She Only Cares About Cultivation-Chapter 963 - 840: Super Star 14 (6000)_4

The community she bought this time is called Zidong Garden, still a school district housing. She only invests in school district housing. This time, she bought a high-rise apartment because high-rises are gradually increasing. She purchased an east-facing unit on the 12th floor, with the house being delivered by the end of next year, featuring three bedrooms and two living rooms.

Her second novel, finishing by the end of the year, has more words than the first one and has performed better. However, she can’t write endlessly, so it must end when it should, no matter how well it’s doing. It’s just right, with the year-end completion, she can seriously take a break.

Yet, in mid-October, the editorial department sent the good news that her second novel was about to be published. This was actually within her expectation. Fortunately, she wrote it following publication standards, so only minor modifications were needed to enter the approval phase.

Therefore, during her lunch breaks each day, she has an extra task—editing.

Busy days always pass quickly. By January 2013, with the distribution of channel fees, living expenses, and the sum of her manuscript fees over the past few months, her savings reached 1 million yuan. She was just a few months away from a million-dollar balance, and Hua Yan suddenly felt a bit regretful that she should have waited a few more months.

However, just in these months, the house priced at 31,000 yuan per square meter also rose to 33,000 yuan per square meter. Now she was at a loss for words. Gains and losses happen in an instant, and perhaps there’s nothing much to regret.

After decorating three apartments, with help from Mr. and Mrs. Ning, she found a renovation company for them. Because the apartments are small, the budget for each was set at 100,000 yuan for mid-range renovations. The three wouldn’t exceed 300,000 yuan. All furniture and appliances would be installed, equating to her spending 300,000 yuan without having to worry about anything. Plus, the renovation quality was guaranteed since it was handled by acquaintances, and all furniture and appliances were branded. Looking at it like this, 100,000 yuan was genuinely not expensive. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

After the three apartments were well renovated and rented out, each could roughly be rented for 2,000 yuan. Since they were school district houses, 2,000 yuan was definitely no problem.

It would take approximately four years to recoup the costs, and after four years, the apartments would show some wear, and maintenance would be more needed.

However, renting is incidental for her; the main point is to hoard properties.

The renovation fee was paid 30%, 90,000 yuan, as the initial cost. Midway through the renovation, another 30% would be paid. The remaining 40% would be paid in full after the renovation ended and one month passed without any issues.

In January 2013, during the final exams, Hua Yan ranked eighth in her grade. It wasn’t the best, but not bad either. She was quite satisfied.

After the final exams, Liang An called, but Hua Yan directly declined. She always felt this director was somewhat odd, especially after their last meeting, making her more uneasy. So she dared not accept his kindness again and decided to focus on advancing her skills this year.

The Ning Family invited her to the Northeast for the new year annually, but Hua Yan’s refusal had become a habit. Her independent and aloof nature couldn’t be changed by Zhao Yun, so it was the third year she spent the new year alone.

Doudou was absent, Ning Hao also returned to his hometown. No one disturbed her, so she upgraded every three days. She also needed to make time for piano lessons.

Now her piano skills improved rapidly. Given her previous inadequate mastery of fundamentals, besides being guided in playing, she deepened her studies in music history, music analysis, harmony, form, counterpoint, orchestration, and many other aspects. Her teacher even required her to attend a concert each month and often listen to piano music instead of blindly practicing.

"You’ve been with me too short a time. Within a year, if you meet my standards, I’ll take you to perform on stage."

"If you want to take the professional route, it needs to be verified by a graduation certificate from national music college undergrad or above piano majors, or through a proficiency examination distinguished by ’performance level’ from authoritative institutions or musician associations nationwide. With your current level, you’re far from it. But if you persist until high school, by college, you’ll have a unique advantage over your peers."

In short, attending such expensive piano lessons is rare, and with Hua Yan’s effort and talent, she becomes even more excellent.

So, the teacher’s meaning leans towards practice and nurturing, grasping techniques first, then diligently practicing along with environment and touch training in various aspects.

However, what the teacher doesn’t know is that Hua Yan hasn’t decided which institution to apply to. Her learning piano doesn’t necessarily mean taking a professional path; it just opens another option.

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"Rejected?" When Liang An complained to Yao Ling indignantly, Yao Ling first questioned and then responded with a clear laughter.

"She’s very guarded, isn’t she? It’s okay, just rejection. She indeed became busier after entering middle school. Well, since she likes this field, I’m curious about how interesting this circle can be to attract her. So young, yet she spends her vacation running around for minor roles? Didn’t you establish some agency? Now tell me, am I suitable to debut?"

Liang An gawked, questioning his hearing: "You’re not joking with me, are you?"

Yao Ling lay slanted on the sofa, tossing a glance at Liang An with beautiful eyes.

"What is it? You think I seem joking? Isn’t it just acting, fighting? I stand still, and I can overshadow a large group of them!"

Indeed, these words weren’t incorrect; if relying on appearance to mix in the entertainment circle, there’d be many shortcuts, the same for both genders.

Yao Ling’s face is just like a demon’s arrival!

But his character, with no concessions to anyone, made Liang An feel he’s like a ticking bomb, somewhat unsettling.

Thus, he hesitated momentarily, under Yao Ling’s impatient gaze, earnestly explaining entertainment circle rules to him.

"This agency isn’t mine alone. Though signing you holds future prospects, you must know, many of us are mingling in this entertainment circle. If others discover, wouldn’t they crush us? Given your temper, you might leave immediately, and what should I do then? Hence, I advise you not to mix in this industry. Whether you’ll succeed unknown, but the risks are substantial. With my current power, I can’t bear them!"

Yao Ling eyed him obliquely, what? You’re even rejecting little me now?