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The literary magazine's sales this month have exceeded 500,000 copies. Besides its strong presence in the capital, sales in other provinces have also been impressive.

This made the owner of the literary publishing house extremely happy.

The plan to publish a standalone volume of "The Devotion of Suspect X" has also been officially put on the agenda.

Everyone at the publishing house was full of confidence in "The Devotion of Suspect X." The screenwriters planned the initial order numbers for the standalone edition as if it were a top-tier book.

There are a full 100,000 copies.

This is already a considerable number.

However, the Literature and Art Publishing House is also worried about one thing.

Since receiving his advance payment, Li Haoyu has disappeared without a trace. Wu Jin is even a little worried that he might have been poached by another publishing house.

It's worth noting that this kind of thing isn't unprecedented.

Especially with Li Haoyu currently enjoying great success, the Literature and Art Publishing House has always had many competitors.

Many of my friends from Wujin are now working in the publishing industry.

He'd heard from the sidelines that many people had offered lucrative deals. Some of the compensation packages were astronomical, even tempting him, a seasoned editor.

Wu Jin was genuinely a little worried.

Don't let this talented author be lured away by other publishers.

This made Wu Jin lose his motivation to work all morning.

There were still many manuscripts on the table, but the content of the novels was really uneven in quality. The most outrageous ones were even so poorly written that they were an eyesore.

Finding a suitable manuscript among these is a low-probability event. A work like "The Devotion of Suspect X" is truly a rare find.

At that moment, my colleague Wei Ze came over with a cup of tea.

"Old Wu, I've been observing you all morning, why do you look so listless?"

"I have some good tea here, would you like a cup?"

Wu Jin said, "Then make me a cup of tea. This manuscript is really giving me a headache."

Wu Jin is indeed feeling dizzy and disoriented.

He won't be able to concentrate on reviewing manuscripts at least in the morning.

Wu Jin picked up the data table on the table, intending to do something else to clear his head.

What caught his eye was the sales figures for "The Devotion of Suspect X".

One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand... hundred thousand.

Am I seeing things?

Has this month's sales been broken again?

Wu Jin couldn't help but exclaim, "How much time has passed, and sales have already gone this crazy?"

Wei Ze, who was standing to the side, also put down his teacup.

He seemed quite moved at this moment.

In particular, Wu Jin's reaction was much more restrained than he had imagined.

He silently took off his glasses, wiping them as he said, "This is truly a monster. I've been at the publishing house for so many years, and I've never seen a newcomer like this before."

"This author is our publishing house's prized possession; we can't let him go."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jin sighed almost imperceptibly.

His first instinct was to open the table to see if there was a reply from Li Haoyu.

Wu Jin had already spoken to the gatekeeper, Uncle Qin, in advance, asking him to leave all the letters addressed to him there after get off work each day.

Wu Jin looked forward to receiving a message from Li Haoyu every day. Ideally, it would include his latest manuscript.

Wu Jin has been persisting with this matter for over a month.

But he returned disappointed every time.

However, today is an exception.

Because there were so many manuscripts piling up from the past few days, he hasn't had time to check for any new replies today.

He opened the cabinet as usual and then looked at the sender.

Wu Jin stared wide-eyed for a moment, then slowly took a deep breath.

"Li Haoyu?"

He was so excited that he shouted it out.

This gave Wei Ze on the other side a big fright.

He almost dropped the teacup he was holding.

However, he had no time to complain about Wu Jin.

He was also very interested in Li Haoyu's reply.

In a way, he was also a fan of Li Haoyu. Wei Ze, as an editor, read the entire text of "The Devotion of Suspect X" as soon as it was available.

That's when Li Haoyu wrote his new novel.

He can enjoy it properly again.

Wei Ze didn't care about being reserved anymore.

He quickly leaned closer, wanting to open the letter with Wu Jin.

The result certainly did not disappoint them.

The letter contained Li Haoyu's explanation for his delayed replies: he was unable to reply promptly due to personal reasons. He also stated that he felt his collaboration with the Literature and Art Publishing House was very pleasant and that he would continue to do so.

This time, a new work, "Unnatural Death," was also included.

This excited both of them.

Wei Ze, in particular, said: "The new novel is called 'Unnatural Death'? It sounds like a suspenseful mystery. Bring it over here so I can feast my eyes on it."

Wu Jin also said, "Don't be so impatient. I'm his editor, and I've been waiting for him for a whole month. I should be the one to read it first."

The two of them started arguing.

The noise quickly attracted the attention of others.

Chu Ze, the editor in charge of essays, said:

"So this is the new book by the author of 'The Devotion of Suspect X'? You know, he's the man who broke our literary publishing house's sales records."

"I'm also curious to see what kind of subject he's writing about this time. Xiao Wu, you're really lucky to have such a big fish among the responsible authors."

Wu Jin waved his hand modestly.

"I just happened to be lucky."

"Besides, he's still a new author. I wonder if he can maintain this creative momentum."

"Actually, I would be satisfied if the new novel was even half the quality of 'The Devotion of Suspect X'."

This is also Wu Jin's true feeling.

After all, there are quite a few writers who debuted at their peak and then quickly fell from grace.

Not to mention that Li Haoyu's starting point this time was simply too high.

Even though his new work is excellent.

However, if it's worse than "The Devotion of Suspect X," it's easy to be seen as someone who has run out of ideas.

This opponent is more suitable for Li Haoyu this time, and is much stronger than the one last time.

After all, every writer is actually very competitive.

They didn't want Li Haoyu to have all the glory, so they joined the competition.

Among them is "Qingkong," a veteran female writer who has collaborated with literary publishing houses for many years. Although her sales are not as exaggerated as Li Haoyu's, they are very stable.

Three or four of these best-selling works have sold over 10,000 copies in recent years.

There's also Wu Yu, a writer who focuses on suspense, who has now begun writing the third installment of his most famous series of novels.

This is also a formidable opponent.

This is just the competition within the Literature and Art Publishing House. If other publishing houses are included, the competitive pressure would be even greater.

Stimulated by Li Haoyu, who acted as a disruptive force in the market.

Other publishing houses also brought in many famous writers.

Among them are writers who have won many professional literary awards, as well as some emerging writers who are also hailed as geniuses.

Wu Jin thought of this.

He was genuinely worried about Li Haoyu's new work.

Wei Ze seemed to have seen through Wu Jin's thoughts.

He patted Wu Jin on the shoulder.

"Old Wu, why are you looking so worried? If you're really that concerned, why don't you let me take care of him?"

No editor can resist the allure of a genius writer.

So Wei Ze's words were half a joke and half a serious statement.

"I think with his talent, even if he doesn't do that well this time, he won't do too badly either." Wei Ze said this while he was also thinking to himself.

Li Haoyu has only been in the industry for a short time.

She is now undoubtedly a top-tier writer at the Literature and Art Publishing House.

Li Haoyu's actual age is frighteningly young.

To achieve this in one's early twenties is simply unbelievable. Which author who previously made a name for themselves at the Literature and Art Publishing House emerged so suddenly as Li Haoyu?

Most of them have been working in the field of novel writing for over a decade, although writing ability isn't necessarily linked to seniority. But let's still explain the basic principles...

Unless you're a genius like Li Haoyu.

In addition, being too young certainly increases the risk of instability, but it also means there are more possibilities.

Wei Ze looked at Wu Jin.

"Ultimately, it's the work itself that speaks for itself, so let's not waste our time here. Instead of thinking about it too much now, it's more practical to help him proofread the manuscript."

"You're right," Wu Jin nodded and said.

"As for the order, there's no need to argue about it; let's just watch them together."

Wei Ze could no longer contain his excitement.

He had already gotten up from his seat and was standing directly behind Wu Jin.

"Let's see what surprises this genius will give me this time, and what kind of story he will bring."

……

Unnatural Death

Just as Wei Ze had guessed, he had thought this was a mystery novel.

After reading for a while, the two realized that it was actually a professional novel.

Even if it's a professional academic field, it's still an extremely niche forensic medicine major.

As an editor, you actually need a broad knowledge base.

Not only because literary publishing houses are geared towards the general public.

Judging the quality of an article requires a broad range of knowledge. However, it's not necessary to be an expert; being able to discern the difference is sufficient.

However, regarding forensic medicine...

This really is a blind spot for both of them.

Neither Wu Jin nor Wei Ze knew much about this. If even professional editors like them didn't understand, the average reader would know even less.

This made both of them frown.

This novel's subject matter is too niche!

The niche subject matter is not the only problem.

What's more important is whether the forensic doctor's actions are acceptable to the readers.

To be honest, even they themselves wholeheartedly agree with the idea of ​​respecting the deceased and ensuring their peace in the afterlife.

Dissection is actually a very difficult thing to accept.

Especially seeing their own loved ones being treated like meat on a chopping board. They fear that readers will find it emotionally difficult to accept.

However, the two saw what was behind them.

These concerns have been largely dispelled.

Because the female protagonist, Mikoto, offered a completely new interpretation.

Finding out the cause of death gives the deceased the right to speak the truth, gives hope to the bewildered living, soothes the pain of death, and helps them regain the courage to face reality.

This kind of setting is actually quite touching.

More importantly, the characters in the film are also full of personality.

Qin, a forensic pathologist, survived her childhood ordeal when her mother killed her entire family by burning charcoal. She remains optimistic, strong, and professional.

After his girlfriend's death, he insisted on an autopsy to find out the truth, which led to him being suspected of being the murderer. This is the story of Nakado, a sharp-tongued and obsessive professional forensic pathologist.

Donghai, a medical technician who has strong likes and dislikes and worries about being too busy with work to have time for dates; Liulang, who dislikes medicine and is confused about the future; and the serious, cute, and principled director.

Actually, there are quite a few characters, especially since so many main characters have appeared at the very beginning.

Will readers be able to remember them?

But Wu Jin soon realized that his worries were unnecessary.

Because every character in the novel is very charming, even the supporting characters have their own unique highlights.

The female lead, Mikoto, in particular, exudes a unique charm.

She neither acts cute nor foolish; she truly embodies both legal principles and human compassion. She's a charismatic and compelling female lead…

It's worth noting that the female lead in "The Devotion of Suspect X" is basically just a pretty face; the main plot revolves around a showdown between two male leads.

The female lead's appearance is mostly for the purpose of advancing the story.

However, this is how Wu Jin sees it.

This is not a big deal.

After all, there are very few male writers who are good at portraying women.

But in this novel, he's like a completely different person.

Take the very first paragraph as an example.

The female protagonist, Mikoto, is immediately introduced to a potential blind date. While eating lunch, she mocks the matchmaker, appearing completely uninterested. She even uses the leather cover from her lunchbox to tie her hair.

Just that simple stroke.

The image of a tomboy who doesn't care about details is vividly portrayed on the page.

This demonstrates the author's writing skill.

In any case, compared to "The Devotion of Suspect X," it's a significant step up in terms of female character portrayal. However, character development isn't the novel's biggest highlight.

Twenty minutes later

The first story in "Unnatural Deaths," titled "The Nameless Poison," immediately caught the attention of Wu Jin and Wei Ze.

In fact, neither of them realized from the very beginning that they had fallen into Li Haoyu's trap.

The first story they read was called "The Nameless Poison," and they instinctively assumed it referred to a virus that had not yet been discovered and whose name was not yet confirmed.

However, the subsequent events were far more complicated than that.

The first story continues the style of The Devotion of Suspect X, with three plot twists in just one short story.

The nameless poison also transformed from a certain toxin of the culprit into a certain unnamed virus.

And finally... a guilty accusation and targeting of a victim, his family, and related individuals by public opinion.

The plot is full of twists and turns.

While satisfying their reading experience, readers also feel the rigor and professionalism of forensic medicine.

The author probably added a lot of humorous dialogue to make the story less depressing.

It brings a smile to the reader's face from time to time. The story also leaves an open ending, allowing each reader to ponder for themselves what the true, nameless poison really is.

After reading the first story, the two of them took a deep breath to catch their breath.

This shift in subject matter is quite significant.

Such skillful writing...

Is this really Li Haoyu's second novel?

And who taught him this skill of ending things abruptly, just as he's throwing out a cliffhanger?

Isn't this just utterly disgusting?

……