Zongman: A Dimensional Journey Starting from Fulilian

After Shichen prepared the juice and biscuits, he sat down opposite her.

He pushed the juice in front of Kasumigaoka Utaha and asked with a smile, "Would you like to have a sip of juice to calm your nerves first?"

"You're so annoying!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha rolled her eyes at him in annoyance, but still picked up the juice and took a sip.

"Okay, you can just say it directly. Tell me the good and bad things about my novel...be decisive."

Kasumigaoka Utaha had a serious expression on her face and stared at Shichen so closely that her breathing became weaker.

"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point. Your novel..."

Shi Chen paused for a moment, and when he saw Kasumigaoka Utaha holding her breath, he continued, "It's very beautiful!"

"Really? It's your first time writing a novel...Eh? What did you say?" Kasumigaoka Utaha was talking to herself, but halfway through she realized she seemed to have heard it wrong.

Shi Chen couldn't help but laugh, and said again: "I said, the novel you wrote is very good. Based on my many years of experience in reading novels, it will definitely be liked by people."

"Really? Is it true?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked in a daze.

"Why would I lie to you? To make you happy? Didn't you say you were confident in your novel?"

"But, this is my first time writing a novel."

"What's wrong with writing a novel for the first time? So many first-time novel writers are amazing, why can't you feel that you are amazing?"

"Am I, am I really that powerful?" Kasumigaoka Utaha stared at Shichen with burning eyes.

Shi Chen smiled slightly: "I promise."

"Is that so..." Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed to be relieved, and then she couldn't help but laugh, a bright smile full of satisfaction.

"Haha~ What happened to you just now? Why did you feel that your writing was not good from the beginning?" Shi Chen joked.

"It's all because of you!" Kasumigaoka Utaha rolled her eyes at him in reproach.

"Why do you blame me?"

"You're just in the middle of a conversation and you're deliberately keeping me on edge. How can you be so mean?"

"I see that you are too nervous, so I am trying to help you calm down. It's my good intention." Shi Chen spread his hands to show his kindness.

"That's not necessary." Kasumigaoka Utaha curled her lips.

"Okay, not next time."

"And next time?"

"Hmm? You're not going to write it?"

"I only thought of the content for one volume..." Kasumigaoka Utaha was a little embarrassed.

Shi Chen raised his eyebrows: "So, you have no plans to submit your manuscript for publication?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha asked in surprise: "Can I submit my novel?"

"Of course you can. It's such a wonderful novel, with such good writing and delicate emotions. It's better than those best-selling novels and will definitely sell well." Shi Chen told the truth.

"Is this true? You are not lying to me, are you?"

"Believe me, I want to see the sequel. Don't you want more people to read your novel?"

"More people..." Kasumigaoka Utaha blinked and suddenly felt a little fascinated.

"What do you mean? Do you want to submit your work? Become a novelist? Or a beautiful girl novelist?"

"Novelist... But it's not like I don't understand this aspect."

"It's okay, I'll help you. I'm a professional reader and I know a lot about internal affairs." Shi Chen patted his chest and promised.

Kasumigaoka Utaha clenched her fists: "Then... I'll leave it to you then."

"Yeah, okay." Shi Chen nodded.

"Is the novel I wrote really good?" Kasumigaoka Utaha became worried again.

"Believe in yourself. I, your first fan, will always support you."

"Toki-kun..." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Toki-sensei's serious eyes, slowly mustered up her courage, and nodded seriously: "I understand."

"That's more like it..." Shi Chen smiled with relief. At this time, Kasumigaoka Utaha was indeed much more young and innocent. It seemed that he needed to cultivate her well.

"Then we should consider an important matter next."

"Important things?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at him puzzledly.

"A pen name. As a novelist, you must have a pen name."

"Pen name...I haven't thought of it."

"Then think of one now, just think of one that you like."

"Think of one yourself?" Kasumigaoka Utaha frowned and thought.

Shi Chen was not in a hurry to urge her. He waited slowly, watched her thinking happily, and even picked up some biscuits and started eating.

After a while, Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed, looked at him, and said helplessly: "I can't think of it for the time being."

"Really? Don't worry, think about it slowly in the next two days."

"Um..." Kasumigaoka Utaha pursed her lips and suddenly asked, "How about you help me pick a pen name?"

"I'll help you?"

Shi Chen blinked rapidly, his heart beating inexplicably: "Is everything ok?"

"You...you are my first fan. What's wrong with helping me choose a pen name?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked embarrassedly.

"Really? Then how about calling her... Kasumi Shiko?"

Chapter 20 New Acquaintance

This is how Kasumigaoka Utaha's pen name was decided, and she herself was very satisfied with the pen name Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Shi Chen was also very satisfied, as this was the name he chose himself, although it was originally supposed to be her pen name.

But at least it means something different now.

Utaha Kasumigaoka's light novel was also submitted to Fuzugawa Shoten Publishing House on the same day.

The gears of fate began to turn, and time became the culprit.

The publishing house will not reply for the time being. There are too many people who want to be novelists these days, and I don’t know how many people submit their manuscripts every day.

However, waiting is the most tormenting thing, especially when you still have expectations.

Shichen didn't want Kasumigaoka Utaha to just wait like this every day, so he asked her to start thinking about the plot for the second volume.

It is basically certain that her novel will pass, not because Shi Chen knows how the future will develop, but because her writing style is enough to stand out.

In this age where plot cliches are everywhere, good writing skills can definitely make it easy to carve out a niche.

Utaha Kasumigaoka followed Shichen's advice and still came to the coffee shop after school every day. She then conceived the content of the second volume, which was that before leaving every day, she would meet Thor and face her vigilance and precautions.

It’s a pity that Kasumigaoka Utaha doesn’t have the heart to pay attention to her for the time being.

Shichen also took advantage of the two days of free time to take Thor to the street to buy a mobile phone. In this day and age, it is impossible to live without a mobile phone.

Fortunately, he has an identity prepared for him in this world, otherwise he would not be able to buy anything. However, Thor is a person without an identity, so the two mobile phones can only be purchased with his identity.

Thor knew a lot about mobile phones. As soon as he got the phone, he exchanged contact information with Shichen.

She wants the first contact added at that time.

And Shichen's second contact was naturally Kasumigaoka Utaha.

So it was Saturday, and Kasumigaoka Utaha came to the coffee shop in the morning. Before she had been thinking about it for long, she finally received the result of her submission. As expected, it was successfully passed, and she could go to sign the contract on the same day.

The editor who contacted Kasumigaoka Utaha was none other than Machida Sonoko.

"Shichen, what should I do?" After answering the phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha asked Shichen nervously.

The two of them became completely familiar with each other, and Kasumigaoka Utaha started to call him by his name directly.

I don't know when to just call him Chen.

"What else can I do?" Shi Chen smiled and said, "Of course I will go there directly."

"I'm a little scared..."

Shi Chen shook his head in amusement: "What's there to be afraid of?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha pursed her lips and said, "I haven't experienced that."

"It's normal. Every novelist has the same first time as you. Don't worry. Besides, isn't the editor who just contacted you a woman? There's even less need to be afraid."

"What if she likes girls?"

"...Your worry is unnecessary." Shi Chen's mouth twitched.

"After all, I am so beautiful."

"I see you're not scared at all? You can even make a joke." Shi Chen said unhappily.

"I'm not kidding. Am I not a beautiful girl?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked back dissatisfiedly.

"Although it is true, you can't say that about yourself."

Kasumigaoka Utaha laughed: "Just say yes, that's all."

"Well, how about this, I'll go with you." Shi Chen said.

"Eh? Really?" Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately became excited and asked for confirmation.

"After all, it was me who asked you to submit the article, so you have to be responsible... Wait, you are not waiting for me to say this on purpose?" Shi Chen came back to his senses and stared at her suspiciously.

"...I don't understand what you are saying." Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes drifted away.

"Forget it. I'm really worried about you going alone."

"Oh~" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Shichen with a smile: "Are you worried?"

"Is there any problem?" Shi Chen asked frankly, "As your first fan, we are still friends. Isn't it normal for me to worry about you?"

"Tsk~" Kasumigaoka Utaha pouted unhappily.