I write novels in Liyue

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Bai Qing shook his head apologetically and said.

"Oh, okay. You go ahead and get busy. We've finished our work, how about we get together tonight?"

Li Ling asked.

"No problem, I'll definitely go."

Bai Qing nodded and said, "These past few days have been exhausting. I hope these books sell well when they reach Inazuma."

"Hopefully, that way we'll have more Mora each month."

Li Ling smiled and said, "I'll have to buy a set of Mondstadt clothes to try on later."

"Huh? I think Inazuma's clothes are pretty nice. Didn't Inazuma's isolationist policy relax a lot recently? We should be able to establish trade relations with Inazuma. Then we can buy Inazuma's clothes in Liyue. I heard that people in Inazuma don't wear anything under their kimonos."

"Huh? You don't even have underwear? Doesn't that feel weird?"

“You guys should stop spreading rumors.”

Li Ling rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache coming on. Her juniors, one by one…

"Hey, by the way? Senior, why do you suddenly want to buy new clothes? Do you have someone you like?"

"Huh? That's possible. Senior is of marriageable age."

"You bunch of girls, how dare you make fun of me! I'm busy with work every day, when do I have time for romance?"

"Hmm...that's true."

"You can't say that. Just because you're busy with work every day, does that mean you can't date the authors under your supervision? Speaking of which, when you went to discuss the plot with the authors last time, you looked all lovestruck, and you couldn't hide the smile on your face."

"Yes, yes! I saw it too, but I don't know which author will be able to win over our senior's beautiful flower."

The female editors all chimed in with jokes.

"Eh? Does the senior have someone they like? Is it a boy or a girl?"

At this moment, Bai Qing, who had just finished organizing the documents, suddenly asked a question.

The bustling office instantly fell silent.

"Uh... Ah Qing, are you too tired because you didn't sleep well? Senior is a woman, do you need to ask who she likes?"

One of the female editors reached out and touched Bai Qing's forehead.

"Uh, I think so. I've been through a lot these past few days. I need to get some rest tomorrow since I have the day off."

Bai Qing immediately realized his slip of the tongue, covered his forehead, and said, "Ahem, I'll go sign the contract first."

After saying his farewells, Bai Qing turned and left the office.

After Bai Qing left, the group exchanged glances.

"Did you guys think that A-Qing's state just now was very similar to that of Senior Li Ling before?"

Now that you mention it, it's true!

"However, it's worth mentioning that I wasn't going to meet an author I liked; I was going to meet a female author."

"Uh, Qing must have gone to find Fang Qiu, right?"

"Seems to be."

"That's alright. I'd be just as excited if one of my authors were to become the new generation of top authors in Liyue."

"What a pity, Senior Li Ling, you're so beautiful, why don't the authors under your command pursue you?"

Chapter 41 Feeling Slightly Tired

Having escaped from Liyue Publishing House, Bai Qing felt her feverish face cool down considerably under the gentle sunlight and a gust of wind.

"Bai Qing, Bai Qing, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Bai Qing tucked the contract under his arm and patted his still-warm cheeks.

What just happened was incredibly embarrassing...

Fortunately, I can use not having rested well as an excuse.

However, to be fair, I didn't really think before I spoke.

Do you like men or women...?

Why would I ask such a question...?

Looking at Liyue Harbor bathed in sunlight,

For some reason, she thought of Fang Qiuxian's quiet and gentle face.

Speaking of which, I wonder what that girl is doing now.

Is she sitting by the window, her hand supporting her pretty face, quietly watching the sea?

Maybe when I go to find her later, she'll still have a blush on her face.

Oh, and bring her some snacks while you're at it.

She should be very happy.

With that thought in mind, she quickly walked towards Fang Qiu's house.

When I passed by a pastry shop, I bought some osmanthus cake and lotus seed paste cake, among other pastries.

While she was buying pastries, Bai Qing noticed that the grocery store next door seemed to be selling something novel.

"Come on, come and take a look! This is new stuff imported from Mondstadt. If you miss this batch, you'll have to wait for the next one!"

The shop owner called out to customers.

What does it mean to miss this batch and have to wait for the next one?

If we miss this batch, wouldn't we suffer no loss at all?

Bai Qing was both amused and exasperated.

So, who was the genius who wrote this sales pitch...?

At least tell us when the next batch will be available.

However, Bai Qing only muttered a couple of complaints to himself before leaving.

Working hours.

So, carrying the snacks and the contract, she went to Fang Qiu's door and gently knocked.

However, despite knocking several times, Fang Qiu did not open the door.

"What happened? Isn't he home?"

Bai Qing asked in confusion.

That doesn't make sense. Fang Qiu should have known that she would come to see her today, right?

After all, I told her I would read her books, right?

Given Fang Qiu's personality, he couldn't possibly forget about this, could he?

So Bai Qing knocked on the door a little harder, but still no one opened the door.

or?

Should we ask the landlord?

Just as Bai Qing was thinking this, the door suddenly opened.

Behind the door, Fang Qiu was standing inside, her clothes disheveled, but not revealing anything.

It looked like clothes that had been put on hastily.

Could it be that Fang Qiu wasn't dressed before he knocked on the door?

Moreover, just as I had guessed, the girl's cheeks were flushed.

Bai Qing looked at Fang Qiu's delicate and pretty face, feeling a little strange.

Normally, Fang Qiu's face is slightly pale, with a somewhat weak and sickly beauty, but at this moment, a blush seemed to rise on her pretty face, and her beautiful eyes seemed to be filled with a spring-like spring, a sight to behold.

She was even more alluring and seductive than usual, yet her delicate charm remained undiminished.

What a vixen!

Just as Bai Qing was inwardly complaining, she suddenly froze.

Her clothes were disheveled, indicating she had just dressed; her pretty face was flushed; it took her a while to knock on the door before it opened…

She suddenly remembered that troubling matter from before.

That is, the female author who does naughty things in bed.

At the time, I knocked on the door for a long time, and when the other person opened the door, they were very embarrassed and their clothes were disheveled.

Fang Qiu, she...

Could they be doing something similar?

She subconsciously lowered her gaze and looked at Fang Qiu's legs, noticing that Fang Qiu's legs also seemed somewhat unsteady on her feet.

My heart skipped a beat.

Oh no, I've come at the worst possible time...

For a moment, her heart pounded like a drum, and she felt a little flustered.

If this incident leads to the downfall of another author... especially a rising star in Liyue's literary world...

Then I am truly guilty of a grave sin...

Why didn't I set aside more time yesterday to arrange a time to meet Fang Qiu outside?

Something terrible has happened.

So she turned her gaze to the distance.

"Sorry, Sister Bai, I overslept."