Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

The bright morning light shone through the windows onto the floor of the magistrate's office hall, making the entire space very bright.

Similar to the last time they met, Ueno Chiki sat cross-legged to the left of Kamisato Ayato, while to Kamisato Ayato's right was another screen taller than a person.

As soon as the tea and snacks were served, he started eating heartily, without caring about his image at all.

Ayato Kamisato frowned deeply. If Chiki Ueno really became the son-in-law of the Kamisato family, then Chiki Ueno's behavior would be a disgrace to the Kamisato family.

It must be said, the sweets made by the Kamisato family are truly exceptional, but I'm afraid I'll never be able to taste them again. Ueno Chiki sipped her tea, reflecting on this sentiment.

After they finished eating, Ayato Kamisato spoke first, saying, "After you went back last time, our Kamisato family considered it carefully and decided to hear your conditions first."

"My conditions? Just give me whatever you can."

Ueno Chiki, whose novel had already been published, no longer cared about the compensation from the Kamisato family, so she spoke in a very casual tone.

"What do you mean by 'just a little bit'?" Ayato Kamisato was furious when he heard this. Did he think his sister's marriage was so unimportant?

"It means exactly what it says. If the Kamisato family feels bad about it, they can give me some Mora. If they don't, I have no objection."

"But when you came last time, didn't you clearly state that you wanted some compensation?"

Chiki Ueno scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "When I came last time, I was in a difficult situation. Without this compensation, my life would have been very hard. But now I've gotten out of that situation, so this compensation isn't very important to me anymore."

Furthermore, using marriage contracts to coerce others is indeed somewhat unethical.

Furthermore, I don't agree with the concept of betrothal. Marriage should be based on a certain level of affection; marriages without a foundation of affection rarely end happily. Marriage should be free and voluntary.

His words stirred up a storm in the hearts of Ayato and the person behind the screen. In Inazuma, a traditional feudal society, the vast majority of marriages were arranged by parents and matchmakers.

His explanation broke down a wall in the understanding of the Kamisato siblings.

This made Ayaka Kamisato feel even better about him.

Ayato Kamisato suddenly found Chiki Ueno much more pleasing to the eye. "In that case, the Kamisato family is willing,"

A sudden noise from behind the screen interrupted his words about canceling the engagement once again.

“Our Shinri family does not agree to dissolve the engagement for the time being, because it was specially arranged by my father when he was alive.”

Ueno Chiki never expected this outcome. Judging from Ayato Kamisato's expression, he really wanted to break off the engagement, but for some reason, he still didn't agree to it.

Ueno Chiki wasn't really interested in marrying Kamisato Ayaka. Knowing the plot well, he knew that the traveler would soon arrive in Inazuma.

After rescuing Inazuma, Ayaka Kamisato secretly fell in love with the Traveler. If it weren't for Yoomiya's sudden intervention, she might have ended up in the Traveler's love pot.

The thought of Yoshimiya caused Ueno Chiki a deep heartache, an indelible emotional mark etched into the heart of the original owner of this body.

Sigh, he felt his life was truly tragic, as both the girl he liked and his fiancée in the future were fond of travelers.

"Head of the Kamisato family, if you ever want to dissolve this engagement, just let me know, and I will definitely agree."

Ueno Chiki realized that the tea in her cup was finished, and there was no point in staying at the Kamisato house anymore, so she stood up and prepared to leave.

Just then, a graceful and elegant young woman emerged from behind the screen. Her figure was captivating, her long silver hair cascading over her shoulders like flowing light, her face as beautiful as a painting, and her deep, bright, icy blue eyes, like the surface of a frozen lake reflecting the stars and the moon.

Ueno Chiki was momentarily stunned; she was breathtakingly beautiful. His heart was pounding wildly. Oh no, this was the feeling of being smitten.

"Brother Chishu, I'm sorry, it was rather rude of me to eavesdrop in the back." Ayaka Kamisato bowed slightly to express her apology. "At first, I wanted to break off this engagement, but your honesty and sincerity moved me, and I've decided to fulfill my father's last wish and complete this engagement."

Ayaka Kamisato's voice was clear and melodious, like the song of a nightingale.

Chiki Ueno desperately suppressed the erotic thoughts in her heart.

She is truly too outstanding. How could a struggling author who writes borderline novels be worthy of the celestial princess, Bai Lu?

Moreover, he himself did not like the aristocratic lifestyle.

Ultimately, she and I live in two different worlds. Even if we force ourselves to have some interaction, we will eventually drift further and further apart.

"Miss Ayaka Kamisato, don't make a decision so soon. Perhaps you will meet the person you truly like in the near future."

After saying that, Ueno Chiki turned and left without a trace of lingering affection, afraid that if he stayed even a second longer, he would change his original intention.

Ayaka Kamisato stared blankly at his departing figure, her feelings a complex mix.

"Linghua, you should agree to dissolve this engagement. Once it's dissolved, you'll be free. You can freely date anyone you like in the future."

Ayato Kamisato was very disappointed with his sister's actions just now. He noticed the amazed expression on Chiki Ueno's face when he saw his sister. What if this guy regretted it and took a fancy to his sister?

To his surprise, Ayaka Kamisato stood still and said calmly, "What if the person I like is him?"

Ayato Kamisato was struck dumb. How could his own sister have fallen for that incompetent guy?

"Little sister, you must be joking. Let me tell you, according to the information recently gathered by the final episode, Ueno Chiki spent all her family fortune bribing the fire brigade of the Tenryo Magistrate in order to pursue Naganohara Yoomiya, the owner of the Naganohara Fireworks Shop, so that they would not cause trouble for the Naganohara Fireworks Shop."

What's even more ridiculous is that Naganohara Yomi-no-miya knew nothing about all of this. In the end, she even rejected his confession.

He's such a fool, living a life of poverty for a woman who doesn't love him.

Ayaka Kamisato glared at him angrily, "Brother, you're not allowed to talk about Chiki-nii like that. In my eyes, he's a devoted and good man."

Ayato Kamisato was very frustrated. Ueno Chiki was clearly the ultimate "boiling sheep," a licking dog who ended up with nothing, so how did he become a devoted and good man in his sister's heart?

He wanted to tell his sister that infatuation is the cheapest thing in the world.

Chapter 9 Naganohara Night Palace

On a warm and gentle spring afternoon, the sunlight filtered through the thin clouds, bathing the entire Naganohara fireworks shop in a golden glow.

The blonde girl lay quietly on the roof, watching the clouds change in the sky, enjoying the peaceful afternoon.

Suddenly, a noisy commotion broke the silence under the eaves.

"Is anyone there? Is anyone at the Naganohara fireworks shop?"

Two fat men dressed in the uniforms of the Heavenly Commander arrived. They had fierce faces and didn't look like easy people to talk to.

"There are people here." Naganohara Yomi-no-miya, who was on the roof, stood up and jumped down. "My lords, may I ask what brings you to my fireworks shop?"

"Hmph! So you're Naganohara Yomi-miya, the owner of the Naganohara Fireworks Shop?" The taller, fat man glanced at her and asked in an unfriendly tone.

"Yes, I am the shop owner, Naganohara Yoshimiya!"

"Alright, please pay this month's and last month's fire tax, safety tax, hazardous materials tax, etc., together, for a total of 500,000 Mora."

Xiao Gong looked puzzled. "My lord, my shop has never heard of having to pay any kind of fire safety tax or security tax in all this time?"

"Never heard of it? Mr. Naganohara, are you out of your mind? The Tenryō Magistrate and the Kanjō Magistrate officially issued the decree to collect these taxes last year, and your store has been paying them normally all along, hasn't it?"

"But, sir, I have never heard of paying these taxes."

The fat man had lost patience with her and said fiercely, "Today, if Naganohara Fireworks Shop doesn't pay 500,000 Mora in taxes, you can forget about keeping your shop open forever!"

Suddenly, Yoshimiya seemed to remember something and asked somewhat urgently, "My lord, wasn't the person who paid these taxes a man named Ueno Chiki?"

"It's that brat. He seemed pretty sensible before, always paying his taxes on time. He didn't pay last month's taxes, so I thought something had gotten in the way and didn't bother to remind him. I never expected this!"

Yomiya stood there, stunned, overwhelmed by guilt. Ueno Chiki had done so much for her behind the scenes, and she had never known it.

"Hey! Naganohara shop owner, don't just stand there, pay up!"

The fat man's urging interrupted her thoughts, and she quickly bowed and apologized, "Sirs, please wait a moment, I'll get the money right away."

Then, she hurriedly went into the shop, found the cash box at home, and counted the Mora inside: 510,000.

Her face immediately turned distressed. If she paid 500,000 Mora now, the fireworks shop would not be able to operate normally in the future.

After thinking for a moment, she took a money bag and put 500,000 Mora inside.

If we don't pay taxes now, the store can't operate. But as long as the store is still there, there must be other ways to solve the problem.

The fat man counted the Mora in his money bag, his eyes gleaming with greed, and his lips curled up in an unnatural way, revealing a fake smile.

He and his companions would each receive half of the 500,000 Mora, while the other half would be given to their superiors.

He held the money bag, straightened his back, and looked completely at ease, as if he were a big shot.

“Naganohara shop owner, I have a way to save you from paying so many taxes in the future, as long as you, hehe.” His gaze moved down, locking onto Yomiya’s taut chest, and he swallowed involuntarily, his eyes filled with lewdness.

Xiaogong noticed his disgusting gaze and covered his chest with his hand. "My lord, I will find a way myself. You don't need to worry."

"Heh, you ungrateful fools." After saying that, he turned and left with another fat man.

Watching the two obese figures disappear into the distance, Xiaogong let out a long sigh.

Since the enactment of the national isolation edict and the eye-hunting edict, the living conditions of the Inazuma people have become increasingly harsh, and the taxes levied by the Tenryō magistrate and the Kanjō magistrate have increased, making life increasingly difficult for ordinary people.

The fact that our family's fireworks shop has been able to operate peacefully all this time is all thanks to Qian Shu's silent dedication.

But I have never really cared about him, and I don’t even know where he lives.

If I meet him again, I must tell him that, actually, she...

……

"Editor Kuroda, are there any good light novels lately?"

A well-behaved and polite young man stood in front of the Yaedo counter. He had a handsome face and gave people the feeling of a boy next door.

Kuroda quickly grabbed two novels from the bookshelf. "Kanoin Heizo Doshin, these are our two most popular books to date."

Kanoin Heizo took the two light novels, glanced at the titles, and frowned slightly: "The Fox Girl Fell in Love with Me" and "My Romance with Seven Gods."

He handed the two novels back, saying, "I don't really like reading romance novels. Although they're well-written, a lot of the plot is just too far-fetched. Do you have any that's more realistic?"

"Something more realistic?" Kuroda immediately thought of another newly published novel, but it seemed inappropriate to give it to the young Kanoin Heizo.

He just told Kanoin Heizo that they don't have this type for the time being.

However, the incredibly observant Kanoin Heizo had already noticed something amiss from his expression. "Editor Kuroda, it seems you have some concerns?"

Kuroda composed himself and asked in a formal tone, "I have another light novel here, but before I show it to you, you must tell me if you're an adult this year."

“I’m an adult,” Kanoin Heizo replied without hesitation. “Otherwise, why would the town magistrate have recruited me?”

Kuroda hesitated for a moment, then turned around and took out a book with a brightly colored cover from the bottom of the bookshelf.

When Kanoin Heizo saw the book's title, he immediately felt a strong urge to read it, but reading such a book in broad daylight was indeed unseemly.

After quickly paying Kuroda, he hurried back to his home.

I closed all my doors and windows, and with great excitement, I turned to the first page of the novel.

"The young woman, Rolinesa, was a very young woman..."

The novel begins with a vivid and charming depiction of a sophisticated young woman.