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

Lu Ran discovered that the more unlucky he was in love, the more successful he became in his career.

It is truly a case of national misfortune being a poet's fortune, for lines born from the vicissitudes of life are always masterful.

Could it be... that Zheng Yue will find a partner before me?

It's not that Lu Ran is particularly perceptive.

Instead, Zhu Yishu was being too obvious, constantly flirting with Zheng Yue.

"You guys chat, I'm leaving now," Lu Ran said goodbye.

"Wait for me, Ran-ge!" Zheng Yue shouted anxiously, then turned around and said, "Zhu Yishu, I have something to do with my buddies, let's talk next time!"

"What's up? Can I come with you?" Zhu Yishu asked.

Zheng Yue looked at Lu Ran blankly.

"Of course." Lu Ran smiled, happiness should be shared with friends.

Zheng Yue's eyes shone with excitement: "My buddy bought a super cool mountain bike."

"I remember you really liked bicycles!" Zhu Yishu chuckled. "I once saw you riding your bike on a mountain road, and your back was covered in mud."

"Haha, ever since then my mom won't let me wear white clothes," Zheng Yue laughed. "Do you remember that time I gave you a ride to school, and you sat on it and popped out the tire!"

Zhu Yishu: ...

Lu Ran quickened his pace.

According to Zheng Yue.

Zhu Yishu was his elementary school classmate, two years older than him. They lost contact after Zheng Yue transferred to Huaicheng for middle school.

It's been three years since we last met.

How did Zhu Yishu find Zheng Yue?

She said that she saw someone taking a picture of Lu Ran on the school's confession wall, and Zheng Yue happened to be in the picture as well.

So I came after school to try my luck, and to my surprise, I actually saw it.

"That's quite a coincidence," Zheng Yue said, scratching her head.

He was somewhat at a loss about Zhu Yishu's changes. If she were still the same chubby, unsophisticated girl she used to be, Zheng Yue would definitely have been very hospitable.

But she became more beautiful.

Although she was still a little chubby, it was called a full-figured beauty. Her round face was also beautiful and cute, which made him afraid to look directly at her.

What held up the last line of defense in his heart was that the admission score for Huaicheng No. 1 High School was a bit higher than that for Yande High School... He lowered his head and smoothed out the wrinkles in his school uniform.

After walking along a long greenway, the three of them entered the Century Community together.

After bypassing the fountain, Lu Ran went downstairs, where a deliveryman had been waiting for some time.

There were two large cardboard boxes; one contained parts such as the frame and wheelset, and the other contained the free cycling kit.

After inspection and confirmation that there were no issues, the package was signed for and assembled.

Lu Ran took a ride, feeling as if he were riding a soft cloud. He patted the hard seat and said, "You should try it too."

"It's so light!" Zheng Yue exclaimed as if she had found a treasure, riding it around in circles on the open ground.

A boy's happiness is that simple.

Lu Ran glanced at Zhu Yishu beside him, walked up to Zheng Yue, and whispered, "I'll lend you this car for a few days. Don't break it."

"Brother Ran, I..." Zheng Yue was stunned.

"If we're brothers, let's not waste words." Lu Ran patted his shoulder. He was just leaving the car there anyway, so he might as well use it to help others.

Lu Ran said hello and went upstairs alone.

"Did I disturb you...?" Zhu Yishu panicked when she saw Lu Ran leave with a cold face.

"Uh, no, he lent me his bike." Zheng Yue got off the mountain bike, mustered a little courage, and said, "Do you want to ride it? Let's go to the riverbank."

Zhu Yishu said shyly, "But I can't ride a bicycle..."

"It's okay... I'll teach you."

Zheng Yue pushed the cart, walking side by side with Zhu Yishu.

The setting sun cast long shadows of the two people.

……

"If this still doesn't work, then I'll have failed my father's good intentions."

Lu Ran stepped into the elevator, concealing his achievements and fame.

When he got home, he moved all his things to the living room.

Because the bedroom is being converted into a listening room, I'll have to sleep in the living room for the next few weeks during the renovation.

To reach the level of Ding Yuanying, it's worth making do for a month.

In the evening, Tian Luojiao had to attend evening self-study sessions at school, as did Zuo Hanzhi.

Lu Ran finished his homework alone in the living room and started typing at full speed. The bright moon shines through the window, illuminating my heart alone.

He is now mainly focused on "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", updating ten chapters a day at most and five at least, and has managed to accumulate a considerable amount of manuscript.

As for "Dragon Raja"... it updates twice a day without fail.

"Dragon Raja will be available soon."

Lu Ran has currently written the fourth act, Bronze City, which is an extremely exciting climax in the Dragon Raja chapter.

In the previous chapters, after the protagonist Lu Mingfei arrived at the Dragon Slaying Academy, he became the only S-class student and used his cheat-like abilities to kill two male gods.

He received the reward of a designated girlfriend, only to discover that Nono was actually Caesar's girlfriend.

—Jiangnan always writes these kinds of plots, he's obsessed with other people's girlfriends.

It was alright in the era of print media, but who's going to indulge you in the era of online literature?

As expected, it was sprayed with bullets.

"I'm not seeing things, am I? The female lead is already taken. This is the first time I've seen this kind of setup..."

"Cao Cao's article? This is a reader, not a moderator, right?"

"Is this place just annoying?"

"Please don't criticize, this is very common in pure literature, it's what makes it relatable and realistic."

"The whole thing feels so real—the dragon is fake, the Word of Power is fake, only the scene where Senior Sister runs off with someone else feels real, right?"

"If you're writing pure literature, post it in the pure literature section. Don't come here and tarnish our online literature!"

"This 'literary youth' Tingyu, can he even write pure literature properly? I'm waiting for him to flop!"

"To be fair, I approve of Tingyu's never-silencing attitude."

The number of readers is also declining, dropping to just over 10,000, and there's still a downward trend.

However, Lu Ran remained completely calm.

There's a reason why Jiangnan can write such frustrating storylines that are so captivating and addictive.

To be honest, Lu Mingfei only had a crush on Nuonuo, and it didn't bother anyone.

All the preceding setup was to ensure that, at the end, Lu Mingfei would sacrifice a quarter of his life to save Nuonuo.

Once readers understand Lu Mingfei, public opinion will naturally reverse.

Set the chapters to be released at midnight.

Lu Ran then shut down the chaotic comment section.

Jiangnan, I don't owe you anything anymore... I took so much criticism for you.

But the scolding wasn't for nothing; the more agonizing the beginning, the sweeter the end.

Lu Ran was filled with anticipation at the thought of that scene.

"Damn, I forgot to eat dinner."

I was so engrossed in writing that I didn't even notice I was getting hungry.

Lu Ran grabbed his phone and walked out the door, just as the door across the hall opened.

Xia Liang flexed her wrists, her eyes sparkling.

"Huh?" "Huh?"

"You didn't go to evening self-study?" "You didn't go to evening self-study either?"

Lu Ran smiled and said, "After I finish writing, let's go out for a late-night snack."

Xia Liang closed the door and casually said, "Same here. I practiced painting so much that I forgot to eat and sleep. Now I'm going out to find food."

Do you know where there's a good place to eat nearby?

"Then you've come to the right person."

The two strolled to the night market.

The stalls smelled wonderful, offering teppanyaki tofu, stinky tofu, herbal dessert soup, fried rice, fried noodles...

As dusk fell, the winding road stretched out, bustling with pedestrians.

The road was cluttered with parked cars, buses, cars and motorcycles were all jostled together, and Lu Ran put his arm around the shoulder of the pretty girl next to him.

She wore a pink shirt with fitted flared pants around her waist. She was slender and tall, with a long, neat ponytail, bright features, and skin as smooth as ivory.

No matter the angle, he has a delicate and handsome oval face, especially his bright and spirited eyes, which are like burning flames, radiating a warm light.

Even when she's not speaking, she has a captivating and charismatic aura; she's the type that's stunning at first glance, and even more stunning upon closer inspection.

It's a pity I only have a mouth...

"Lu Ran, I can eat three takoyaki in one bite, do you believe me?"

Xia Liang looked around and pointed to a takoyaki stall, saying to Lu Ran.

"I believe you, you can eat a whole pig in three bites."

"You're the pig."

After Xia Liang bought the takoyaki, she proudly skewered three pieces on a stick and then swallowed them all with her small mouth, her cheeks puffing out like a silly squirrel.

"Wow, I'm pretty good, right?"

"Awesome!"

"You can eat the rest. I need to save room for more delicious food."

The two strolled around and bought a lot of things.

Lu Ran packed up the leftovers to take home, while Xia Liang walked ahead humming a little tune.

Suddenly, Lu Ran pointed to a lamppost: "Can you sit cross-legged and hug that pillar? I heard 99% of people can't get it."

"What if I figure it out?"

"Well... you win."