Super Soldier in the City

Chapter 1852 - 1914: My Wife Is a Twin

Ten minutes later, everyone moved to a different place to talk, upstairs in the spacious office. Li Yifei, Bai Tianpeng, and Qin Muchu sat on the sofa sipping tea and chatting casually, while the women gathered together, chatting away. Bai He even took out a small notebook and started recording. Swiftly, her neat handwriting filled line after line. She was inquiring about Brother Li’s deeds from Song Lianyao, because someone who commands such respect from her father must have plenty of stories.Once Song Lianyao’s chatterbox opened, it was hard to stop, and she quickly shared many stories. Though some were brief, Bai He’s capacity for imagination was impressive, being a novelist, her ability to mentally envision was outstanding. Just a few words from Song Lianyao could provoke infinite associations, complete with many BGM and effects.

Yin Feng’er listened with glowing eyes, realizing that her best friend’s husband wasn’t just a tycoon, not just capable in combat, but also a...great hero, an unknown superhuman to ordinary people. She trusted her friend wouldn’t fabricate stories, and some things were revealed because Bai He persistently asked, making it even more authentic.

Not only Bai He and Yin Feng’er listened, but Bai Tianpeng and Qin Muchu also paid attention. Bai Tianpeng could understand and accept some things Song Lianyao mentioned, given his past experiences and hearing of some of Li Yifei’s exploits, he believed them. For Qin Muchu, however, it was like opening the door to a new century; Li Yifei’s stories seemed like something you’d only find in novels or TV dramas. He was filled with not just respect, but complete admiration, understanding why, despite his youth, Li Yifei held such high status due to these reasons.

Li Yifei rarely heard others recount his stories, even though Song Lianyao only picked less important ones, hiding the more legendary tales. Yet, he couldn’t help but ponder, realizing he was kind of amazing.

Bai He had jotted down a lot in her small notebook and patted it contently, saying, "Thank you, senior sister, for providing such great material. I think I can write a lot now; a novel is already forming in my mind, a very long one."

"Oh? You’ve already got an idea?" Song Lianyao asked with a smile.

Bai He nodded seriously and said, "Of course, the real-life hero stories are so inspiring. Every story feels like it could be turned into an amazing movie, a few could be a TV series. Now, I’ve heard so much, I feel I could write a million words, no, three hundred...no, a five-million-word novel!"

Five million words? How long would that be? Even Song Lianyao opened her mouth in surprise, and Yin Feng’er squeezed her eyes tightly, saying, "I remember a book having something like two or three hundred thousand words, so if it were published, wouldn’t it be like so...no, this high!"

As she said this, Yin Feng’er gestured to show the height.

Bai He nodded again and said, "About that high, despite five million being considered short. If readers like it, I can write even longer. This trend is popular in online novels."

"That’s incredible," Yin Feng’er praised.

Li Yifei suddenly asked, "Have you thought of a title?"

Bai He turned her head, slightly embarrassed to look at Li Yifei, praising him so much in front of the actual person made her feel bashful. She replied, "I have an idea."

"What’s the title?" Li Yifei was curious.

"Originally, I thought of ’Great Hero Li Yifei,’ but considering I shouldn’t use real names, the protagonist’s name might need changing." Bai He said.

"Indeed, otherwise, readers may ask if the book is true or false when they read it and think of me," Li Yifei chuckled.

Bai He made a couple of agreeing noises, looked down at her notebook and then said, "So I’ve decided to call the book ’My Wife is a Twin.’"

"Huh?"

"Why?"

Several voices of surprise sounded simultaneously, including Song Lianyao, Yin Feng’er, and the three men nearby, even Li Yifei.

Bai He chuckled and said, "Nowadays, online novels often have quirky names. They need to state the book’s theme and be attractive enough to intrigue people. I want readers to see the title and feel curious to open the book, and since senior sister mentioned having sisters, one pair being twins, so I thought..."

"That title doesn’t work; there are twins, but only one is my wife, the other is my sister-in-law!" Li Yifei shook his head, glancing at Song Lianyao, half-reproachful for being too honest, while Song Lianyao cheekily stuck her tongue out and made a face at him.

"Then I’ll change the title; I won’t use this name, but... but..." Bai He hesitated because her father glanced at her, afraid to speak so boldly to Li Yifei. Her daughter, however, spoke freely and recklessly, worried Li Yifei might be offended, disrupting the atmosphere they’d built.

Li Yifei chuckled softly and said, "But what?"

"But these stories, Brother Li, I need you to authorize them, exclusively. When the book comes out and makes money, I’ll share some of the profits with you," Bai He said.

Li Yifei took a sip of tea, looked at Bai He with interest, uttered an "oh," raised his brows, and asked, "So, how much profit do you plan to give me?"

Bai He scrunched her nose and said, "How about fifty-fifty? I feel this story will certainly be a hit. On the website, it should gain at least ten thousand subscriptions a day. At that rate, it would be...one five equals five, two five equals ten...um, probably a few thousand per day."

"That’s quite a bit, so I would have one to two thousand as daily pocket money, enough leftover after smoking and drinking." Li Yifei said, amusement tinging his words.

Bai He nodded vigorously and said, "Exactly, how does that sound?"

"Sounds good, but how do you guarantee it will be successful? What if no one reads it?" Li Yifei asked.

Bai He immediately raised her eyebrows and said, "How could it not be successful? Young people nowadays love reading motivational novels. Stories where the protagonist, with an ordinary background, works hard, climbs step by step, endures hardships, then gradually becomes amazing. What’s more, those are usually imaginatively crafted; mine are real, without the need for artistic enhancement—raw and genuine, surely stronger than theirs!"

"Then I look forward to it. Let me know the website once it’s written, and I’ll read it when I have time," Li Yifei said.

"Agreed, oh no, a gentleman’s word..."

"Is indelible!" Li Yifei raised his hand, and Bai He jumped up immediately, ran over, stretched out her hand, and high-fived Li Yifei with a resounding slap, sealing their agreement.

Even Bai He hadn’t expected that the novel, originally titled ’My Wife is a Twin,’ later renamed after Li Yifei objected, really did become popular. Exceeding expectations with eight million words, readers thought the ending was too abrupt, and many demanded a sequel.

Its success was phenomenal, even becoming the annual bestseller, with Bai He hailed as the website’s rookie of the year. At the end-of-year celebration, authors realized the rookie was a female author, and moreover, a pretty one. Numerous single, older nerd authors converged, in theory, for insights, but really to see if there was any chance with the beauty. Unfortunately, none succeeded, leaving disappointed.

Bai He gained significant fame through the novel, becoming one of the most popular female authors. Each subsequent novel was equally successful, truly fulfilling her dream.

Of course, this was all later, unexpected by anyone, and Li Yifei kept his promise, even read the novel—topping Bai He’s reward list as "Young Master Li," tipping one hundred thousand yuan, equivalent to ten million in website currency, creating quite a stir, as the first millionaire-level patron.

Seeing Li Yifei get along well with his daughter, Bai Tianpeng was pleased. While others followed a wife route, he was now pursuing a daughter route. Despite Li Yifei having many women, Bai Tianpeng found himself not too opposed if his daughter caught Li Yifei’s eye. Considering how well he treats Song Lianyao and the reputedly formidable women of the Li family, Bai Tianpeng felt admiration.

However, Li Yifei had no such intentions; he wasn’t a philanderer, couldn’t possibly love anyone he met.

At this point, Zhao the Second knocked and entered, holding several documents, respectfully saying, "Mr. Li, all procedures are complete, and you can pick up the photos the day after tomorrow, though having temporary plates means there’s no hurry. Come when it’s convenient."

Bai Tianpeng immediately glared and said, "Pickup? You don’t know to deliver them yourself? If you can’t come, I’ll collect and send them to Mr. Li!"

Zhao the Second immediately panicked, slapped himself, said, "You see my thick head, yes, the contract has your father-in-law’s address, I’ll deliver it later."

"Haha, thank you!" Li Yifei smiled. Zhao the Second promptly said it was unnecessary, then Li Yifei added to Bai Tianpeng, "Today’s matter isn’t really his fault; Old Bai, don’t be too harsh. Still, that person isn’t suitable to work there anymore, too reckless, bound to cause trouble sooner or later."

"Rest assured, Mr. Li, I guarantee he won’t do anything from now on," Bai Tianpeng said fiercely, with Zhao the Second nodding emphatically beside him.