Chapter 165: Blushing Elder Sister‑in‑Law

"I wasn't thinking of doing anything, I just wanted to ask one thing."

Xu Yuexin smiled and said, "Which is warmer, the electric blanket or my lap?"

Da Yizi's face flushed at the question, and anger flickered in her beautiful eyes.

"I don't know, don't ask me."

Da Yizi said coldly, turned her head and walked out of the room.

After years of sparring wits and courage with Xu Yuexin, Da Yizi has managed to draw some experience.

The point is that when faced with such a question, no matter how she answers, Xu Yuexin will keep pressing, making it impossible for her to get out of it.

Saying "I don't know" outright is the best response.

Xu Yuexin didn't follow up; instead he lay down on the bed, quietly enjoying the early‑autumn noon sunshine.

In these days there are few "autumn tiger" heatwaves; autumn truly feels like autumn.

At this moment, the sun is no longer the summer's harshness; the light is like a small hand, gently brushing his face.

"Norwegian Wood" is about to appear in Novel Monthly Report, and the printing work at People's Literature is already on the line.

According to the Contract, once "Norwegian Wood" completes its first full‑month run, People's Literature will begin printing and publishing it.

Xu Yuexin now truly wants to see what effect the release of "Norwegian Wood" will have.

…

A few days later, "Norwegian Wood" was published in Novel Monthly Report.

Soon, that issue of Novel Monthly Report sold out because of this novel, the sell‑out speed faster than any previous time.

Then there's nothing more to say—print more!

As a result, not long after, the extra printed copies were also sold out, even faster than the previous batch.

"Norwegian Wood" has already created a word‑of‑mouth effect; countless young men and women now know the novel.

Even if they could borrow a copy of that issue from a friend, most people still choose to buy their own copy for occasional rereading later.

The reason is simple: the complexity of male‑female relationships and the explicitness of intimate scenes in "Norwegian Wood" surpass any previous romance novel.

With the booming sales, "Norwegian Wood" triggered repeated reprints, truly making Novel Monthly Report's printing presses smoke.

In fact, many young women read the novel with flushed faces.

For example, Zhu Chen, who hasn't seen Xu Yuexin for a long time.

The last time Zhu Chen dealt with Xu Yuexin was during the New Year, when she and her parents went to the Xu Family to pay New Year's visits.

Now, after more than half a year, Xu Yuexin returns to her world in this manner.

"If you're writing a romance novel, just write a romance novel; why describe the details so specifically?"

In Si Yuan Community, inside a unit building, after finishing "Norwegian Wood," Zhu Chen touched her feverish cheek and muttered to herself.

Having not seen Xu Yuexin for a long time, Zhu Chen occasionally thinks of him.

Now that she reads the novel Xu Yuexin wrote, Zhu Chen's longing for him begins to grow uncontrollably.

She doesn't know how he's doing now.

Zhu Chen whispered silently to herself.

Amid private heated discussions among many young men and women, People's Literature launched the standalone printing of "Norwegian Wood."

First print, one million copies! As Deputy Editor-in-Chief and the organizer of this printing, Wang Chaoyin, after the novel was printed and released to the market, arranged to go with Xu Yuexin to Qu Xinhua Bookstore to observe market sales.

"Our department has never had a novel whose first print reaches such a number of copies."

"The printing presses are almost smoking because of 'Norwegian Wood'..."

As the two got off the bus together, Wang Chaoyin said to the Xu Yuexin beside him.

But halfway through his sentence, he stopped.

In front of them, a long queue stretched at the Xinhua Shudian entrance, and most readers emerging from inside held copies of "Norwegian Wood."

"Hey, look."

Wang Chaoyin laughed, patted Xu Yuexin's shoulder and said, "Go up and take a look."

Xu Yuexin said to Wang Chaoyin, and together they walked to the bookstore entrance to check the scene inside.

Inside, the bookstore was packed with people, all there to buy "Norwegian Wood."

"We can prepare to print another million copies."

Xu Yuexin said upon seeing that.

As for why "Norwegian Wood" is so popular, Xu Yuexin has his own judgment.

Half is because the book is genuinely good; the other half is that current romance novels haven't reached its level of explicitness.

Xu Yuexin strongly suspects that some young men and women buy it home as a sort of primer.

Wang Chaoyin, hearing Xu Yuexin's words, nodded in agreement: "I'll go arrange it."

After browsing the bookstore, Xu Yuexin and Wang Chaoyin waved goodbye.

Behind that, the novel kept being reprinted.

By mid‑September, "Norwegian Wood" had already been reprinted twice, with People's Literature alone reaching a terrifying 3 million copies printed.

Besides that, other publishers also contacted Xu Yuexin to publish "Norwegian Wood."

For a time, Luoyang's paper became scarce.

Xu Yuexin finished discussing publishing matters with the various houses, then began arranging Chen Yixue's concert.

"Xue Xue, I plan to hold the concert before October while the weather's still not hot."

Beside the Steinway piano, Xu Yuexin listened to Da Yizi's melodious playing and asked her, "Do you have any issues on your end?"

Chen Yixue stopped playing, and the music abruptly cut off.

No problem. But I've been asking around lately; it seems arranging a concert isn't that easy.

"Last year's Gongti event, there was a senior leader coordinating it."

Chen Yixue murmured, "If it really is difficult, I can wait a little longer."

Xu Yuexin knows that Da Yizi doesn't want to cause him any trouble.

But since he promised Da Yizi, he will definitely see it through.

Moreover, holding a concert will directly boost the song's sales.

"Whether it's difficult or not, I'll make it happen."

"Because I promised you."

Xu Yuexin sat beside Da Yizi, took her delicate hand, and said, "Besides, don't you want to take the stage?"

Da Yizi felt her heart stirred by his words.

Which singer doesn't want to step onto the stage before the public and showcase their voice? "Then… I'll trouble you with that."

"We're a married couple; why bother with such formalities?"

After speaking, Xu Yuexin placed his other hand on Da Yizi's shoulder and planted a kiss on her dignified cheek.

Da Yizi's face flushed from his kiss, and she pushed him away.

"Don't say nonsense; you and Qiao Qiao are the pair."

"Our relationship will eventually have to end."

Normally, Da Yizi would certainly be displeased at this point.

But today, seeing Xu Yuexin's determination to fight for her concert moved her deeply, so she only corrected him.

"Oh? You really think that way."

Xu Yuexin placed both hands on Da Yizi's shoulders, turned her to face him, and said.

In an instant, the two locked eyes beside the piano.

(End of chapter.)