After registering, Liu Zheng arrived at the Novelist's door.
This time, he did not pound on it like a madman. He rang the doorbell properly instead.
The Novelist did not keep him waiting, either. She opened the door after just two rings.
"Senior~"
The Novelist called out sweetly.
She wore a white spaghetti-strap top and an A-line miniskirt, looking both innocent and sexy.
Liu Zheng instinctively glanced down.
Yep, she had some on.
"You look lovely today."
He complimented her.
"You look very handsome today too, Senior."
The Novelist smiled, her eyes curving into crescents, and naturally reached out to smooth the wrinkles in his clothes.
The atmosphere grew flirtatious, just enough to feel perfect.
"Could you two shameless lovebirds pick a better place to flirt?"
Hishikibe's shrill voice rang out, ruining the moment.
"Oh, Miss Hishikibe, you're here too? You were so well hidden that I didn't even notice you."
Liu Zheng feigned surprise.
"Are you mocking me for having no presence?"
Hishikibe immediately caught his implication.
"Impossible. Absolutely impossible. A lady as beautiful and talented as you would be the most radiant sight even standing on the sun."
Liu Zheng spoke earnestly.
"Aren't you afraid Izanami will get jealous if you say that to another woman right in front of her?"
Hishikibe seized the chance to sow discord.
"No. The Novelist knows my compliments have no emotional strings attached. Besides, you don't count as another woman."
He shook his head.
"Yes, yes, Senior. I understand."
The Novelist nodded repeatedly.
"Tch. Humans really are all sweet talk."
Hishikibe rolled her eyes.
"Where's Deer Child?"
Liu Zheng asked.
"I had him stay in the kitchen. Deer Child, come out!"
Hishikibe ordered.
"Yes, Lady Hishikibe."
Accompanied by a clear voice, a boy with velvet antlers growing from his head walked out