[Ah, he really went to check the note!]
Not only was Yu Mian in the aquarium extremely nervous at this moment, but even the little system couldn’t help feeling uneasy along with him.
It had no idea what kind of outcome this miraculous note exchange might lead to.
When Huo Ting saw the note, his first impression was that the handwriting of this “mysterious presence” was unexpectedly beautiful.
It could even be described as exceptionally well-written…
It wasn’t until his second glance that Huo Ting began to focus on the content.
—I’m a good person. Please don’t install surveillance cameras again! I just happened to be staying in your study temporarily. But I should be able to leave soon. I’ve even paid rent before.
The moment he finished reading the note, Huo Ting realized that not only had the other party written a reply beneath his words, but they had also drawn a crying, praying, apologetic little face at the end.
Faced with what should have been an extremely dangerous and supernatural occurrence, even Huo Ting couldn’t help but feel a strange hesitation.
It might have been because this “mysterious presence” seemed really polite…
Not only did they use respectful terms like “please”, but they had also quietly paid “rent” in their own way.
Huo Ting rubbed the sticky note in his palm, feeling that the amount of information contained within was surprisingly vast.
The other party seemed to have arrived here by accident.
So why were they forced to stay in the study, and why would it take some time to leave?
In fact, the reason Huo Ting decided to dismantle all the surveillance cameras in the study was that he suddenly realized this “mysterious presence” undoubtedly had some special ability that allowed it to remain undetected in the study.
That’s why, after he instructed Secretary Hals to install the surveillance, all the anomalies completely disappeared.
It was obvious that the other party knew about the cameras installed in the room.
Did it not want to be discovered or have its existence known?
“…”
But perhaps that was entirely reasonable.
Recalling the so-called “rent” over this period, Huo Ting was almost certain that this “mysterious presence” possessed an extremely rare ability.
In terms of abilities related to mental healing, there were only a handful of races in interstellar history known to have such skills.
If the other party lacked self-protection measures and exposed such abilities, it would indeed be very dangerous.
Moreover, this presence…
They didn’t seem to have an aggressive personality at all.
So, when Huo Ting left the study that night and turned off the lights, he hesitated for a moment before attempting to write a second note.
Once again, he carefully placed it in the old spot.
“Ahhh, he’s finally gone!”
The moment Yu Mian saw the study door close, he held his breath in the water for a long time before finally relaxing and emerging from the aquarium.
Curiously, he immediately picked up the reply in his hand.
— Were you injured? Or are you stranded so you’re forced to stay in the study? -Huo
“Hiss, this guy… although his guess isn’t completely right, in a way, it’s actually spot on…”
Though he had turned into a mermaid, he was indeed stranded here.
And it was true that, due to his mental power, he couldn’t leave for the time being.
After all, Huo Ting had been designated by the system as an important plot character, and the rewards attached to the system tasks were very practical for his current situation.
Although Yu Mian vaguely felt that once he completed more works like he did in the case of “Contract Marriage”, he would likely break free from the limitations of his insufficient mental power and stop worrying about his fish tail.
[Are you going to reply to him?]
The little system asked curiously as it looked at Yu Mian, who was staring at the note in a daze.
“Huh? Who has time to deal with him right now? The most important thing is to quickly update!!”
Even if Yu Mian wanted to reply to Huo Ting, it certainly wouldn’t be the first thing he’d do. He had to churn out updates like crazy to apologize first.
Next time, perhaps he could discuss things with Huo Ting in advance, or even arrange a schedule to use the study so that their times don’t overlap?
After all, he suddenly realized that the little notes Huo Ting left seemed to be incredibly useful.
Not only did they bridge the information gap left by the system’s backend tasks, but they also made things feel less nerve-wracking.
Whatever, let it be.
Even if this guy found out there was a supernatural presence in the study, so what?
However, when Yu Mian opened the Huanyu Reading Platform, he found that his inbox had exploded, 99+ notifications poured in at once!
Shaxs’ messages were to be expected, of course, since his editor would naturally contact him.
But even Kane, who always maintained an aloof persona on the platform, had sent his numerous messages. Not to mention Bai Lande, the first anchor to help promote his work, had sent countless messages as well.
“I really have to update quickly…”
If he didn’t release tens of thousands of words for “Eternal Night Rose” as a double-chapter apology, he absolutely wouldn’t be able to explain himself. ORZ
So, after swiftly replying with brief messages to several key people, Yu Mian began typing furiously.
“Fish Soup Noodles replied! He said he’s doing a double-chapter update tonight as compensation!”
In the Huanyu editorial department, Shaxs, who had been anxiously checking the Huanyu Reading Platform every day for the past week, almost cried tears of joy when he saw the message.
No one could imagine how he had managed to get through this week.
As the only person in the entire editorial department who had met Yu Mian in real life, Shaxs had let his imagination run wild regarding his author’s sudden disappearance.
To be honest, his author had always been surrounded by countless mysteries, almost to the point of being unbelievably enigmatic.
At first, Shaxs had thought Fish Soup Noodles was like Gu Bai from “Contract Marriage”, a hardworking and inspirational figure living in a remote, impoverished star system.
It wasn’t until they met that he realized Fish Soup Noodles seemed to live in Central Star.
His temperament was entirely unlike that of someone struggling to make ends meet; he came across more like someone who had never lacked anything in life.
Shaxs had even once worried that Fish Soup Noodles’ venture into writing novels might just be a whimsical hobby.
After all, the housing prices in Central Star’s core area were incredibly high. And they were not just expensive, but scarce.
If someone lived there, their family background was unquestionably extraordinary, possibly tied to a deeply rooted federal lineage.
Perhaps Fish Soup Noodles was secretly writing novels behind his elders’ backs, which might explain why he, despite being so good looking, refused to reveal himself publicly!?
Although the royalties from “Contract Marriage” and “Eternal Night Rose” were high after they became popular, if Fish Soup Noodles didn’t care about the money at all, wouldn’t he stop writing at any time just because he felt too tired or had no interest?
But all of Shaxs’ worries, which once seemed increasingly plausible, faded away as Fish Soup Noodles continued churning out new works at an impressive pace.
From “Contract Marriage” and “Eternal Night Rose” to “Rebirth Of The Interstellar Soldier King” which was specially commissioned by the Federation itself, every single book was both high-quality and prolific, making Shax unable to stop reading and leaving him with endless aftertaste.
But now, Fish Soup Noodles disappeared again, which reignited Shaxs’ initial concerns. He even thought that the controversy surrounding the supporting character, Xiao, might have led Fish Soup Noodles to quit writing altogether!
Fortunately, Fish Soup Noodles finally returned.
What a relief!
“My god, finally back!?”
The deputy chief editor collapsed into a chair as soon as he heard the news, his week-long tension melting away.
After all, Yu Mian’s sudden disappearance had turned the entire Huanyu Publishing into the center of attention, with people almost suspecting the company of secretly bullying Fish Soup Noodles, which forced the author to go on strike by halting updates in protest.
Editor Lei had been the scapegoat for the past week, becoming the target of everyone’s accusations in the office. Lei almost swore to the heavens on the spot, claiming that he hadn’t done anything shady this time!
For the first time, he experienced the frustration of being falsely accused of misdeeds he hadn’t committed.
“So, is Teacher Fish Soup Noodles already working on the latest update?”
“Yes. After briefly responding to me, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles immediately started writing, promising a double update tonight at 6 PM and pledging to continue double updates for half a month to make up for the delay.”
Facing the deputy chief editor’s disbelief, Shaxs read the message aloud again amidst everyone’s stunned eyes.
Only then did the entire Huanyu Editorial Department let out a collective sigh of relief.
“Now Miss Lilith won’t feel the need to show up in person, right?”
Indeed, at 6 PM sharp, Kane, who had been glued to his light-brain all afternoon, quickly navigated to “Eternal Night Rose”.
Several hours earlier, Kane had already received a very apologetic response from Yu Mian, explaining that a minor accident had caused his absence but promising to resume updates that evening.
For the past few days, Kane had been tossing and turning, unable to figure out what had happened.
At first, he cautiously sent a message reading: “?”
Then came: “Are you facing any difficulties?”
Finally, Kane speculated that maybe Yu Mian had used his royalty income to repay his exorbitant penalty fee, causing some upheaval in his personal life.
In desperation, Kane attempted to transfer a significant sum of money to his account.
But even then, there was no response, nor was the transfer accepted! QAQ
Fortunately, tonight, the updates finally resumed…
For some reason, Kane had never realized just how addicted he had become to following Yu Mian’s novels until now…
This weeklong silence marked the first time he clearly recognized that whether it was “Contract Marriage” or “Eternal Night Rose”, as long as it was a book written by Yu Mian, he really wanted to read it!
Even one day without it left a void of unspeakable loneliness and emptiness.
It felt like the small worlds within the books had abruptly ceased, leaving him unable to find a way back to their entrances, unable to glimpse Su Yan, Dreven, or even Xiao in their thrilling tale in the Blood Moon Era.
This time, when Kane and countless other readers clicked on the familiar update notification for “Eternal Night Rose”, a wave of indescribable excitement swept through them.
As long as you keep updating, everything’s fine…Just don’t stop updating again!
We won’t even argue about why Xiao turned into a vampire anymore, TAT.
After all, in the last chapter, Xiao, the much-beloved supporting character among readers, had been bitten by the Bart Prince, sparking an uproar among the fanbase.
Finally, in this chapter, readers were treated to some exhilarating developments!
Although Xiao had been bitten, he seemed to retain all his human traits and continued to serve as the leader of the Blood Hunters for the settlement.
