Chapter 291 Remember to turn on the light
At ten o'clock in the evening, the owner of the convenience store who was about to close the gate heard hurried footsteps. He turned around and saw Fang Wei and Liu Zhiyi running towards him without stopping.
"boss!"
"Leave the door open!"
"……what?"
As they were talking, the two of them had already run to the front of the store. Fortunately, they caught up with the boss as the rolling shutter was already halfway down!
"What's going on, Xiao Fang? What do you want to buy? Why are you in such a hurry?"
The boss was both angry and amused, and then he stopped closing the door.
Fang Wei is cheerful and sociable. As the owner of a convenience store in the community, the two of them have known each other for a long time. He knows that the young man studies in a nearby middle school, and he also knows that his two childhood friends live with him and go to and from school together on weekdays.
"Hey, it's nothing, boss, we're here to pick up a package!"
"A package?...Oh! Yes, that's right. There was a postal package from Xiao Liu in the evening. I said I was in no hurry and would wait for you to come and pick it up tomorrow when you are free."
Seeing that they came to pick up the package, the boss reopened the shutter door, turned on the light, walked behind the counter, and took out the postal package.
The package was packed very tightly. The recipient was Liu Zhiyi's name and the sender was Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House. I guess it contained a few books.
"Are these books you bought? What books are they? Why are you in such a hurry to get them?" The boss laughed and took out a package and handed it to Liu Zhiyi who was standing beside him.
"Study, study materials!" Liu Zhiyi added quickly without waiting for Fang Wei to speak.
After getting the package in her hands, the girl finally breathed a sigh of relief, and her face became excited.
Seeing the girl so happy, the boss also sighed, if only his boy could be so passionate about learning! Look at him, he came so anxious to get the study materials, and he was so happy after getting them, he really deserved to get the first place!
"Okay, is there anything else? If not, I'll close the shop."
"Yeah! It's okay! Thank you, boss!"
The boss finally closed the shop, and Fang Wei and Liu Zhiyi got the packages as they wished. Their hurried steps slowed down, and they walked leisurely into the community.
……
"Now that you have it, why don't you open it and take a look?"
"Don't~"
"Ah? You don't want to watch it?"
"Wait and see upstairs!"
Liu Zhiyi happily held the package and looked over the list information on it over and over again. Judging from the thickness, there should be two books inside.
Of course, it was the two volumes of her Chasing Summer! If it wasn't her book, she wouldn't be so anxious!
Ever since she signed the contract with Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House in early May, she has been waiting for the sample book to come out, and her mood is even more enthusiastic than waiting for the royalties.
At the beginning of June, more than 300,000 yuan in royalties had already been transferred to her card, but it was not until today, mid-July, that she finally received the sample book.
During the past two months, I was definitely anxious, but I was too embarrassed to ask editor Mi Qing all day long. After all, the editing, typesetting, proofreading and other preparatory work for the manuscript also takes time. The girl only asked once last month because she couldn't help it. Now she finally got it!
Even though it is just a sample book, it is the first book on her dream of writing! It means a lot!
Finally returning home, the girl couldn't wait to take out the key and open the package, but Fang Wei took the package and said with a smile:
"Shouldn't we have some sense of ceremony? Let's go burn incense and wash our hands first!"
"Hey, good!"
Liu Zhiyi quickly went to wash her hands. When she came out after drying her hands, Fang Wei was already holding a camera, ready to help her record the beautiful moment.
Fang Wei didn't help her unpack the package, so she must do it herself!
The girl squatted on the ground, took the key, cut open the express bag, and then tore it open carefully.
As if she was opening a precious gift, as the book cover was revealed bit by bit, the expression on her little face became more and more excited.
Finally, a two-volume new book "Chasing Summer" appears before our eyes!
"Ting ting ting! New book! Mine!"
“Great~!”
Liu Zhiyi picked up her two books, with the cover facing Fang Wei. She looked at the camera and smiled sweetly from the bottom of her heart. Fang Wei also gave her a thumbs up and pressed the shutter to record this moment.
“What a beautiful cover!”
“The color combination is also very good!”
The title of the book "Chasing Summer" is located in a striking font in the upper third of the cover, and the author's pen name "Nanfeng" is below the title.
In the center of the picture is a golden beach, with waves gently hitting the shore, creating layers of white spray. On the beach, there are two small figures, holding hands and running towards the distance. The boy is wearing a white short-sleeved T-shirt and blue shorts, and the girl is wearing a pink dress, the hem of which flutters in the wind like a dancing butterfly. Their hair is flying in the wind, their faces are filled with bright smiles, and their eyes are only on each other and the bright summer sky in front of them...
The overall color tone is composed of fresh blue and soft sandy gold. Some small wave patterns are cleverly integrated into the strokes of each word, which fits in with the seaside scene on the cover...
Combining the story background and some ideas provided by Liu Zhiyi before, the book cover designed by the publishing house can be said to be very thoughtful!
She doesn’t know whether readers like this cover or not, but as an author, she really likes it! She is very satisfied!
The printing quality is also very good, the cover is shiny, the paper is smooth, and the scent of ink from the new book is so strong that Liu Zhiyi can't help but hold it and sniff it!
The girl's soft fingertips gently stroked the cover of the book, feeling the delicate texture. Her eyes slowly swept over her name on the cover, and a dreamlike feeling came over her heart.
Those moments of repeatedly considering and racking one's brains for a plot or a sentence have become so real at this moment. Some stories that once only existed in one's mind and on manuscript paper, like a dream, have become real books with flesh and blood. This is a concrete presentation of striving to be recognized.
"Great writer~my great writer! So amazing!"
"No~~"
"Yes!"
“He’s not a great writer~!”
"Then the little writer~little writer~!"
The girl couldn't help but be praised. Her pretty face turned red with shame and excitement.
Fang Wei sat on the sofa with her and flipped through her new book.
Liu Zhiyi refused to sit on the sofa and insisted on sitting in Fang Wei's arms.
Fang Wei also pampered her, put down the other book in his hand, and held her in his arms, reading the book in her hand with her.
The girl turned the pages of the book very gently, fearing that she would make any creases in the book.
Fang Wei held her tightly, because she looked so happy and kept twisting and turning. If he didn't hold her tightly, he was afraid that she would fly into the sky.
When she kissed the book, Fang Wei kissed her. The book was her treasure, and she became Fang Wei's treasure. For a moment, the two emotions intertwined, and she didn't know how to describe it.
"Oh, oh, oh~ Call Cai Ling and tell her the good news! Fang Wei, Fang Wei, give me your phone~!"
"You can't use your cell phone to make a call."
"My phone is in my bag, use yours!"
"It's in your pocket, take it yourself."
Liu Zhiyi reached out to touch his cell phone.
Fang Wei's face tightened, he slapped her on the butt and said unhappily: "Where did you take it...!"
"Humph... who told you to do this?"
"Don't take it, don't take it, I'll give it to you...!"
Before Fang Wei could dial Cai Ling's number, almost at the same time, Cai Ling's incoming call lit up on the screen.
Because Cai Ling couldn't bring her cell phone with her during daytime training, the three of them usually contacted each other at night. Even though they were in different places at the moment, they always kept in touch every night.
Today is the day Fang Weizhiyi starts his classes, and Cailing also knows that they have to attend evening self-study, so she calls them and talks to them for a long time, calculating the time they usually get home.
Of course, I would call home! But since my parents are so busy, Cai Ling is considerate of them and usually calls them once every three days!
"Wai wai wai? Fang Wei, are you guys home yet?"
"Cai Ling! My sample book has arrived!" "Huh? Zhi Yi! Is your book ready?!"
"Yeah! It was just mailed today, and we just got it back after class!"
"Great, great writer! Zhiyi, you really are a great writer now!"
"Hey... why do you talk like Fang Wei?"
"Zhiyi, do you know that Senior Sister Huiyi also likes to read your book! I boasted to her that I can get Nanfeng's autographed book, and you have to sign it for me then!"
"Then what should I sign..."
"Sign Nanfeng!"
"Ohh! That's fine!"
After hearing what Cai Ling said, Liu Zhiyi also felt it was strange and wonderful. He actually had so many readers and could even give signed books to them?
"But I only have a sample book now. Teacher Mi Qing said that it may take until August or September for the official publication to be released..."
"Hey, I'm sure you should keep the sample book for yourself and wait until your new book is released!"
"Uh-huh!"
The two girls chatted about the new book, and then the phone was returned to Fang Wei.
Liu Zhiyi was satisfied, so she got up from Fang Wei's arms and left. She happily returned to her room with the book in her hands, then went to the balcony to collect clothes and prepare to take a shower.
Fang Wei continued to chat with Cai Ling.
Although he was not with Cailing at the moment, he seemed to be in the provincial team and knew everything about the provincial team. After all, Cailing had been holding back words all day, so when she talked to him on the phone every night, she always wanted to tell him everything.
It has been like this since childhood. Sometimes, Lian Fangwei even felt that he was Cai Ling's backup brain. The amount of information she stored always had to be backed up with him.
So, during these days when Cai Ling was away, Fang Wei felt very uncomfortable without her nagging in his ear.
"What about you? How was your school today?"
"It's just like before, but today many people asked me, asking me, hey, Awei, why didn't the most beautiful girl in Class 6 come to class with you today?"
"So, what do you say?"
"I told them you went to the provincial team for training, and they thought it was amazing! It was amazing! The provincial team!"
Then the girl's giggling voice came from the phone, saying, "I don't believe it! You just make it up!"
"real!"
"Then I'll just trust you!"
"It's past ten o'clock, you haven't slept yet?"
"I'm on the balcony. I went to bed after calling you. What about you? Aren't you going to take a shower yet?"
"I'm waiting for Zhiyi."
"…You both slept together! You can't take a shower together!!"
"What the hell! I said I was waiting for Zhiyi to finish washing before I wash, what are you thinking about?"
"Oh. Okay then~ I'm going to sleep, bye! mua~!"
"Bye, mua~"
After the phone call, Cai Ling could finally go back to sleep with peace of mind.
Fang Wei also put down his warm cell phone and stood up from the sofa.
Liu Zhiyi came out of the room holding some clothes and asked curiously, "What did Cailing just say?"
"Oh, Cai Ling said that since we both sleep together, why don't we just take a bath together?"
"...!!"
The girl's face instantly turned red and she shouted, "I, I don't want to!"
Then he snatched his clothes and ran into the bathroom and closed the door.
As expected, Cai Ling is much more perverted than her! Fortunately, it was the reserved me at home. If it were the other way around, Cai Ling would definitely go take a bath with Fang Wei, right?
Just thinking about it is embarrassing enough! She doesn't want it!
……
Washing them separately always takes a little more time.
By the time Fang Wei finished his shower and returned to his room, it was already past eleven o'clock.
Not surprisingly, Liu Zhiyi was already lying in his bed.
It was the height of summer in July, and the girl refused to take a shower with him to save time, but was happy to sleep with him to save on air conditioning costs.
The air-conditioning temperature was just right. Liu Zhiyi was wearing Cailing's pajamas, nestling quietly and obediently in his bed, with her jet-black hair spread out on his pillow. She closed her eyes and seemed to be sleeping peacefully, but in fact her little ears were perked up, listening to his movements.
Her heartbeat quickened until she heard him sit down beside the bed, making a slight sound.
Then, Fang Wei lay down beside her, feeling refreshed and warm after taking a bath.
Liu Zhiyi quietly narrowed her eyes; the lights in the room were still on.
Her soft voice came out from her tender throat: "Turn off the lights... It's so blinding..."
"I thought you were asleep?"
"Wait for you……"
It was not until Fang Wei turned off the lights that the reserved girl was finally liberated.
The night is like a huge piece of black satin, gently covering the entire world. The cool and soft moonlight penetrates into the room like a layer of gauze, adding a bit of tranquility and romance to this small space.
Without Fang Wei's invitation, the girl, who was only wearing a thin button-down pajama shorts, opened his arms and snuggled into his arms in the dark.
Like a lazy kitten, it has found the warmest and most comfortable place to live.
Fang Wei also hugged her gently, smelling the fragrant scent on her neck after bathing, and spoke in her ear.
"How is it? Are you satisfied with the sample book now? Do you need to contact the publisher to make some changes?"
"I don't think so. What do you think?"
"Very good. Whether it's the typesetting, the cover, or the paper used, the quality is very good. When will it be available on the market at the earliest?"
"Editor Mi Qing said that if there is no need to modify it, it will be available on the market at the earliest around the end of August~~"
"Little Writer~"
"Don't say it."
"Just say it, little writer~"
Liu Zhiyi couldn't stand it anymore, she started kissing Fang Wei from his neck, all the way up to his chin, then kissed his lips, not allowing him to speak.
The night did a good job of hiding her flushed cheeks.
She lay on Fang Wei, his arms firmly wrapped around her. The strong and gentle embrace gave her endless sense of security.
The taste in the girl's mouth is really great, soft, wet and sweet, like sucking a warm little strawberry.
If it's running, Zhiyi's endurance is far inferior to Cailing's, but if it's biting, Fangwei often has to raise his hand and admit defeat.
(End of this chapter)
