On the sofa.

A computer has appeared on Gao Qinyi's lap.

At this moment, she is seriously reviewing the manuscript.

That's right, it's Zhou Chu's manuscript.

In the end, he couldn't persuade Gao Qinyi otherwise, and could only show her his computer.

After all, she's going to help me read the article, so she might be able to offer some suggestions.

If there are constructive suggestions that can improve grades... even if it means the company fails, it's not a big deal.

She was quite authentic; at least she didn't read the plot of the novel aloud.

He didn't look at Wen while scrutinizing him.

Since I was looking at it in the author's backstage, I mainly saw his existing manuscripts.

“I think there’s something wrong here!” Gao Qinyi pointed at the screen and turned slightly towards Zhou Chu: “Although I don’t know much about online novels, the male and female protagonists nowadays should all have relatively successful character designs, right? The female protagonist in your story is just… an orphan like me, and the male protagonist is just a struggling author. It’s very likely that readers won’t be able to relate to her!”

"You even understand the concept of immersion?"

"Of course I understand!" Gao Qinyi rolled her eyes at him: "I also really like literature, okay? If you were writing something like this, it would definitely be fine, since the main theme is to reveal the hardships of life. But since you're writing online novels, you should try to make it as enjoyable as possible."

Zhou Chu became increasingly suspicious.

Gao Qinyi must have worked in the field of online literature!

Or they've read a lot of online novels.

She is definitely not just a traditional literature enthusiast, as she herself claims.

"Sister Qin, tell me the truth! How much do you really know about online novels?"

"You know a lot." Gao Qinyi pouted. "Okay, I'll come clean. I used to be a web editor."

Being a web editor is also a profession.

If the editor-in-charge is a full-time employee, then the web editor is more like a temporary worker.

It means that if we see someone's work is good, we try our best to bring them over.

I never expected that Gao Qinyi had such an unknown side.

“I’m not suited to writing books, but it would be very interesting to read other people’s writing!” Gao Qinyi continued, “Of course, I only did it for two months and didn’t discover any promising authors, so I stopped doing it later.”

"How about from your perspective as a web editor?" Zhou Chu pointed to the computer.

To be honest, he was hoping for a better review.

No one wants their work to be unappreciated.

But since she was asked to give an evaluation, Zhou Chu was mentally prepared.

"It's just at the beginner level. After a few dozen chapters, due to insufficient accumulation, the overall plot will seem strained." Gao Qinyi sighed and pointed to his computer: "My girlfriend is different from your author friend's."

"She's speaking from the perspective of an online novel reader, and because she's a fan, she's very biased. I'm more direct. Your whole piece isn't engaging enough, it lacks satisfying moments, and the concept isn't clever enough. The current results are to be expected."

Zhou Chu had imagined she would be impolite, but he didn't expect her to be so direct!

Of course, what she said were indeed her own problems.

"So, what suggestions do you have for me to make?" Zhou Chu asked the most crucial question.

“The outline needs to be revised. It needs a clear enough career storyline because your writing skills are not yet strong enough to make the romance storyline so moving.” Gao Qinyi pointed to several ambiguous scenes in the text: “The scene setting is obviously not good enough, and the characters’ tension is also insufficient.”

Zhou Chu nodded thoughtfully.

He vaguely remembered that his editor had also mentioned these issues.

But at that time he was stubborn and believed that he could become famous on his own merits!

“What’s done is done, and I can’t change it now. If you start a new book sometime, I can take a look for you.” Gao Qinyi sighed. “As for future plans, I suggest you write more about the career storyline, like how the male protagonist becomes a god, and how the female protagonist becomes a university teacher through her own abilities, and how she achieves her accomplishments.”

So, does that mean I have to use my imagination?

“Don’t think that fantasy is a bad thing. Who doesn’t fantasize when they write a book?” Gao Qinyi pushed the laptop on her lap forward and placed it on the sofa. “Things are different now than before. If you write a tragedy, it will be difficult to become famous. You have to write a novel that makes you feel good.”

"Then what suggestions do you have for handling my romantic storyline?" Zhou Chu hit the nail on the head, which was exactly where she had been stammering.

He writes romance novels that focus on the relationship; if he were to unilaterally pursue the career path, it would undoubtedly be putting the cart before the horse.

He knew how to handle it; it was simply a matter of gradually building up the relationship.

The relationship has progressed to this point, so there's no way to continue the story.

"Take your time." Gao Qinyi's face moved a little closer, and the fragrance emanating from her body became even stronger. Her eyes still held the same teasing look as before: "I used to be a history editor for a website, so I can give you some advice on your new book."

"Speak." Zhou Chu took a slight step back, already leaning against the armrest of the sofa behind him.

“You can write a story about the relationship between a ruler and his subjects, something more orthodox. I wrote a beginning, but it was so bad that I had to discard it.”

"Let me see?" Zhou Chu held out his hand.

"It's gone, I deleted it." Gao Qinyi glanced back at his computer. "I still don't like people criticizing my work, and besides, I don't have the talent for it. Maybe I'll become a teacher or something."

"Can I still be your student?"

"How much do you like teacher-student relationships?" Gao Qinyi rolled her eyes at him.

"I mainly like Sister Qin," Zhou Chu said with a slight smile.

"Smooth-talking." Gao Qinyi raised her hand, grabbed the remote, and turned off the TV.

They reached the door but stopped in their tracks.

"Which room do you want to sleep in?" she asked, turning around.

"I want to sleep in my own room."

"Okay, then I'll sleep in your room." Gao Qinyi jumped onto the bed and crawled under the covers.

"Then where should I go?"

"Whatever you like."

"Let's do it together then." Zhou Chu turned off the light.

But the moment she climbed into bed, she was kicked in the lower abdomen.

The kick was neither too light nor too heavy, but he caught the ankle with his other hand.

Her skin was incredibly smooth and delicate, and he grasped her foot with his other hand.

Ah~

A very faint sound.

Gao Qinyi finally managed to pull her foot back.

This really isn't me being overly sensitive!

Any woman would react like this after being touched on the foot like that, right?

It was a very unfamiliar feeling, as if my whole body had been grabbed.

She stopped resisting, simply turned around, and pulled the blanket tighter around herself: "If you want, you can come on up, but I warn you, don't move!"