I have few friends, but many childhood sweethearts.

Chapter 83. Diary

At 7 p.m., the Xu and Xia families gathered in front of the television to watch the DV Live program (later renamed DV Live), which airs every night at 7 p.m. on the Gangcheng Public Channel.

The TV host, speaking in standard Xiguan Cantonese, said, "There's a comic book that's really popular in Hong Kong these days. I heard it's drawn by a group of first-graders. Let's take a look at what's going on."

"It's here, it's time for Xiao Fan and the others' news!" Yao Jinping excitedly grabbed Lin Jing's hand to remind her.

Because of that phone call from the school, Xu Qingfan could no longer hide the fact that he had published a book. After inevitably receiving a scolding from his parents, Yao Jinping asked about the key issue: how much money did he actually make from drawing comics?
Fortunately, with Zhang Chunxue's cooperation, Xu Qingfan casually made up a figure of 10,000, and Yao Jinping, who knew nothing about such matters, actually believed it.

It wasn't that Xu Qingfan intended to deceive his parents; it was just that putting the money in the bank would be a waste!

With that kind of money, as long as you don't touch domestic futures or stocks, you could make a fortune just by buying houses in urban villages and waiting for them to be demolished.

Just as Xu Qingfan was happily planning his future business empire, he was suddenly given a flick on the forehead by his mother.

"Mom! Why did you hit me for no reason? Be careful what happens when you get old." Xu Qingfan rubbed the spot where he had just been hit with a resentful expression.

He originally wanted to say that Yao Jinping would refuse to have her family sign the papers when she got old, but such jokes were not allowed at this time. Seeing his mother's death stare, Xu Qingfan obediently shut up.

"What do you want to do when I'm old? When I'm old, you'll still get beaten by me!!" Yao Jinping raised her hand and smacked her son on the head again. "What are you thinking all day long? You're always smiling so slyly. Learn from Xiao Xiao, who even knows to study with a dictionary after finishing his homework!"

Xu Qingfan silently rolled his eyes. He was too lazy to care about why he had been beaten. After all, the prevailing view in Dagang City was that it was only natural for fathers to beat their sons.

Xia Xiaoxiao closed the Xinhua Dictionary, pursing her lips and secretly smiling.

"Final exams are coming up soon. Has drawing comics affected your studies?" Yao Jinping asked.

"Don't worry, you don't need to worry about my grades until high school!" Xu Qingfan said something truly honest, which was rare for him.

"Stop showing off. Humility makes one progress, while pride makes one fall behind. Look at Xiaoxiao and Lingyu, aren't they both studying hard every day after school?"

Xu Qingfan glared at Xia Xiaoxiao resentfully, thinking to himself: [Can't you study in your own room? What's with bringing your homework to my house to do it?!]
"Alright, alright, our Xiao Fan is so humble. How can he be first in every exam? Don't mind your mother!" Lin Jing scolded, slapping Yao Jinping's hand away and pulling Xu Qingfan to her side.

“That’s right, Mom, you should listen to Aunt Lin more. She graduated from a teacher’s college!” Xu Qingfan teased his mother, hiding behind Lin Jing and emboldened by her words.

"You brat, your bottom's itchy, isn't it!" Yao's mother got up to grab the feather duster from the wall.

"Auntie, please stop my mom!" Xu Qingfan grabbed Xia Xiaoxiao, who was watching the show, and ran out of the house in a flash.

After being moved to Xia Xiaoxiao's room, the little girl glared angrily at Xu Qingfan: "Why did you pull me? It's not like I'm the one who's going to get hit!"

"All you ever do is watch plays. Why are you always carrying around a Xinhua Dictionary?" Xu Qingfan flicked Xia Xiaoxiao's forehead and then lay comfortably on her big bed.

"Get up! You're not allowed in my bed if you haven't showered!!" Xia Xiaoxiao angrily pushed Xu Qingfan off the bed.

[That sounds a bit odd.] He scratched his head, sat back down on the stool, and asked Xia Xiaoxiao, "How's your music reading and sight-reading practice going lately?"

“It’s all written!” Xia Xiaoxiao opened the drawer of the dressing table, took out a notebook with a combination lock, opened it, and showed it to Xu Qingfan.

Xia Xiaoxiao had a habit of writing a diary since she was a child. When Xu Qingfan saw the familiar yet unfamiliar diary in front of him, he suddenly remembered bits and pieces of his past life.

The last time I saw this diary in my past life was when I was helping Aunt Lin sort through Xia Xiaoxiao's belongings.
"Can I see your diary?" Xu Qingfan suddenly became curious about the contents of Xia Xiaoxiao's diary.

Xia Xiaoxiao's answer was exactly what he expected: "No!" The little girl cautiously hugged the diary to her chest.

"Alright, alright, I don't need yours anymore. As long as we have the sheet music, we'll find some time to record the piece." Xu Qingfan leaned back on the stool, somewhat listlessly, watching the little girl who was wary of him like a thief.

"Where are we going to record?" Xia Xiaoxiao locked the laptop and put it back in the drawer. [That's a problem.]
Xu Qingfan thought it over and over. He could continue to ask Zhang Chunxue for help, but it was not good to bother her with such a small matter, after all, Aunt Zhang was worth millions every minute.

Based on what Xu Qingfan learned from their brief contact, Zhang Chunxue should have an investment company and an advertising company under her control. He couldn't say how big they were, but for a powerful woman who could afford a Maserati in 03, tens of millions of yuan should be a piece of cake.

"How about we ask Teacher Guan for help?" Xu Qingfan suddenly had a whimsical idea.

"Is it okay?" Xia Xiaoxiao asked hesitantly, squinting her eyes.

"Why not? That Ms. Guan is really wicked. She even lied to me and said she would help me get rid of my disciplinary action this semester!" Xu Qingfan recalled what he had overheard in the office a few days ago, and the anger of being deceived welled up in his heart.

"Has it been eliminated?" The little girl was still concerned about the little rascal.

"The principal said he never gave me any disciplinary action; he was just lying to everyone!"

"what?"

Actually, Xu Qingfan had misunderstood Guan Bianyue. Guan Bianyue had taken action just a few days after they talked last semester. However, after learning the truth, Teacher Guan thought it wouldn't hurt to scare Xu Qingfan, so she didn't tell him the truth.

Xia Xiaoxiao was initially delighted, but quickly put on a stern face and said, "Teacher Guan is a very good person, so don't speak ill of her!"

"I was just kidding. Last semester, Teacher Guan asked someone for help at the New Year's Eve party. I have a feeling that the person she's with has a special relationship with her!" Xu Qingfan chuckled.

"Teacher Guan and Sister Xiaoya are both girls, how could they be anything but special!"

"I can't explain it to you. Let's take the sheet music to Teacher Guan tomorrow and ask him. If that doesn't work, we'll think of another way!"

"How am I supposed to understand if you don't tell me?" Xia Xiaoxiao muttered softly.

"If this song were sung, would it become as popular as 'Hilarious Daily Life'?" Xia Xiaoxiao asked again.

"It might be a hit, but it won't make you much money."

Releasing music is not as simple as releasing books. Releasing books just requires throwing money at publishers, but with music, if you don't sign with a record company, they won't be so idle as to help you with distribution and promotion across all channels.

"As long as more people than those who watch hilarious daily life videos can hear this song, that's enough!" Xia Xiaoxiao said that she didn't care about making money or not, as she wasn't short of money.

"Yes, after the song is recorded, we'll upload it online, and hundreds of millions of netizens across the country will be able to hear it!" Xu Qingfan said.

"Can 100 million people see these hilarious everyday moments?"

"Probably not." Xu Qingfan chuckled to himself, thinking how strangely competitive he was.

"Oh!"

"Hey, hey, hey, why did you push me out like that?!"

"Get out of my way, I'm going to start writing in my diary!!"

"I'm not peeking! Let me hide inside a little longer, my mom's still angry!"

"I don't believe you, you stinky pig!"

(End of this chapter)