Kai's speed has never been slow.
Even if I didn't deliberately rush, three hours later, Yugakure's iconic fog had already appeared in my field of vision.
He stopped outside the village.
Put on a Land of Hot Water common gray-blue robe, put on a bamboo hat, and strode towards the village.
As soon as I stepped into Yugakure, the familiar smell of sulfur hit my face.
The streets are a bit more lively than last time, with tourists flocking in groups, and the waiters at the roadside hot spring shops shouting for customers.
Some people saw Kai and wanted to approach him to sell him, but after looking at him for a few times, they stopped.
This man's steps were steady and his eyes were straight. At first glance, he looked like a regular customer who had been here many times.
He's not the kind of fat sheep who can be fooled by a few words.
Several brokers exchanged glances and wisely did not come forward to argue.
Kai walked through the crowd and went straight to the door of Land of Hot Water Publishing House.
Compared with last time, the popularity of Publishing House has become a little more popular.
People were coming and going in the hall, submitting articles, consulting, and urging updates, and the noise almost broke the roof.
Kai didn't look much, bypassed the crowd and headed straight to the editor's office.
As soon as he walked to the corridor outside the editor-in-chief's office, a young girl wearing a Publishing House uniform stopped him:
"Hello, do you have an appointment?"
"The editor-in-chief is very busy right now. If you don't have an appointment, please register at the front desk first."
Kai paused, took out half a special card from his arms, and handed it over:
"Bring this to your editor-in-chief Sakura Delia, she will meet with me."
The girl was stunned, took the card and looked down.
The edge of that half of the card has a special anti-counterfeiting pattern, and the words "Romance's Ghostly Bane" are neatly written in the center.
Her eyes suddenly widened.
He suddenly looked up at Kai, opened his mouth, and almost screamed.
Kai put a finger to his lips and said softly, "Shhh."
The girl understood immediately, closed her mouth tightly, nodded vigorously, and lowered her voice:
"Sir, please wait a moment! I'm going right now!"
After saying that, she clutched the half of the card and rushed towards the editor's office almost at a trot.
Even the rhythm of knocking on the door is much faster than usual.
Kai stood in the corridor and vaguely heard an impatient "What's the matter" coming from the door.
Then came the girl's low-pitched but excited voice.
Then, almost in the next second, there was a "crash" and the door to the editor's office was suddenly opened.
Takizawa Sakurako appeared behind the door, with a thin layer of red on his face, and his eyes were filled with overwhelming surprise.
When she saw Kai in the corridor, she quickly came up to him, stretched out her hand and took Kai's arm.
"Sir! You are finally here!"
Her voice was trembling, with an indescribable resentment and unconcealable joy.
Kai was dragged through the door by her and closed the door behind her.
Before he could stand still, Takizawa Sakurako leaned over softly, his forehead almost touching his chest:
"Sir, why did you come here? I miss you so much..."
Kai coughed dryly, stepped back half a step without leaving a trace, and pulled away:
"Let's get down to business, Moyochi En said you were looking for me, what happened?"
Takizawa Sakurako raised his head and glanced at Kai.
There was a trace of resentment in his eyes, as if he had been stabbed when he avoided her.
She didn't catch up anymore, she just lowered her eyes and said in a slightly aggrieved tone:
"Sir... the "Young Guy" trilogy has been released."
"The popularity has started to drop recently, and Publishing House wants to boost sales again."
"So I want to discuss with you and do a book signing event or something."
Kai heard this and nodded slightly.
He also thought about this key point.
No matter how popular a book is, it will always decline.
It is Publishing House's instinct to make the last few waves of money while the remaining warmth is still there.
Signing activities are the most common routine.
Takizawa Sakurako saw that he had no objection and continued:
"Sir, you don't have time to do offline signings. I understand this, and I can't force you."
"So what I'm saying is... take some time and sign a batch of autographs."
"I have printed the collector's edition, a total of 10,000 copies."
"Save another thousand copies separately and make some special commemorative and limited editions at that time."
"Carry out a wave of activities and sprint for a while. A conservative estimate is that we can earn at least 300 million."
"Three hundred million?" Kai raised his eyebrows.
Takizawa Sakurako saw that his heart was moved and quickly added:
"It just takes some effort to sign. You don't need to show your face or run away. You can just find a time to sign the title pages of these books."
"Leave the rest to me."
Kai thought about it and realized that if he just signed, it wouldn't delay much.
With 300 million in the account, this deal is a good deal.
He was about to nod when he suddenly remembered something, took out a stack of manuscript paper from his arms and put it on the table:
"By the way, this is the manuscript of the next book. I just took advantage of this wave of popularity and published it together."
Takizawa Sakurako's eyes suddenly lit up, and he almost rushed over and picked up the stack of manuscript papers with both hands.
She quickly glanced at the cover and saw four big words written on it--
"Kunoichi Bai Jie".
She was stunned for a moment. "Sir, this is... written about kunoichi? Is it for women?"
Kai coughed. "No. It's also for men. It's just that the protagonist is a woman."
Takizawa Sakurako blinked, looked at the title of the book, looked at Kai's face again, and suddenly pursed his lips and smiled:
"As long as the adult's books are marked with the name "Romance's Ghostly Bane", they will never have to worry about selling."
"It will definitely be the same this time."
She did not rush to open the contents, but carefully put the manuscript into a special wooden box and placed it back in the center of the desk.
Kai nodded and said, "Bring the book. I happen to have time today to sign the thousand copies."
Takizawa Sakurako's smile immediately brightened up and he responded:
"Okay, sir, wait a moment, I'm going to move it!"
She turned around and walked out the door, her steps as brisk as stepping on clouds.
Not long after, there was a dull sound of footsteps in the corridor.
Takizawa Sakurako walked in with a thick stack of books and placed them on the coffee table in front of Kai.
She ran back and forth more than a dozen times, each time carrying a pile of books almost taller than a person.
Fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, and his cheeks were rosy.
Kai wanted to stand up several times to help, but she stopped him with a wave of her hand:
"How can you do this kind of menial work?"
Finally, a thousand books were piled neatly in the room.
It occupies the coffee table, desktop and half of the floor.
Takizawa Sakurako clapped his hands, took a breath, then walked to the pile of books and squatted down.
He bent down, opened the pages one by one, and placed them in front of Kai.
I don't know if she bent over intentionally or not.
The buttons on the collar are a little hard to close.
Bright and bright.
And white.
Bright again.
And pink.
Full of graininess.
Kai glanced at it subconsciously and quickly moved away.
The corners of his mouth twitched wildly.
This bitch didn't do it on purpose, he just didn't believe it.
Kai took a deep breath and silently recited the Indestructible Vajra Technique formula twice.
After calming down and not saying much, I picked up my pen and started signing.
The tip of the pen landed on the paper, and the five words "Romance's Ghostly Bane" were written vigorously.
One after another, the page turning speed becomes faster and faster, and the movements become more skillful.
Takizawa Sakurako squatted next to him, helping him flip through the book, straighten it, and then hand him the next one.
Occasionally she would take the opportunity to get closer.
The faint body fragrance penetrated Kai's nose in the direction of the wind.
Touch Kai again by accident.
If it is present or absent, it is very annoying.
Kai kept writing with a sullen face, not daring to take another look or take another sip.
It's just that I'm struggling inside.
Such a situation is simply more frustrating than fighting Susanoo!!!