Fifty thousand Mora.
For the current Velina, this was an unimaginably huge sum of money.
Although Hu Tao had paid her part-time wages, that had only allowed her to escape the state of being completely penniless.
“Sister Yun, when will the manuscript fees be paid?”
Velina asked the question she was most concerned about right now.
Mu Yun looked at the way Velina’s eyes were completely filled with Mora and couldn’t help smiling.
“Are you that short on Mora?”
“If I weren’t short on Mora, why would I be writing novels?”
Velina sighed.
For her, writing novels was not some literary dream.
She had only one purpose: making money.
My eyes only see Mora!
“Mm… according to the rules, the manuscript fees for the current month are generally paid the following month.” Mu Yun replied.
“I see.”
Velina nodded to show she understood.
These things were clearly written in the contract, but she still wanted to ask again.
After all, the feeling of having no Mora in her pocket was truly unpleasant.
“However, if it’s Miss Velina, an exception can be made.”
Mu Yun noticed the disappointment on Velina’s face and delivered a piece of news that delighted her greatly.
“Really?”
“Why would I lie to you?”
Mu Yun watched the bright smile that instantly bloomed on Velina’s face and felt as if her own heart had skipped two beats.
She subconsciously turned her head away, not daring to look any longer.
With a face that beautiful, no matter how you looked at it, her identity was definitely not simple.
No wonder Lady Ningguang paid so much attention to her.
“Sister Yun, it wouldn’t be that you secretly made an exception for me, right?
Actually, I’m not in that much of a hurry.”
After the initial joy, Velina also calmed down.
“What are you thinking?
I’m just a small editor; I don’t have that much authority.
This is our boss’s intention.”
Mu Yun explained.
However, Velina’s concern made her feel particularly good.
“That’s good then.”
While nodding, Velina’s mind started muttering to itself.
The boss of Liyue Publishing House?
Who?
Their status was definitely not low.
They were actually paying attention to a small character like her?
Just one novel—it shouldn’t be enough for that, right?
Velina thought about it for a while but still couldn’t figure it out.
Then she saw Mu Yun hand over a small booklet.
“This is a certificate from the Liyue Bank.
Director Hu mentioned that you didn’t previously live in Liyue and only just arrived here, so an account was opened for you.” Mu Yun explained.
Isn’t this something similar to a passbook?
The several zeros on it made her count them several times.
Starting from today, I’m also someone with Mora deposits exceeding ten thousand!
She happily put the certificate away.
“Oh right, there’s one more matter.
This is the main reason I called you here today.” Mu Yun continued.
“Please go ahead, Sister Yun.” Velina sat properly and obediently.
Her mood was excellent.
“It’s about the new book.
Have you decided what to write for your next book?” Mu Yun asked.
Is this the legendary editor-urging-for-manuscript stage?
Velina smiled and nodded.
“Of course.”
“Mm… can you roughly tell me what the specific theme is?” Mu Yun probed.
“A story about love.”
“Love?”
When Mu Yun heard this word, she inexplicably felt a not-so-good premonition.
After all, that Hotarubi no Mori e which had kept her from sleeping well for several days—wasn’t that also a story about love?
Especially the smile that appeared on Velina’s cheeks when she said those words.
That smile was all too familiar to her.
Mu Yun could almost be certain that Velina would absolutely not write the story in a steady, peaceful manner.
“Can you go into a bit more detail?” she pressed.
“It’s the story of a girl without emotions going to understand just what love is.” Velina briefly introduced.
The flower language of the violet means eternal beauty and love.
What Velina was preparing to write this time was Violet!
“It sounds pretty good.
It’s good that you have ideas.”
Mu Yun nodded, then sighed again.
“I can tell that your writing style is different from most traditional authors in Liyue, and it even has a bit of the shadow of Inazuma light novels.
I can’t really give you any advice; I can only cheer you on.”
“Having Sister Yun’s encouragement is enough.” Velina said with a smile.
“I have a private question.
The ending of this one won’t be the same as Hotarubi no Mori e, right?” Mu Yun asked warily.
This person was a habitual offender; one had to be on guard.
Previously when reviewing the manuscript, she had been tricked by the warm and heartwarming story at the beginning, and after finishing it she felt terrible.
“Of course not.
Sister Yun, what kind of person do you take me for?” Velina said unhappily.
Looking at Velina’s slightly furrowed brows, a huge sense of guilt immediately rose in Mu Yun’s heart.
How could she think of Miss Velina that way?
With such a pretty face, Miss Velina was definitely the type of person with an especially delicate and thoughtful mind.
Perhaps while writing Hotarubi no Mori e, she had been moved by the story under her own pen and secretly cried for a long time?
Yes, that must be it!
Mu Yun watched Velina’s departing figure and had completely figured it out!
But speaking of which, Miss Velina was really beautiful.
Her skin was also so white.
She wondered what it would feel like to touch. Follow the newest chapters on g.com.
The whole person looked fragrant and soft; hugging her would definitely feel very comfortable…
“Hey, did you hear?
A female editor from the neighboring editorial department got together with an author!”
“Hiss, when did that happen?
Tell me the details.”
“Just a few days ago.
That author was always delaying manuscripts, so that female editor named Baihe often went to urge for the manuscripts.
And just like that, one thing led to another…”
Some seniors nearby were discussing gossip.
Mu Yun shook her head to throw the image of Velina out of her mind and also moved closer.
“Senior Baihe’s author?
Male or female?”
?
The moment these words came out, the entire editorial department instantly fell silent.
Mu Yun immediately felt everyone’s gazes fall upon her.
“I didn’t expect that, Yunyun.”
A female editor beside her nudged Mu Yun with her elbow, a teasing smile on her face.
“Come on, tell us, which girl do you like?”
Mu Yun froze for a moment.
After reacting, her face immediately turned red.
“N-no, there’s no such thing.
Senior, please don’t joke with me.”
“Ehh— I saw you talking with Miss Velina just now, and you were smiling so happily.”
“Th-that’s different…”
The entire editorial department was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
===✧✦✧===
After leaving Liyue Publishing House, Velina returned to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor under many gazes along the way.
By now she had more or less gotten a bit used to it.
“Velina, what did they want you for?”
In the main hall, Hu Tao had heard from the attendant that Velina had gone out.
Seeing her return, she immediately came forward to ask eagerly.
Velina briefly recounted what she had discussed with Mu Yun.
“So, to celebrate, today I’m treating.” Velina waved her hand grandly.
“Okay okay.”
Hu Tao didn’t refuse and happily agreed.
At this moment the door of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was pushed open, and a familiar figure entered Velina’s line of sight.
It was Zhongli.
“Zhongli, today Velina is treating.
Come eat with us?” Hu Tao waved at him.
“Yes yes, will Mr.
Zhongli come?” Velina also asked expectantly.
Although the Geo Archon had already faked his death, building a good relationship was definitely not wrong.
“But I have already invited my little friend and will be treating tonight.” Zhongli said.
“Consultant… you, treating?”
Hu Tao’s eyes widened as if she had heard something unbelievable.
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