At first I just wanted to make money

At the end of the month, Xingzi received a good news from Kawakami's editor: "Mr. Hei Ye! This year's best newcomer award is out, and the winner is you! Congratulations!"

"Did I... win the award?" Xingzi muttered to himself, and for some reason, a strange feeling suddenly surged in his heart.It seemed to be excited, but also sad, in short, it made her very at a loss.

At this time, the doorbell rang suddenly.Xingzi stopped his strange trance and walked over to open the door.Standing outside the door was Xia Youjie.

"Xingzi..." The warm smile on Xia Youjie's face turned into astonishment the moment he saw Xingzi.

He froze for a moment, then frowned, and asked solemnly and angrily, "Xingzi, why are you crying? Who bullied you?"

"Did I cry?" Xingzi didn't expect it, touched his eyes, and it was really wet.At some point, tears welled up in her eyes.

When Xia Youjie saw Xingzi's appearance, he immediately realized that Xingzi didn't cry when he was bullied.

He breathed a sigh of relief, then softened his tone, and asked more seriously: "So why is Xingzi crying? Can you tell me?"

Xingzi hesitated, "I'm not sure, but maybe it's because I won the best newcomer award!"

She was sure that she hadn't cried before, the only difference was the strange feeling after winning the best newcomer award, so she was crying, probably because of this.Although she didn't know what she was crying for.

"Best Newcomer Award? Congratulations! You deserve it!" Xia Youjie first congratulated as usual, and then asked sharply, "Are you unhappy?"

Xingzi shook his head: "I don't know, I should be happy... No, to be precise, I didn't have any feelings about this award at first. But after knowing that I won this award just now, I am indeed very happy. And a strange feeling that I can't describe."

She didn't even pay close attention to this award before, and even won the award, she only knew about it because the screenwriter told her, so naturally she couldn't say how much she liked it.

But in the turbulent emotions at that moment, there was indeed a touch of joy that could not be ignored that was captured by her.

Xia Youjie looked at the dazed and struggling expression of Xingzi in front of him, and patted her head: "If you can't describe it, then you don't need to describe it, as long as you are happy."

As he said that, he took out a pack of tissues from his pocket, took out one, wiped off the tears on Xingzi's face meticulously, and said with a smile, "Just pretend you are crying with joy."

Xingzi couldn't help but also laughed: "Yes, weeping with joy."

She brought Xia Youjie in, poured tea and asked, "Jie, why are you here this time?"

Only now did Xia Youjie talk about what he was going to say: "We seem to have a clue about the curse spirit that Mr. Luanbu mentioned before. The curse spirit appeared thousands of years ago, and its name is Yan Suo."

Xingzi's eyes lit up: "I feel that you are in the right direction! Keep checking!"

Hearing this, Xia Youjie looked at Xingzi thoughtfully: "Actually, I wanted to ask you before, Xingzi, you seem to know everything. That time in the village, you also seemed to know that there would be Nanako and Mimiko in advance. Things that shake me. Can you tell me why?"

Xingzi was at a loss for words for a moment, not knowing what to say.Indeed, she showed too many flaws, how could someone as careful as Xia Youjie not notice it?I didn't ask at the time, maybe because I was delayed by something, and I only asked now.

Xingzi felt that he was sorry for the book, and he agreed to help conceal it, but in the end, he probably guessed quite a few of them, like Dazai and Luanpo, they probably missed the door.

Forget it, anyway, you don't have to worry about debts.Xingzi became inexplicably confident again, and looked at Xia Youjie pleadingly: "Don't ask me?"

Xia Youjie looked at her fixedly, and finally nodded: "Okay."

If it was Xingzi, then even if there was some concealment, Xia Youjie would not pursue it.He believed that the other party would never harm them.

Seeing that Xia Youjie agreed easily, Xingzi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.Jie was really kind, and he didn't ask her, which is really kind.

But what Xingzi didn't know was that Xia Youjie was not a kind-hearted character, in fact, to some extent, he was even suspicious.It's just because it was her request, so the other party didn't press on.

"There is another thing." Xia Youjie took a sip of tea and looked at Xingzi: "On New Year's Eve, do you want to go to the temple fair together?"

"Temple fair?" Xingzi felt a little strange when he heard this word.How long has she been to a temple fair?I haven't been there since my parents passed away.

One is because I like to stay at home, and I am not interested in crowded temple fairs.The second is because... no one invited her.

What is the meaning of a temple fair for one person?

Seeing that Xingzi didn't answer him immediately, Xia Youjie thought that the other party was hesitating, so he persuaded him, "The temple fair in Tokyo is very lively, and we will both go there. Xingzi, you will leave after the next year. You spent the last time together."

Although he vaguely felt that something was wrong, Xingzi still agreed.She also wanted to go to the temple fair, and she couldn't refuse Xia Youjie's reason.

After saying goodbye to Xia Youjie, Xingzi looked back at his phone, where the editor Kawakami sent another message—"Do you want to attend the awards ceremony the day after tomorrow?"

Xingzi hesitated. According to her original plan, she would definitely not participate if she could.But now she has an inexplicable obsession that she must attend this award ceremony.

Even though going to a ceremony always feels like a risk, the way you feel right now is more important than the unwarranted risk.The most important thing is, she has already lost her horse in front of her friends, so why are you afraid of this?

Thinking of this, Xingzi replied decisively: "Go!"

Zeshu Kawakami was overjoyed, because Xingzi made it clear before that he didn't want to go.

So he didn't expect too much, just asked casually.Who knew that this question would lead to a pleasant surprise, since Teacher Hei Ye really changed his mind!

"Okay, okay! Teacher, I'll arrange it now!" Kawakami Sawaki didn't intend to give Hoshiko any chance to repent, and immediately reported the matter to his boss after the second reply.

So on the third day, Xingzi came to the awards ceremony wearing ordinary clothes, a mask and a hat.

Along with her are Ranpo, Oda Sakunosuke, Yosano Akiko, the high school trio, and Osamu Dazai.

In their words, "This is the first award for my favorite author, even if it is not Xingzi, we will come!"

Xingzi was completely powerless to refute.

I thought there should be few people at the scene. After all, the Japanese literary world is so decadent. In this era, there are very few people who love literature and love reading.The Rookie Award is basically just a formality, and it is generally not expected.

However, she obviously underestimated her popularity. The awards ceremony was crowded with people, and many people held banners or flags about Teacher Hei Ye.

Gojo Satoru, the annoying ghost, was admiring around through the open six eyes, while repeating in Xingzi's ear.

"Ms. Hei Ye is a new star in the literary world? You are right! Teacher Hei Ye is really a man? Hey-no! Our teacher Hei Ye is a super-cute girl!

Xingzi, you were recognized as a man!Hei Ye deserved the best newcomer award, why didn't this person call you teacher?It's an unqualified fan! "

Xingzi felt that his ears were about to callus, and couldn't figure out why this person was so enthusiastic. "Wu, you are enough! Be a human being, are you not thirsty after talking for so long?"

Gojo Satoru tried to post it, and said confidently: "Does Xingzi feel sorry for me? Don't worry, the strongest will not be thirsty!"

Who is worrying about you!Xingzi pushed him aside speechlessly, and at the same time quickly squeezed into the camp of Glass and Jingzi.

The two doctors hit it off right away when they first met. After learning that the other was also a doctor, they immediately chatted happily. They started a series of complaints about patients, overly strict protection, and companions.

Mr. Ranpo and Oda Sakunosuke joined in without any sense of disobedience, and nodded accordingly.

Anyway, Akiko won't make complaints about walking in disorder, and Odasaku generally looks reliable, except for being too natural.

So they are safe from harm.

After Xingzi walked with them, he finally felt the normal atmosphere of the ceremony, although he complained too much.

After a while, the thick-skinned Dazai Osamu also came up.He and Wujo Wu have similar tastes, and after seeing Wujo Wu's coquettish operation, his eyes lit up, and he also became disgusted.

"Xingzi, that person is wearing clothes with your name on them! Are you particularly touched? Why didn't I think of doing this? Xingzi will definitely like me more!"

"No." Xingzi refused righteously: "Please don't do that. If you must do that, please pretend you don't know me. This is my lifelong request."

"Hey——" Osamu Dazai dissatisfied: "Hoshiko's lifetime request is too cheap! Change it for me!"

Oda Sakunosuke said seriously: "Is this actually Hoshiko's wish? I will definitely supervise Dazai to complete it."

"No, wait!" Hoshiko's expression cracked: "Odasaku, don't show your trust at this time! If you think about it for a while, you will know that I am joking, right?"

"Eh? Is that so?" Oda Sakunosuke tilted his head.

Osamu Dazai cheered immediately: "So I can wear clothes with Kuroya's name and Hoshiko stickers on it, right!"

Hoshiko was shocked: "No! By the way, Odasaku, you didn't come here to assist Dazai on purpose, did you? You are helping the evildoer!"

Odasaku shook his head innocently, but the dull hair on his head shook happily, clearly he was watching a play.This guy is a natural black!Xingzi roared in his heart.

Luanbu took a bite of the thick snack that Xingzi bought for him on the way, and said calmly: "Xingzi is really an idiot, if you are willing to buy snacks for Mr. Ranbu for a week without telling the boss, Mr. Luanbu can help you Get rid of those two idiots!"

"No." Xingzi was already tired of refusing: "Luanbu, don't take the opportunity to blackmail me, I won't let you succeed, a week's worth of snacks, your teeth will be broken. In addition, where are the two What a nuisance? Forget Dazai, but Odasaku shouldn’t be counted?”

At this time, Gojo Satoru came up again: "What? Is it still possible to do this! I want it too! I want to wear clothes with Mr. Heiye's name on it and Xingzi stickers!"

Xingzi was in a state of desperation: "Don't come together at this time! It really is two annoying ghosts!"

Ranpo groaned and chirped: "Don't question Ranpo-sama's reasoning! Ranpo-sama can't make mistakes!"

Xia Youjie held Wutiao Wu's collar and pulled him back with a confident face, and then thoughtfully said: "Xingzi, the front is a bit crowded, follow me, let me help you clear the way?"

Xingzi nodded gratefully, and walked behind Xia Youjie regardless of Gojo Wu's cursing behind him.

Xia Youjie nodded at everyone: "The awards ceremony is about to begin, I will use the magic spell to take Xingzi there first."

After speaking, the two quickly disappeared into the crowd.Although Xia Youjie's tall figure opened the way ahead, there were really too many people, and some people slipped past Xia Youjie, pushing Xingzi far away.

Fortunately, Xia Youjie reacted quickly, grabbed Xingzi directly, and kindly suggested: "Xingzi hold my hand, so we won't be separated."