At first I just wanted to make money

On the other hand, seeing that this article also exploded, the entire publishing house was very excited.Kawakami Zeshu invited Xingzi to the coffee shop downstairs to discuss with her about the future.

"Teacher Heiye, do you have an idea for the next article?"

With Momozawa Hoshiko's current popularity, there is no need to do much. Once the next article is published, it will definitely be bought.

Correspondingly, in order to maximize profits, publishing houses have to make preparations in advance.The first is to print a large number of periodicals in advance, and the second is to do a good job of publicity.

Let everyone know that there will be an article by Teacher Hei Ye in the next issue, so that more people can buy it.

Nowadays, many people outside the literary world have not actually read Kuroya-sensei's articles, and even outside of Yokohama, except for those who pay more attention to literary works, not many people have read them.

After all, Evergreen Publishing House is only a relatively large publishing house in Yokohama, and it does not involve the whole of Japan.

If Teacher Heiye publishes an article next time, they will also muster up the courage to take that step outside.After all, relying on Mr. Hei Ye's articles, they are still very confident in sales.

However, unexpectedly, Xingzi shook his head: "No, I plan to rest for a while."

She needs to find the meaning of living, and she has enough money, so she doesn't seem to need to write any more in a short time.

"Eh?" Sawaki Kawakami asked in surprise and anxiety, "Why? Did something happen to you?"

If such a cash cow goes on strike suddenly, it will definitely be a big loss for the publishing house.

In order not to scare the other party, Xingzi half-truthfully said: "I just feel that the current life is a bit boring, and I want to find fun."

Kawakami Sawaki immediately said: "But this does not conflict with your writing? Don't you feel happy when you read letters from readers to discuss?"

What he said makes sense!Xingzi woke up like a dream: "You are right!"

Finding the meaning of living and writing articles do not conflict, and even complement each other.

She has always liked writing articles, and there is also a bond between readers and authors.If there are many readers and she is reluctant to part with her readers, then she should not commit suicide by then.

Besides, Xingzi thought, she should also need an outlet for her emotions.Every time she finishes writing an article, she feels relieved, and the whole person is much more relaxed.

Seeing that Xingzi had figured it out, Kawakami Zeshu heaved a sigh of relief, and continued: "There are still two months until the Newcomer Literature Award will be announced, and if there are no accidents, you should be the winner."

Xingzi's expression was complicated. To be honest, she still hasn't changed her mentality yet.

In Xingzi's eyes, she was just a third-rate writer, and she couldn't even think about winning the New Talent Award.

But now editor Kawakami said it so naturally.It was as if she deserved the award.

There really is something wrong with this world, right?

She suddenly thought of one thing, and her face changed: "Won't you go to the scene to receive the award if you win the newcomer award?"

"Of course!" Sawaki Kawakami nodded and said, "There should be a lot of people coming to see it, and they definitely want to meet you. After the Newcomer Award is announced and you publish one or two works, we can start holding Meet and greet."

No, no, no need!

Falling off the horse and speaking in public are all social deaths, any of which is enough for her toes to deduct a cathedral of Notre Dame, let alone the combination of the two?

Xingzi had a bitter face: "Can I not go to the scene? At that time, I will say that I am suddenly sick and can't go to the scene."

"It shouldn't be a problem, but Mr. Heiye doesn't want to meet with everyone? And it's the first time he won the award. If you don't go to the scene, won't you feel regretful?"

Kawakami Zeshu still understood the reason why Xingzi didn't want to go.After all, geniuses have more or less eccentricities.I don't want to meet people or something, it's just drizzle!

However, for the consideration of the publishing house, he will try his best to persuade the other party.

Xingzi shook his head firmly: "I won't regret it, please help me cancel this outing."

Seeing Xingzi's resolute attitude, Kawakami said no more: "Well, as you wish. By the way, Teacher Heiye, because of your new article, the publishing house has gathered a lot of letters. After a few days, the frequency of incoming letters will be slightly reduced. , will be sent to your home together.”

Xingzi nodded: "Okay."

After the matter was almost finished, Kawakami Sawaki returned to the original question: "Because Kuroya-sensei's popularity is already hot now, so I can start trying medium and long-length novels. Teacher, look..."

Xingzi thought for a while: "I will try my best, but I estimate that the new article will be very different from the previous two articles in terms of subject matter and content. You'd better be mentally prepared."

After all, she has to work hard to improve her subconscious state of mind, and part of the content of the article she writes is also to test her own state of mind.

If she succeeds, then the state of black mud surging in the article should disappear.It will definitely be different from what is written now.

Sawaki Kawakami was a little hesitant. Generally speaking, the author's audience is unified.If the subject matter and style of writing are changed suddenly, the original audience may not like it, and then it will be thrown into the street.

But to be honest, with Mr. Kuroya's current influence in Yokohama, the audience is almost all the people of Yokohama.

So, even if she changes the writing style and subject matter, as long as the writing style of the plot does not stretch her hips, people will still read it.

Thinking of this, Kawakami Sawaki said obediently: "Mr. Heiye, do what you want! I believe in you, no matter what the subject is, you can write well!"

The filter is too heavy, hey!Hoshiko Momozawa slapped her face and said, "Editor Kawakami, don't say that, I'm really not as powerful as you say."

Kawakami Sawaki smiled and said, "Mr. Heiye is too modest."

In the next few days, Hoshiko began to stay at home again, and occasionally visited Writer Oda.

Since she decided to take the initiative to create bonds in this world, she naturally planned to participate in the plot.

Xingzi asked the book, she can't reveal any plot content, otherwise the world will collapse.So if you want to save Oda, you have to use your own method.

Xingzi thinks that he is an ordinary person, and it is impossible to defeat MIMIC, let alone Gide.

Wanting to save Odasaku without telling the story is nonsense.

So she has been working on persuading Odasaku to leave the port mafia for the past few days. If he is there, it is easy for Morisaki to be used as a tool to contain Dazai, and he will be in deep danger.

However, Oda Saku also has his own worries. He clearly told Hoshiko in a chat: "I can hardly do anything except my current job. But I still have to support so many children in my family, and I don't have a high-paying job. Can't feed them."

Xingzi was silent, and said for a while: "Don't worry, I will help you find a solution."

Just think of it as a little favor she did for the first person she met in this world.In a world with the leader Zai, she naturally knows where is the most suitable place for Oda.

Armed Detective Agency.

After making a decision, Xingzi packed himself up, went out and went straight to the detective agency.

On the way, Xingzi bought some rough snacks, and planned to bribe the clever detective.

With Ms. Xie Ye, she doesn't know what the other party likes.But since you are a doctor, it is always right to buy some medical supplies.

As for Mr. Fukuzawa Yukichi, he knows that he likes Mao Xingzi.But don't let her go with a cat!

In the end, Xingzi bought a cat puppet and was going to send it there for comfort.

After preparing the gifts, Xingzi let out a long sigh of relief, went upstairs and knocked on the door of the Armed Detective Agency.

The one who opened the door was Edogawa Ranpo, he opened the door with great momentum, and immediately smiled when he saw Hoshiko.

But in just a second, the smile disappeared and turned into a look of dissatisfaction: "You already know, and I wasn't the first one to look for?"

Although it is a question, it uses a declarative tone.

Xingzi inexplicably understood the meaning of the other party, saying that he already knew about the sealing of emotions, but he was not the first friend he made.

"That... I happened to meet..." Xingzi wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Luanbu.

He puffed his cheeks, as if he had been greatly wronged, and complained loudly: "And you didn't come here to find me to make friends!"

Xingzi: ...

She is extremely guilty now, feeling like a scumbag who lied to others.

But obviously she and Ranpo only met once, and she didn't leave any promises, right?How can I feel this way?

Edogawa Ranpo seemed to see what she was thinking, and became even more angry, turning around and leaving.

Fortunately, he didn't close the door, so Xingzi boldly shouted "I'm coming in!" and chased after him.

Ranpo Edogawa was not the only one in the room, but Akiko Yosano was also there.Xing Zichong said hello to Xie Ye: "Hi Miss Xie Ye, this is a gift from me."

He said and put the things he just bought on the table.

He Xie Ye glanced at Ranpo, seeing that there was no objection from Ranpo, he thanked Xingzi for accepting Xingzi's gift, and then stood up gracefully: "I'm going to the infirmary, you two talk."

Xingzi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, carried the bag of thick snacks and walked to the side of Luanbu who was sitting on the black leather seat with his back to her.

Ranpo snorted childishly, turned the seat to face her again.

Xingzi had no temper, and followed Luanbu to the front: "Ranbu? Mr. Ranbu? The most powerful detective in the world? Don't be angry, I just..."

Xingzi pursed her lips: "I'm just afraid that you won't reject me."

What he said was somewhat illogical. Xingzi was going to make friends, so how could he be afraid that the other party would not reject him?The reverse is more or less the case.

But Edogawa Ranpo knew what Hoshiko said was true. She was afraid that because the people in the Armed Detective Agency were all good people, she couldn't refuse a person who asked for help, so she could only be forced to be friends with her and establish a bond.

That's why she keeps shrinking.