Chapter 423 Chapter 424 [Azheng, my parents want to see you]
After the exam season is over, the school begins its winter vacation.
Xiang Nan did not go home immediately. He told his mother that the teacher had found him a part-time job and he would not have a holiday until the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. Until that day, he can go home.
After hearing this, his mother told him to work hard and perform well, so as not to disappoint the teacher and the company.
Xiang Nan fully agreed.
Actually, he was planning to stay in Hujiang and write.
Because the updates of "Douluo Dalu" cannot be stopped. Moreover, he has now serialized a new novel called "River God" in the magazine "Modern and Ancient Legends". Both of these books require quite a bit of time.
It is worth mentioning that the physical book publication of "Douluo Dalu" has been finalized and will be published by Sanlian Publishing House. The first volume is currently being printed, and the first print run of 500,000 copies is quite impressive.
In addition, the first printing of "Tiankeng Eagle Hunting" was 200,000 copies. After its release, the sales volume was quite good. Therefore, Baihua Publishing House signed a new agreement with Xiang Nan and printed an additional 200,000 copies.
In addition, "Chasing Bandits in Tiankeng" has also begun to be published, with an initial printing of 300,000 copies.
?As a result, millions of copies of the books written by Xiang Nan are being printed. He also received more than two million yuan in royalties, which can be said to have increased his net worth dramatically.
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Since Xiang Nan won''t go home for the time being, Zheng Wei is not in a hurry to go home.
?She wanted to stay in Hujiang, stay with Xiang Nan for a while, and then go home on the 27th or 8th.
??Anyway, she had nothing important to do when she got home. She just watched TV, played games, and ate snacks at home.
Instead of doing this, it is better to stay in Hujiang to accompany Xiang Nan.
Xiang Nan naturally welcomed her decision with both hands.
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As the Chinese New Year is approaching, Hujiang City is decorated with lanterns and colorful fireworks, and the sound of firecrackers creates a strong New Year atmosphere.
Although Xiang Nan and Zheng Wei didn''t plan to stay in Hujiang for the New Year, they still happily bought new year''s goods due to the festive atmosphere, cleaned the house, and posted Spring Festival couplets and the word "Fu" on the door, just like For young couples who want to spend the New Year together.
“Azheng, I hope that there will be a year where the two of us can celebrate the Spring Festival together.” Zheng Wei said with a smile while pasting the word “Fu” on it.
“Don’t worry, it will happen.” Xiang Nan smiled.
On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month, the two of them had New Year’s Eve dinner three days in advance.
The next day, Xiang Nan sent Zheng Wei on his way home, and then he took the bus back to Nantong.
After returning home, Xiang Nan gave another 20,000 yuan to his mother, saying that he earned the money while interning in the company.
"Azheng, you should keep this money for yourself. I don''t need much money at home, and you need money more than me outside." Mother returned the money to Xiang Nandao.
"Mom, just accept it. I work part-time every month now and earn enough money to live on." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "I just hope you can work less and take good care of your body. Watch My son will have a great future."
"Yeah." When his mother heard what he said, a hint of joy appeared on her face, "Azheng, good boy, you have grown up. Mom is so happy."
"Don''t worry, Mom, I will make you happier in the future." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "Okay, I bought the Spring Festival couplets and the Chinese characters "Fu". I''ll put them up now. Let''s have a happy New Year."
“Yeah.” Mother nodded.
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Xiang Nan spent a happy New Year with his mother, and on the sixth day of the first lunar month, he returned to Hujiang again.
"Azheng, you have to study hard and work hard. Mom will also take good care of your body and see that you can make a difference soon." Dundun told his mother when she sent him to the car.
"Don''t worry, Mom, I will definitely work hard." Xiang Nan smiled and nodded.
?After returning to Hujiang, he started planning and bought six more houses, still with a down payment and a loan.
In 2008, housing prices in Hujiang increased significantly compared with last year. At the beginning of 2007, housing prices in areas such as Baoshan, Songjiang, and Minhang were only 4,000 to 5,000 square meters. It has only been a year now, and housing prices in these places have generally risen to six to seven thousand per square meter.
As for houses in urban centers such as Hongkou, Zhabei, and Putuo, the average price has risen to an average of 30,000 to 40,000 yuan. If you start a business a year late, you will make a lot less money.
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?Just as he was planning to buy a house, he suddenly received a call from Zheng Wei.
"Azheng, my parents want to see you." She said with some embarrassment.
"Uncle, aunty, want to see me?" Xiang Nan couldn''t help but be startled when he heard this.
"Yes, during the Chinese New Year, I accidentally told them about my engagement to you." Zheng Wei said sheepishly, "That''s why they want to meet you."
“Well, since uncle and aunt want to see me, then I will go see them.” Xiang Nan nodded.
“Azheng, are you really willing to come?” Zheng Wei asked in surprise.
"Of course. They are your father and mother, and they are not big devils. I have nothing to be afraid of." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Besides, it''s not like I can''t handle them, so there''s nothing to be embarrassed about."
“Hey, De Xing.” Zheng Weijiao said angrily, “Then come quickly.”
"Don''t worry, I have to make preparations first." Xiang Nan said with a smile. Then he bought some expensive gifts, put a few of his real estate certificates on them, got in the car and hit the road.
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Xiang Nan drove all the way and arrived at Dexing, Jiangxi Province in the afternoon.
??Then he drove the car to the Xingchen Community where Zheng Wei was based on the navigation.
“Azheng, it’s over here.” Zheng Wei had been waiting at the gate of the community for a long time. Then she got in the car and guided Xiang Nan to park the car downstairs.
“The fourth floor is my home~” Zheng Wei pointed to the upper floor and smiled.
Xiang Nan nodded, then took the elevator to the fourth floor carrying large and small packages of gifts.
“Mom, Azheng is here!” Zheng Wei rushed to open the door and shouted happily.
Upon seeing this, Xiang Nan quickly took two steps and entered her home.
He saw a kind-faced, beautiful and dignified woman walking towards him.
Xiang Nan quickly bowed slightly and said, "Hello, aunt, I am Chen Xiaozheng."
“Hmm.” The woman looked Xiang Nan up and down, then smiled and nodded, “Hello, classmate Chen, I am Weiwei’s mother, and my name is Zou Jiangyun.”
Xiang Nan was a talented person, and he was also quite polite. He was not like the kind of talented person who was arrogant about his talent, or the kind of bad student who was carefree, which left a good first impression on Zou Jiangyun.
“Please sit down, classmate Chen.” Zou Jiangyun nodded and said, “Weiwei, go make some tea.”
"Aunt Zou, I don''t know what you like, so I just bought some small gifts. It''s disrespectful." Xiang Nan presented the gift he bought.
Zou Jiangyun looked at it and was slightly surprised.
Seeing that Xiang Nan was really willing to buy this book, ginseng, bird''s nest, velvet antler, and cordyceps are all good nourishing products. Such large and small bags, if added together, may cost several thousand yuan.
“Classmate Chen, this gift is too expensive, I can’t accept it.” She declined quickly.
"Aunt Zou, the value of the gift is secondary, the main thing is my thoughts." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Just accept it."
“Classmate Chen is really good at talking.” Zou Jiangyun smiled, “I heard from Weiwei that you write novels?”
"Yes, my main job is studying, and I write novels part-time." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "I am still a student now, and I think learning is the most important. Writing novels is just a way to make a living."
“Well, you’re right.” Zou Jiangyun smiled and nodded.
(End of this chapter)