When Raiden Makoto unintentionally mentioned Ganyu, Ganyu's figure subconsciously appeared in Mr. Faxun's mind.
Due to overtime at Yuehai Pavilion, Ganyu regrettably couldn't come to Inazuma to play.
He wondered how Ganyu was doing these past two days, if she was eating well, and if she was sleeping soundly.
Thinking this, Mr. Faxun decided that after the festival ended, he would immediately return to Liyue.
But at the moment,
Mr. Faxun still didn't understand what Yae Miko meant by 'You've come at just the right time.'
When Mr. Faxun asked what was happening, Yae Miko just smiled and said he would know soon.
Mr. Faxun didn't know what Yae Miko was up to; he always felt that this sly fox was plotting something.
A moment later,
Yae Miko looked at Raiden Makoto and asked, "Makoto, what do you think of this novel?"
Raiden Makoto put down the light novel in her hand and seriously expressed her thoughts.
"This is my first time encountering a light novel, so I don't know much, but just this book alone, I find it quite interesting."
"If this novel has a sequel, I will likely buy the book to support it."
Raiden Makoto's eyes sparkled as she relived the story.
No wonder Ei always stayed cooped up in the Plane of Euthymia, constantly reading light novels.
It turned out that light novels were quite interesting.
The story was imaginative and full of fantasy.
Raiden Makoto paused, then continued, "However... I'm a bit confused. Why did the author choose the pen name 'Six Old Li Zhong'?"
"What's the meaning behind it?"
Raiden Makoto tilted her head, showing a rare expression of confusion.
She recognized all four characters, but when put together, she couldn't understand them at all.
Yae Miko also held her forehead: "I don't know what meaning he intended with such a pen name. Why don't we ask him directly?"
As she spoke, Yae Miko looked at Mr. Faxun: "Mr. Faxun, why did you think of choosing such a pen name?"
As her words fell, Raiden Makoto showed a surprised expression.
"Huh, is Mr. Faxun the author of this light novel?"
"Mr. Faxun is amazing!"
"But why did you decide to use the pen name 'Six Old Li Zhong'?"
Mr. Faxun gave an awkward yet polite smile.
He couldn't very well say that this pen name was simply a complaint about Morax.
After a moment of thought, he explained earnestly: "The reason I chose this pen name is mainly to express a kind of respect."
"Respect?"
"Yes, actually, this pen name should be read from back to front: Morax Laoliu."
"In Liyue Harbor, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor has a consultant named Morax, who is learned and knowledgeable."
"And in my hometown, 'Laoliu' is an honorific, expressing respect and admiration."
"Morax Laoliu is actually a subtle way of expressing my respect for Mr. Morax."
"However, it couldn't be expressed too directly, as that would cause trouble for others, so I used a more subtle way to express respect and admiration."
After Mr. Faxun's explanation,
Raiden Makoto and Yae Miko both showed expressions of sudden understanding.
As expected of Mr. Faxun, even his pen name is so profound!
Raiden Makoto blinked her big eyes and earnestly said to Mr. Faxun, "Then should I call you Makoto Laoliu from now on?"
Mr. Faxun:...
"Absolutely not!"
Mr. Faxun raised a hand to stop her, speaking righteously.
"Makoto, we're already so familiar with each other; there's no need for such an honorific. It makes it seem too formal."
"Just call me by my name, no need to be so polite."
"Oh, okay then." Raiden Makoto nodded, seemingly understanding yet not quite.
Yae Miko also chuckled, teasing, "It's the first time I've seen Mr. Faxun with such an expression; it's truly amusing."
"It's about time now, Mr. Faxun, we should discuss proper business."
Yae Miko sat opposite Mr. Faxun, her cunning eyes fixed on him.
It made Mr. Faxun feel a little flustered.
"Miko, every time you stare at me like that, nothing good ever happens."
"So, uh, why don't you get busy, and I won't disturb you."
Something's wrong, retreat quickly!
Before Mr. Faxun could stand up, Yae Miko had already blocked the doorway.
She crossed her arms and said with a serious expression, "No! Mr. Faxun, don't leave."
"Right now, only you can help Yae Publishing House overcome this difficulty."
Mr. Faxun was stunned: "What do you mean?"
Yae Miko sighed, full of melancholy: "Readers are tired of the current light novel style; a new theme must emerge to change the situation."
"And the story Mr. Faxun wrote is a novel theme; I believe readers will definitely like it."
"Even Makoto gave it a high evaluation, which is the best proof."
Yae Miko paused, then leaned slightly closer to Mr. Faxun.
Mr. Faxun could feel the rush of warmth and a faint cherry blossom scent.
Yae Miko's enchanting voice whispered in Mr. Faxun's ear: "What I mean is, I hope Mr. Faxun can give Yae Publishing House the copyright to the novel."
"We will take two days to print all the Mondstadt and Liyue chapters of the novel, compile them into books, and sell them."
"Of course, I won't let Mr. Faxun suffer a loss either."
"All profits earned from the novel's sales will be handed over to Mr. Faxun by Yae Publishing House, completely untouched."
"At that time, you make money, and we gain reputation. It's that simple, how about it?"
For a moment, Mr. Faxun didn't know how to answer.
He had no intention of printing the story as a book when he wrote it!
Mr. Faxun said helplessly, "Miko, it's not about the money..."
Yae Miko's expression remained unchanged, and she lowered her voice, whispering softly in Mr. Faxun's ear: "There's no perfect solution in the world; you can't have your cake and eat it too."
"But... I have a way to let Mr. Faxun have both his cake and eat it too, you know."
Immediately, Mr. Faxun looked up at Yae Miko.
This sly fox's eyes were full of cunning, and her smile was captivating.
She knew how to make a deal with Mr. Faxun.
"Deal!"
Yae Miko's eyes curved into a smile, "Mr. Faxun, then I wish us a pleasant collaboration."
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