Xia Bing smiled, admiring Hai Jun’s good memory, and they continued to discuss the story.
“Hai Jun, how do you see Xiao Ye’s emotions?” Seeing him talk about the story’s Xiao Ye, Xia Bing naturally brought her up. Xiao Ye’s silent love, or perhaps not even love, just a deep-seated unrequited affection.
“Xiao Ye is really heartbreaking.”
“Some people think Xiao Ye is a bit self-destructive.” When Xia Bing said this, her expression was different from usual. “They think continuing like this wouldn’t be good for all three of them.”
“Matters of the heart can’t be simply labeled as good or bad. Xiao Ye’s inner heart deeply desires Lu Xiu Xuan, yet is conflicted by his proximity to others, afraid that confessing would end their friendship. Her emotions are truly exhausting.” Perhaps because of these contradictions, Hai Jun paid more attention to Xiao Ye, whom others considered a supporting character.
The bookstore’s person in charge arrived, and Hai Jun went to discuss business. Xia Bing’s hand gently traced the side of the 《Twelve》 book. In fact, this contradictory woman was truly the protagonist. Perhaps because of these contradictions, she had several times considered not continuing. Perhaps there were too many of her own shadows in this book, which made her…
Caught in a Dilemma
Xia Bing saw Hai Jun talking with the person, and it didn’t seem to be going smoothly, so she decided to help him.
When the person saw Xia Bing, he greeted her enthusiastically, asking when the next part of 《Twelve》 would be available, saying that in the past two years, readers had been constantly asking about the sequel.
Xia Bing smiled, saying it was her honor that readers liked the book, and then introduced Hai Jun, “Boss, Hai Jun is my friend, and he’s just entered the publishing industry. Please take care of him.” Xia Bing spoke the polite words, but the relationship between publishing houses and bookstores was like fish and water – the bookstore owner understood this well.
The bookstore owner said generously, “Maybe I’ll still need Mr. Chen’s help in the future. We’re all in the book business, so let’s be friendly.”
The three of them had a pleasant conversation.
