Chapter 185 185. Our own Versailles
The Imperial Capital.
Wanhe Garden.
The temperature is gradually rising, and some heat-intolerant grass flowers on the terrace are gradually wilting.
Lu Chuan got up early in the morning and moved them one by one to the shade against the wall, hoping to maintain a longer life.
Among them is a pot of poached eggs and straw chrysanthemums, which is his favorite.
Since it was transplanted last September, its flowers have never withered. Green leaves, white waxy petals, yellow flower heart...
It will shyly close up when watered. If you pick the flowers, no treatment is needed, and there will be no change in a year and a half. .
But at this moment, with the temperature occasionally rising to 25 degrees, its condition is already very bad.
When editor Yunfeng came, he was using flower scissors to trim all the flower branches into a small bamboo wicker basket, and then placed the vine orchid on the coffee table nearby.
Yunfeng sat there, looking at the branches of fresh and tender flowers, and couldn't help but look at him with some worry:
"Don't you care about your flowers the most? Why did you just cut them all off? ?”
The entire flower pot is cut bare.
Lu Chuan downplayed it: "Cultures and flowers cannot withstand high temperatures."
Then he asked him: "Tea or honey water?"
This is a strange question!
Yunfeng laughed: "I'm a man who doesn't know how to hangover. What kind of honey water should I drink? Tea, just tea."
Lu Chuan said "hmm", Now open the refrigerator.
But for some reason, Yunfeng always felt that he looked unhappy.
But then I thought about it: It shouldn’t be!
When we chatted two days ago, I felt quite stable. Why did I suddenly feel unhappy?
While thinking about it, there was the sound of water flowing.
He sniffed: "This tea smells so good!"
Lu Chuan was pouring tea for him, and he hummed when he heard this: "It was given by someone else."
He was wearing light gray home clothes, and a pure cotton and soft pullover was worn loosely on his body. The sleeves were slightly rolled up, showing off his thin and strong forearms.
Because he had not seen the sun for a long time, the inside of his wrist took on a cold white color, and the cyan blood vessels inside could be vaguely seen.
From this angle, he looks flawless, even handsome, and his bookish look is particularly outstanding.
But...
When he walked towards the sofa with a teacup in hand, the vague scars on his temples and cheekbones extended from his ears to his neck, and his whole person seemed to The white jade has flaws, which makes people even more heartbroken.
Thinking of this, Yunfeng also sighed secretly.
Lu Chuan had never entertained guests at his home before. When they met, they would either make appointments at nearby restaurants or food stalls in the streets and alleys.
But since he is in a semi-disfigured state, he probably has never left the community at all, right?
He is still in the recovery period, and even going out to eat and drink is troublesome. Therefore, when Yunfeng wanted to meet and chat, Lu Chuan gave him his home address for the first time.
Look at this house now -
Clean and simple. Except for the flowers and plants that can be seen everywhere, everything is in order, making people feel relaxed just looking at it.
It's just that... for a single man's home, it seems a little too clean.
The tea cup was placed in front of him, and the fragrance hit his face, making him instantly forget the miscellaneous thoughts in his mind, and only said in deep intoxication:
"It smells so good!" Lu Chuan I also sat down, and now I was slowly stroking the leaves of the bunch of flowers, one by one, one by one, very carefully.
No one was talking in the room for a while, and Yunfeng didn't react until he was halfway through the tea.
"I almost forgot. This is your copyright contract. Take a look at it. If there are no problems, you can sign it."
Lu Chuan looked at the folder, and then asked: "I didn't agree to eat, copyright Did the negotiation go smoothly? "
He just gave a price, and the rest was negotiated by the website, and he didn't care about it later.
Yunfeng snorted: "If you didn't agree to eat, the price will never go up again. But the offer is quite fair. If you don't want to eat, then you can eat it. You golden single dog, whatever you want It’s not appropriate to eat with others.”
It’s an understatement, but I must have lost a lot of hair.
He has been writing for ten years, and Yunfeng has always been his editor. I was a newcomer back then, and Yunfeng was also a new editor in the industry.
Now, Lu Chuan is a well-known writer with a wide reputation, and Yunfeng has also taken the position of editor-in-chief.
Lu Chuan then smiled, and the small mole became more and more sincere as his brows widened: "Thank you for your hard work. I will give you a pound of tea later, and two bottles of honey for the family."
Yunfeng instantly remembered whether he had just asked whether to drink tea or honey: "Okay, you have good things at home!"
"This tea..." He picked up the cup, He said cautiously: "I'm afraid it's not cheap."
He had previously accompanied his partners and drank tens of thousands of pounds of tea, but it was still inferior to this tea. This gift is indeed a bit expensive.
“It’s not that exaggerated.”
Lu Chuan’s expression was gentle:
“My friend’s own tea leaves were only charged the cost price. Returning readers will also be given away in the lottery.”
When it came to this matter, Yunfeng didn’t refuse anymore, and just asked again:
"It's been half a month since you finished your last book. What about your new book? Do you have any plans?"
Yes, this is the focus of his visit today! The copyright contract has been signed, and once the funds are in place, the promotion process can begin again.
When the time comes, no new book will receive this kind of popularity, which makes me feel heartbroken just thinking about it.
In the era of big data, writing a book must be done at the right time, place, and people.
When Lu Chuan mentioned his own job, his smile deepened:
"I've been in good spirits recently, and I wrote part of it at home. You choose a time, and I can publish it at any time."
After drinking this tea, I feel refreshed and my thinking is clear, but I basically can't sleep at night after drinking tea. .
He often couldn't sleep at night because he forgot about it, so he had to get up and work hard to type.
It has been less than half a month since the last book was finished, and there are already 100,000 manuscripts for the new book. This was impossible before!
Yunfeng became excited instantly: "What is the theme of the new book?"
At the same time, he couldn't wait to babble:
"Nowadays, all the major websites are imitating your last book, and there are countless people who are following suit and trying to gain popularity. It's a pity that they don't have your writing power and can't support such a grand and complete world. Structure and logical chain."
Lu Chuan wrapped the collected flower branches with a tie and answered casually:
"Those who learn from me will live, and those who resemble me will die."
Of course, this sentence is said to be arrogant, but it is actually his self-criticism:
"Every world of mine is interconnected. There are too many foreshadowings and the lines are buried too deep. Reading requires using your brain and is very laborious. The opening chapter is not exciting enough, and the full text is not exciting... According to the golden three chapters of the popular online novels. The way it’s written, it’s probably difficult to sign a contract.”
But because it’s rated as “American drama rhythm” by the industry, it’s easier to sell the film and television rights.
Yunfeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You're still in Versailles, one of my own!"
No tonight!
(End of this chapter)