173 POOR SAD MAN (1/2)

Hu Lei spent the better part of the morning discussing the upcoming promotional tour and the progress of her novels with Bo Qian. Overall, the novels were doing well and the response was mostly positive. Some readers had complained about the somewhat significant change in style, and there were even some rumours of the use of a ghost writer.

However, these were small murmurings which did not have impact on her popularity. Therefore, Bo Qian did not think it was necessary to respond. It would only draw more attention to these naysayers and cause an even bigger problem.

Hu Lei updated him on her latest work, though she did not go into details. She was quite uncertain about the direction that the book would take, especially with the interference of the other her. In any case, the book was not urgent.

”What if this is my last book?” Hu Lei asked as Bo Qian escorted her out of his office.

Her tone was light, but she knew that she was not joking about this matter. There was a subtle sense in her heart that told her that she might not be able to continue being Little Ninja Cat. She had begun writing under unusual circumstances, and it had never been her dream to be an author.

”Do not make such frightening jokes.” Bo Qian rebuked sternly as they stepped into the lift.

”Ha-ha… would it be so bad?” She asked.

”You are a treasure. If you stop writing, you will attract even more hatred from the masses.” He frowned.

”Perhaps I will write such a moving final book, and the masses will immortalise me as a goddess.” Hu Lei laughed lightly.

Bo Qian thought that Hu Lei was in a strange mood, but he did not comment further. He could only hope that she was joking about abandoning her identity as Little Ninja Cat. Their descent halted and the doors opened, revealing a familiar person. Hu Lei smiled immediately.

”Little Hu Lei, I have not seen you for so long.” Song Yin also smiled at Hu Lei.

”My life has been a little chaotic. You know this already.” Hu Lei responded.

”But you rejected my offer for help so cruelly and ignored me.” Song Yin looked at her with narrowed eyes.

Hu Lei laughed a little in guilt. Song Yin had reached out when she had been in trouble and a couple of times afterwards. But she had not given a response. She always forgot to respond to her messages, and often, she responded to them in her head.

”How about I treat you to lunch as an apology?” She tried to pacify the beautiful lady.

Song Yin finally showed true happiness on her face.

”Hello, Miss Song.” Bo Qian, who had been completely ignored, finally spoke up.

Song Yin turned her face to him and smiled at him.

”Forgive my rudeness, Chief Editor. How are you?”