Chapter 558: Chapter 558

Although she was eager to discuss strategies with 6781, Han Mingyue had just returned, and Zhen Yu didn’t feel it right to just abandon him. So she followed the original plan and accompanied him to the Han Family.

When they returned, it was dinner time, and naturally, Zhen Yu was invited to stay for lunch.

The pharmacy wasn’t busy at midday, so Mr. Han called the three children over for a chat.

Zhen Yu initially thought Mr. Han wanted to inquire about what Han Mingyue had seen and heard during his time away, but as they talked, the subject shifted to real estate. Official source is novelꜰire.net

"From what you’re saying, our Qi City really can’t compare with big cities like the Capital and Hai City! Your mother and I have been discussing it, and we think it’s a good idea to buy a place in the Capital sooner rather than later. Do you two still have the number of that real estate agent?"

"Yeah! I saved it," Han Mingyue nodded. "Dad, do you mean to contact an agent?"

"Yes! I’m thinking about asking the agent to keep an eye out for a few places, then we could fly over and have a look around, settle on whichever we like! After all, we have our own business and can’t be away for too long."

Before Zhen Yu and Han Mingyue could respond, Han Jiayang immediately said, "Dad! I want to go too! My brother has already gone out twice this winter vacation! I haven’t traveled far yet!"

Mr. Han hesitated only for a moment before nodding in agreement.

"If there’s news after the New Year, you can follow me! But it would be worrisome if we get the news right before school starts again. If we get delayed too long in the Capital and you miss the start of the term, that won’t do!"

"Oh..." Han Jiayang was initially worried for a moment, then quickly urged, "Then you should contact the agent now! The earlier we inquire, the sooner we’ll get news!"

"What’s the rush! I need to confirm with your brother first!" Mr. Han said with a laugh and gave his second son a light knock on the head.

Han Jiayang was somewhat confused, "Confirm what with my brother?"

After rolling his eyes at him, Mr. Han turned to his elder son and said, "Ming Yue! You aspire to attend Beijing University, and your mom and I wholeheartedly support you! After much consideration, we’ve decided to buy a house in the district you and Xiao Yu mentioned, the one with all the universities."

Upon hearing this, a slight smile appeared on Zhen Yu’s lips.

Go ahead and buy it! Buy now, and owning it means earning from it!

Uncle Han and Aunt Han seem to have finally made up their minds to buy a house in the Capital! She had thought the matter had cooled down after so long without any word...

"That’s right... Xiao Yu also mentioned that it’s hard to find houses near Beijing University. What do you think about expanding our search area a bit? Buy in that district?"

"Whatever you decide is fine, Dad." Han Mingyue said indifferently, "After all, it’s all in the same district; it can’t be that far."

"Okay then! I’ll take care of it myself! Give me the agent’s number, you guys go have fun!"

Han Mingyue, already a bit restless, immediately found a pen and paper to jot down the number and passed it to Mr. Han, grabbed his coat, and called out to Zhen Yu, "Let’s go! I’ll walk you home!"

Zhen Yu forced a smile, "Well then, Uncle and Aunt, I’ll be leaving first."

After stepping out of the Han Family Pharmacy and taking a breath of the cold air, Zhen Yu asked in surprise, "Why the rush to leave?"

"Xiao Yu! We’re going to the internet café!" Han Mingyue said, pulling Zhen Yu towards the Sincere Internet Cafe without further explanation.

"What’s got you so anxious?!" Zhen Yu asked, and then it dawned on her. "Your novel?"

"Yes! The novel!" Han Mingyue turned with a smile, his eyes sparkling, "A publishing house contacted me on the website, they want to publish my novel!"

Holy moly, this is huge news!

"How did you find out? How did you respond?!" Zhen Yu’s interest was instantly piqued.

"I was bored in Hai City and went to an internet café to surf the web. Oh right, this is for you!" Han Mingyue suddenly pulled out a small box from his pocket and handed it to Zhen Yu.

"What’s this? Stone Record?" Zhen Yu asked while opening the small box that looked like it could hold a ring.

Inside was indeed just a stone—no, Jade.

It was a Peace Pendant made of jade.

Though she really didn’t want to carry such cumbersome things, it was a gift from Han Mingyue.

She had to give him face... and luckily it was to be worn around the neck, not the ears.

So, after thanking him, Zhen Yu still looped the red cord around her neck and stuffed the pendant inside her clothing.

Not daring to wear it close to her skin at once.

In this bitterly cold weather, she’d be covered in goosebumps if she put it against her skin immediately...

Seeing that she promptly put on the gift, Han Mingyue happily continued, "I told them to email me the publication details, like the contract, and that I would reply after reviewing it!"

"Nicely done!" Zhen Yu praised him briefly, "Are we going to check the email now?!"

Now it was Zhen Yu who was in a rush to get to the internet café. "Hurry up!"

Even during the winter vacation, the internet café was packed with people.

Upon seeing no available computers, Zhen Yu exercised her ’privilege’!

She commandeered the cashier’s computer...

After some online research and comparison, the contract seemed fine, but "Xiao Yu, a one-time payment to buy out your rights or 6% royalties... which do you choose?"

"Of course, I’d choose the latter!"

"I was thinking the same!" Han Mingyue was happy about their tacit understanding, "Although this is my first time getting published, I believe my book will be a hit! Even if it’s not very popular at the moment, once I get my second or third book out, they will surely boost its popularity!"

"Yes! As long as you have confidence, nothing is impossible!" Zhen Yu quickly poured Han Mingyue a bowl of motivational soup, then hurried him, "Now that you’ve decided, you should call them back right away!"

"Okay!" Han Mingyue agreed immediately and took out his phone to make the call in a corner.

While he was on the phone, Zhen Yu checked the serialization status of their novels on two websites.

She had to admit, comparisons could be depressing! Zhen Yu’s novel couldn’t contend with Han Mingyue’s in any metric, making her fall into contemplation and doubt.

"I mean, my writing skills aren’t too bad, right? It’s just web novels, and readers don’t focus that much on the prose. Why is there such a big difference in the numbers?"

After some thought, Zhen Yu figured there might be a slight issue with her choice of topic.

"Tsk! There’s an 80% chance it’s because the peak of online gaming hasn’t arrived yet! The earliest and hottest online games won’t come out until after the millennium! So the question is, should I switch topics and try writing something else?"