Chapter 97 It turns out that Xue Yanqi is Qi Yanxue
Jiangbei, a bookstore.
The bookstore was packed inside and outside, filling up all three floors. They all came for one person, that is - Xue Yanqi.
Zhu Wendong was a little nervous standing backstage, and she kept repeating taking deep breaths.
I never expected so many people would come. My palms were sweating and my heart was beating wildly.
"Don't be nervous, they're all fans of your book." Cheng Jinhe came over and patted her on the back. "By the way, is your boss Qi here? Do we need to prepare a seat for him?"
Zhu Wendong turned his head to look at her and waved his hand, "No, he may not be able to come. The weather in Jinghai is bad and the flight is delayed."
When she video-called Qi Yanxue last night, she asked him about this matter. She sent him a message this morning, but all she got was a delay. She guessed that since he hadn't sent her a message, he probably couldn't come.
Cheng Jinhe didn't say anything more.
The book signing event is about to begin, and the host is on stage speaking.
"Welcome everyone to Yijia Bookstore. Today we are having a book signing with our renowned novelist Xue Yanqi. She has been writing for five years and has written three completed books and one serialized work. All of her books are bestsellers and have gone viral online.
She once said, "Even if the journey is a thousand miles, I will still walk alone through the mountains." This sentence resonated with netizens and became a popular signature.
Now let us welcome Mr. Xue Yanqi to the stage."
There were cheers and screams at the scene, and countless cameras were pointed at the stage.
I saw a man walking out from the side road. He was wearing a simple light beige windbreaker with a half-high collar sweater wrapped around his slender white swan neck. He was wearing flared jeans that showed off his long straight legs. Every step he took highlighted his coldness and aloofness.
But that well-behaved and delicate face brings people closer.
Everyone in the audience held their breath, their eyes fixed on her.
It seems like this is the person who naturally came face to face with the women who bravely spoke out online.
Zhu Wendong slowly walked onto the stage, took the microphone handed to him by the host, and introduced himself gracefully.
"Hello everyone, I'm the author Xue Yanqi. I'm very happy to meet you all at Yijia Bookstore. I'm also very grateful for your love for me and the characters I created. I hope everyone has a successful book signing today."
He wasn't at all stage fright, and didn't look nervous at all like he was backstage just now.
The crowd below immediately responded, clapping and cheering one after another.
The book signing session began, and Zhu Wendong was led by Cheng Jinhe to sit at the book signing table.
Fans began to line up and were led to the table by staff.
The girl with glasses handed over the book, her tone full of enthusiasm and excitement: "Big Boss, I have liked you for three years. Can you sign a "To" for me and wish me a happy birthday?"
The next person came in. The girl had short hair that reached her shoulders. Tears welled up in her eyes and she choked up, her hands shaking as she handed over the book. "Master, I'm so excited. I feel free and sober in every character you created. It really inspired me. I hope you have a smooth life and your writing gets better and better!"
Many fans came one after another to offer words of encouragement and blessings. Only then did Zhu Wendong realize that the words that had saved him from danger had also helped others through the mud.
Zhu Wendong is not an emotional person, but he couldn't help but shed tears in this situation.
When the next fan appeared in front of him.
Zhu Wendong was startled, "Why are you here?"
Sang Cheng handed over the physical book she had recently bought and said shyly, "I didn't get to thank you for that last time. I heard you were having a book signing today, so I came specially to support you."
She pointed at the book, as if afraid she might misunderstand, "Don't think this book is new. After I learned your pen name, I've read all the books you've written. They're pretty good."
Zhu Wendong knew that tickets for her book signing event were hard to get, so he didn't expose Sang Cheng. He held back his smile and took the bookmark.
Sang Cheng looked away. When she finished signing, took the book, and was about to leave, he hurriedly said, "Thank you for what happened last time. I couldn't have gotten over it without you. I'm also sorry for saying some harsh words to you before."
After saying that, he turned around and left without waiting for Zhu Wendong to react.
Not far from the bookstore, Sang Cheng opened the book. There was no signature from Zhu Wendong on it, but a passage written by her -
"I hope you will always stand in the light and live a brilliant life."
Sang Cheng wiped away the tears that were sliding down the corners of her eyes. It was really annoying. Why did she suddenly write such sentimental words?
Sang Cheng glanced back at the crowded bookstore, and saw the thin figure sitting on the high platform, surrounded by people and admirers.
At this moment, Sang Cheng felt that Zhu Wendong was born to be liked by so many people.
Because she deserves it.
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The book signing event lasted for four hours in total, until night fell and the sky grew darker.
After saying goodbye to his book fans, Zhu Wendong was protected by staff and walked backstage.
Cheng Jinhe walked forward and handed her the phone. "No one called during the trip."
"Okay." Zhu Wendong took the phone, opened it, and there was no message.
Maybe Qi Yanxue is on the plane.
Zhu Wendong turned off his phone, put it in his pocket, and said to Cheng Jinhe, "Is there anything else I can do?"
Cheng Jinhe shook her head and said with a smile, "No, today's book signing went very smoothly and it even became a trending topic. The comments were all praising you. You can take a look when you get back."
Zhu Wendong smiled faintly, "Okay, I'll be leaving then."
After saying goodbye to Cheng Jinhe, Zhu Wendong walked out of the bookstore and onto the roadside with a book in his hand.
As dusk deepened, the wind and snow continued to blow. The dim light cast a dazzling light, and the snow underfoot made a squeaking sound.
A cold wind blew, and Zhu Wendong subconsciously wrapped his windbreaker tightly.
Suddenly, there was a "bang" sound and the sight lit up.
A brilliant firework exploded above my head, blooming briefly in the black sky.
Zhu Wendong looked up and saw the fireworks were dazzling, brilliant and magnificent, constantly blooming with dazzling light, and the snowflakes became dimmed.
She curled the corners of her lips, her heartbeat inexplicably accelerating, as if she had received some kind of induction.
Zhu Wendong turned his head and saw a figure in the distance.
He stood under the dim light, his face cold and sharp, his hair slightly frizzy, his hands in his pockets, and the scattered snowflakes fell on his shoulders like stars.
It’s Qi Yanxue.
The fireworks are still blooming in my ears, deafening.
Zhu Wendong had just taken a step when Qi Yanxue had already walked up to her with her long legs.
Zhu Wendong looked up at his silhouette, which was clearly illuminated by the fireworks, and asked in a low voice, "Did you set off the fireworks?"
Qi Yanxue lowered her eyes slightly, "Well, apologize to Chuchu."
"Why do you want to apologize?" Zhu Wendong frowned, somewhat puzzled.
Qi Yanxue's hair and shoulders were covered with snow. She said frankly, "Because I'm late. I'm sorry, Chuchu."
I still couldn't make it to your book signing event on time.
Zhu Wendong shook his head, "Who said you were late?"
She handed him the book she had been holding, "Open it and take a look."
Qi Yanxue recognized it at a glance as the book "Xue Yanqi's Secret Love" that he had bought. Because he had flipped through it countless times, the pages had already turned yellow and wrinkled.
Under Zhu Wendong's burning gaze, he took the book, opened it, and saw that the first page was signed by her -
Learn Salt and Its XYQ
Qi Yanxue QYX
The sound of fireworks beside my ears stopped, the world was silent, and a snowflake lightly fell on the page of the book.
At this moment, Qi Yanxue could clearly hear the sound of his heart beating violently in his chest.
Then he understood.
It turns out that Xue Yanqi is Qi Yanxue.
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