It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

After watching the two men being led away, Li Cheng wondered, "Where did these two idiots come from? Are these the kind of guys Anderson has?"

Roy was also quite confused. He had thought it was someone important because of the supervisor's anxious tone, but it turned out to be just these two... weirdos.

Even Holly looked bored. She had thought she'd get some excitement, but it was all over. She muttered, "That's it...?"

Veronica remained calm and composed, but Li Cheng guessed she was also wondering to herself how these two idiots could be so funny.

Although it ended a bit anticlimactically, this brief interlude is over nonetheless, and those two clowns at least had some significance, for example, Li Cheng guesses that Anderson will soon make a real move.

Putting that matter aside, Veronica later toured the entire factory and gave Li Cheng a rather satisfactory evaluation of his work. Li Cheng felt it was meaningless, since he didn't need to be evaluated for performance.

However, just when Li Cheng thought it was almost over, perhaps because Princess Veronica was in a good mood after watching "Domineering Love 2", Veronica told him some news ahead of time.

“My father was planning to invite some people to watch his tooth extraction, and after Dr. Arnold reported on your tooth extraction suggestion, he found it quite interesting and put you on the list as well,” Veronica said casually, as if it were just a casual remark.

"What?"

Li Cheng didn't react for a moment, "You mean... cough cough, you mean His Majesty invited a bunch of people to watch him get his tooth pulled?"

Chapter 143 Spoilers are fun for a moment

Li Cheng asked in surprise, "You mean His Majesty invited a group of people to watch him have his tooth pulled?"

"Yes, that's what Father plans to do. I'm just informing you in advance."

Veronica confirmed this statement.

Li Cheng found it hard to understand Charles II's behavior of inviting a crowd to watch him get a tooth pulled; he would definitely do it secretly.

However, recalling that some people in his past life enjoyed livestreaming their lives, and doing so non-stop from morning till night, he realized that the world is full of wonders, and being surrounded by onlookers while getting a tooth pulled didn't seem so hard to understand...

Li Cheng imagined what it would be like if Charles II had a cell phone and started a live stream with the title "I had a tooth pulled today, come in and double-tap 666, my friends!" and his lips twitched violently.

The scene is too beautiful to imagine.

Li Cheng pulled his thoughts away and asked, "Um, should I prepare anything?"

"Dress more formally? Actually, there's no need to be too particular. Father is a... very easy-going person."

Veronique used a rather euphemistic way of putting it, but her helpless expression revealed that Charles II was probably not a respectable man. Indeed, what respectable person would invite a crowd to watch them get a tooth pulled? Even if they were experimenting with ether, would they need to make a big show of it?

Li Cheng nodded to indicate that he understood.

The meeting room fell silent for a moment. Incidentally, Holly was sent to accompany Roy to gather some details for a report, while Li Cheng accompanied Veronica back to the meeting room to rest because Veronica was tired from walking.

After about ten minutes, Li Cheng felt that the silence was a bit too much, so he tried to find some topic to talk about.

"By the way, what kind of person is His Majesty the King?"

However, there was no response. Li Cheng looked over in confusion and found Veronica's brown eyes staring at the wall to one side, as if she was lost in thought.

What's going on?

He didn't interrupt, but observed with great interest. After a moment, he noticed that Veronica's gaze kept falling on the cloth bag containing "Domineering Love" on the side table, and he immediately made a guess.

Is it because you received the new book and couldn't wait to read it, but were too embarrassed to do so now?

It's really okay. There's nothing wrong with openly admitting you like reading novels. Besides, my factory is quite big. You can find a quiet room to read as much as you want, and you can rest when you get tired...

"cough cough"

Just then, Li Cheng suddenly thought of something interesting, so he coughed twice to interrupt Veronica's reverie.

!

Veronica's eyes quickly regained their sparkle, and she vaguely realized she had overlooked the problem. So she looked at Li Cheng and apologized, "Sorry, I've been shopping for too long and I'm a little tired. What did you say just now?"

What a clever excuse! It not only conceals the real reason for her distraction but also subtly prompts the other person to ask if she needs a break, allowing her to conveniently excuse herself and go home to read. As expected of you, Princess! I would have believed you if I hadn't noticed your gaze!

Unfortunately, I've already seen through everything... Li Cheng smirked and revealed a very kind smile: "It's nothing serious. Actually, I have some plot details about 'Domineering Love' that I'd like to discuss with you."

"is it?"

Upon hearing Li Cheng's question, Veronica's voice rose imperceptibly slightly, but quickly returned to normal. Then, with a calm expression, she said, "But I don't often read these kinds of books, so I can't offer you any suitable help."

Li Cheng's smile became even more amiable: "It's alright, it's precisely because you haven't seen it before that it's more valuable for reference—so may I begin asking questions?"

He wasn't saying this in a serious discussion about the plot; he had other ideas.

I ask you.

If you have a movie/comic/novel that you really want to watch, what do you hate the most?

It's not slander, it's not mockery, but... a friend with a brain problem heard you say you were going to watch it and enthusiastically said, "I've seen it, it's really good, especially the part where XXX dies at the end."

At that moment, you would definitely have the urge to strangle that idiot friend.

Li Cheng decided to try spoiling the plot to see how Veronica would react—would she risk being exposed by speaking up to stop the spoiler, or would she subtly change the subject, or would she silently write it down in her little notebook?

In short, both types are quite interesting.

After a moment's thought, Veronica nodded and said, "If you think this can help you, then yes."

"It will definitely be a great help."

Li Cheng gave a pointed reply, then posed a simple question to lower the psychological defenses: "What are your thoughts on the character of Countess Rose?"

Veronique recalled: "I think... she symbolizes a type of woman in society who yearns for independence and self-reliance, who dares to love and hate. Although she is an earl who seems to be incredibly free to others, she is still bound by social customs and dares not and cannot directly reveal her feelings. Therefore, she always uses a strong personality to arm herself—she has freedom but is also bound, she longs for love but refuses to have further contact. She is a character full of contradictions."

???

Holy crap, that's a perfect answer. Are you the class representative for Chinese language?

After Veronica voiced her vague thoughts, she noticed that Li Cheng remained silent for a long time, staring blankly at her. So she switched the position of her hands, which were folded on her knees, and asked, "Is there something wrong with what I said?"

It's not just no problem, it's a perfect score in reading comprehension! You know, even the original author usually can't get a perfect score! At least I couldn't! Who knows how you managed to analyze so much from my novel, which is based on a modern online fantasy novel template!

Li Cheng waved his hand: "No, your answer... is quite unexpected. I thought you were just saying what you liked and disliked, but you actually analyzed so much."

Veronica smiled slightly: "As royalty, one must learn to see through the essence of things—this is what my father taught me, even though he said this after suffering a defeat and being questioned by a group of nobles in the council."

Li Cheng blurted out without thinking, "You read the book very carefully."

Veronica's smile froze instantly.

"Okay, let's move on to the next topic."

Li Cheng got down to business, saying, "At the end of the first book, I left a knight to go to a duel alone..."

Veronica was listening attentively at first, but then she sensed something was off—how did the conversation suddenly veer towards the second book? She hadn't even started reading it yet; she'd only had it for a few minutes and it was still fresh in her mind.

While she was still wondering, Li Cheng steadily pushed the plot forward, and a spoiler was about to be revealed.

Veronica couldn't hold back any longer and interrupted, "Wait a minute."

Oh, it seems the third option of doing nothing has been ruled out. Is it true that no one can withstand the torment of spoilers?

"What's wrong? Was there a problem with what I just said?"

Li Cheng feigned surprise, his expression and eyes perfectly mimicking the question: "Or did I ask too quickly?"

What I said before was fine, but what I'm about to say is problematic. I haven't even read the book yet... Veronica tried hard to come up with an excuse, but in her haste, she could only blurt out, "I didn't quite understand that part just now. Could you explain it again?"

"Which section, is it here?"

So Li Cheng explained it to Veronica as quickly as possible, before she could even react.

Then he continued, "Alright, now for the important part: the duel..."

Don't spoil it!

In a moment of panic, Veronica suddenly started coughing: "Cough, cough, cough cough cough!"

Hey! That cough is way too convincing, isn't it?

Li Cheng wanted to laugh but didn't dare, and could only force a concerned question: "Are you alright? Did you choke?"

"Yeah, it's just a little choking." Veronica then stepped off the stage.

That's even more outrageous! You didn't drink any water just now. Are you trying to say that you choked on your own saliva?

"It's good that you're alright." Li Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and, before Veronica could react, said, "Then let's continue. This duel scene is the important part..."

......

After this happens several times in a row, even the most obtuse person would realize that something is wrong.

Veronica, of course, realized what was happening, and a blush of embarrassment and annoyance rose on her fair face: "Were you just teasing me?"

"No, don't put it so harshly, how could I possibly tease you?"

Li Cheng quickly waved his hand: "Besides, it's just reading a novel. There's nothing wrong with personal preferences. It's more comfortable to be frank—I think Therese said the same thing? Although I think she was a little too frank."

"There's nothing to mind?"

Veronica was still a little embarrassed and annoyed. She laughed and said, "Then why did you keep emphasizing to Therese that the book was written by your friend? Doesn't that conflict with what you said about 'personal hobbies being no big deal'?"

"..."

Li Cheng hadn't expected the princess to be so skilled at mockery, and he felt a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, he had developed a certain level of thick skin, and after a slight adjustment, he returned to normal, saying, "That's different. As a writer, you have to maintain a sense of mystery."

"is it?"

Veronica remained noncommittal and did not launch any further attacks.

In fact, Veronica was a little regretful about her impulsive remarks earlier. She hadn't been mentally prepared for her exposure and was suddenly forced to do so in this... abnormal way, which caused her emotional state to fluctuate greatly, leading her to say those impulsive things.

Although Veronie didn't seem too keen on the topic, Li Cheng still spoke up, saying, "Actually, your problem is easy to solve. If you're really embarrassed, then... as long as everyone likes reading novels, isn't that enough?"

“Not everyone likes to read… your kind of book,” Veronica said calmly.

Although she is still in a rather depressed state, she has calmed down a lot and has quietly written it down in her notebook.

There was one thing Li Cheng never expected: he thought Veronica would react to spoilers by saying one of three things: stopping the conversation, changing the subject, or taking notes. But in reality, she reacted to all three at once, completely unpredictable.

"Haha, everyone has different hobbies."

Li Cheng just smiled smugly after hearing this: "But I can write more than just this kind of novel. In fact, if I hadn't written it specifically for you, I wouldn't have... cough cough, wait, that's not what you think!"

In his moment of triumph, he accidentally slipped up. Although he immediately tried to explain, Veronica still looked shocked and involuntarily put herself in the image of Countess Rose.

Independent and self-reliant, with a certain status and freedom, yet bound by society, unable to express her truest thoughts... Although there's a bit of self-praise involved, Veronica really feels that the more she looks at the Countess of Roses, the more she resembles herself (but actually, many people can relate to this, just like horoscopes and searching on Baidu for what disease they have), and it's even possible that the character was designed based on herself.

But if that's the case, then the male protagonist is... Veronie looked at Li Cheng with an expression of unconcealed shock.

It's over...