Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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Yuqing, let me ask you this: you've only met once, so what exactly do you like about him?

I do not know.

You don't know? Wang Weiwei felt a little frantic.

"I really don't know," Jiang Qingqing said, her eyes filled with confusion.

I don't know if I've fallen for him. I've never liked anyone before, so I don't know if this counts as liking someone.

I felt a little sad when I heard him sing, and he sang about other girls. As Jiang Qingqing spoke, tears welled up in her eyes again.

"Okay, okay, don't cry." Wang Weiwei hugged her tightly, comforting her repeatedly.

Wang Weiwei felt a little sad seeing Jiang Qingqing like this.

You know, Yuqing has always been the life of the party in their dorm, and it's rare to see her so sad.

So many boys pursued her without batting an eye, yet now she's acting like this because of another boy.

Sigh, Wang Weiwei sighed. Love really is a tribulation that no one can escape.

Yuqing, let me ask you, does that guy named Uesugi Kenichi have a girlfriend now?

He said he didn't yesterday. Jiang Qingqing raised her head as she spoke, her eyes lighting up.

Yeah, that settles it. He doesn't have a girlfriend now, why are you so upset? My God.

"Are you confident in yourself?" Wang Weiwei asked again.

Jiang Qingqing's eyes brightened even more, and her eyeballs started rolling around.

She picked up a mirror and looked at herself.

In the mirror, her skin was fair and radiant, her eyebrows were like willow leaves, and her hair was jet black and shiny. Her eyes, red from just having cried, added to her pitiful appearance.

She smiled at herself in the mirror, her beautiful eyes narrowing as she smiled, radiating a captivating light.

Yes, she is very confident in herself!

After seeing Jiang Qingqing hang up the phone, Uesugi Kenichi shook his head, sighing at how complicated and unpredictable girls' minds were.

Instead of going to sleep immediately after putting down his phone, he stared at the ceiling, his thoughts wandering.

The darkness of night always makes people unconsciously think about things, and at such times, certain emotions are amplified, making people more sentimental and vulnerable.

That's why some people say, don't try to make any decisions late at night.

Often, after you make a decision and implement it late at night, you will feel extremely regretful the next morning.

Kenichi Uesugi wondered what he would be doing now if the world hadn't changed and he hadn't obtained this system. What would the future hold?

Have you found a job that's neither good nor bad, going to get off work and coming home every day, mingling in the crowded streets, watching the city's housing prices rise day by day, hearing about the dowry amounts, and seeing some friends who have already bought houses and gotten married?

He wanted to give his parents and family a better life, but he couldn't sleep because he felt inadequate.

I could only force myself to hold back my tears and continue facing tomorrow's life.

Maybe back then I didn't dare to fall in love again, not because I couldn't forget anyone, but simply because I didn't have money.

Perhaps, even after exhausting all my strength, I will still end up as an ordinary person.

Uesugi Kenichi gradually drifted off to sleep amidst his own random thoughts.

As dawn approached, the sky, which had turned black, was tinged with a touch of brightness.

With a loud shout, Uesugi Kenichi woke up.

Kenichi Uesugi sat up blankly, his thoughts not yet fully recovered.

"Am I having a nightmare?" Uesugi Kenichi wondered.

Think about it for a moment.

It seems like he was dreaming when a ghost suddenly appeared in his house for some reason, and then Uesugi Kenichi kept running, and the ghost kept chasing him for a very, very long time.

Uesugi Kenichi felt a surge of anger and decided to stop running away. He turned around and delivered a "friendship-breaking punch," but ended up punching the wall and waking himself up.

After reminiscing for a while, he gradually became overjoyed. When he woke up, he not only didn't feel scared, but now he actually wanted to go back to sleep and have another manly battle with that evil spirit.

After a quick wash, I went downstairs for breakfast (Qian Zhao's) and then went upstairs.

I turned on my computer, posted today's update, poured myself a strong cup of tea, and began today's update.

It wasn't until nearly 10 o'clock that I received a phone call that things stopped.

He picked up his phone and saw that it was his editor, Zheng Chen, calling.

After Uesugi Kenichi answered the call, Zheng Chen informed him that they had arrived in Jiangcheng.

After communicating by phone and giving Zheng Chen his address, Zheng Chen said he would come over right away. The two agreed to meet at a coffee shop near Uesugi Kenichi's house, sign the contract, and then have a meal together. Uesugi Kenichi agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Uesugi Kenichi saved the chapter he had written and then turned off his computer.

I opened my wardrobe and realized I didn't own a single formal suit.

Left with no other choice, I found a clean and simple set of clothes and put them on.

When Uesugi Kenichi arrived at the coffee shop, he found that Zheng Chen had not yet arrived, so he ordered a coffee and sat down.

After waiting for nearly half an hour, the door of the coffee shop opened and two men walked in. One looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, and the other was nearly forty. Both were dressed in suits and ties.

After entering, the two glanced around the coffee shop and then walked towards Uesugi Kenichi.

Upon seeing the two, Uesugi Kenichi guessed that they must be from Feilu Novel Network, and the younger one must be his editor Zheng Chen.

These people, including Uesugi Kenichi, had communicated quite a bit with Zheng Chen, so they had a fairly good understanding of him.

Thinking of this, Uesugi Kenichi stood up.

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"Hello, are you the author of 'Full-Time Master', Uesugi Kenichi?" The middle-aged man, who looked to be around 40 years old, extended his hand and asked Uesugi Kenichi.

Kenichi Uesugi also extended his hand: "That's right, it's me."

Hello, I am Zhang Tao, the editor-in-chief of Feilu Novel Network.

"Hello, Mr. Lin, I'm your editor, Zheng Chen." The man next to him smiled and extended his hand to Uesugi Kenichi.

"Hello, there's no need for such formalities between us." Uesugi Kenichi said, gesturing for the two to sit down. Then he called over a waiter.

After Zheng Chen and Zhang Tao each ordered a cup of coffee, they started chatting.

"I never expected Lin Da to be so handsome and so young. This is quite a surprise," Zheng Chen said with a smile after sitting down.

Kenichi Uesugi chuckled. "What kind of person do you imagine me to be?"

Zheng Chen picked up his coffee and took a sip: "Anyway, he's not as handsome as I imagined. In fact, there are quite a few handsome parents."

Kenichi Uesugi chuckled. After a brief chat, they got down to business.

Zhang Tao took a document out of his briefcase, placed it on the table, and handed it to Uesugi Kenichi.

Mr. Lin, please take a look at this new contract. If there's anything you don't understand or are not satisfied with, please let us know and we can discuss it further.

Kenichi Uesugi took the contract from Zhang Tao and began to read it.

After about half an hour, Uesugi Kenichi had a general understanding of the contents of the contract.

The changes mainly focus on the revenue sharing ratios for subscriptions and various copyrights.

First, the subscription revenue split has changed from 50/50 to 70/30.

The revenue from various channels and copyright sharing is split 60/40.

After putting down the contract, Uesugi Kenichi took a sip of coffee and said, "I'm sorry, I may not be able to accept this contract."

"Oh?" Zhang Tao raised an eyebrow. "So, what's one thing you can't accept?"

"There's just one issue: the copyright revenue split is too high. I can't accept a 50/50 split," Uesugi Kenichi said.

You have to understand that Uesugi Kenichi will definitely have more than just one full-time book in the future; he has many other popular books as well. The value of all these books he has is astonishing. If he were to sign the contract so hastily, he would be devastated later.

Zhang Tao was prepared after hearing what Uesugi Kenichi said, and took out another contract from his briefcase.

Kenichi Uesugi took the contract again and shook his head. The copyright split on this contract was 70/30, which still did not meet his expectations.

"So what percentage would you find acceptable?" Zhang Tao was also in a dilemma, after all, the editor-in-chief had given him a firm order before he left that Uesugi Kenichi must be signed.

I can entrust the operation of the copyright to the platform, but I want to take 90% of the copyright revenue.

Before Uesugi Kenichi could finish speaking, Zhang Tao interrupted him: "That's impossible!"

If it doesn't work out, we can talk about it again.

After some negotiations, Zhang Tao received confirmation from the editor-in-chief over the phone, and the two parties finally finalized the contents of the contract.

Kenichi Uesugi got the contract he wanted: an 80/20 split of royalties, and a 60/40 split on subscriptions. However, this also meant he was now essentially tied to the Feilu Novel Network platform; his primary platform for future online book publishing would be Feilu Novel Network, unless he breached the contract or Feilu Novel Network went bankrupt.

After the contract was signed, it was already 1 p.m.

Zhang Tao carefully placed the documents into his briefcase and said to Uesugi Kenichi, "Let's go, let's have a meal together to celebrate the successful signing."

Kenichi Uesugi readily agreed.

After eating at a restaurant, Zhang Tao paid the bill first.

After dinner, Zhang Tao and Zheng Chen said goodbye to Shangshan Qian.

Before leaving, Zheng Chen made a phone call gesture to Uesugi Kenichi and then left with Zhang Tao.

Kenichi Uesugi wandered aimlessly down the street, the scorching sun pouring down on him, making his skin feel itchy all over.

He intended to go straight home, but as he passed a commercial area, he stepped into it instead.

After all, he already has a large sum of money in his bank account, and money only becomes money when it's spent. Besides, he hasn't bought himself any clothes in a long time.

Moreover, as you come into contact with more and more people, it will definitely be inappropriate not to have a couple of decent outfits.

After confirming his needs, Kenichi Uesugi began searching in the mall, and soon a store caught his eye: Armani.

Even for Kenichi Uesugi, who doesn't follow the fashion world much, this store is a household name.

After glancing at it, Uesugi Kenji went inside.

As soon as I entered, a female sales assistant greeted me and asked, "Hello sir, what type of clothing are you looking for?"

Kenichi Uesugi gave the saleswoman a polite smile: "Do you have any recommendations for suits?"