Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

This meal was very enjoyable and left a lasting impression.

The snails, raised in the spiritual spring water, lost their earthy smell. Su Fengnan then carefully stir-fried them to bring out their flavor. The snail meat was firm yet tender, fresh and fragrant, with an excellent taste. All three of them ate to their hearts' content.

After lunch, Su Fengnan specially prepared an extra portion for Zhou Chenyu to take back to her grandmother.

As she was leaving, Su Fengnan paused, her expression somewhat awkward, and casually asked, "What did that Miss Qin want from you last night?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chenyu's dark eyes suddenly lit up.

He immediately saw the jealousy hidden in the girl's eyes, and a faint smile slowly curved his lips as he said gently, "She wants me to invest in her project, but I've already refused. Her plan has too many flaws, the prospects are mediocre, and there's not much potential for development."

As he finished speaking, his gaze was fixed intently on Su Fengnan, quietly capturing every subtle change in her expression.

Upon learning that Zhou Chenyu still had investment rights, a thought that had been quietly brewing in Su Fengnan's heart suddenly sprouted. She looked up at him, her tone tentative and cautious: "Brother Zhou, I also have some thoughts on my mind. After I organize and write them down, could you take a look at them for me?"

"Of course." A smile appeared in Zhou Chenyu's eyes, her tone indulgent yet confident. "Just go ahead and write boldly. If it works out, I'll invest in it for you."

Su Fengnan felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes curved into a smile: "Thank you, Brother Zhou. You should go back now; the things you brought for Grandma will get cold if left for too long."

"Okay." Zhou Chenyu nodded gently. "Then I'll be going now."

Before long, the old lady finally tasted the small snails made by Su Fengnan. The flavor was rich and savory, with a hint of refreshing sourness. It was fresh but not greasy, and one bite instantly whetted her appetite. She ate with great joy.

After lunch, Su Fengxia took another nap before packing her things and heading to school.

The entire afternoon, Su Fengnan sat at her desk, focused on writing her manuscript.

Actually, she hadn't originally planned to write this last chapter, but then she thought it would be better to add a reunion epilogue to make for a perfect ending.

A sudden burst of inspiration struck her, and her thoughts flowed endlessly. She sat at her desk for an entire afternoon, polishing her work until she finally finished this ancient romance novel about political intrigue.

The moment she wrote the last word, all the pent-up frustration in her heart vanished, and she felt much lighter. She decided to put down her pen for a while, take a good rest, and then consider starting to write another book.

After resting for a while, Su Fengnan picked up a pen and paper and slowly wrote and drew in her notebook. She needed to plan her future carefully, listing and arranging each and every matter, including her studies, livelihood, and family.

As she was writing in the career planning section, it suddenly dawned on her that she had forgotten to contact Zhang Xinrui.

She quickly found the note the other party had left and added the number on it as a QQ friend.

The friend request was sent and accepted instantly.

Before Su Fengnan could even say hello, several messages popped up in the chat box.

"Su Fengnan, I've finally waited for you! What important matter has kept you so busy that you've completely forgotten about me?"

Following closely behind was a series of crying, aggrieved emojis.

Su Fengnan stared at the screen, speechless for a moment.

To be honest, I simply forgot, and it's quite embarrassing.

Su Fengnan tapped her fingers lightly on the keyboard, her tone playful: "Sorry! People say fish only have a seven-second memory. I'm naturally a bit forgetful, it's really not my fault for not contacting you."

At the end, he also added a string of cute, tongue-out emojis.

The other person quickly replied: "Hahaha, so you're a Pisces? No wonder, I'm a Cancer. We're a perfect match, the best friends for each other."

"Alright, I'll forgive you since you didn't do it on purpose. How have you been lately?"

"It's alright, but the teachers assign a lot of homework, so the pressure is a bit high."

"Did you choose humanities or sciences?"

"liberal arts."

"I can't help you with that, I'm a science student. But if you need study materials, I can help you find some."

"Thank you so much, but don't worry about it. I have all the necessary documents. How have you been lately? Are you getting along well with your aunt and uncle?"

"Now that I'm a day student, my phone has been confiscated. My family has to pick me up and drop me off every day. Life is so stressful, I can hardly take it anymore."

"They're just worried about you, afraid you'll encounter something bad again, which is why they're so tense and restrictive. Just go along with them for now. If you confront them head-on, they'll only become more strict and won't relax at all."

Su Fengnan's mind raced, and she quickly typed a message: "Where are you now? You didn't sneak out again, did you?"

"No, I'm at my brother's place, using his computer to access the internet."

"That's good. Don't do anything reckless, and don't scare me."

"Don't worry, I know what's important. Staying safe is the most important thing right now. I value my life very much."

"That's good. No problem then, I'll get back to work now."

"Okay, let's add each other as friends now, we can contact each other anytime."

"Um."

Su Fengnan turned off the chat and started writing and drawing at her desk again.

As she wrote about her children's love, she suddenly remembered the exquisite little gift box that Zhou Chenyu's grandmother had given her the day before.

Su Fengnan put down her pen, strode into the bedroom, opened her backpack, and took out a deep purple gift box. Gently lifting the lid, a jade Buddha pendant lay quietly inside, its texture warm and smooth, exactly the same material as the bracelet given to her by the Taoist priest.

There has been a folk saying since ancient times that men should wear Guanyin pendants and women should wear Buddha pendants. This saying has been passed down for a long time, and Su Fengnan naturally understood its meaning.

Looking at the jade Buddha, she couldn't help but wonder: Could this pendant be related to the personal space inside her bracelet?

For a fleeting thought, she considered trying the blood oath, but quickly regained her composure. This matter was strange and unusual; it would be safer to consult Zhou Chenyu first before making any further plans.

Thinking of this, Su Fengnan carefully put away the jade Buddha and quietly stored it in her personal space so that she could take it out and check it at any time in the future.

As the last rays of the setting sun slanted down through the window, Su Fengnan finished writing down her future plans. She had also drafted a first draft of the plan she mentioned, intending to refine it further before handing it over to Zhou Chenyu.

She casually put away her paper and pen, opened QQ, found Editor Song, and sent her a message.

"Editor Song, I've made up my mind. If the price is right, I'll sell it. However, the copyright cannot be sold outright. I'd appreciate it if you could take a look at the specifics of how to proceed."

Song Jiaqi replied quickly from in front of the screen: "Okay, don't worry, I will handle all the negotiations for you and protect your rights to the greatest extent possible."

"Okay, then I'll leave it entirely to you."

"Thank you for your trust. I promise I won't let you down, hehe."

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."

On the other side of the screen, Editor Song was overjoyed. In her eyes, author Xinyuan was always well-behaved and reliable, a true gem of an author with outstanding writing skills and storytelling abilities. She secretly resolved to protect her and do everything in her power to secure the best possible conditions for Xinyuan.

As she was pondering this, Xin Yuan's message popped up again.