Chapter 125 It’s not about love, it’s just appreciation
The plane landed, and Zhang Mingyang saw Xia Xingruo waiting at the door in the waiting hall outside the security check.
While looking at her watch, she looked around, looking for someone.
"Why is it still a little cold?" Zhang Mingyang shrank his neck.
He was walking in a hurry from Linjiang, so he went out wearing only a half-sleeved shirt.
In the crowd, Xia Xingruo quickly locked onto the tall figure. After spotting Zhang Mingyang, she did not take the initiative to say hello, but just stood there with a smile waiting for his discovery.
Zhang Mingyang soon saw Xia Xingruo standing quietly at the door and stretched out his hand to wave to her.
Several people following Shen Congyi quickly asked her who was waiting for the flight and what they would call her later.
"You didn't say anything to me about such an important thing as selling copyrights." Zhang Mingyang stepped forward, stretched out his hand and pinched Xia Xingruo's cheek.
He had wanted to do this for a long time. Sister Ruoruo's face always had a bit of childish baby fat, and it looked like she was full of flesh. It felt good when pinched.
Sister Ruoruo made a mistake today, so he was able to do it openly and openly.
Xia Xingruo felt a sore nose when she suddenly saw a familiar person in an unfamiliar place, but when she saw that there were several people following Zhang Mingyang, she still held it back.
"There are people behind you."
Seeing Sister Ruoruo's appearance of a frustrated little daughter-in-law, Zhang Mingyang became playful, but there were still outsiders following behind him, and Bai Banxia, who was originally sitting in his seat, also walked towards this side.
He had no choice but to let go of his face and turn to hold her little hand.
Shen Congyi didn't need to introduce him now. The remaining people also knew Xia Xingruo's identity and all stepped forward to say hello.
"Are you bringing people to fight?" Bai Banxia, who was approaching, asked a very innocent question.
Bai Banxia was already surprised that Zhang Mingyang came directly to the capital just because of a phone call. He didn't expect that he not only came by himself, but also brought many people with him.
"We are civilized people, okay?" Zhang Mingyang retorted.
He was very grateful to Bai Banxia for reminding him in time that after so many years, this woman finally did something human.
The airport is not a place to talk about work. Everyone took a taxi back to the hotel and then found a teahouse to start talking about work.
Shen Congyi finally understood that Zhang Mingyang did not want to invest in a TV series on a whim, but had already planned to buy the copyright of Xia Xingruo's novel and remake it into a TV series.
But there seemed to be no good communication between the two. Besides them, there was also a group of people who wanted to buy the copyright, and Xia Xingruo had some unpleasantness with them.
She had to admit that although Zhang Mingyang had two interests, he had absolutely nothing to say about his love for his girlfriend.
Looking at the almost perfect Xia Xingruo in front of her, Shen Congyi thought of the chat records she saw that night, and she became more and more curious about the other girl.
After several people exchanged information, Zhang Mingyang learned that because Bai Banxia had a big quarrel with the other party at the meeting today, the two parties have not signed a contract yet.
As Xia Xingruo's first reader, Bai Banxia naturally knows the level of "The Call from Summer Solstice".
If Xia Xingruo never wrote online articles in the early days, her first work was revised word by word by Bai Banxia, who often read online articles, and her.
She also didn't want the novel she had devoted so much effort to be treated like this.
But what the website means is that this opportunity is rare. Let Xia Xingruo tolerate it. There are very few people who can sell copyrights now. It is your honor that the other party can take a fancy to you. Making money is more important.
If Zhang Mingyang didn't come to participate today, he would probably have to sign the contract tomorrow.
Although Xia Xingruo is the author, the copyright belongs to the website. The author's opinion is not important. In the end, the website makes the final decision.
Zhang Mingyang decided to purchase the copyright, and two people from the copyright department immediately called the website in the name of Lezhengxing Entertainment.
After multiple confirmations on the website, it was agreed that the two parties would meet first tomorrow.
During the call, the website did not mention that there were other buyers, and it seemed that they wanted to compare prices with multiple parties.
Zhang Mingyang is the one who provides the money, and the copyright department is the one who spends the money.
Most bosses are stingy, such as Geng Da, but their current temporary boss is very generous and has a sufficient budget. They have never fought such a wealthy battle.
After discussing what to do tomorrow, we will go back to the hotel to rest.
Zhang Mingyang took out a wad of hundred-yuan bills and handed them to Bai Banxia: "Take them to dinner tonight, the task is left to you."
Bai Banxia hadn't figured out what was going on, but she had borrowed money honestly. She counted the money and asked, "What about you?"
"Of course we want to go out and play."
Bai Banxia paused while counting the money, and looked at Zhang Mingyang with a somewhat complicated look.
Why did she suddenly have the illusion of marrying her daughter?
"Remember to return Ruoruo at night." Bai Banxia compromised.
And it's useless even if she doesn't compromise, her best friends are already hooked on Zhang Mingyang.
This is like having a husband and forgetting about your mother.
"Let's talk about it later." Zhang Mingyang waved his hand, turned around and took Xia Xingruo away: "Remember to rest early."
It means we may not come back.
Watching the two people walking away, Bai Banxia could only count the money and call Zhang Mingyang a big dog.
However, it seems that only a wealthy man can fly from Linjiang to the capital with just one phone call, and can protect Xia Xingruo at this moment.
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"Actually, I can do it alone." After the people around him left, Xia Xingruo dared to speak his mind.
The two of them were walking in the mall. Zhang Mingyang didn't bring any luggage, so he could only come here to buy some daily necessities.
"You should have told me about selling the copyright earlier."
"I'm afraid it will affect your work."
Although the reason was very reluctant, she was telling the truth.
Xia Xingruo had already guessed that as long as her junior knew that she was coming to the capital to discuss copyright matters, she would definitely come with her.
"Isn't it still affected in the end?" Zhang Mingyang smiled and spoke in a gentle tone, not blaming Xia Xingruo at all.
He raised Sister Ruoruo's hand and put it in front of him: "Your things are always more important than work."
"Don't say that." Xia Xingruo turned Zhang Mingyang's head to the other side and lowered his head: "I'm afraid I can't help it."
"What can't you bear?"
"I can't help but like you."
After saying that, Xia Xingruo ran away naughtily. She ran into a store and waved him over to try on clothes.
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This afternoon, they didn't mention work or novels anymore, they just enjoyed the prosperity of the capital.
After dinner, Zhang Mingyang took Xia Xingruo to the park to watch the musical fountain.
There were many people around, including children playing, old people walking, and couples like them.
Xia Xingruo and Zhang Mingyang were wearing denim jackets respectively. One had a white cat on it and the other had a black cat on it.
This is the couple style she chose for the two of them.
"You bought the copyright of my novel to make a TV series and what if you lose money?" Xia Xingruo asked casually, leaning against the railing.
This is the first time this afternoon that she has asked such a realistic question.
After calming down, Xia Xingruo felt that what the screenwriter said might make sense.
The TV series is not a novel, maybe it should be adapted according to his ideas so that people will watch it.
If Zhang Mingyang buys the copyright, he will definitely film it according to her ideas.
The amount of money invested in filming a TV series is not a small amount, and Xia Xingruo is afraid that Zhang Mingyang will spend all his efforts to film it, but in the end the results will be dismal and he will lose all his money.
"You believed in me in the past, but I believe in you this time." Zhang Mingyang did not look at Xia Xingruo, but just stared at the fountain in front of him and said softly.
What he didn't say was that he had read many Xia Xingruo's novels in the future, but the one that attracted him the most was "The Call from the Summer Solstice".
The film and television adaptation of this novel is not only Xia Xingruo’s regret, but also his regret.
"The fact that I bought the copyright of "The Call from Summer Solstice" has nothing to do with you being Xia Xingruo, but everything to do with you being Bai Xiarujiu."
Xia Xingruo saw a different emotion in Zhang Mingyang's eyes. It had nothing to do with love, but appreciation, which was a kindness to her.
It was just the autumnal equinox a week ago, and the northern night wind was already a little chilly. Zhang Mingyang helped Xia Xingruo tidy up her coat and zipped it up for her.
"It's getting late, let's go back."
"Um."
Xia Xingruo held Zhang Mingyang's arm and felt excited.
She is very happy to have someone around her who understands and supports her.
Didn’t the two of them meet because of this novel in the first place?
He said that he dreamed of her QQ account, and she almost regarded him as the male protagonist in her novel.
Xia Xingruo, who had been frustrated all day, finally found her confidence and courage.
Along the way, she spent a long time just sorting out her messy thoughts. When she returned to the hotel again, she realized that she was facing a difficult decision.
Should she go back to live with Banxia tonight, or should she stay with her junior classmate?
Subjectively, she and Zhang Mingyang hadn't seen each other for almost seven days, and now she wished she could focus entirely on him.
Objectively speaking, she is considering whether it is too early to live together now? If her junior classmate wants it, will she give it to him?
Before she could think about it, Zhang Mingyang took the initiative and said: "It's still early, go to my room and sit for a while."
Chapter completed!