Chapter 294

Natsume Ruri was a bit shy and returned the compliment:

"Auntie Miyuki is also very good."

"I couldn't win no matter what, and in the end, it could only be a draw."

Kondo Miyuki looked at the warm dessert on the side and smiled:

"This sweet soup smells very fragrant; it made me want to drink it directly without caring about the heat while playing shogi just now."

"Now that it's cool, it's just right for me to try Natsume-kun's cooking."

Natsume Chikage smiled slightly:

"Mm."

After speaking, he looked at his sister.

"Ruri, you should drink it while it's hot too."

"Mm-hmm."

The two picked up their bowls at the same time and took a careful sip.

In an instant—

The warm, sweet, milky fragrance melted in their mouths, the white fungus was crisp and smooth, and the dates were sweet and soft; the three blended together just right.

This flavor, which seemed to be one, made both of them widen their eyes slightly.

Natsume Ruri said excitedly:

"Brother, what is this? It's really super delicious!"

Natsume Chikage smiled:

"This is called 'Milk White Fungus and Red Date Sweet Soup'."

Kondo Miyuki covered her plump red lips in surprise.

"Natsume-kun, this you made is really very good; Auntie loves this texture!"

"Ruri loves it too!"

Natsume Chikage smiled:

"If you like it, drink more; there's still plenty in the pot."

The more Kondo Miyuki tasted it, the more she felt Natsume-kun was truly excellent.

If her daughter became his girlfriend in the future, she would definitely be very happy.

After a while.

Kondo Miyuki checked the time, stood up, and said goodbye:

"Natsume-kun, it's getting a bit late, Auntie needs to prepare to go back."

"Goodbye, sister Ruri, remember to come over next time."

Natsume Ruri nodded and smiled:

"Mm-hmm."

"Goodbye, Auntie Miyuki."

Natsume Chikage also stood up and suggested:

"Auntie Miyuki, I'll walk you for a bit."

Kondo Miyuki didn't refuse and smiled with gratification:

"Mm."

Soon.

Natsume Chikage returned after seeing Kondo Miyuki off.

Natsume Ruri was still drinking the sweet soup, gulping it down. She wiped the milk from the corner of her mouth with a tissue and said in surprise:

"Brother, the milk you made is really delicious."

"Ruri wants to drink it again next time."

Natsume Chikage smiled:

"Of course you can; rather, Brother made it for you to drink in the first place."

"You have to drink more and grow tall quickly."

Natsume Ruri smiled happily:

"Mm."

She remembered something and asked:

"By the way, Brother, didn't you go to the publishing house today?"

"Have you successfully signed the contract now?"

Natsume Chikage locked the door, sat by the small table, and nodded:

"I've already signed."

Natsume Ruri happily rested her hands on the small table and looked at Natsume Chikage in front of her:

"Really?"

"How much of a share did they give you for your new book?"

Natsume Chikage explained:

"40%."

Natsume Ruri said in surprise:

"40%?"

"Is 40% considered high?"

Natsume Chikage thought for a moment:

"I suppose so."

Although Natsume Ruri didn't understand the situation, she was still very happy.

Because the novel her brother wrote had finally been successfully signed.

From now on, her brother wouldn't be a silly brother.

But a writer brother!

Natsume Ruri counted on her fingers and said happily:

"That means, Brother, for this novel of yours, if the price is 1,000 yen, we can earn 400 yen."

"If we sell ten copies, that's 4,000 yen."

"If we sell a hundred copies, that's 40,000 yen!"

"So Brother, how many copies are they planning to print this time?"

"Is it five hundred, or eight hundred?"

Natsume Chikage smiled:

"How could it be so few? If they print so few, the publishing house would lose money."

"For the first printing, it's at least two thousand copies."

Natsume Ruri was pleasantly surprised:

"Two thousand copies?!"

"If all two thousand copies are sold, doesn't that mean we can earn 800,000 yen?"

Natsume Ruri really didn't understand the situation of the publishing house.

She simply thought that when a new author enters the industry, everyone gets a 40% share.

Everyone sells about two thousand copies.

As for how long it takes to sell out, she thought it should take quite a while.

After all, many books in bookstores have to be placed for quite a while.

About a few months? Half a year?

It should be.

Earning 800,000 yen in half a year is also very impressive!

At least much better than working part-time!

Anyway, Natsume Ruri was very happy.

"By then, Brother, the manuscript fee from selling these two thousand copies of the novel will be just enough to pay the tuition."

"Thinking about it this way, when you successfully submit the novel you're writing now..."