[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of":3,"chapter-dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-77":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dreaming Back to 1997: I Became the Forefather of Web Novels",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2348311,4589,"Chapter 77: Taking Down, Simplified Edition About to Hit the Market","dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-77",77,"\u003Cp>Emerging from the shop, Cao Sheng accompanied Huang Qingya to retrieve her bicycle, but as a night breeze blew past, he saw Huang Qingya’s flushed face swaying unsteadily, as if she might be blown over by the light wind, so he instinctively reached out to steady her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, are you alright? You seem drunk; should we find a place for you to rest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering the restaurant, he had called her Sister Huang, but after the meal, because their conversation had been so engaging, at her request, his form of address for her had changed to \"Sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya waved her hand in refusal, \"I'm fine! I'm not drunk! We’ve barely had anything; with this little bit of alcohol, it’s impossible for me to be drunk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish her sentence, she pushed away his supporting arm and walked toward the bicycle, seemingly trying to prove she wasn't drunk and could still ride it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved that being stubborn is useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had only taken two steps forward when her body swayed and she tumbled to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Cao Sheng was quick-witted and agile; he rushed forward and caught her in his arms. The embrace was firm, and his heart rate accelerated instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine, you don't need to hold me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing Cao Sheng’s arms with both hands and barely standing steady, Huang Qingya was still being stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even tried to push away the arms Cao Sheng was using to hold her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a saying: viewing a beauty under the moonlight makes her look even more beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone holding her firmly while looking at her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Cao Sheng felt Huang Qingya was incredibly beautiful; her face was like a silver platter, resembling a classical beauty. Although her beautiful hair was simply held back by a butterfly hairpin, a true beauty needs no excessive adornment. Beneath her gold-rimmed glasses, her hazy, drunken eyes, slightly parted red lips, and skin—which was clearly a shade or two fairer than the average woman—possessed a faint luster...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beauty like jade...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four words flashed through his mind, and then the word \"peach\" flashed through his mind as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the moonlight tonight wasn't bright, the lights of this old street had the effect of moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister, stop trying to be brave. Let me help you find a place to rest, shall we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng released his hands and switched to supporting her by one arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya swayed again and hurriedly held onto him to avoid falling; this had to do with the high heels she was wearing tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she seem to finally realize she was truly drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, one hand taking the initiative to rest on his shoulder, her chin also resting on his shoulder, and she breathed alcohol-scented air into his ear, saying, \"Th-then let's find a place to r-rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng hummed in agreement, one hand supporting her arm and the other around her waist, walking step by step toward the entrance of the old street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because once outside the old street, there were benches and hotels by the roadside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether to take her to a bench on the street to sit for a while, or to a hotel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He supported her as they walked and asked, \"Sister, if you go back late, won't your husband be angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his probe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also his moral bottom line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his mind was already wandering, if she were already married with a husband, he would dispel the romantic notions in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not want to ruin someone else’s family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband? Which husband? I-I’m not married yet! Where would there be any, any husband?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya answered intermittently with hazy eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, after leaving the old street, Cao Sheng hailed a taxi and took her to his own courtyard on the other side of the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He helped her into the main room and sat her down on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he brewed two cups of Mao Feng tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed one cup to Huang Qingya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya took the glass teacup with hazy eyes and brought it to her lips to drink...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't! Wait a moment! It's hot...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Cao Sheng could finish, Huang Qingya let out a startled cry from the heat, instantly becoming much more sober, and kept pursing her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng took the teacup from her hand and placed it on the coffee table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that she was much more sober, the hesitation in his heart vanished for the most part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was no longer any suspicion of taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out with his right hand and grasped her left hand, which was resting on her lap. Huang Qingya was slightly surprised, turned her face to look, her eyes filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng shifted closer to her, reached his other hand behind her head to support it, and brought his own face closer bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she could turn her face away or push him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the time he gave her to choose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya did not turn her face away, nor did she push him off; her face only grew redder, and her breathing gradually quickened. When their faces were only a dozen centimeters apart, seeing that she still hadn't turned away or pushed him off, Cao Sheng finally stopped suppressing himself and suddenly kissed her red lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya let out a soft sound, her hands instinctively pressing against his chest, but she didn't push him away with any force. Not only did she not push him away, but a moment later, she took the initiative to embrace him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What else was there to say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng had no more concerns in his heart; only one intense thought remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the red wine tonight had helped set the mood for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she was strong-willed and unwilling to admit defeat in her bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a small hole in the corner of the courtyard, a mouse cautiously poked its head out, only to be frightened by a sudden scream from Huang Qingya and immediately shrink back into the hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it finally mustered the courage to tremble and poke its head out of the hole again, it was scared back inside by the sound of a glass shattering in the main room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, the mouse poked its head out of the hole for the third time. It had just crawled out halfway when the sound of the sofa legs suddenly scraping against the floor tiles erupted from the room. Thus, the poor mouse was scared back into the hole again and didn't dare come out for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being drunk, breaking into a sweat makes one much more sober.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the moon was high in the sky, Huang Qingya, who had broken into a sweat on the sofa in the main room, was completely sober. She lay languidly on Cao Sheng’s chest and chuckled, \"You’re quite bold! You don't seem like a young man of your age.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng was resting with his eyes closed; hearing this, he said languidly, \"It’s because your charm is too great; you can't blame me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya laughed, \"I’m not blaming you. Actually, do you know? The first time I saw you, I liked you a little. You say I have great charm, but actually, I think you have great charm too. You’re so handsome and so talented; if I didn't feel I wasn't good enough for you, I might have chased you long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng still had his eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya: \"Mm, why? Don't tell me that among the many girls at your school, not one has chased you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng didn't answer but asked instead: \"Are you really not married?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya: \"Is there a fake to this? Why? Is it so incredible that I’m not married?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng opened his eyes and looked at her face, \"You are so beautiful and have such a good figure; there should be many people who want to marry you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingya showed a self-deprecating look, \"Yes! There are indeed many people chasing me, but not one of them is someone I like. I don't want to settle. Heh, at your age, you probably can't understand my choice, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was there for him not to understand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he was reborn, after buying a house and a car, his conditions weren't bad; if he really wanted to get married, he could certainly find a partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't want to settle either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not everyone can convince themselves to become husband and wife with someone they have no feelings for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a shower at Cao Sheng’s place,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She left quite gracefully and didn't ask Cao Sheng if they counted as boyfriend and girlfriend now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Sheng didn't bring it up either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days that followed, Huang Qingya would occasionally come to Cao Sheng’s place to find him. Every time they met, it was a posture of \"few words, ruthless actions.\" After entering the door, they would often start kissing before they had even said two sentences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after they were satisfied would they chat about their recent situations or talk about Cao Sheng’s work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time thus entered October.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day before entering October, Cao Sheng received an email sent by Wang Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cao Sheng, Changjiang Literature and Art has confirmed that your 'I Wish to Become an Immortal' will be released on October 10th. They plan to imitate the previous operation of Huachengchubanshe and are preparing to hold a few book signings for you to promote it, so you might need to ask for a few days off in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, they have printed 200,000 copies for the first run this time, which should be related to the fact that we at Rongshuxia have already helped pre-sell over 80,000 copies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, congratulations! — Wang Jing\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1676,"2026-06-21T01:55:54.452Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","38f023f93ee503a592cfe6195d3ea83352cd9b59fbae8fdf8440ea8480efb30e","dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-78","dreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-chapter-76",338,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdreaming-back-to-1997-i-became-the-forefather-of-cover.jpg"]