Today, Xu Mo came specifically for two reasons: first, to get to know Rebirth, and second, to change a name.
He thought the name "Phoenix" was too ordinary and didnāt stand out; you couldnāt even guess the content before reading. If shown to Westerners, they wouldnāt understand the meaning of "Phoenix" at all.
He said, "Iām aiming to make this novel a world bestseller, and a name like this just wonāt sell."
Sheng Ning nodded in agreement. When she named it, she didnāt think much, only that it fit the General Union Dance Troupeās requirements. As for Xu Moās ambition to make it a world bestseller, she believed he had that capability.
In the future, he had achieved it many times.
"So, youāre okay with changing the name?" Xu Mo was quite surprised, "Arenāt authors usually very peculiar?"
"Iām not much of an author; you have the decision-making power for the name."
"Alright, Iāll personally bring the trial book over once itās ready." Xu Mo got up to leave, and Sheng Ning saw him down to the stairs. There, they ran into Xing Fang, who smiled and greeted them.
"Sis, who was that?"
"Oh! Heās a friend of my uncle, came over to deliver some documents to me."
"Oh!"
Xing Fang was fine in every other way, just a bit too much of a gossip. But Xu Moās attire was indeed too eye-catching, a black suit and slicked-back hair. Amidst a sea of khaki pants, his attention-grabbing rate was indeed high.
There were still guests at home, so Sheng Ning didnāt chat much with Xing Fang and just greeted her before heading back.
Xing Fang stood by the stairs, feeling a bit disappointed as she watched Sheng Ningās back. She had initially thought with the Captainās wife here, theyād get along and have fun together, but Sheng Ningās attitude clearly showed she had no intention of mingling with the families in the courtyard.
Despite the courtyard seeming small, its social dynamics were quite complex, often the city folk sticking with city folk and rural ones with rural ones.
Before Sheng Ning arrived, everyone expected her to join their camp, and Xing Fang was the most confident in this, because she was familiar with Sheng Ning! But the result was disappointing.
Sheng Ning really seldom went out.
"Hello, could you tell me if Captain Xuās house is here?"
A middle-aged womanās voice interrupted Xing Fangās thoughts. She turned around to see an elegantly dressed woman standing in front of her.
"Excuse me, who are you?"
"Hello, Iām Sheng Ningās friend, here to see her for something." Han Xiaoqiu hid her disdain and tried to appear amiable.
Xing Fang rolled her eyes; donāt think she didnāt catch the ridicule in her eyes.
Such a snobby person.
"I donāt know!" Even Sheng Ning had never looked at them like that, what a snob! "Hmph!"
Xing Fang spat with disdain and turned away, head held high.
"So uncultured, truly uncultured." Han Xiaoqiu was furious, but to maintain her stature as the presidentās wife, she had to endure. Today, she wanted to see for herself how formidable the legendary Sheng Ning was.
Dong Shuhua had told her that the current Sheng Ning was the most influential figure in the entire noble family, deserving of everyoneās respect.
While pondering whom to ask, she suddenly saw a skinny girl dashing quickly down the stairs.
"Hey! Wait a minute."
"What? Who are you?"
"Why are you speaking so rudely, girl? Iām just asking for directions."
Anāan replied grumpily, "Is this how you ask for directions?"