Chapter 221
Room on the third floor of the Oriental Book Club.
Bartlett, with a full beard, sat at the desk, with a big pipe in his mouth, puffing smoke while reading.
The room was filled with smoke.
Last time, Mina saw Bartlett puffing smoke and thought it was very interesting. She wanted to learn to smoke, but was stopped by Cheng Yu.
"Boss, Mr. Cheng Yu and Miss Xiao Fu came to our book club to collect the accumulated royalties."
The yellow-haired young man walked into the room first and said to Bartlett.
Putting down the book in his hand, Bartlett looked up at Cheng Yu and Aphra, and his eyes fell on Aphra, and he was surprised, "You are Miss Xiao Fu? So beautiful?"
"Yes, I am Xiao Fu, who has been writing for your book club."
Aphra has been writing for the Oriental Book Club for four months. This is her first time to come to the Oriental Book Club and meet the boss of the Oriental Book Club for the first time.
"Miss Xiaofu is not only beautiful, but also young and promising."
Afra's extraordinary and beautiful face amazed Bartlett, just like a fairy walking out of a painting.
This kind of appearance is also quite explosive in the writer circle.
"Please take a seat, both of you."
Cheng Yu and Aphra sat on the sofa in the office.
"Elliot, go prepare hot tea." Bartlett said to the yellow-haired young man.
"Yes, boss."
The yellow-haired young man turned and went out to prepare tea.
Bartlett sat opposite Cheng Yu and the others, looking at Aphra all the time, smiling slightly, "Before giving you the royalties, I want to tell Miss Xiaofu a little story."
Cheng Yu frowned slightly, what the hell is this old guy Bartlett doing, just give the royalties, and tell a story?
However, there is nothing to do today.
Cheng Yu patiently listened to what story Bartlett was going to tell Aphra.
Aphra: "Go ahead, I'm listening."
"I have a friend who was once a famous adventurer in Pease Harbor.
Fifty years ago, he went to Xifeng Mountain alone, killed the evil dragon entrenched in the mountain, and rescued a human girl abducted by the evil dragon;
Forty years ago, he killed powerful sea monsters on his own to ensure smooth shipping in Pease Harbor;
Thirty years ago, he went to the Northern Fortress and fought a demon cadre;
...
Over the years, my friend has killed countless monsters and can be called a hero of Pease Harbor."
Bartlett narrated his friend's heroic deeds with great emotion.
Afra was confused and didn't understand why Bartlett told her this?
"But now, my friend is old and no longer the brave and invincible warrior he once was. He can't even pick up the sword he once fought side by side with. The hero is old!"
Bartlett shook his head and said with regret.
Human life span is limited, and the past glory has become a thing of the past.
"What happened next?" Cheng Yu asked.
"His biggest hobby every day is to drink tea and read books. Recently, he has become obsessed with "My Years as the Queen of the Blood Clan" written by Miss Xiaofu. He once said that if he could see the ending of this book before he died, he would have no regrets in his life. So, Miss Xiaofu, please write the fifth volume quickly."
Cheng Yu was full of black lines. It turned out that you have been laying the groundwork for so long just to urge the manuscript.
The yellow-haired young man stood aside, looking at Bartlett in shock. He is worthy of being the boss. This way of urging the manuscript is too good.
Aphra couldn't help laughing, "I will write the fifth volume as soon as possible."
"Please, Miss Xiaofu."
Bartlett said seriously.
Fancy urging manuscripts is a necessary skill for every excellent bookseller.
"Elliot, take these two friends to the warehouse to collect the manuscript fee." Bartlett said to the yellow-haired young man.
"Okay, boss."
The yellow-haired young man took Cheng Yu and the other two to the warehouse of the Oriental Bookstore.
In total, they received more than 3,800 gold coins.
Cheng Yu looked at the full box of gold coins and asked in surprise, "So many?"
In just four months, Aphra earned more than 3,800 gold coins by writing books.
You should know that many people in Pis Port only earn about ten gold coins a year.
"Miss Xiaofu's works are very popular, so the royalties are relatively high." The yellow-haired young man smiled.
Cheng Yu put a box of gold coins into the system warehouse, and left the Oriental Bookstore with Aphra and came to the streets of Pis Port.
"Xiaofu, I'll give you ten gold coins."
Cheng Yu took out ten gold coins and gave them to Aphra.
"No, I don't need money."
Aphra has been the heir of the blood clan since she was a child. She never touches money and is not interested in money.
"Take it, just in case you need it for pocket money."
Cheng Yu felt bad for not giving Aphra some of the royalties of more than 3,000 gold coins for free.
"Okay."
Afra took the ten gold coins from Cheng Yu.
"Cheng Yu, your strength seems to be much stronger than when we first met, and yourThere are many kinds of divine powers in it."
Afra asked Cheng Yu as they walked.
"You figured this out?" Cheng Yu was a little surprised.
"We vampires are derived from the blood of God. Although the blood of God is already very thin, we still have a certain perception of divine power."
I don't know what Cheng Yu has experienced, but he can actually possess several kinds of divine power at the same time.
"I have to become strong enough to protect Mina and the others."
Cheng Yu clenched his fists, his eyes firm, paused, and looked at Afra, "Of course, there is you."
After meeting Cheng Yu's firm eyes, Afra quickly looked away, lowered her head, and her snow-white cheeks blushed, "I'm not your wife, why are you protecting me?"
"Maybe it's because we share the same pain." Cheng Yu said.
"Share the same pain? "
Afra scratched her head, not quite understanding what Cheng Yu meant.
Cheng Yu and Afra talked about his past, "I come from a place called Huaxia, where people start working at nine in the morning and work until nine in the evening, with one day off every seven days. We shout slogans every morning, dedication creates glory, and hard work achieves dreams."
After the dedication and hard work of Cheng Yu and many other people, the dream was indeed achieved.
The boss' dream of changing to a big villa was achieved.
Afra understood why Cheng Yu said that they were in the same boat, and she felt the same way, "When I was in the Demon King's Army, the soldiers of the Demon King's Army shouted slogans every morning to rebuild the glory of the Demon Clan. I got calluses from hearing them."
"Fu Fu, I will protect you and will not let you return to the Demon Clan and suffer the slavery of the Demon King. "
Cheng Yu looked at Afra's dark eyes and said seriously.
Who can refuse a vampire who likes to play around?
"Hmph~ You, don't think I don't know what you are thinking."
Afra pouted and pretended to be angry.
"I..."
His thoughts were seen through, Cheng Yu smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to say.
Afra has lived for hundreds of years, and she is not as easy to fool as a little girl like Haisha.
The angry expression disappeared, and Afra smiled, "But thank you for caring about me so much."
[Afra's favorability towards the host +5]
The system sounded.