Cheng Xiran then realized that they lived in a different era from hers. "They're just some mythological stories. You'll know once I finish writing them."
Helian Duo inexplicably trusted Cheng Xiran. He believed she could surely achieve what she said. Xue Lianyu looked at Cheng Xiran excitedly. "I really want to know what's in your head to come up with so many great ideas."
After sorting everything out, Cheng Xiran found the food tasted especially delicious. She was a doer. She planned to go back and write picture books based on some stories she had read when she was an editor before, and then have Xue Lianyu print and sell them.
With the help of Xue Lianyu and Helian Duo, the newspaper office was becoming more and more prosperous. The newspapers were sold out in no time. Some dignitaries even sent people to queue up at the newspaper - office door early to get an early copy. There was always a long queue every day.
Xue Lianyu was grinning from ear to ear looking at the silver. Helian Duo remained as cold - faced as ever. Xue Lianyu was too lazy to bother with him, having long gotten used to his personality.
Cheng Xiran moved her story - writing place to the newspaper office. Helian Duo specifically had a room cleared for her as a study.
The environment inside was nice. It faced the sun. When she got tired of writing, Cheng Xiran could look out at the bustling capital.
The newspaper office was getting more and more popular. Everyone from septuagenarian old men to three - year - old children in the capital knew about it.
Liu saw Cheng Xiran transform from being laughed at at first to being sought after by everyone in the capital now. People thought her stories were interesting.
Liu paced back and forth restlessly on the floor. Cheng Zhiyue looked at her mother unhappily and said, "Mom, stop pacing. You're making me dizzy. Think of a way quickly. That bitch's reputation is sky - high now. If we don't teach her a lesson, do we still have a way out?"
Liu was extremely worried. "You should also think of a way to dampen her arrogance. Don't just leave it all to me!"
Suddenly, Cheng Zhiyue smiled sinisterly. "Mom, I heard that the old hag, our grandmother, has a coral bracelet that she loves the most. What if it goes missing?"
Liu understood and smiled. "My Yue'er is really smart. Mom will arrange it right away."
Just as Liu was about to go out, Cheng Zhiyue stopped her. "Mom, what's the rush? Remember to do it cleanly and don't get caught. Once I get the thing, I'll surely find a way to make that bitch unable to defend herself."
Cheng Xiran had no idea that her hard - won peaceful days were about to be turned into a storm by Liu. She went to the newspaper office early and came back late every day. Cheng's father was becoming more and more cold towards Cheng Xiran.
He thought that as a girl, she should be like Cheng Zhiyue, embroidering and playing the zither at home. Instead, she was always hanging out with Xue Lianyu. Now there were also gossips about her outside.
He was really at his wits' end. When his colleagues saw him, they praised Cheng Xiran on the surface, saying that she was as capable as a man. But behind his back, they were all talking about how unladylike she was, attracting attention outside all day long.
Outside the newspaper office, there were customers queuing up to buy Anecdotes of the Capital and picture books. Xue Lianyu was smiling so hard that his mouth could hardly close. "Woodhead, it's still I who have an eye for talent. Look at this long queue of people. That means countless silver."
Helian Duo looked at the money - crazy Xue Lianyu. "Your family is not short of money."
Xue Lianyu disagreed. "Who would嫌 too much money? Besides, this money - making newspaper office is so great. My dad even praised me for making progress recently."
Cheng Xiran stood up and stretched. Looking at the bustling crowd outside, she was also happy. The business of the newspaper office was really booming. The supply was far from meeting the demand every day.
She had almost finished writing. She planned to go downstairs to have a cup of tea and stretch her muscles.