Takahashi Jun of Midnight Publishing dabbed the beads of sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief. He bowed and nodded to some of the venue staff, asking about the arrangements for the upcoming signing.
Some of the staff were curious and couldn't resist asking.
"Um, do you know who the author Sanqianli is?"
"I heard they're coming to the signing today. From the name, they must be a gorgeous woman, right?"
"Definitely, right?"
Compared to his former downtrodden self, Takahashi Jun had become much more confident and carried himself better, thanks to the success and confidence Natsume Chikage had brought him.
He'd even started wearing a wig to cover his bald spot, which made him look much more vigorous.
Before, he would have probably chuckled and said something like, "Because of the company's agreement, I'd love to tell you, but I really can't. You'll find out once the event starts, so why not wait a little longer?"
But now, he firmly shook his head. "Sorry, I can't tell you just yet."
Then he walked straight away.
The employees who'd known him before were left staring in surprise, unable to understand how he'd become so much more normal.
Just then,
Takahashi Jun spotted Natsume Chikage arriving. His face lit up, and he immediately jogged over.
"Mr. Natsume, Editor Matsuo, you're finally here."
Natsume Chikage was taken aback. For a moment, he didn't recognize the Takahashi Jun standing before him. Then it clicked, and he said in surprise, "Editor Takahashi, long time no see. Did you change your look? It really suits you. You seem much more confident than before."
Takahashi Jun was overjoyed. He thanked him earnestly. "That's all thanks to the confidence you gave me, Mr. Natsume. If I hadn't signed your work, I'd probably still lack confidence in my