juan's face flushed red, but Li Haoyu remained completely unmoved.

Li Haoyu popped an ice pop into his mouth and asked, "Have you made enough money selling ice pops lately?"

Zheng Juan was very serious, and even counted on her fingers, "The sales have been really good lately, and they even helped relieve the family's hunger."

Li Haoyu nodded. "But these good days are coming to an end. The busy farming season and the high temperatures are almost over. Have you decided what to do next?"

"ah!"

Zheng Juan exclaimed in surprise.

To be honest, if it weren't for Li Haoyu's reminder...

She really didn't expect so much time had passed.

Actually, Li Haoyu had reminded her about this at the beginning. However, Zheng Juan was so immersed in the joy of making money that she completely forgot about it.

She frowned instantly.

How can I earn money to support my family in the future?

Li Haoyu noticed that Zheng Juan seemed so worried even though he had only said it casually.

He couldn't help but say, "What are you worried about? Have you forgotten that you have me, your lucky charm?"

"Have you forgotten who taught you how to run your popsicle business? Please call me Li the God of Wealth."

Li Haoyu's smug look successfully amused Zheng Juan, who was standing next to him.

But Li Xixi, who was resting to the side, silently ate her popsicle and watched the two flirt in front of her.

She muttered something under her breath.

"They really don't treat me like a human being. Do I really have no presence at all?"

However, Li Xixi saw that Zheng Juan was already covered in sweat from exhaustion, yet she still managed to flash her brightest smile whenever a passerby came by. This made Li Xixi admire her a little.

Because she knew that among the three, Zheng Juan was the one who had the hardest time.

Zheng Juan is truly a beautiful and kind person.

"It's a pity I still ran into this scumbag!"

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Li Haoyu looked at her like this.

He also began to plan how to arrange things for Zheng Juan.

However, the biggest problem right now is still the presence of a light bulb.

So Li Haoyu took out a dollar from his wallet. "You've had a hard day, go buy yourself a soda, consider it my reward for you today."

Li Xixi was clearly very interested.

But she looked at Li Haoyu with some suspicion.

"You're being so kind? I'm not someone who's easily bought off."

Li Haoyu didn't explain, but started a countdown, "I can only give you ten more seconds. If you don't accept it after ten seconds, then it'll only be five cents."

"If it exceeds ten seconds again the second time."

"Then you won't get a single penny."

As soon as Li Haoyu finished explaining, the countdown began.

"Nineteen...eight"

While counting down, Li Haoyu pretended to rummage through his wallet and pull out 50 cents.

As expected, Li Xixi panicked immediately upon making this move.

"Alright, I accept."

She snatched the money from Li Haoyu's hand.

Then I happily went to buy soda.

Li Haoyu watched Li Xixi's retreating figure and called out from behind, "Don't rush on the way, I'll wait for you here."

Li Haoyu watched as Li Xixi walked away.

He turned to Zheng Juan and said, "The popsicles are all sold out now, why are you still so busy?"

Zheng Juan said, "Let me pack my things first, so it will be easier for me when I get there."

At this moment, Zheng Juan also took the initiative to speak.

"This is... the money I calculated I owe you, but I've already used part of it to pay off someone else. I'll give you the rest later..."

She carefully reached out and handed the money to Li Haoyu.

"Do I look like I'm short of money? Didn't I already say that this money is for you to develop your career first?"

Li Haoyu couldn't quite understand Zheng Juan.

"Because, like you just said, I might not be able to make any money after summer."

"So what I said spurred you on, and that's why you're thinking about paying back the money early?"

Li Haoyu couldn't help but laugh.

Zheng Juan is too naive.

Even Li Xixi realized what he was thinking; he just wanted to create a space for the two of them to be alone.

Surprisingly, Zheng Juan actually believed it.

Seeing that Li Haoyu didn't react, Zheng Juan pushed the money towards Li Haoyu's chest again.

She looked not only a little stubborn, but also a little cute. Li Haoyu couldn't resist, so he reached out and pinched Zheng Juan's cheek.

It feels quite soft to the touch.

"ah?······"

Zheng Juan exclaimed in surprise.

She couldn't understand why Li Haoyu suddenly did this.

She didn't even know how to react—whether to back down and run away or to turn around and run away immediately.

Zheng Juan could only stare blankly, dumbfounded.

This makes her seem both innocent and adorable.

"This is a bit too innocent."

Li Haoyu couldn't help but sigh.

He almost couldn't bring himself to do it.

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