noveldepot 21: A reader's letter, a talented person visits.
21: A reader's letter, a talented person visits.
Zhou Ning was a girl who had never been in a relationship before. She had no idea that she had fallen in love and was starting to develop feelings for Han Wen.
Although Han Wen could sense Zhou Ning's deep affection for her, she didn't confront him. While harboring hope, she chose to preserve this beautiful memory for the time being.
He's busy with business and making money right now, so he doesn't have the time or energy for dating. Their current relationship is fine; it's peaceful, relaxed, and comfortable.
When it comes to relationships, there's no need to deliberately cultivate them; just let things take their natural course.
In the days that followed, Han Wen thoroughly completed Cao Guilin's work.
With no worries about the future or other matters, he focused solely on making money, hardly taking a single day off.
Time flies, and Zhou Ning's school year is about to start. At this time, Han Wen also began to feel worried and nervous.
Firstly, without Zhou Ning's help, he and Gu Amei would definitely be too busy to manage the business.
Although Gu Amei had learned computer assembly and repair skills from him, the situation remained the same.
Secondly, he had promised his mother in the letter that he would go back home in September. However, it was clear that he had lied to his mother.
He can't go back even by September, let alone by the Spring Festival at the end of the year. Because at that time, he should be buying stock subscription certificates in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
At the very least, he will not return until after purchasing the stock subscription certificates. And for safety's sake, at the latest, he probably won't return until July or August of next year.
In nearly a year, not only will my mother go crazy, but I'm also afraid I'll miss her terribly.
However, there was nothing that could be done; Han Wen had his own plans and ideas, and no one could change them.
On this day, Han Wen, taking a rare break from his busy schedule, chatted with Zhou Ning upstairs while reading letters sent by readers.
Although his three novels have not yet been officially published, his three short stories have already garnered him countless fans.
He receives dozens of letters from fans all over the country every day, a thick stack that he can't possibly read.
However, Han Wen was also pleased with the readers' enthusiasm. Occasionally, he would pull a few letters from the box, like drawing a lottery ticket, and glance at them.
As for replying, that's absolutely impossible; he simply doesn't have the mood or the time.
"Hanwen, seeing so many readers who like you makes me truly proud of you." Zhou Ning would occasionally open a few letters to experience what it felt like for Hanwen to read them: "I believe that one day, you will become a great writer."
If it were a past life, that would be Han Wen's dream. If it could come true, he would definitely be overjoyed.
However, his ideals and pursuits in this life have changed. He probably won't write books anymore.
As for publishing my previous manuscripts, it was merely to make up for the regrets of my past life.
"Sister Ning, I probably won't put my heart into writing books anymore," Han Wen shook his head, sighed, and said softly.
"Why?" Zhou Ning was stunned, quite surprised.
Everyone has ideals, but few people can realize their ideals.
However, everyone has to face reality.” Han Wen replied calmly, “Compared to writing books and becoming an author, I actually prefer starting a business and making money. Between ideals and reality, I chose reality.”
"I'm sorry, Hanwen, this shop has held you back." Zhou Ning sighed, "If you don't like it, you can give up doing business."
Whatever choice you make, I will support you. Because I don't want you to regret it later.
"Regret? That's impossible." Han Wen laughed, tossed the letter aside, and prepared never to read it again.
Just then, Gu Amei came running up from downstairs.
She glanced at the two of them before saying to Han Wen, "Brother Han, a very pretty lady just rode her bike to see you."
She said she was a fan of your books and had written you letters, but you never replied.
She's from Beijing, and lives near Sanlitun, not far from here. That's why she came all this way to see you.
However, so as not to disturb your rest, I told her you weren't in the shop and let her go.
"Well done, Xiao Meizi. If any more fans come looking for me in the future, stop them." Han Wen nodded, pleased, and praised her.
Fans from other regions can only write letters to him in Korean, but local fans sometimes come directly to his door, wanting to meet the author, which is quite frustrating.
Han Wen didn't want these people to cause him trouble, nor did he want them to affect the store's business.
"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, Brother Han, no matter how many fans come, I will keep them all outside."
Then they said you weren't there and kicked them out. Gu Amei nodded: "They don't type, they don't build computers, they don't bring any benefits, just to see you, it's really outrageous."
"That's because Han Wen is so handsome. After his photo was printed in the magazine, everyone who saw it liked it and was moved by it."
So it's perfectly normal that she came all this way to see him." Zhou Ning couldn't help but laugh: "Luckily, I'm with him every day, we see each other every day, so I've gotten used to it. Otherwise, I would have become infatuated too."
"Brother Han is indeed handsome, more handsome than all the male celebrities in Zijing City." Gu Amei smiled and nodded vigorously: "Brother Han, Sister Ning, you two chat, I'll go downstairs to get busy."
"Xiao Meizi, you need to take a break. If you get too busy, just call me and I'll come down and help," Han Wen nodded, reminding her.
"I understand, Brother Han." Gu Amei turned and went downstairs, but turned back when she reached the stairs. "By the way, Brother Han, that pretty lady who came earlier asked me to tell you something."
Her name is Xu Cairen, and she really likes your work. If you see her letter, I hope you can reply.
"What did you say? What's her name?" Han Wen was taken aback and couldn't help but ask.
"Xu Cai Ren," Gu A Mei replied.
"How old are you?" Hanwen continued to ask.
"She looks about seventeen or eighteen years old. She should be older than me, but definitely younger than Sister Ning," Gu Amei replied.
"You said she was from Jinghua City, where does she live?" Han Wen asked again.
"Sanlitun is about ten kilometers from here," Gu Amei replied. "She came by bicycle; that's really impressive."
Xu Cairen, seventeen or eighteen years old, lives in Sanlitun.
After combining the information, Han Wen confirmed the other party's true identity, which turned out to be the famous and talented woman who would later become famous.
He never expected that Xu Cairen would be a fan of his books, let alone that she would not only write him a letter, but also come here in person to see him.
To be honest, Han Wen felt quite proud and pleased with himself.
Unfortunately, the two were destined to be apart and never met. To say that he felt no regret would be a lie.
Fortunately, Xu Cairen was a local of Jinghua City, and she had written to him before. Getting in touch with her wouldn't be difficult.
However, in front of Zhou Ning and Gu Amei, Han Wen naturally wouldn't rummage through the letters in the box.
When I have free time and am bored in the future, I can look for the letters they sent.
"Okay, I understand. You can go now." Han Wen didn't say anything more.