At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

Unfortunately, I'd rather work for Ningning than toil under his nose. I simply cannot accept that kind of situation.

Therefore, this should be a time when he has achieved a great victory and is most relaxed.

Why don't I act in accordance with his expectations, pretending to grit my teeth and pretend to be trying to continue competing with him on the music path, overtaking him and outlasting him, so that he will mistakenly think that I am stubborn, always arguing with him, always losing to him, and always being controlled by him.

In reality—I completely changed course! I'm using all my available private time to quietly write a book at home!

[Haha! This way, I can keep standing Mosse up, making excuses and delaying things. I can also get Yu Xi and the others at 61 Studio to keep things going for me. Miya even promised me she'd go out and play the piano for me in a pinch while she was in solitary confinement! Then I can just stay home and work on my new book. I'm taking a different approach to challenge my dad. I want him to understand that I'm adaptable and won't be intimidated by his power.]

How was it?

[You old fool, trying to suppress me?]

[It's utterly ridiculous.]

Thinking of this, Su Che felt as if the clouds had parted and the moon was shining through, and he instantly felt relieved.

It feels good to find the answer.

With new goals come new hope.

Just seeing my dad's defeated and humiliated face one day would make even my death worthwhile.

"Cough um."

He cleared his throat and said seriously, "I understand. We've already won, and I'll continue with you."

Su Che inadvertently said these words to the cats.

The girls exchanged glances, a little doubtful, and pressed, "Really?"

"Yes. One failure doesn't mean anything. We have a long road ahead of us. Don't worry, everyone. Ever since the day my senior brought me in, we've been in the same boat. We won't be separated by anything easily. So, please continue to guide me in the future."

Su Che said something reassuring.

The women finally relaxed, their expressions no longer tense.

"That's good, that's good! As long as you don't give up, we'll all still hold onto your legs tightly, hehehehe..."

Although I don't know if Xiao Xiao was referring to her thighs or calves, it doesn't matter anymore.

"By the way, you have to come out with me tomorrow. I have something important to discuss with you."

Su Che turned his gaze and passed the turn to Xiao Xiao.

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Chapter 303 The Second Secret Meeting! (Double monthly votes at the beginning of the month, please vote to guarantee a minimum number of votes)

Riverside Cafe.

Coming here again brought back many memories for Su Che.

This was the forbidden place for their first date with Xiaoxiao. They came here together and studied in a cramped cubicle.

Although I still can't shake that habit of fiddling around a bit, it doesn't matter. Everything here is different now, the landscape has changed drastically, specifically in—

The owner removed the curtain from the cubicle!

It seems too many couples were doing inappropriate things inside, significantly increasing the difficulty of cleaning for the shop. This led the owner to angrily remove all the curtains, hoping to discipline the couples. However, the price was…

This shop isn't getting many customers.

"Great. It perfectly meets my needs."

Su Che led Lin Xiao inside, and he was quite satisfied with everything he saw.

They can both focus on their new book and be slightly restricted by the exposed space. This might be a disadvantage for other couples, but it's a huge advantage for them.

"I really like the new environment."

He took the little hand and led him to their usual spot—the innermost, deserted corner.

Little Xiao pouted and grumbled, "No, Captain, why is our second secret rendezvous in a coffee shop with the doors wide open instead of a love hotel? This seriously affects my performance, doesn't it?"

She placed her laptop bag on the long table, her eyes darting around. "But thinking about it carefully, a slightly stimulating environment isn't bad. It's not like I can't operate it."

"...There is surveillance."

Su Che pointed to the camera protruding diagonally above, then said seriously:

"I asked you to come out with me today to work on this writing project together. You'll be in charge of writing your stuff and providing me with a 'good working environment,' while I'll be thinking about the next steps and figuring out the best course of action. I need to get some answers out of the box as soon as possible."

"Oh... I get it! Today I'm a rag doll, part of the atmosphere group, right?"

"…almost."

Is there a reward?

Xiao Xiao blinked, stretched out her little hand with her palm facing up, and gave a mischievous look that said, "You have to give me candy."

Yes. It depends on your performance.

Su Che kept a straight face, trying to calm her down so that he could concentrate on his thoughts.

"Okay, okay, I promise I won't bother my captain in public! Today I'll try my best to be a good child with no desires, P.S.: only in the morning."

"It's already noon, you rascal..."

Su Che stopped fooling around with her and let her order drinks. He then prepared his work supplies, arranged them on the table, and opened a notebook specifically for gathering inspiration and recording fragments of the outline, ready to get started.

"Captain, although I know you're trying to take a roundabout approach, I still can't help but ask: you've put down literature for so long, spending your days playing the piano and playing with your cat. Now that you've suddenly picked it up again, can you still write anything decent?"

She said with a grin, "I'm not bragging, but if you ask me, you probably can't even compare to me now—I'm referring to royalties."

"Stop talking nonsense. How much do you earn from your writing these days? You think you can make money writing about the Imperial Uncle every day?"

Su Che glanced at her, seemingly unable to comprehend her little bit of smugness.

In his view, the probability of an author who only writes strange content becoming a master is extremely low, for two reasons—

First, it does not conform to the main theme of major platforms and is not positive enough, which may directly lead to not getting recommendations, or the editors and operators will be embarrassed to recommend borderline articles, since the content is not up to standard.

Secondly, readers and fans have a high threshold for sexual content. Once they've read something with explicit content, they'll crave something even more erotic, leading to a frantic and unsatisfied desire that forces the author to cross the line, attracting the attention of censors and resulting in a tragic ending.

For example, the works section of some authors' accounts has become empty.

As for Xiaoxiao, Su Che had already read what she wrote during their last meeting.

He believed that Xiao Xiao was a "reckless flirtation with the edge of the law" type of writer, and Su Che hadn't expected that she could keep secretly writing until today.

"Hehe, don't look down on me! Last time I told you I could earn 500 yuan a month, and now I've changed again! I can earn 3000 now! Breaking 5000 is just around the corner! I won't starve! Humph."

"Huh? So many?"

Su Che was quite surprised, "It's increased sixfold?"

"Of course! My readers are incredibly loyal! They enjoy reading erotica in their spare time and are all wholesome and positive fantasy novel enthusiasts. When they encounter an author like me who has some expertise in isekai (otherworld) stories, it's a perfect match!"

I'm already on the uphill climb!

"Captain, you might not be able to beat me!"

"..."

Seeing Xiaoxiao's playful expression, Su Che was too lazy to argue with her, and simply asked from a different angle:

"Aside from rehearsals, you seem to have been staying in your room the whole time these past few months. You haven't been writing every day without missing a single post, have you?"

"Absolutely. I'm pretty good at time management. Don't they say that if an author stops updating once, readers will turn around and leave, and the number of readers following the story will drop by half?"

Even if you break your arm or leg, or get hit by a car while out, nobody will care. Because if you don't update, it's like breaking your promise; breaking your promise means your credibility is ruined, your character is questionable, and then the website will cut off your promotion. In this vicious cycle, you'll just have to wait to be completely finished...

So I can't afford to stop. Even if I'm stuck in the hotel with you during the semi-finals, I'll still finish writing my drafts before I leave.

Xiao Xiao's words were quite logical, and it's clear that she genuinely understood some of the real-world problems the author faced.

"Alright, since you're so determined, you should still be able to advance in this line of work. But I'm different from you; I'm not thinking about making a living."

Su Che withdrew his gaze, his expression grave.

He didn't say the second half of his sentence.

His ambition lies in the stars and the sea.

—Beyond "that man".

Actually, Xiao Xiao's words can be applied back to Master Lu.

My dad is obsessed with music, suffers from all sorts of illnesses, and is busy with his studio every day. I've never heard of him being able to write books.

Furthermore, I had inquired with Miya and Lingyao beforehand and learned that he had never engaged in any writing activities recently. In his studio, he was either drinking tea or meeting with important guests; he was rarely even seen playing the piano, let alone working himself to the bone writing a book.

[From this perspective, even if he produced some work in his early years, it has deteriorated due to long-term indulgence and laxity, and he is certainly not as good as he used to be. Haha, as long as I grasp this point, is overtaking him on a curve still a dream? How far am I from completely defeating him?]

Su Che had his own understanding and felt that Xiao Xiao's words made a lot of sense, giving him confidence and courage.

In a moment of excitement, I took out my phone, scanned the QR code, and was rewarded with four cups of coffee.

He then pulled her close and gave her a quick kiss.

Xiao Xiao was flattered and surprised: "What are you doing?!"

"."

"Wow, you're the kind of person who likes to be bombarded with my questions, right?"

"I understand. From now on, I'll definitely nag you like an old lady, as long as you reward me a lot, I don't care if my throat gets dry!"

Having tasted a bit of success, I think Su Che is indeed quite interesting!

I wish I could have him forcibly kiss me a thousand times over after I said something completely random!

"Uh-huh, if you order me four cups of coffee, it will cause me to consume too much caffeine every day, and I definitely won't be able to sleep tonight."

She pressed her advantage, trying to seize this golden opportunity.

"and then?"

"If you can't sleep, it's your fault, so you have to help me get rid of this buff."

"Hmm. Anything else?"

"Well, I've spent the whole day helping you with your writing and made you happy, so you have to make me happy a little tonight too. Oh, no need for tea."