When Xia Chuanliu and his wife learned that Xia Ping was earning over fifty million Federal Coins a month and might earn even more in the future, they were over the moon. They planned to set aside some money and take a trip around the world.
They had been poor when they got married, and hadn't even had the time or opportunity to go on a honeymoon. Now they could finally make up for it.
Xia Ping had no reason to refuse. Money was meant to be spent, after all, so he gave his parents ten million Federal Coins and told them to spend it however they liked.
It was a small gesture of filial affection.
While Xia Chuanliu and his wife excitedly discussed where to go on their trip around the world, Xia Ping returned to his bedroom to rest. He was tired after all the trouble he'd gone through since returning from Beast Island.
Before long, the night passed.
Since it was the weekend and he didn't have to go to school, Xia Ping slept peacefully until ten the next morning. He got up, brushed his teeth, washed his face, and had breakfast.
Then he returned to his bedroom and received a video call from his editor, Meng Fei.
Beep!
Xia Ping immediately accepted the call. Meng Fei's virtual projection appeared in front of him, and he said, "Teacher Black-Hearted Wolf, are you free? I'd like to introduce you to a director."
"Sure."
Xia Ping nodded. He remembered what Meng Fei had told him the day before. Apparently, a director wanted to adapt his novel into a television series, maybe a hundred episodes or so.
Another video call came through with a beep. He pressed accept.
A virtual projection appeared in the room. It was a chubby man