It's July, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. The summer in Shanghai is really like a furnace. On this day, Wang Zhong came back from shopping for groceries. He was walking on the road and passed by a fruit shop. When he saw the big and plump lychees displayed in the store, his eyes suddenly lit up. July is the most delicious time for lychees, so he immediately walked in. store.
I picked and picked and bought more than ten kilograms. I also picked two thin-skinned watermelons, one without seeds and one with seeds. The clerk helped cut them. I also picked out a few large bunches of grapes and packed them in boxes.
Not far after leaving the fruit shop, Wang Zhong put most of the fruits he passed into the space, leaving only one box of watermelons, lychees and grapes.
Being in the magical city, Wang Zhong would basically not drive unless necessary during the morning and evening rush hours, and Wang Zhong had a lot of time. He just went out to buy groceries, and walking was enough.
Carrying vegetables in one hand and fruit in the other, as soon as she entered Building 19, she saw a short-haired woman carrying a women's bag standing in front of the elevator waiting.
Hearing the footsteps, the short-haired woman turned around and glanced back. As she turned her head, her short shoulder-length hair swayed slightly, revealing a delicate, attractive, slightly round face with a touch of pink.
Zhu Zhe? Wang Zhong smiled slightly and walked to the elevator to wait. Zhu Zhe also smiled slightly as a greeting.
"Which floor are you going to?" In the elevator, Zhu Zhe asked kindly Wang Zhong, who was holding something in both hands.
"Floor 23, we're in trouble!" Wang Zhong was very polite.
"You're welcome!" Zhu Zhe pressed the button on the 23rd floor. When the two met for the first time, there was no love at first sight, nor was there any attraction. It was just like the meeting between two strangers, it was ordinary and nothing surprising.
Zhu Zhe is an adult woman in her early thirties. She graduated from a vocational high school. With her own efforts, she has gone from being a waiter in a small hotel to her current position as housekeeping manager of a five-star hotel. She is not one of those handsome guys who see her. A little girl who can't walk.
Besides, although Wang Zhong's appearance is not bad, his appearance is more of a heroic and resolute type. He has short hair and is energetic, but not to the extent that a girl can't walk at the sight of him.
Seven or eight days passed like this, and Wang Zhong came face-to-face with the five golden flowers on the 22nd floor one after another.
On this day, Wang Zhong went to the market to buy vegetables as usual. As soon as he walked out of the market and walked towards the Ode to Joy Community, he heard an exclamation from behind.
"Catch the gangsters!"
"stop!"
"Catch the gangster!" The voice was still a bit familiar. Wang Zhong's heart suddenly moved. He turned around and saw a man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt running towards him, with several girls chasing behind him. There was still some distance, but with Wang Zhong's eyesight, he could recognize at a glance that those girls were none other than the neighbors on the 22nd floor.
Seeing the man getting closer and closer, Wang Zhong quickly stood aside and got out of the way. The man hurriedly ran away. Seeing that Wang Zhong was dodging, he ran all the way without even looking at his feet, and even turned his head to glance. behind.
Little did they know, just when he and Wang Zhong passed by, a big foot suddenly stretched out, and with a plop, the man in plaid shirt who was running wildly fell on his back.
Wang Zhong carried the basket with vegetables in his left hand, strolled forward, grabbed the man's right hand, and quickly held it behind his back.
The man screamed in pain while struggling, but Wang Zhong's hand was like a big mountain, which he could not shake. In addition, one hand was cut behind his back and it hurt when he exerted force. How could the man dare to struggle.
By the time we came out of the police station, it was already dark.
"Brother, thank you for what happened today!" He Minhong, who had his hair braided, thanked Wang Zhong and bowed.
"It's just a little effort, no need to be so polite!" Wang Zhong smiled slightly and said: "Besides, anyone who sees a scum like this will help."
"That's not necessarily the case!" Before He Minhong said anything, another little girl with pigtails walked out of the door: "There were so many people in the hotel and on the street today, and you were the only one who helped me. If you weren't here, maybe I let that scumbag run away today!"
"Xiao Yu is right, I really want to thank you today, otherwise, that guy might have escaped." Ye Zhenzhen, who was wearing a white top, also came up and said.
"Hey! I remember you! We've met before!" Zhu Zhe, who appeared last, looked at Wang Zhong with a slight impression, but couldn't remember clearly, as if he was reminiscing.
"Sister Zhu, when you said that, I seem to have an impression!" Yu Chuhui looked at Wang Zhong and immediately looked serious.
Even Ye Zhenzhen next to him became confused. Wang Zhong smiled and said: "Ode to Joy Community, I live above you, Building 19, 2303!"
"Let's get to know each other again. My name is Wang Zhong, and I am your neighbor."
"Ye Zhenzhen."
"Zhu Zhe!"
"He Minhong."
"Yu Chuhui." The four girls also introduced themselves.
"This is a flood that has washed away the Dragon King Temple! I didn't expect Brother Wang to live above us!" Yu Chuhui has always been a sharp talker.
"This is called fate!" Ye Zhenzhen said. Wang Zhong smiled and said: "I am really honored to have the fate to be associated with so many beauties!"
"Brother Wang, thanks to you today, to express my gratitude, shall I treat you to dinner?" He Minhong looked at Wang Zhong who was smiling, and remembered the way Wang Zhong looked when he caught the man who was filming the candid photo today, and he couldn't help but feel a little stir in his heart. The small ripples made Wang Zhong's affection for Wang Zhong, who looked good and looked at the sunshine and spirit, greatly increased.
"No need, you are a little girl, you should have just stepped out of society, you don't need to spend so much money."
"It doesn't cost anything, it should be, it should be!" He Minhong said hurriedly. Yu Chuhui helped explain: "Brother Wang, if you hadn't taken action in time today, the candid camera man would have run away. He Minhong deserves to thank you, so don't refuse!"
"It's just a meal, I can still afford it!" He Minhong said. Zhu Zhe, who was standing next to him, looked at the vegetable basket in Wang Zhong's hand and said, "You haven't even bought these vegetables yet! You must not have had dinner. You must be hungry after working on them for so long." Ye Zhenzhen also rubbed her belly and spoke. Said: "My stomach is growling!"
"Okay!" Wang Zhong naturally couldn't refuse anymore: "It's not too early now, why don't we go to a small shop near our community, eat something casually, and deal with it. After eating, everyone should be early Go back and have a rest early, so as not to delay tomorrow's work."
"What Wang Zhong said makes sense!" Ye Zhenzhen nodded.
"How about we go to the food stall next to the community!" He Minhong said.
"Okay!" Yu Chuhui's eyes immediately lit up: "The crayfish at that food stall is delicious, and the skewers are also good!"
"Then let's go!" The five people took two cars. In order to avoid leaving Wang Zhong behind, they also asked He Minhong, the person involved, to ride in a car with Wang Zhong.
"Brother Zhong is here, please come in quickly!" As Wang Zhong and four beauties walked into the food stall, the waiter of the food stall immediately came to greet them.
"Brother Zhong, what do you want to eat today?" The waiter was a young man in his twenties. When he saw Wang Zhong leading four beautiful girls, he thought it was Wang Zhong treating him.
"Miss He is here to treat you today, and I'm just here to enjoy the meal!" Wang Zhong said with a smile. Amid everyone's confusion, Wang Zhong explained: "I have lived in Ode to Joy for several years. I often come to Xiao Wu's house to eat. I get to know each other from time to time."
"This is the first time I've seen Brother Zhong bring beautiful women to dinner! And there are four of them!" Xiao Wu looked at Wang Zhong meaningfully: "Brother Zhong, aren't all four beauties your fans?"
"Fans?" The four girls became more and more confused.
"Oh, look at my mouth!" Xiao Wu hurriedly came to the rescue: "The beauties should hurry up and order the food first. You can chat after ordering."
"Bring us five pounds of garlic crayfish..."
"Okay, everyone, wait a moment, we'll be here soon!" Xiao Wu took the menu and left.
"Brother Wang, what's going on? Why do I think this Xiao Wu seems to respect you very much?" Yu Chuhui, the sharpest talker, although not very old, has very vicious and cunning eyes.
"It's okay. Xiao Wu is the boss's son, and his father, Old Wu, is a chef. I'm a bit picky and have high food requirements. I also get along well with his father, and I don't have many friends in the city. Come here. After visiting his house several times, I gave Lao Wu some suggestions. Unexpectedly, Lao Wu used my suggestions to improve his crayfish cooking and barbecue ingredients. After a lot of back and forth, I We have been friends with Lao Wu for many years."
"So that's it!" Yu Chuhui and the girls suddenly realized: "Brother Wang, your cooking skills must be very good, right?"
"It's barely passable. I just have a little bit of food in my mouth. I guess I'm a seasoned foodie!"
"Then why did he just say that we are your fans?" He Minhong asked curiously.
"This is related to my career. After I graduated, I tried to write a book online. It was originally out of interest. Unexpectedly, the response was not bad. Later, I quit my job and started writing full-time."
"Because I usually stay at home coding most of the time, and I have no contact with my former classmates. When I come to Xiao Wu's house for supper, I am alone and have no friends, so Xiao Wu asked this question."
"Write?" The four girls were all a little surprised. The one with the biggest reaction was He Minhong: "Brother Wang, are you a writer?" Wang Chong smiled and shook his head and said, "I just write about the Internet. I can barely be considered an Internet writer!"
"Then you must be a great writer!" He Minhong said: "Brother Wang, I would like to ask, which website was your book published on? What is the title of it?"
"xx Chinese website, "Anecdotes of Wei Wu""
"History?" Yu Chuhui asked softly. Wang Zhong smiled and did not answer.
""Anecdotes of Wei Wu"? "Anecdotes of Wei Wu" were written by you?" He Minhong had not said anything over there, but Zhu Zhe was surprised first.
"Sister Zhu, have you read Brother Wang's book?" The three women were a little surprised by Zhu Zhe's reaction. Zhu Zhe nodded and said: "My boss recommended me to read this book. My boss highly praised this book and said it was very well written. I also read it. It mainly talks about Cao Cao's life, but the angle of entry is very novel. , the writing style is also very good, fascinating, and the key is very inspiring to me." As he spoke, he did not forget to look at Wang Zhong curiously, his big bright eyes full of curiosity.
The three women all looked at Zhu Zhe curiously, but the one who was even more curious was Wang Zhong.
"Sister Zhu, I would be proud if you said that." Wang Zhong said shamelessly.
"Writer Wang, please tell me, how does it feel to be a hero and meet readers and fans by chance?" Yu Chuhui said with a smile beside him.
"Of course I'm happy, and a little proud!" Wang Chong said with a smile: "Internet writers like us, commonly known as code word migrant workers, meet their own readers in real life, and they are still highly respected for their books. Beautiful girl, this is more satisfying than picking up money while walking on the road."
"Brother Wang, you are so humble. "Anecdotes of Wei Wu" is one of the most popular books recently. The leader of our company originally asked people to talk about publishing." He Minhong works in a publishing house. Although he has just joined the company, By half a year, I still have a certain understanding of things in the same industry.
"It's a pity that the negotiation didn't work out!" As soon as He Minhong said these words, the scene suddenly became cold. Wang Zhong smiled and said: "The website is responsible for publishing matters. I just signed the contract and became a tool."
"The food is here!" Xiao Wu's voice sounded, and Wang Zhong's explanation finally alleviated a bit of the awkwardness.
"The crayfish and grilled skewers will take a while. Let the beauties eat some cold vegetables to cushion their bellies." Xiao Wu held a plate of cucumbers, a small plate of peanuts soaked in vinegar, and a small plate of edamame.
"Didn't we order these?" He Minhong asked doubtfully. Xiao Wu said: "It's a gift! A gift!"
"Thank you, Xiao Wu!" Zhu Zhe said with a smile.
"You're welcome!" Xiao Wu then looked at Wang Zhong: "Brother, why don't you have a drink today?"
"No!" Wang Zhong said: "Several beauties have to go to work tomorrow. I also have something to do. Drinking can easily cause trouble, so I won't drink."
"Okay, if you need anything, call me again!"
"Go ahead!" Seeing Wang Zhong and the waiter looking familiar, Yu Chuhui smiled and joked: "We have come to his house to eat before, but we have never been treated like this. It seems that today we have taken advantage of Brother Wang. The light." The few of them were eating late night snacks and chatting. When they met for the first time, they naturally talked about each other's situation. After eating a lobster barbecue, although Wang Zhong didn't like to play both sides, no matter what he said, After going through many dungeon worlds and hundreds of years of experience, they are not bad at dancing, and they gradually became familiar with each other.
In fact, Wang Zhong and Ye Zhenzhen met several times, always during morning exercises. Ye Zhenzhen got up very early every day and insisted on morning jogging. Wang Zhong met Wang Zhong a few times, but they only met each other. Wang Zhong He had no intention of going up and actively making friends, so Ye Zhenzhen felt that Wang Zhong looked familiar.
They also met Zhu Zhe, but not many times. Back in 2202, after washing up, it was still early, so the three girls sat on the sofa, watching TV, scrolling through their phones, and chatting about today's events.
"Wow! Our neighbor is so awesome, the new platinum master of xx Chinese website? There are not many on the entire website." Yu Chuhui, who was tinkering with his mobile phone, suddenly exclaimed and said in shock.
"Is Master Platinum very powerful?" Zhu Zhe doesn't usually read the Internet, so naturally he doesn't understand how powerful it is.
"Of course, the platinum master can almost be said to be the ceiling for Internet writers!" He Minhong said next to him: "I didn't expect that there is such a powerful master in our neighborhood."
"And "The Anecdotes of Wei Wu" is only one of the short and medium-length stories he wrote. His recently completed "Asking" has been dominating the monthly vote list for a long time, ranking first in the recommendation list, and has tens of millions of fans!" He Minhong is also engaged in this kind of work. Although the work in this field is slightly different, I still understand the inner ways relatively clearly. It is precisely because of this that I feel that Wang Zhong is powerful.
"So powerful? Then he must be very rich?" Yu Chuhui asked curiously. Zhu Zhe next to her was also surprised. Although Zhu Zhe didn't know much about online literature, she knew that no matter what industry or industry, those who could touch the ceiling and stand at the top of the pyramid were so powerful.
"Vulgar!" He Minhong immediately criticized Yu Chuhui: "How can you only see money in your eyes!" Yu Chuhui was about to argue with He Minhong, but was pulled back by Zhu Zhe, who gave him a look.
"A commoner like me is definitely not as noble as you." Yu Chuhui said. He Minhong showed a bit of pride on his face, and said calmly: "For a phenomenal book like this, the monthly royalties and rewards are estimated to be at least millions, not to mention the copyrights for film, television, games and comics. The income from a book is estimated to be tens of millions." Yu Chuhui's eyes were twinkling with stars: "Ten million per year? This is amazing. Sister Zhu, what do you think I will write too?" Zhu Zhe said seriously. He nodded and said: "You are so eloquent, and your literary talent is definitely not bad. You can give it a try."
"But do you have the time?" Zhu Zhe said, and Yu Chuhui's face drooped.
He Minhong said unceremoniously: "Everyone can write, but maybe not everyone can write well and make a lot of money." Yu Chuhui did not argue with He Minhong this time, because she knew that what He Minhong said was the truth.
"Workers have a working soul!" Yu Chuhui sighed with emotion: "I'd better do my part-time job properly. Earning more money is the last word." Zhu Zhe grabbed Yu Chuhui's hand and said: "Only when you earn money can you earn more money." It’s true, what others say is good about this or that, may not be suitable for you.”
"Sister Zhu, you are right, you still have to be down-to-earth!" Yu Chuhui said with deep approval.
"But I really didn't expect that our small community of Ode to Joy would be crouching tiger, hidden dragon. In addition to Zhen Zhen, a great scientist and rich second generation, there is also such a powerful god living upstairs." Yu Chuhui sighed.
"It's indeed amazing!" Zhu Zhe nodded.
"I don't know when I will become a great writer like Brother Wang!" He Minhong also expressed emotion and expectations.
"You!" Yu Chuhui looked at He Minhong and was about to say something taunting, but was stopped by Zhu Zhe again.
If it weren't for Zhu Zhe, the elder sister who mediates and acts as the peacemaker, Yu Chuhui and He Minhong would probably have to fight every day.
