The Young Lion

Walking into Nilkerson's Cafe, Aldridge ordered a cup of coffee and some refreshments to the waiter as soon as he entered the door, and then he began to look for a seat. He liked the position by the window so that he could enjoy the scenery on the street.

The aisle on the window side was blocked by a baby carriage, Aldrich looked down and didn't care, the seat next to the window was empty, but there was a pen and a notebook on the table, he didn't see The guest's water glass or meal and the like, it is assumed that this seat is empty.

Putting the leisure bag by his feet, took off the warm scarf around his neck, unbuttoned his coat, and Aldridge sat down on the seat.

While waiting for the order to come up, Aldrich casually flipped through the book on the table, and was attracted by it after just one glance.

This is just an ordinary writing book, and the neat and elegant British English notes are particularly pleasing to the eye, and what is depicted between the lines is a fantastic short story, which Aldridge immersed himself in unconsciously.

Flipping through the stories in the book page by page, Aldridge didn't realize that a figure appeared beside him. His eyes were always fixed on the writing book in his hand. From time to time, he took a sip of coffee with his left hand, or used a fork to feed himself. Send some delicious cakes in your mouth.

When he flipped through the next page with great interest, he suddenly found that the story had come to an abrupt end, and the blank paper made him feel lost, staring blankly at the writing book.

Sir, would you like a refill?

The waiter saw that his coffee cup had bottomed out, and asked when he passed by.

Only then did Aldrich raise his head, and smiled naturally: Okay, thank you.

After finishing speaking, the waiter stooped to refill his coffee, and Aldrich realized that standing beside him was a mature woman with a thin figure, long blond hair just below her shoulders, and a face with regular features. It was haggard, and when Aldrich looked over, there was a poignant melancholy in his averted eyes.

Her slender hands tightly grasped the stroller, and Aldridge found that in the empty stroller when he arrived, there was now a chubby little baby girl over one year old, who seemed to be dozing off in a daze, full of naivety .

Aldridge found it strange that there was a customer dining here, and a strange woman stood beside her, and the waiter didn't care?

So when he looked at the waiter, the male waiter said politely: Sir, the notebook in your hand belongs to this lady.

Only then did Aldrich suddenly realize, but he didn’t see a water glass or other things on the table just now, thinking that there were no guests here, but he didn’t expect it to belong to this lady, so he quickly stood up and said apologetically, “Sorry, I don’t Know it's yours.

The mature and vicissitudes of life woman was silent for a moment before she spoke softly: It's okay.

Aldrich's appearance is at least harmless to humans and animals. With his handsome appearance and casual attire, he looks like a big boy next door when he smiles, so he can often make a good first impression on others.

Did you write this?

Aldrich had no intention of returning the book to the other party. Seeing the lady frowning slightly, Aldrich quickly said: Please don't get me wrong, I like your story very much. It is very exciting. It is fate, I would like to invite You drink a cup of coffee. In addition, if possible, can you let me read the follow-up story? I only read half of such a wonderful story. To be honest, I feel very uncomfortable, like being scratched by a cat, itchy uncomfortable.

Perhaps it was Aldrich's straightforward and humorous words that moved the lady, she sat down opposite Aldrich, but lowered her head slightly,

Doesn't seem to have any confidence in himself.

Aldrich ordered a cup of coffee for her, added some snacks, and then he started chatting casually with the lady opposite.

At first the atmosphere was a bit dull, but soon, this mature woman also talked more, she seemed to want to know Aldrich's impressions, especially when she received frequent compliments from Aldrich, her melancholy expression improved a little , There was a little brilliance in the gloomy eyes.

Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Aldrich Hall. I am in Edinburgh for tourism. My occupation is a football coach.

Aldridge smiled while holding a coffee cup.

The lady's face became sad again, as if remembering something, she murmured: Football? In Manchester, I also watched a football match, a ball was flying around in the sky...

Apparently football brought back some bad memories for her. She shook her head with bitterness on the corner of her mouth, then raised her head and said to Aldrich: My name is Joanne Rowling. Mr. Hall, you look very young. I thought you were still studying, but I didn't expect you to be working.

Aldridge said casually: I don't have the grand ideal of governing the country and the world. I only want to be a football coach since I was a child, so there is no need to go to university for further studies. As for the illusory thing of cultivating quality and cultivating sentiment, uh, I am just a layman, yes I'm not that demanding, huh, Ms. Joanne-Rowling, huh?

Aldrich suddenly raised his head and blinked, then lowered his head and asked curiously: Excuse me, excuse me for being abrupt, can you tell me your full name and what's your middle name?

Rowling looked bewildered, and said truthfully, Catherine.

Aldrich sat back up straight, looking at the mature woman in front of him in surprise, as if he wanted to get to know her again.

Joanne-Katherine Rowling.

JK Rowling!

Aldrich actually felt that the face in front of him was a little familiar just now, but it was just an illusion that he seemed to have known each other in a dream.

In fact, he has seen this face before, but the memory is too long, and what he saw at that time was a more beautiful and colorful face, not the haggard and melancholy face in front of him.

Aldrich was not fond of literature in his previous life, but he also knew that there was a writer whose works were popular all over the world.

Harry Potter mother: JK Rowling!

Ashamed, Aldrich has never seen the original Harry Potter. In his previous life, he couldn't understand it, and he was not interested in the Chinese translation, but he has seen the movie. I believe that many fans are like this .

Aldrich's expression suddenly became serious, and he asked softly, Are you in any trouble? I think you don't look very well.

She was dressed cheaply and didn't even order coffee in the coffee shop. Aldridge didn't understand how she was allowed to sit here before even a glass of water was placed on the table.

Aldrich's question obviously aroused her sadness, her eyes were slightly moist, and she quickly lowered her head and said, Mr. Hall, you are still young, and there are many things that you cannot understand at your age.

But Aldrich said solemnly: No, it's not a question of whether you can understand it. I am a relatively simple person, and I can solve problems when I have problems. I like your work. The little story just now is very exciting, but I believe that you will continue to understand it in the future. You can create more exciting works that are welcomed by more people, so you should put your energy on what you like the most. Like me, I like football, so I will devote myself to being a good one in my dream My coach, any person or thing that blocks me will be regarded as an obstacle by me, and I will remove it one by one!

Rowling suddenly raised her head and looked at the blond boy in disbelief.

Why?

Why can he be so confident?

He has already worked and been exposed to this society, so why can he hold his head up in this sunless world?

Apparently, Aldrich is always different. He doesn’t have the depression of the British regretting the glory of the old empire, nor the aggression of the bullfighting bull. His simple life attitude makes him seem carefree and full of self-confidence. Any setbacks can worry him.

In his heart, since he came to London in the summer of 1986, he allowed himself to live a more free and simple life.

As he said, meeting is fate, coupled with his sincere praise, Rowling and Aldrich have been able to talk like friends in a short period of time.

At this time, Aldridge knew that the current situation of JK Rowling was very bad.

She is actually a single mother while she is fighting for divorce.

Not only do they need government relief money to survive, but they also need psychological treatment. At the same time, she is also dependent on others. The owner of this cafe is opened by her brother-in-law and other partners, so she can create literature here.

For her, the past year has been a dark one. The breakdown of her marriage has made her helpless, which makes her heart haunted by heavy negative emotions. If it is not for her daughter to support her, maybe she will not even have the courage to live. All gone.

Just like that, Aldridge's encouragement and appreciation moved her more than some comfort and explanation.

After listening to her narration, Aldridge stood up with his hands on the case, and said to her with a condescending expression, Ms. Rowling, you must cheer up! Also, you have to thank God, thank you Ma Leah, whoever the gods are, anyway, your new life has begun! That bastard who abandons his wife and daughter is right to draw a line, you should think like this, you are free, you are free, you can Pursue the life you want to live, you can make yourself happy, it is your life to start again, believe me, when life has a new starting point, don't have any hesitation, grasp it, hold on, let yourself not stay Sorry to start over!

The famous JK Rowling in the future is staring at Nian Jun's handsome face obliquely above her eyes in a daze. The encouraging and encouraging eyes seem to be dazzling, so bright that people yearn for it.

It has to be said that inspiring people is something that Aldridge has mastered in the past six months. To be a good coach, verbal skills are essential, and he can't help but use this trick on Rowling.

After being dazed for a while, Rowling stammered, But, but I don't know what to do.

After Aldrich inquired, he found out that Rowling would use an old-fashioned typewriter when writing novels at home, and even he felt distressed. It was a crime to tap hard on the cold typewriter with her slender hands like jade.

Aldrich looked at his watch, he had to catch the train, otherwise he would not be able to catch up with the team's training tomorrow, he has always been a punctual coach in the team, he never slack off for a moment.

Sorry, I'm leaving, I'm going back to work in London, but don't worry, I can provide you with some assistance, please don't get me wrong, this is not sympathy, it is my honor to help you, wait a moment, I Go make a phone call.

A little help is just a little effort for Aldrich, but for JK Rowling, it will turn life upside down. Aldrich is not determined to be a kind person who is willing to do good, but he believes in one word: edge.

Now that he met Rowling who was in trouble, he would give him a hand, and he would never hesitate to change any friends.

After going to the bar, Aldrich picked up the phone and called Andrew's apartment, briefly explained the matter, asked Andrew to come to Edinburgh tomorrow, and arranged for a lawyer to take over Rowling's divorce case.

In fact, the lawsuit itself is just a tug-of-war over issues such as custody rights and alimony.

Andrew didn't know what happened to Aldrich, but he never refused when his brother asked.

After arranging the matter, Aldridge picked up the leisure bag, found a business card of Andrew from it and handed it to the dazed Rowling, he said: Ms. Rowling, this is my brother's business card, he is a lawyer , I have asked him to help you with the lawsuit, the legal fee is free, and I will lend you a sum of money, please forget the pressure of life, any difficulty is temporary, you are destined to write with your own hands A wonderful story that is famous in the world, to be honest, I am very envious of your talent, um, sorry, I am really in a hurry, my brother will come here to find you tomorrow morning, goodbye.

After finishing speaking, Aldrich hurriedly ran out of the cafe. His timetable was always in order. Today's unexpected meeting with Rowling made him a person in a hurry.

Rowling, who was holding a business card in the cafe, watched Aldrich get into a taxi outside the door with a little disappointment.

At this time, the waiter near the bar shook his head and said calmly: Looking at him like that, I'm afraid he is a liar.

Rowling turned around and pushed the stroller outside, she couldn't figure it out.

I have nothing, what can I be deceived?