Yu Mian was completely unaware that “Star Beast World” had received a mermaid story submission even earlier than his own. He was currently preparing to attend his very first offline book signing event in the interstellar era.
During the haunted house star system challenge, the Eternal Night Star System had achieved the highest total score, earning them the right to host the offline book signing event.
Although many Federation Star fans were heartbroken by this news, outer star system fans, whether they were of the Bart clan or not, were strangely satisfied.
In their words: “Finally, for once, a special event isn’t launching on Federation Star first!”
It was the principle of resenting inequality of wealth rather than scarcity of wealth.
“Besides, holding it in the Eternal Night Star System has its advantages. At least that place is vast and sparsely populated. If it were held on Federation Star, I can’t even imagine what would happen.”
Shaxs looked at the information in his hands, still shaken as he recalled the recently concluded Huanyu Reading Week event.
Just selling a flying sword device had nearly caused a stampede at the venue. If Fish Soup Noodles himself had attended, they might have needed security forces to maintain order.
“That’s true, that’s very true.”
Even the deputy chief editor, who had once eagerly anticipated Fish Soup Noodles attending offline events, had started to change his mindset.
If a real-life meet-and-greet were to happen, even if Fish Soup Noodles was willing to attend, Huanyu would have to prepare at the highest security level.
Otherwise, the overwhelming tide of fish fans would drown the entire venue.
Many old friends from the Bart clan had known Yu Mian since his second book, “Eternal Night Rose”, and had even sent him some very endearing fan letters.
So this time, not only Lilith and the others prepared very meticulously and eagerly waited for the offline book signing event, even Yu Mian felt a little nervous.
But then again, considering that most of the Bart clan were even quieter and more introverted than he was, the thought somewhat eased his nerves.
In fact, the news that Fish Soup Noodles would be heading to the Eternal Night Star System for a book signing even caught the attention of the Federation Star’s official diplomatic department.
“After all, this is a very important interstellar cultural exchange event. If the event doesn’t go smoothly and causes issues in interstellar relations, that would be dangerous. Damaging the friendship between our two star systems is no small matter.”
Minister Barton, who was around the same age as Military Committee Chairman Michaels, had a deep impression of the young writer Fish Soup Noodles from the time when the Bart clan visited Federation Star for a publication agreement.
Back then, the two distinguished guests from the Bart clan had been a major headache for the entire department. No one expected that it was only because Miss Lilith wanted to keep up with a novel that they finally agreed to the interstellar collaboration.
Now, the friendly relationship between Federation Star and the Eternal Night Star System had become something of a legendary tale in interstellar circles, with trade and transportation collaborations steadily advancing.
So how could they not take Fish Soup Noodles’ return visit to the Eternal Night Star System seriously?
“Uh, I don’t think there will be any issues? Lilith and the others might be a bit quiet and reserved, but they’re actually very kind and gentle.”
After thinking for a moment, Yu Mian’s description of the Bart clan left the diplomatic staff momentarily speechless.
It felt like the Bart clan Teacher Fish Soup Noodles knew was just a tiny bit different from the one everyone else knew.
Or perhaps, the Bart clan behaved differently only when it came to Fish Soup Noodles?
“You don’t have to worry about that. Teacher Fish Soup Noodles and his Bart clan readers share a very deep friendship.”
Shaxs, along with other Huanyu staff members attending the internal coordination meeting, chuckled at this remark.
Judging by how fervently Bart Clan fans had requested more chapters and sent letters back then, unless Fish Soup Noodles set fire to the Eternal Night Star System, it was unlikely that anything would happen to damage interstellar relations.
Shaxs even felt that, given how much Miss Lilith adored Fish Soup Noodles, if Yu Mian ever mentioned wanting to set something on fire, the young lady might just hand him a torch and say, “Money’s not an issue, burn away”.
“That’s way too exaggerated, Shaxs. What nonsense are you spouting? Ahem.”
It was not until the deputy chief editor, with an odd expression, coughed lightly to remind Shaxs, who only then realized he had spoken his thoughts out loud.
Everyone at the table stared at him in stunned silence, while Yu Mian had the urge to cover his face.
It was true that he and Lilith had a great relationship, but what kind of ridiculous filter was his editor looking through?
Realizing he had misspoken, Shaxs quickly tried to smooth things over.
“Sorry, sorry! I just wanted to use exaggeration to show how deep Miss Lilith’s friendship with Teacher Fish Soup Noodles is.”
Still, this unintentional slip of the tongue made everyone present reevaluate just how popular Fish Soup Noodles was among the Bart clan readers.
Perhaps there was some truth to it? After all, back then, “Eternal Night Rose” had completely changed the Bart clan’s reputation and even sparked a wave of Bart clan fever in the interstellar space.
After the meeting, Minister Barton was surprised again when he saw the itinerary sent from the military department.
“The Huo family’s heir is personally leading the escort for this interstellar exchange?”
That level of security seemed unnecessarily high.
“Ahem, I didn’t arrange this myself, but someone volunteered to forgo their leave and apply for the mission.”
In his office, Military Committee Chairman Michaels explained with a chuckle.
“Volunteered?”
Minister Barton was even more taken aback.
“You might not realize it, but there are plenty of Fish Soup Noodles fans in the military. If Legion Commander Huo Ting hadn’t taken the assignment, I’m afraid there would’ve been quite a competition for it.”
Chairman Michaels’ secretary chimed in with a smile.
Who wouldn’t want to meet the author of “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King”? Lin Mu, the god of war Marshal from the book, had an unbelievably high number of fans in the military.
During the journey to the Eternal Night Star System, Yu Mian even had a long-overdue reunion with some former colleagues from his military internship days.
“I should have asked for an autograph back then!”
Someone regretted it so much they almost stomped in place.
“General Huo Ting is too much! He never told us your real identity. Do you have any idea how much I love Lin Mu?” TwT
