Chen Xinhang quickly sent over the electronic contract.
The royalties for the new book and the reprinted version of the old book were the same: five million four hundred thousand. The new book also came with a signing bonus of six hundred thousand.
The total was twenty-two million two hundred thousand.
"Grandmaster Lin, the royalties will be transferred to you by the finance department soon. Also, the new book will be sent to you in a thousand copies as soon as possible."
Chen Xinhang sent a message.
"Okay…send the new book to a different address."
Lin Chen sent the new address to Chen Xinhang; his shop was ready, so there was no need to rent the old one.
"Understood, Grandmaster Lin."
Lin Chen looked at the balance in his bank card.
He had spent over ten million on the engagement, leaving him just under two hundred million. Adding the twenty-two million or so he had just earned brought his total to two hundred and twenty million.
He would also receive ten million US dollars in overseas royalties.
The little money in his bank card was approaching three small goals.
This was a lot compared to ordinary people.
But even three small goals didn't amount to even one percent of the Xu family's assets.
If he wanted to make a lot of money, things like painting, calligraphy, basketball, soccer, and even cooking or fairy tales would be very difficult. Being able to earn a billion or so would already be very, very good.
For example, painting.
If he only painted a few high-quality paintings, each one could sell for a decent price. But if he painted too many, the price would plummet, and those who bought the paintings would be unhappy.
In comparison, fairy tales were a good option.
This market was quite large.
And every year, new children were born.
Lin Chen considered his skills. The only one that could earn him a continuous stream of money in the future was the aircraft manufacturing skill.
When his technology became strong, he could register some patents and earn a lot of money every year through those patents.
If he worked hard, he could even start his own company.
It was just that this skill's improvement was slow.
Lin Xiaoxi's interest in folding paper airplanes came and went. She was into it these past few days, but Lin Chen didn't know how long this particular interest would last.
Of course, Lin Chen wasn't worried.
They weren't short on money, so he'd just let things run their course.
"Ding!"
A WeChat message notification sounded.
Lin Chen picked up his phone and saw that the message was from Xu Mengyao.
"Honey, do you like this outfit?"
Xu Mengyao asked.
She sent a photo.
Xu Mengyao is beautiful; she'd look good even in a burlap sack, let alone in carefully chosen clothes.
Lin Chen sent a "perverted" emoji.
"Wife, do you like my expression?"
Xu Mengyao quickly sent a "rolling eyes" emoji.
She called.
"Honey, I just spoke with Mom. Mom said Old Man Xu called her to ask when we're free. Old Man Xu invited us to visit him,"
Xu Mengyao said.
Lin Chen was surprised. "Why didn't Old Man Xu contact me directly?"
"I reckon Old Man Xu wants to talk to you about painting. He might be a bit shy about contacting you directly. Honey, are you free tomorrow? Shall we take Xiaoxi over?"
"Of course I'm free,"
Lin Chen replied.
Old Man Xu had an illness. He hadn't discussed this with him yet. Maybe he could talk about it a little tomorrow, but treating Old Man Xu, he needed to be cautious.
The Xu family wasn't simple.
His current medical skills were only at the Grandmaster level, not even Great Grandmaster. He couldn't afford to make any mistakes.
"Honey, it's settled then."
"Love you, bye-bye."
Xu Mengyao hung up the phone.
"Tsk tsk!"
Shen Qing suddenly popped up from behind Xu Mengyao, "Some people are really sweet with their husbands."
Xu Mengyao: "…"
"Qingqing, do you still want to freeload?"
Shen Qing quickly said, "Yes, pretend I didn't say anything."
Xu Mengyao: "I've bought my clothes, and Xiaoxi doesn't need any, so let's go look at menswear. I'll buy Lin Chen a few sets; he doesn't have many clothes in his closet."
"Yes, my queen."
In the evening, Lin Chen and Lin Xiaoxi left the hotel. He had taken Lin Xiaoxi swimming.
Lin Xiaoxi didn't swim in an ordinary pool; instead, she swam in the heated pool of a five-star hotel.
Ordinary pools were crowded, and the water quality wasn't good. The five-star hotel's heated pool Lin Chen chose was expensive, but the high price had its advantages, as the water quality was quite good.
"Daddy, stop for a moment."
Lin Xiaoxi suddenly said.
Lin Chen quickly pulled over and stopped the car.
"Xiaoxi, what's wrong?"
Lin Xiaoxi looked out the window. "Dad, look, there's an old grandpa over there. He looks so pitiful. Can we go help him?"
Lin Chen looked at the side of the road across the street.
An old man, probably eighty years old, was hunched over. He was very thin, carrying a large basket on his back.
The basket was filled with things he had picked up.
"Dad, can we go help him?"
"I have money."
Lin Xiaoxi said in a childish voice.
Lin Chen nodded. "Of course you can. It's wonderful that you're so kind, Xiaoxi. But when we're out and about, if Mom and Dad aren't around, you can't help, okay?"
"Why?"
Lin Xiaoxi was puzzled.
Lin Chen explained, "Some bad people are really, really bad. They might take advantage of a child's kindness. So, when you help others, you have to be careful to protect yourself."
"Mmhmm."
Lin Xiaoxi nodded.
Lin Chen carried Lin Xiaoxi to the other side of the road.
"Old man, where are your family? At your age, you're still out working. Aren't your family worried?"
Lin Chen inquired.
The old man put down his basket.
He said in a hoarse voice, "No one is left in my family, so I have no choice but to work. Food is essential. If I don't eat, I get hungry, so I have to come out and find something to eat."
Lin Chen was touched.
He had a stroke of good fortune and his life was better now, but what had he given back to society?
"Grandpa, don't be sad."
"Dad, I have New Year's money. Can you give Grandpa ten yuan?"
Lin Xiaoxi asked.
She had learned addition and subtraction within ten, and she had learned whole numbers up to one hundred; Lin Chen hadn't taught her anything beyond that yet.
"Of course, you can."
Lin Chen nodded.
He had put some cash in the car and had just brought it down.
Lin Chen counted out two thousand yuan and handed it to the old man: "Old sir, this is a small token of our appreciation from my daughter and me."
"Please, take it."
The old man quickly said, "No, no, I can't accept this. How can I take money from a little child?"
Lin Chen quickly placed it in the old man's basket and walked away.
"Thank you!"
The old man called out loudly from behind.
"Xiaoxi, you taught Dad a lesson today," Lin Chen said as he got back into the car.
Lin Xiaoxi was puzzled. "Dad, what lesson?"
Lin Chen said, "When poor, cultivate oneself; when successful, help the world."
"Dad, I don't understand."
"What do you mean?"
Lin Chen started the car and laughed, "Xiaoxi, it's okay if you don't understand now, you will later."
Back home.
Xu Mengyao had already returned.
"Mom, is my New Year's money with you?" Lin Xiaoxi asked.
Xu Mengyao nodded, "Yes, it's with me."
"What's wrong?"
Lin Xiaoxi asked, "Mom, do I have ten hundred in my New Year's money? I borrowed ten hundred from Dad." "Yes, you do."
"Honey, what's going on?"
Xu Mengyao looked at Lin Chen.
Lin Chen said, "Xiaoxi saw an old man on the road who was very pitiful. She taught me a lesson. She and I each gave that old man a thousand yuan."
"Honey, do you know any reliable charity foundations?"
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