Is it a problem to have a harem in a stranger heroine?

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"On the day of the book signing, I will bring 200 people to Shiyu's book signing. They are not actors; there will be people of all ages, but they are not actors; although they may all be new fans, they are not actors. I say this three times because it is important."

"I understand that during the summer book signing events, Fuzuigawa Bunko always arranges for reporters to interview readers who attend to verify the authenticity of the book. Editor-in-Chief Machida doesn't need to worry about this. Feel free to interview them; they are not unknown people."

"And 200 people is the bottom line. It will only be more, not less."

Machida Sonoko was completely moved, and besides admiration, her eyes were filled with more relief.

"It seems that you have really found a good family..."

"Is that so~~" Shiyu, who had been silent the whole time, spoke with playful pride, "Although he's a Hentai, he's a good person. Although he's a Hentai, he dotes on me very much. Although he's a..."

"There's no need to say this three times!"

Bai Ye quickly covered her mouth, his capable demeanor vanishing into thin air, and he said to Machida Sonoko with a joking smile:

"I can't prove it to you right away with 200 people, but please trust me, Editor Machida."

"It's okay. I believe in your courage, Mr. Xiao, and I also believe in the teacher's vision."

Machida Sonoko did not brag, 5000 novels + a book signing event for 200 people were enough bargaining chips.

After that, she got up and left.

"I'll be leaving first. I'll be back at the office immediately to have a meeting with my superiors. I'll give you an answer as soon as possible. Also, thank you for breakfast."

"Editor Machida, I'll take you there."

Shiyu got up to see Machida Sonoko out, while Bai Ye picked up his cell phone and thought about his next plan.

"There are still many places to go today..."

……

After having a simple breakfast with Shiyu, Bai Ye drove her to the next destination.

"Where are you going this time?"

"Go to Gangtian's house and see if he's slacking off."

Bai Ye plans to advertise "Love Metronome", but advertising requires a proper method. For example, standing on the street and trying to sell it to everyone who passes by will only make people feel disgusted.

He planned to make a shelf, paint a beautiful promotional poster on it, and then put "Love Metronome" on it to highlight its sophistication and intimacy. Finally, he would place it in a prominent position in the store so that every customer who entered the store would be more or less impressed. Or the store owner could choose regular customers to give it as a gift and then invite them to attend a book signing event.

"arrive."

Before they even entered the store, the clanging sounds of hammering and the scratching sounds of sawing wood shook their eardrums, making them feel dizzy for a moment.

"It's so noisy..." Bai Ye rubbed his ears.

“You mean you blame me╮(￣▽￣)╭”

The person who spoke was not Shiyu, but Gouda Takeshi, who was covered in sawdust and had a pencil stuck in his ear.

Bai Ye pretended not to hear and leaned forward in an exaggerated manner to listen.

"It's so noisy, what are you talking about, Gouda-san?"

"roll!"

Gotian Takeshi's nose was blowing air, and his belly, which weighed almost 200 pounds, was shaking, which looked quite funny.

The next second, he noticed Shiyu behind Bai Ye, and his eyes suddenly lit up!

"Hey——Kasumigaoka Utaha?!"

Shiyu was the first to extend her hand with a smile, releasing kindness.

"Hello, Gouda-san, thank you so much for your willingness to help."

"Hey, hey, hey—Xiao classmate, you saw that! Kasumigaoka Utaha took the initiative to shake my hand! She's the school beauty! Am I a winner in life?!"

Bai Ye glanced sideways and lost his temper at his shameless words.

"Yes, yes, as the second winner in life who made Shiyu shake hands with Feng Zhiqi... Hey! Just shake hands, don't shake it... Hey, hey! There are more than 3 seconds left! How long do you want to shake hands in front of me, Shiyu's official boyfriend?!"

Tsk——!

Gotada Takeshi smacked his lips and reluctantly let go of his hand, which made Bai Ye want to punch him.

"I'm not going to wash my hands today."

"roll!!"

Shiyu watched the two people playing with a smile, and squatted down to check the finished wooden shelf.

"Is this the wooden stand you wanted, Xiaobai-kun?"

"Yes, the first batch of 100." Bai Ye squatted down, blew away the sawdust on the wooden frame, and knocked on it again. He nodded with satisfaction after hearing the sound. "The upper and lower layers are clearly layered. The backboard can be used to put up a poster. From a distance, you can tell it's your novel, Shiyu. The materials are solid, and the quality is okay. I can't pay too much attention to it in a hurry."

"Of course!" Gouda Takeshi proudly put his hands on his hips. "You can insult my skills, but you can't insult my character."

"Damn! The backboard's wood hasn't been ground down yet. You're the one who did it, right? Do I really need to insult your skills?!"

"Shit! I didn't say it was done!"

Bai Ye was so happy when he saw the new wooden racks coming out one by one.

Of course, the wallet stings.

A wooden shelf, including the friend price and discount for large quantities, costs nearly 4000 yuan, and 100 pieces cost 40 yuan.

Bai Ye paid for the wooden shelf, and Shi Yu paid for the novel. This was what the two of them had agreed upon.

5000 novels, the wholesale price from the Fuzugawa Bunko is about 350 yuan per copy, a total of more than 170 million yuan, which is almost all of Shiyu's savings.

Originally, Shiyu wanted to pay half of the cost of the wooden shelf, but Bai Ye explained that after the promotion of the signing event, it could be used to display his own products, so she gave up.

But the cost of buying the novel was a self-esteem that she was unwilling to give up no matter what.

Bai Ye readily agreed, but worry still lingered in his eyes.

This is just the first batch, and the novels are also the first batch. More wooden shelves and novels will be needed next.

PS: Reward progress report 63 (4894/10000), 4 updates are owed, this is a reward update.

I'm going to attend the full moon party of my high school classmate's daughter tomorrow. It's quite far away and I don't know when I'll be back.

My high school classmates all have daughters, but I... hehe...

Chapter 488 The night is late, but the night still exists

As the saying goes, every profession has its own specialization.

Just as Bai Ye would not force Shi Yu to add in her clarification statement that their relationship was as pure as heather, Shi Yu would not make any irresponsible remarks about its business practices.

The apparent cost of resolving the "Bunny Girl Incident" is about 300 million yuan. Shiyu will unilaterally use all her net worth to cover the expenses required to purchase the novel, while Bai Ye will be responsible for the expenses on the wooden shelves, manpower, and publicity.

The reason why a budget is called a budget is because the future is uncertain.

Judging from today's negotiations with Fuzuigawa Bunko, Bai Ye believes that 300 million is far from enough.

However, he didn't plan to tell Shiyu for the time being, because as a man, a boyfriend, and a gentleman, he would always be a bit chauvinistic.

……

After instructing Gota to transport the wooden box to the logistics warehouse in Tanaka Commercial Street, Bai Ye drove Shiyu to the next destination.

Shiyu knew that she would be exhausted from running around all day, so she leaned on Bai Ye's back and closed her eyes to rest.

"Where to go next?"

"Go meet the big merchants I'm in contact with. They have quite a bit of influence in the area. Of course, fame is a bargaining chip and also a source of pride. Relying solely on my personal connections over the past two years won't be enough. Only if you, Shiyu, show up in person can they be convinced."

"I understand. Mutual benefit, right?"

"Yeah, half favor and half profit, this is my plan this time."

Bai Ye stopped the car in front of a supermarket and extended his hand to the middle-aged man walking towards him.

"Mr. Shimono, thank you for your help."

"It's no trouble, no trouble. Mr. Xiao is young and promising. I'm happy to help him. Could this be him?"

Seeing everyone's attention focused on her, Shiyu acted according to the previously agreed plan.

"Hello, Mr. Shimono, I'm Kasumigaoka Utaha, and I'm Byakuya's girlfriend. Thank you for your help this time."

"Mr. Xiao is so lucky! Come in, please. I have prepared some delicious tea."

After some discussion, Mr. Shimono agreed to place a promotional bookshelf for "Love Metronome" on the counter. Bai Ye and Shiyu naturally expressed their gratitude and left to embark on a negotiation journey with the next company.

……

As the voices of farewell and thanks were heard, Shiyu looked up and saw the neon lights flashing, like a sharp blade separating the night from the city that never sleeps.

Then my stomach growled at the right moment.

"It's getting dark..."

"Yes, it's dark..." Bai Ye yawned loudly.

I am happy that all the discussions today were successful, but the joy in my heart cannot replace the fatigue in my body. When I straighten my body, I can clearly feel the groaning in my legs and feet.

"Shiyu, I'm really tired today. Can we just go to a family restaurant for dinner?"

"Isn't this kind of thing destined?" Shi Yu stretched lazily, her rosy eyes filled with fatigue, and even the rise and fall of her chest was less than before. "Or do you think I'm a girl who doesn't understand human nature?"

"Don't be so mean to me at a time like this..."

Fortunately, there is a family restaurant next to it, so the two of them no longer have to endure the trouble of traveling.

"Welcome, how many of you are there?"

"Thank you both."

After entering the restaurant, Bai Ye subconsciously looked at the size of the place to see if it was suitable for placing a wooden promotional stand.

Then he was beaten by Shiyu.

"That's it for today. Now listen to me, eat well, don't make trouble, be good~~"

"Am I a child who can't eat?"

There was nothing to be particular about when going out, so the two of them ordered two set meals based on their preferences, and ate heartily without caring about their table manners until their brains, replenished with sugar, dispelled the effects of adrenaline, allowing their emotions and rationality to return.

"When I'm hungry, my rationality drops sharply..."

"That's right, seeing that you don't even tell dirty jokes, Xiaobai-kun, I know you are really hungry."

"It's you, Shiyu, who usually tells dirty jokes, right?!"

"I mean, you were just being direct."

The laughter that came from the heart rang out in the small private room, like a spring breeze blowing through the hearts of the two, blowing away the dust of fatigue.

Bai Ye raised his glass, and Shi Yu also raised her glass. The sound of clinking glasses was as pleasant as heavenly music.

"Thank you for your hard work, Shiyu."

"It's not like you to be so polite, Xiaobai-kun."

The feeling of cola bubbles bursting exploded in his mouth, and Bai Ye took this opportunity to speak out his true feelings.

"Flattering, forcing smiles, and fawning all day long. I never imagined you doing this before, Shiyu. Isn't it hard? Fortunately, we are still students, so we don't have to clink glasses."

As he said this, Bai Ye smiled bitterly.

He was laughing at the unpredictable bunny girl incident, but also at his own incompetence, even though he knew that Shiyu was the least used to socializing.

A snap of the fingers dispelled the sudden gloom in Bai Ye.

"Xiaobai-kun, you have a really heavy masculine burden~"

Shi Yu gently brushed his face, her angelic eyes acting like a devil. Her jade hands acted like pliers, pinching Bai Ye's face and pulling hard.

"You're underestimating me. There are thousands of ways to live in this world, but you chose the one that leads to your own death."

"I was wrong, please let me go T_T" Bai Ye burst into tears.

He was really in tears due to the pain. From the bulging veins on Shiyu's wrist, it could be seen that she did not let him off at all.

Tenderness lingered in Shiyu's eyes again. She chuckled and rubbed her face which was swollen from being pinched by her.

"To be honest, I'm very happy."

"Shiyu..."

"It's really hard to force a smile today. If I don't say anything, I'll have to bow and scrape. But the feeling of holding my own destiny in my own hands makes me feel satisfied and fulfilled."