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A sigh escaped from the table as the drawing paper was crumpled into a ball and tossed against the wall.
Wen Changqing had once again hit a creative block, unable to produce anything. Just last time when Lin Chen came to urge her for submissions, she had swiftly completed five sketches in one day. Why was it that now she couldn't even manage a single draft?
"Well, since I can't think of anything, I might as well relax for a bit."
Just as Wen Changqing picked up her PSP controller, a strong hand yanked her back to the drawing desk. The man glared at her with a fierce, intimidating look for several seconds before she threw herself into the arms of a nearby female editor, sobbing loudly, "Wuwu... Tongtong, save me! The Editor-in-Chief is terrifying..."
"Wen Changqing! Last month you submitted early, and I thought you had made some progress. But it seems that old habits die hard! You promised me you'd submit by the twentieth—where's the manuscript?"
He Yiting was fuming, nearly squeezing her neck in frustration.
"Wuwuwu... That was because a handsome guy came to urge me last month! My inspiration flowed like a burst pipe; I just couldn't stop it!" She protested defiantly, yet still ended up in tears under He Yiting's glare. "I don't want someone as cold-blooded as you collecting my submissions, wuwu..."
"You!" He Yiting's forehead throbbed with veins as he reached toward her slender neck. Just a little further and he could make this troublesome girl quiet forever; he wouldn't have to come here every month and bleed out his frustrations.
Seeing that He Yiting was about to crush the publishing house's "source of profit," Xiao Wantong timely grabbed his arm. Even the usually composed Editor-in-Chief was being pushed to his limits; it seemed he wasn't much better off than her.
"Editor-in-Chief, you can't!" Xiao Wantong pulled He Yiting out of the studio before he could see Wen Changqing making faces at him and lose his temper again.
"I can’t take it anymore!" He Yiting clenched his fists tightly, itching to find a punching bag.
"I know, I often get so angry I want to spit blood too. But Editor-in-Chief, don’t you always teach us to be patient? Even though we’ve encountered this peculiar creature like Teacher Wen in our Editorial Department, she’s still our cash cow! You have to hold on!"
Since becoming the editor for that top-tier manga artist Teacher Chitian, Xiao Wantong had remained remarkably calm when dealing with someone as outrageous as Wen Changqing.
"I thought you two had a good relationship and that urging her for submissions would be easier. It seems I was mistaken."
"Ha! So the Editor-in-Chief handed this mess over to Wen Changqing just for this ridiculous reason?! Just because they're on good terms, that girl has the audacity to delay my submissions!" Xiao Wantong was so furious she could hardly catch her breath, wishing she could deliver a few iron palm strikes to the Editor-in-Chief.
"Who collected the submissions when I was sick last time? Wasn't she behaving herself and submitting early?" Indeed, teacher Wen's unusual behavior could be counted among the world's nine great wonders.
Xiao Wantong's words struck He Yiting like a bolt from the blue, awakening him completely. His thin lips curled slightly, and his usually cold face revealed an unexpected smile, causing Xiao Wantong to shudder. Typically, if an ice mountain smiles, it can only mean one thing...
"Bring Lin Chen to teacher Wen's house tomorrow."
"What? You want me to be teacher Wen's editor?" Lin Chen hadn't even recovered from his shock when a soft figure suddenly leaped into his arms, rubbing against him while exclaiming, "The pretty boy is so adorable!"
"That's right. From today on, you're in charge of teacher Wen's serialization," the Editor-in-Chief declared decisively. Noticing Lin Chen seemed ready to protest, he asked coolly, "Do you have any objections?"
"Uh, no... none at all." Lin Chen silently cursed in his heart: With you glaring at me like that, who would dare say they have objections?!
Lin Chen looked pitifully at Xiao Wantong, who handed him the schedule with a radiant smile of relief. "Xiao Linlin, do your best! Don't let the Editor-in-Chief down." After saying that, she linked arms with the Editor-in-Chief, and they both left the Wen Family Mansion with cheerful laughter, leaving him behind in despair.
Lin Chen lamented inwardly: Wuwu... Sister Wan Tong, how can you be so cruel...
"Um, alright then, teacher Wen. Shall we start working?" Lin Chen tried hard to make his voice sound calm.
"Since the pretty boy has spoken, I’ll give it a try," Wen Changqing said as she lifted her head from his embrace with a blissful expression. Being able to interact closely with a pretty boy made her feel like she was dreaming.
Lin Chen awkwardly pried her hand off his waist; he simply wasn't used to being so close to a girl. He turned his face slightly away in an attempt to hide his embarrassment. However, he severely underestimated Wen Changqing's thick skin; she was not only impervious but practically invulnerable—her face remained unflushed and her heart steady.
Wen Changqing ran up to Lin Chen with wide eyes and excitedly held various cosplay outfits in her hands. "Xiao Linlin, I think you'd look great in this princess costume! Hurry up and try it on for me..." Lin Chen focused on the outfit she was holding; it was part of a Lolita lace series, and she even proudly presented a golden wig.
Lin Chen's expression darkened as he opened his mouth, struggling to find the words.
"Eh? You don't like this outfit, do you? No worries! I promise you'll look stunning in it; any female cosplayer will pale in comparison!" Wen Changqing's enthusiastic nod only made Lin Chen's face turn even grimmer.
Finally, Lin Chen made a move that shocked even himself.
He suddenly extended his long arms, reaching around Wen Changqing on both sides, trapping her tightly between the wall and his chest. Lowering his head, he glared at her and said loudly, " teacher Wen! Listen to me! Starting today, I am your editor, so please take your work seriously! Once you become a manga artist, you have to be responsible for your readers. If you approach this profession with a careless attitude, then your commitment to being a manga artist is hardly worth mentioning!"
Wen Changqing had never seen Lin Chen angry before. Usually, when others criticized his designs or layouts, he would merely retort with a casual, "Why don't you do it yourselves?"
But the authoritative and solemn Lin Chen before her was indeed a rare sight. He had shed his usual soft-spoken persona and exuded an air of unwavering determination that was hard to resist. This newfound assertiveness did not detract from his overall charm; instead, it transformed him into a strikingly masculine figure filled with passion.
With a thud, Wen Changqing felt as if her heart had been struck by a heavy bomb, leaving her momentarily dazed. This feeling was so unfamiliar; it reminded her of a scene she often drew—what was it again...?
Lin Chen thought to himself that he shouldn't offend the genius from her family. He had initially expected to be met with scorn for his harsh words, but instead of getting angry, Wen Changqing burst into laughter.
Lin Chen couldn't help but wonder: Has she lost her mind?
"Wen... teacher Wen..." Lin Chen felt uneasy under Wen Changqing's intense gaze; the sensation of being scrutinized was truly unsettling.
"Haha! I've made up my mind!" Wen Changqing's declaration nearly knocked Lin Chen off balance. Stammering, he asked, "Made up your mind about what?" He secretly speculated that perhaps she had experienced a change of heart and decided to work diligently from now on.
"I've decided to take you as my harem!"
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