: The Book Signing Event Was a Huge Success, and the Zhang Family Celebrated the New Year

Throughout January, Zhou Yan stayed in Shanghai, cooperating with the Shanghai People's Publishing House on publicity and promotion.

Zhou Yan also moved from the Peace Hotel to a house provided by the publishing house!

Under the management of the Shanghai People's Publishing House, Zhou Yan also appeared on two local Shanghai talk shows.

There is only one purpose: to promote Zhou Yan and his new book, "The Legend of the Spirit Mirror"!

The entire promotional campaign was very effective!

Sales revenue has been steadily increasing.

In just one month, "The World's Number One" sold 100,000 copies, "Water Moon Cave" sold 80,000 copies, and the most impressive was the new book "Legend of the Spirit Mirror," which sold nearly 200,000 copies in one month.

What does this mean?

That's equivalent to selling an average of 7,000 copies per day!

Although it's a nationwide achievement, this result is still quite astonishing!

What excites Zhou Yan the most is that his fan base and readership are growing rapidly, and his popularity is also increasing significantly!

He is no longer an unknown newcomer, but an outstanding rising star in the world of martial arts novels!

Zhou Yan has been very tired every day lately, but every morning when he wakes up, he is "resurrected" and instantly full of energy and radiance.

So he can greet the new sun with the best spirits every day!

February 4th, which is the beginning of spring in the lunar calendar.

At this time, there were only eleven days left until Lunar New Year's Eve, and students and teachers all over the country were on holiday.

Zhou Yan took advantage of this opportunity to hold a book signing event on the Bund!

It quickly gained popularity among many students.

Zhou Yan was about the same age as them, yet he was able to write such a popular book, which made many students admire him!

Some people don't like reading martial arts novels, but they still chose to buy them to support Zhou Yan!

The book signing event lasted for two days.

There were too many people on the first day, so we couldn't finish signing all the books, so we'll continue on the second day!

Zhou Yan talks to Fan Binbin on the phone every day. The two encourage each other on the phone, like lovers in the throes of romance, expressing their tender feelings.

They are all working hard for their future!

Zhou Yan also made a few phone calls to his parents to explain his recent situation!

There are eleven days from the beginning of spring to the eve of the Lunar New Year, and Zhou Yan didn't have a moment's rest during those eleven days!

He visited four cities in total: Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chang'an, and Beijing!

A book signing event was held in each city.

They spent three days in Guangzhou and Beijing, and two days each in Chongqing and Chang'an.

On the morning of Lunar New Year's Eve, Zhou Yan took a plane to Quancheng Airport and then took a taxi back to Jeju!

When Zhou Yan returned to Jeju, it was already afternoon. The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder, and the sound of firecrackers could be heard constantly.

Zhou Yan paid the fare to the driver and returned home with her suitcase.

Zhou Yan's family lives in a village in Jeju, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, in a quiet and secluded environment!

There were very few pedestrians on the street; most people were at home making dumplings.

Zhou Yanjia was no exception.

"I'm back!" Zhou Yan shouted as he returned home.

The parents were making dumplings when they heard Zhou Yan's voice and put down what they were doing.

"You're back," Zhou Yan's parents were overjoyed to see him.

They hadn't seen each other for more than half a year and missed each other terribly!

"Okay," Zhou Yan put the things back in his room, washed his hands, and came over to help.

"Where's Xiaojing?" Zhou Yan didn't see Xiaojing anywhere!

Xiaojing is his younger sister!

Zhou Yan was born in 1981, and Xiao Jing was born in 1990. The two are nine years apart!

Shortly after Xiaojing was born, the one-child policy came into effect!

People of their generation usually have many siblings!

Fewer entertainment options mean a higher birth rate!

The Zhou family already has very few members!

"Don't worry about her, let her play at Qianqian's house next door."

Zhou Yan was chatting with his parents when the conversation soon turned to marriage!

"Stone, you're not going to school anymore, it's time to find a partner, settle down, and start a family." Children in rural areas generally get married early.

Basically, they start going on blind dates as soon as they finish school!

Their family was small, and Zhou Yan was their only son. Naturally, Zhou's parents hoped that he would get married as soon as possible and have children!

Rural areas in eastern Shandong province attach great importance to this!

"Mom, I'm still young, there's no rush," Zhou Yan said hurriedly.

In both his past and present lives, he has been pressured to get married countless times.

Especially in his previous life, his sister was already married with two children, while he was still single.

He didn't get married until he was almost forty!

He's a free spirit, so naturally he doesn't want to be tied down by marriage!

"She's not young anymore..." Zhou's mother started nagging again!

Zhou Yan was helpless, but fortunately her savior arrived, and Zhou Jing returned home with a flushed face.

"Brother," Zhou Jing said excitedly when she saw Zhou Yan, "did you bring me any food?"

At Zhou Jing's age, she is at a stage where she loves to eat and play.

"I didn't bring any," Zhou Yan said irritably. "You didn't say you missed me at all, and now you're asking me for food!"

"Brother," Zhou Jing said, clinging to Zhou Yan's arm, "then give me the money, I'll go buy it myself!"

Zhou Yan was completely speechless. "Get out, get out, there isn't any."

Zhou Yan looked disgusted!

"I don't believe it," Zhou Jing said, looking unconvinced.

"It's in my backpack, take it," Zhou Yan said, unable to free her hands to make dumplings because Zhou Jing kept pestering her, so she could only let her take it herself.

"I knew it," Zhou Jing grinned and quickly ran away.

Not long after, Zhou Jing came out carrying snacks.

"I'm going to Qianqian's house," Zhou Jing said as she left again, wanting to share the moment with her friend!

"Just keep spoiling her," Zhou's mother said helplessly.

"fine!"

After making the dumplings, Zhou Yan took out the down jackets she had bought for her parents.

In addition, he bought a gold bracelet for his mother and cigarettes and alcohol for his father.

"Mom, did you buy the enemas and Weishan Lake salted duck eggs I asked you to prepare?"

"I've bought it," Zhou's mother said. She took Zhou Yan's instructions very seriously, so she went to buy it immediately.

"That's good!" Zhou Yan breathed a sigh of relief. It's good that it's been bought!

At 8 p.m., the whole family sat in front of the TV to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Zhou Yan was watching TV while texting Fan Binbin.

The 1999 Spring Festival Gala was spectacular and produced many classic moments.

A rendition of "The Mountain Road Has Eighteen Bends" amazed the audience, drawing thunderous applause!

The song "Come Home Often" is still being sung twenty years later!

The most classic example is the skit "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" performed by Uncle Ben, Song Dandan and Cui Yongyuan, which was full of laughter.

In addition, excellent programs such as "Veteran Generals Take the Field" and "Look at These Two Dads" were created.

The lyrics "Nod YES, shake NO; Come is COME, go is GO" from the movie "The Veteran Takes the Field" have become a memory for a generation!

I've seen all of these shows before, but they still feel great to watch again!

Zhou Yan sat in front of the TV, enjoying the time with her family, but her heart couldn't help but miss Fan Binbin.

"Is 'My Fair Princess' finished filming?" Zhou Yan sent Fan Binbin another message.

"We just finished filming a few days ago, it went pretty well, and it lets us spend the Lunar New Year at home!"

What are your plans for this year?

"Not yet, I'll see if there's a suitable opportunity when I get back to Kyoto!"

"And you? How have you been lately?" Fan Binbin asked.

"I've been incredibly busy lately!"

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The two of them talked back and forth, both missing each other!

Around 10 p.m., Zhou Jing couldn't stay awake any longer and went back to her room to sleep!

Around 11:50, Zhou Yan and his father went to the yard to set off firecrackers and fireworks!

Brilliant fireworks illuminated the night sky, weaving together like colorful clouds, brocade, and blooming flowers!

When one flower fades, ten thousand flowers bloom.

The sound of firecrackers exploded in unison, dense and deafening!

The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, and the smoke swirled around, creating a scene resembling a fairyland!

Zhou Yan felt it had been a long time since the New Year had been this lively; this was what the New Year should be like!

Zhou Yan gave each of his parents a large red envelope.

His parents used to give him everything, but now that he can earn money, he naturally wants to give back to them.

Zhou Yan took out his phone and personally called Director Hu En, Teacher Yuan Heping, Song Yuanfei, and others to wish them a Happy New Year!

Zhou Yan also wanted to wish Director Yang Jie a Happy New Year and thank her for the opportunity, but unfortunately she didn't have her phone number!