It was just a love letter; I'm really no great writer!

What are you here for?

Lu Ran's reply was very casual.

"Don't play dumb," Di Lingyan snorted.

Di Lingyan: "Come here, and I'll tell you a secret."

Lu Ran: "Tell me about it."

Di Lingyan: "Remember how you used to sleep in class last semester and always got caught by the head teacher and made to stand outside as punishment?"

Lu Ran: "Of course I remember. He came to grab me as soon as I lay down. I suspect he has a grudge against me, but I haven't offended him."

Di Lingyan: "Actually, Director Zhang doesn't have that much time to check the courtroom. It's because Yishuang heard that you've become degenerate, so she asked Director Zhang to keep a close eye on you."

Lu Ran: "..."

Well, a mystery has been solved.

Di Lingyan: "I've told you even Yishuang's biggest secret, come save me!"

What kind of biggest secret is this...?

Actually, Lu Ran didn't stay up late during that time, but he was just sleepy and thought it was narcolepsy.

Since he had promised Di Lingyan, Lu Ran didn't mind being a bystander at the scene.

After putting the dishes back in the kitchen, he wandered into his cousin Lu Qian's room.

At this moment, Di Lingyan and Lu Haoyu were having an awkward conversation.

Upon seeing Lu Ran appear, Di Lingyan put down her phone, her voice laced with a mix of pouting and complaint: "Lu Ran, I've dropped in rank~ Help me get back to King!"

Lu Ranxin thought to herself, "Women are all born actresses."

Lu Haoyu asked in surprise, "You...you know each other?"

"Oh, Lu Ran and I are best buddies." Di Lingyan said aggressively to Lu Ran, "Log in!"

"I don't even have a King of Glory account on my phone, what's the point of logging in?" Lu Ran shrugged.

"Then let's block the bridge!"

"No, I don't play mobile games much."

"You...you get out!"

Di Lingyan was so angry that his teeth itched.

"Then I'm leaving." Lu Ran really did wander around for a bit and then went out.

Lu Haoyu was somewhat envious of the two bickering. It seemed that playing games was indeed the best way to strengthen their relationship. He quickly said, "I play all kinds of mobile games."

"You play games all day long and don't study at all?" Di Lingyan retorted.

"Ahem, actually I love studying the most. I'm proficient in Chinese, math, English, physics, chemistry, and biology. I can tutor you in any subject!" Lu Haoyu puffed out his chest.

"Sorry, I like sports, I don't like studying." Di Lingyan slurred and ran out to find Lu Ran to play.

Lu Haoyu was a little confused, not knowing what he had done to offend the other party.

Di Lingyan ran over to Lu Ran and saw a beautiful little girl clinging to him. He bent down and said with a smile, "Your little sister? So cute!"

"That's right." Lu Ran's goodwill towards her increased greatly.

"Sister, my name is Lu Zhuozhuo, the 'Zhuo' in 'Zhuozhuo qi hua' (meaning 'bright and beautiful')." Lu Zhuozhuo said.

"Oh, you can even recite the Book of Songs!" Di Lingyan's smile widened.

The two elementary school students actually got along well.

Lu Ran chuckled and silently slipped into a corner. Suddenly, a white dress fluttered, carrying a delicate fragrance, and a pair of crystal stilettos stepped in front of her.

Slender feet, delicate blue veins, and skin as white and rosy as warm jade create an extremely elegant artistic conception.

"Hello, Lu Ran, I've heard so much about you." Di Qingling stroked her skirt and squatted down like Lu Ran.

Her gentle face was also clearly visible.

"I am Di Qingling, um... you could say I'm your senior from school."

"Hello, Senior Di." Lu Ran said obediently.

Is this Di Lingyan's sister?

The vibe they give off is completely different...

"I started paying attention to you after your love letter made it onto the world poetry scene." Di Qingling's voice was like flowing spring water, very pleasant to the ear.

"Hmm." Lu Ran realized that she had come to him to talk about serious matters, so he listened attentively.

Moreover, listening to her speak is a wonderful experience.

"As you should know, in the field of literature, our Celestial Empire has reached the pinnacle of the world in classical literature."

"But whether it is literary theory, literary criticism, or poetry and novel writing, modern and contemporary literature is defined by the West, and China is in a rather awkward position."

"Culture, as a nation's soft power, is not only a spiritual bond for its own people, but also a powerful voice that can be exported to the world and break through single narratives."

Di Qingling gazed at him intently, letting him process the information briefly, before continuing, "To carry the banner of cultural leadership, we need young blood, and I personally have high hopes for you."

After listening, Lu Ran was filled with respect: "Senior, your words are truly insightful and thought-provoking..."

"Stop flattering me. I'll give you one more chance to speak." Di Qingling's red lips curled slightly.

"May I ask what kind of work you do, senior?" Lu Ran asked curiously.

"Stage play director," Di Qingling said. "I studied law in college, but switched to stage plays halfway through. This year's tour of traditional Chinese visual arts in Shanghai is what I'm in charge of."

"Holy crap! That's awesome!" Lu Ran exclaimed in surprise.

Di Qingling smiled and said, "It's just an attempt to combine dance, traditional Chinese style, and musicals."

"After seeing you, I have some new ideas."

"I think the play you wrote in the semi-finals of the National Essay Competition, 'Parasite,' is of a very high artistic level, and I want to adapt it into a stage play."

"I previously contacted the organizing committee to purchase the tour rights, but I need your consent first."

"Sure, that's a good thing." Lu Ran readily agreed.

"Of course, I can't treat you unfairly." Di Qingling spread out her slender, green fingers. "This amount."

Her eyes were smiling as she tried to see the boy's expression.

"Five thousand?" After all, he wasn't very famous.

"Five hundred thousand," Di Qingling whispered.

"..."

Lu Ran's expression didn't change much.

This made Di Qingling even more puzzled. Was he so stunned that he couldn't react?

"Son!"

Lu Guosheng rushed over in a panic, showing his phone to Lu Ran: "You... why did you transfer 700,000 to me?!"

"Didn't you say you wanted me to keep the royalties for you?" Lu Ran said innocently.

"I missed a zero... I thought it was seventy thousand!" Lu Guosheng was furious.

Lu Ran's lips twitched. No wonder his father had no business sense.

Lu Guosheng immediately noticed Di Qingling, "Uh, what are you guys talking about?"

"Sister Di said she wants to buy the rights to my script for a tour," Lu Ran said, trying to intimidate others.

"Yes, I'm offering a minimum guarantee of 500,000, plus a 6% share of the box office revenue," Di Qingling said formally.

"How much? How much?" Lu Guosheng was shocked.

"This is our theater, the Central Academy of Fine Arts Drama Theater. We've held performances in major cities across the country and have a very mature business model," Di Qingling said with a smile, handing over her business card.

Lu Guosheng: "..."

……

Since Lu Ran is not yet a minor, the contract was naturally signed by his parents on his behalf.

Seeing this scene...

The eldest uncle's family, including Lu Guoqiang, Dong Lin, Lu Qian, and Lu Liang, the second uncle's family, including Lu Guochao, Wang Fang, and Lu Haoyu, as well as Di Yuanping and Mei Lan, all gathered around, looking at each other in bewilderment.

It felt like I was being blinded by the light.

According to Di Qingling, top-tier stage play IPs, like "Mr. Donkey," can fetch over a million yuan for a five-year tour license.

She saw the potential in "Parasite".

If managed well and generates a lot of buzz, they could even try making a movie, with box office revenue of hundreds of millions not being impossible, and the return on investment would be incredibly high!

After reaching a preliminary agreement on a letter of intent.

Lu Guoqiang remained silent, Lu Guochao was speechless, and Lu Guosheng seemed lost in thought.

While having a meal, he inexplicably became a millionaire... what the hell?!

Is the ancestral grave emitting auspicious smoke?

Lu Qian stared at Lu Ran in a daze for a long time.

What her younger brother Lu Liang said when he came to complain might actually be true—selling an essay for 500,000 yuan is just too exaggerated…

Lu Haoyu was relatively calm, or rather, numb.

Because their Chinese teacher had analyzed the dramatic structure of "Parasite" in class, saying it was a masterpiece that could be recorded in history.

Even Lu Ran's photos were circulating on all the girls' phones in the class...

Only Di Lingyan secretly complained, feeling that his older sister's price was a bit stingy.

After signing the letter of intent, Lu Guochao hurriedly took his leave.

Lu Guosheng and Di Yuanping naturally wouldn't stay any longer and took their leave.

This time, Lu Guoqiang escorted Lu Guosheng and his family to the entrance of the residential compound, showing them great care and concern.

Li Huaming led Lu Zhuozhuo out of the residential area. As the evening breeze calmed her mind, she still felt that it was too dreamlike.

My son seems to be growing up much faster than I imagined.

……

Tonight, on the eve of the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao).

Lu Ran neither cared nor cared about the impact this dramatic family dinner would have on the three families.

What made him happiest was that the old stubborn man's mind had finally been enlightened.

He said he was going to look at cars tomorrow—Lu Guosheng had his eye on the Nissan Sylphy or Wuling for a long time—it would be convenient for the whole family to travel in the future.

However, the information revealed by Di Lingyan puzzled Lu Ran.

Zhao Yishuang rejected him and then reported him. What exactly is she trying to do...?