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After more than a month, the publishing house finally got news that they decided to buy the copyright of Cheng Xi's notebook and asked when they would be free to sign the contract.

It was Zhou Mingchen's phone number that was left for Mr. Wang, so he was the first to know.The moment Zhou Mingchen put down the phone, Zhou Mingchen chuckled, and a big stone fell from his heart.Finally, the hard work paid off. Although the few roommates didn't talk about it during this time, they always remembered it.

On the day the contract was signed, the four of them went to a buffet to celebrate, and Cheng Xi, who was about to receive a manuscript fee, would treat him.There were many people on weekends, and they stood outside the door for half an hour before they got the sign and entered.

As soon as they entered the door, a few people met each other's eyes, and they spread out with a tacit understanding, shuttling among all kinds of food like fish in water, like ants moving house, they moved their favorite food to the table one after another, and the stacked plates crowded the table. It's full.

Many of the customers in the cafeteria were big families, or friends of three or five, and there were also young couples, but no one was left alone.The food may not be so delicious or high-end, but it is very delicious. Talking and laughing with the people in the same company, a meal is not just for eating.

Several people were busy with their hands. Zhou Mingchen and Cheng Xi put meatballs, shrimp dumplings and vegetarian dishes into the Yuanyang Hot Pot. Feng Jianning and Ma Xiaoyu had been here a few times before, and they were familiar with the sauced kebabs.After a while, the grill was sizzling on the stove, and the meat skewers gave off an attractive aroma, making people salivate. The soup in the hot pot was boiling, and the red peppers were rolling, which was really beautiful. , hurriedly took it off and wiped it with clothes.

The glass was filled with fresh fruit juice, Feng Jianning picked it up first, and happily pulled up the English: "cheers!"

The three next to him listened, holding back their face and not laughing.Although this pronunciation can only be scored three points, if the English teacher hears it, he will definitely cover his face and say that I did not teach it, but the content is correct anyway, and it is not easy.

Several people clinked glasses together and said loudly: "Cheers!"

Putting down the cup, Zhou Mingchen finally couldn't help it, patted the table and laughed out loud.

Seeing this, Ma Xiaoyu and Cheng Xi looked at each other and smiled silently.Feng Jianning looked at a loss: "Old Zhou, what are you laughing at?"

Zhou Mingchen waved his hand: "I'm sorry, I really can't help it." Although there was no trace of apology in his eyes, only a smile, he blinked at Feng Jianning, "Old Feng, you speak your English, why don't you speak English?" Don’t need it at a critical moment? If you can use it so appropriately during the exam, the English teacher won’t have to stare at you all day long reciting words.”

The slow-witted Feng Jianning finally came to his senses. He pretended to be foreign but was laughed at. The handsome boy blushed and became angry from embarrassment. He took a small cake from the plate and quickly stuffed it into Zhou Mingchen's open mouth.

The playful atmosphere was quiet for a while.

Zhou Mingchen lowered his eyes to look at the cake in his mouth, and then raised his eyes to look at Feng Jianning opposite.Feng Jianing realized what he had done, and shrank back his hands cowardly and sat back in his seat, with his back pressed against the chair, acting very spineless.

Ma Xiaoyu looked at the two of them, a little worried that Zhou Mingchen would be really angry, it's not good to hurt feelings by joking.Cheng Xi picked up a piece of fresh sweet corn for him, and gave him a look of "it's okay, let them make trouble".Ma Xiaoyu smiled in relief, lowered his head to eat.

Sure enough, instead of being annoyed, Zhou Mingchen pinched the cake paper, took a bite of the small cake in his mouth, savored it slowly, and then commented seriously: "Thank you for the hospitality, it's soft and sweet, and quite delicious."

Feng Jianning's menacing aura returned, pointing at him and cursing.

Cheng Xi and Ma Xiaoyu looked at each other and smiled, watching them play tricks while eating.

A few minutes passed, and Zhou Mingchen still had the upper hand, the main thing is to brake quietly and strike late, especially when your enemy is very impatient.Holding the chopsticks firmly, he stuffed a meatball into his mouth, and when he bit it, it tasted soft and tender, with rich juice.

Feng Jianning said that he was tired, so he picked up the meat skewer angrily when he saw this, and took a big bite, the soft/tender and spicy meat skewer instantly captured his taste buds, chewing vaguely said: "Well, this The lou is not roasted well."

Ma Xiaoyu shook his head helplessly, brought him a bunch of grilled mushrooms, and reminded him who was like a kindergarten student in a low voice: "Did you forget, what are we here for today?"

After he finished speaking, he raised his chin, pointed to Cheng Xi who was eating quietly, and by the way, turned the raw food into cooked food and put it in Zhou Mingchen's bowl.

Seeing Ma Xiaoyu's movements, Zhou Mingchen turned his head and glanced at Cheng Xi. He was lowering his eyebrows, picking up two pieces of lettuce from the pot, carefully rinsing them in the seasoning bowl, and then putting them in Zhou Mingchen's bowl.The distance was too close, and Zhou Mingchen saw his long eyelashes, phoenix pupils on the corners of his eyes, delicate porcelain white skin, and his expression and movements were naturally focused.

Startled for a while, Zhou Mingchen realized that he didn't even put his chopsticks in the pot, but the bowl contained both meat and vegetables, and they were all dipped in seasonings.No wonder he felt weird from just now. He was distracted joking with Feng Jianning, and he was still eating leisurely, which made Feng Jianing very angry. It turned out that Cheng Xi was taking care of him without saying a word.

Realizing this, Zhou Mingchen coughed, his ears felt hot for some reason.Not wanting everyone to discover his anomaly, and not wanting to alarm Cheng Xi, he looked away in a panic and covered it up by drinking water.

Hearing Ma Xiaoyu's words, Feng Jianning was confused, looked at him suspiciously for a while, then suddenly realized that he slapped his head, stood up, and raised his cup: "Well, everyone from 412."

With the sudden move, the three of them looked up at him, Feng Jianning smiled, and looked at Cheng Xi embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, Cheng Xi, I messed up the rhythm just now, let's toast again, congratulations Cheng Xiaoxi successfully earned his first pot of gold and took the first step towards becoming a well-known writer!"

As if he didn't expect this link, Cheng Xi stopped his chopsticks and was a little dazed.

Zhou Mingchen and Ma Xiaoyu also stood up with a smile and toasted: "Congratulations to Cheng Xiaoxi!"

The gaze of the three pairs of eyes, the three different faces, all had warm smiles, and Cheng Xi's heart was also warmed up. He smiled unconsciously, stood up together, and said what he wanted to say the most.

"Thank you."

The voice is very soft, but it is sincere in everyone's ears.

Feng Jianning yelled, "Come on, come on, let's drink!"

"Cheers!" Clinking, the sound of four cups colliding sounded.

At the end, Zhou Mingchen raised his eyebrows and jokingly said, "No cheers this time?"

Feng Jianning waved his hand disdainfully, refusing to accept his aggressive approach: "Cut, I am a pure Chinese native, and I am proud to speak Mandarin."

Zhou Mingchen laughed, and this time he was finally calmed down a bit.

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It is often said to eat a buffet, come in hungry, and go out holding the stomach.A few people didn't force their stomachs, sat down and chatted before two hours after eating.

Feng Jianning asked enthusiastically: "Hey, speaking of it, what do you want to do in the future? After you graduate and don't study."

Ma Xiaoyu thought about it honestly, and said: "Take a civil servant test, go back to Xincheng to find a stable job, and then start a family."

"Wow, it's so old-fashioned?" Feng Jianing looked at him with wide eyes in disbelief, twitched his hand and locked his neck and shook, "Hey brother, you haven't arrived yet, what can't you think about? Like grandpa and aunt, do you dare to pursue a little bit!" Then asked the other two opinions, "Am I right?"

Zhou Mingchen didn't take it seriously, raised his glass and took a sip of the juice. It was as elegant as tasting red wine. After a pause in taste, he prolonged the ending and said, "Xiaoyu has pursuits, but they are different from you. Everyone has their own ambitions. Xiaoyu Yu likes peace and stability, and being ordinary is a blessing.”

Cheng Xi smiled at Ma Xiaoyu, with a hint of encouragement in his eyes: "I agree."

Ma Xiaoyu smiled, not caring about Feng Jianning's scolding: "Jianning, what do you want to do?"

Feng Jianning raised his chin, looking yearning: "Of course I want to be a pilot. This has been my dream since the first time I took a plane when I was a child, and I will never waver! It's so cool to be able to go to the sky and go to the ground! You can also go to different places throughout the year! In the future, I may be the one who drives your plane..."

Several people said "Oh", all in teasing and joking tones.

"Just wait and see!" Feng Jianning snorted dully, crossed his arms and asked, "Where are you two?"

Zhou Mingchen thought about it seriously, and realized that although he had a wide range of interests, from chess and musical instruments to calligraphy and painting sports, he had very few real hobbies. Playing basketball was more like a habit, not enough to develop into a career, and it was not allowed at home.

Right now, he didn't even see the shadow of his ideal, but he was not in a hurry, so he shrugged, and said with a little distraction: "I haven't thought about it yet, who can say what will happen in the future, and do whatever you want at that time." what?"

Feng Jianning hit him: "Old Zhou, the goal is your direction, your lighthouse, changing orders overnight will not accomplish great things."

Zhou Mingchen didn't care at all: "That's you, Dad is an all-around talent."

Ma Xiaoyu smiled, the future is ever-changing, it is not so easy to do what you like, but Zhou Mingchen should be fine.

Feng Jianning wanted to refute, but couldn't find any reliable arguments.Zhou Mingchen looks good, has good grades, has a good brain, and has a good family background. There is really nothing to worry about.

Ma Xiaoyu asked curiously: "How about Cheng Xi, would you consider looking for another job? Or do you just write things?"

Several people looked at Cheng Xi. Cheng Xi never liked to talk about his own affairs, and he was ignored in the crowd, but Zhou Mingchen and the others were different from others. He smiled slightly, thought about it and said seriously : "Maybe I will look for other jobs, and I will keep writing."

Feng Jianning held the venue and clapped his hands: "Cheng Xiaoxi will definitely be a great writer in the future!"

These few people have no objection. Cheng Xi reads so many books and occasionally contributes to magazines. He is a recognized intellectual in the dormitory.

Feng Jianning added another sentence: "I want to collect Cheng Xiaoxi's signature, don't let anyone stop me, I bought a whole set of notebooks later, Cheng Xi, remember to sign them all for me, I will be so poor that I won't be able to eat in the future Yes, and you can exchange it for some money, for this, Cheng Xiaoxi, you must live up to it!"

With such a wonderful encouragement in disguise, Cheng Xi smiled and said nothing.

Zhou Mingchen: "If you can't even eat, who can believe that your signature is real?"

"..." Feng Jianning was speechless.