Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

"Oh, I see." Columbia suddenly realized, then muttered to herself, "I should have never joined the Fools."

"......"

Chiki Ueno had a general understanding of the executive's personality, which could be described in two words: eccentric.

Soon after, the two walked to the commercial district of Inazuma Castle.

As Columbia entered the shopping district, she no longer followed in Ueno Chiki's footsteps, but instead resolutely walked towards Yaedo.

She weaved through the crowd, deftly avoiding some of the more crowded stalls, and continued onward.

She arrived at Yaedo and tossed Ueno Chiki's money pouch over, saying to Kuroda behind the counter, "Boss, the money for yesterday's novel."

Kuroda was stunned by her actions. He stood there, holding Ueno Chiki's money pouch, unable to react for a moment.

He looked at Columbia, trying to figure out her intentions.

Columbia did not wait for his response, but turned and walked towards Chiki Ueno.

As Ueno Chiki watched this scene, she gained a new understanding of her lack of common sense, but this was understandable, since she didn't need to use Mora with the Fatui.

With a sigh, he walked to the counter of Yaedo and said to Kuroda, "This is my distant cousin, Columbia, a noblewoman from the Winter Solstice. She has never had to worry about food or clothing since she was a child and has no concept of Mora."

Unexpectedly, after he finished speaking, Kuroda looked at him with extreme contempt.

In Kuroda's view, such an innocent girl buying erotic novels must have been lured by him.

Ueno Chiki sensed the disdain in Kuroda's gaze, and a bad feeling rose in his heart. "Editor Kuroda, what novel did Columbia buy from you yesterday?"

"Hmph!" Kuroda snorted coldly, "It's those two books you wrote recently."

In an instant, Ueno Chiki's vision went black. He couldn't imagine such a pure and lovely person reading a risqué novel.

"How could you sell her this kind of novel? What about your professional ethics?"

Kuroda retorted angrily, "Do you think I want to sell her? Do you think she would know to buy it if you didn't tell her the title of the novel?"

Besides, she's already an adult. If I don't sell to her, feminists will be furious.

You are the scum, the despicable person, the beast who instigated teenage girls to buy sexually suggestive novels!

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense." Ueno Chiki quickly denied it three times in a row.

However, Kuroda did not believe it at all. He was convinced that Ueno Chiki was getting closer and closer to becoming a pervert.

Columbia is his cousin, yet he did such a beastly thing, and he might even go down the path of incest in the future.

"I really didn't!"

Chapter 89 The Girl and Ayaka Kamisato

Columbia always had a strange interest in certain things.

Whether it's a shrine dedicated to a deity on the street, a bright and sweet flower blooming in a corner, or even a strangely shaped stone, everything can make her stop and gaze at it for a long time.

"Columbia, are these things interesting?" Ueno Chiki couldn't help but ask.

She shook her head slightly. "It's not interesting at all."

"Then why did you stare at it for so long?"

"I'm thinking about how to hide inside."

Ueno Chiki was speechless. It turned out this guy really thought he was a deity and wanted to find a place to hide.

The two arrived at the Twenty-Nine Goods Shop, and the shop owner, Aoi, greeted them warmly as soon as she saw them.

"Ueno Chiki, you've become even more handsome these past few days. And this beautiful girl beside you, is she your new girlfriend?"

Ueno Chiki quickly shook her head, "Mr. Aoi, she's my distant cousin. She's been living in Shizuku. I brought her out for a stroll."

"Then come and browse around my shop. I have everything here," Kui said solicitously.

Before Ueno Chiki could speak, Columbia had already entered the Tsukumo Shop. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she looked around.

She picked up each item gently and examined it carefully, as if trying to uncover their secrets.

Whenever she finds something that interests her, her gaze becomes fixed on it, like a cat's eyes encountering a flashing laser.

Suddenly, Ueno Chiki saw Columbia holding a rather uniquely shaped jar, examining it closely. He felt a wave of dizziness, because that jar was usually only used at night.

But Columbia handled it with the utmost care, as if it were a precious jewel.

Her expression was focused and serious, her brows slightly furrowed, her lips pursed, and her eyes sparkling with thoughtful light.

This scene is truly unbearable to look at.

Just as Ueno Chiki was about to go up and try to stop him, a clear and pleasant voice rang out behind him.

"Qian Shu! Is it really you?"

He immediately turned around. After a long time, the girl in front of him was still as dignified and composed as before, but she looked tired.

"Linghua, don't overwork yourself these days," he said gently, his eyes filled with deep concern.

When Ayaka Kamisato heard these words, she felt a warm current surge through her heart.

But then, her eyes filled with resentment, as if blaming him for not coming to find her first, after all, she was his fiancée!

“My brother is preparing to run for Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, so a lot of things in the company administration have fallen on my shoulders,” she said with a hint of helplessness.

Hearing her say that, Chiki Ueno couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt, because it was her own suggestion that the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications be elected.

The Kamisato family enjoys high prestige among the people. If Kamisato Ayato were to run for office, he would most likely become the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications. However, if Kamisato Ayaka were to run for office, Ayato would have to step aside.

"Ayaka, everything will be alright."

Ayaka Kamisato gazed intently into his eyes. "Chiki, can you come and help me?"

Ueno Chiki fell silent for a moment. He wasn't stupid; he understood that the girl's words were a hint.

But he didn't know how to respond for a moment.

He was a complete novice in love in his past life and had no experience in handling relationships. Moreover, he still has feelings for many girls now.

Now, we can only take one step at a time.

Just as he was feeling agitated, Columbia walked up to him with a jar and tugged at his sleeve. "Code name: Ueno Chiki, I want to buy this."

"Chiki, who is this?" Ayaka Kamisato asked nervously as she looked at Columbia.

“She’s my distant cousin, Shifu.” After explaining, Ueno Chiki added, still a little worried, “She’s visiting Inazuma and will be going back to Shifu in a while.”

Then he said to Columbia, "You don't need this, so don't buy it."

“It’s useful. It’ll be hidden inside, and no one will be able to see it,” Columbia retorted persistently.

Chiki Ueno really didn't want to be pulled back and forth between the three women about whether or not to buy this item, so he had no choice but to agree to buy it.

"Oh, right, Ueno Chiki, don't forget our promise for the New Year's Festival this year," Ayaka Kamisato reminded her, still a little worried.

This New Year's festival is of great significance to her, and she hopes to spend this important moment with Chiki Ueno.

Ueno Chiki was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. How could he have forgotten this promise?

He replied, "How could I possibly forget? Don't worry, I'll definitely go." Although his words were full of confidence, he actually seemed somewhat unsure of himself.

For this New Year's Festival, he has already promised to watch the fireworks at the Night Palace and has also promised to bring Columbia along.

What should we do then?

How about letting Yingmei take Columbia?

That's not a good idea. Isn't this like throwing lambs to the slaughter?

...........

On the way back, Ueno Chiki watched Columbia holding the jar like a precious treasure and was speechless.

"Um, Columbia, is it possible that the jar you're holding is actually a chamber pot?"

"what?!"

Columbia immediately let go, and the jar in her hand fell to the ground and shattered into a pile of pieces.

Even if she's a bit eccentric, she still has some basic common sense.

At that moment, she desperately wanted to dig a hole in the ground with her foot, crawl inside, and never come out again.

Chapter 90 Trip to Haizhi Island

Under the winter sun, a warm glow shone on the sea, as if gently wrapped in golden silk. A warship named Inazuma sailed through this beautiful scene, like a lone eagle soaring across the azure sky.

At the bow of the ship, the tall and slender Kujo Sara stood in the cold wind, gazing into the distance.

Thinking about the purpose of this trip—to negotiate with Coral Palace Heart Sea of ​​Sea Island—I couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.

Once upon a time, she believed that there was only a life-or-death war between the Inazuma Shogunate and Umijima Island, but after the "correction of the Emperor's hearing" on that day, she ushered in the hope of peace.

Hopefully, this negotiation will go smoothly, and that Ueno Chiki, representing Inazuma, will be able to secure sufficient benefits.

Meanwhile, Ueno Chiki, on whom she had placed high hopes, was sitting by the window in the cabin, idly gazing at the sea view outside.

Not far from him, Columbia lay listlessly slumped over a table.

Yingmei quietly walked up to her with a kind smile. "Little Yaya, my Dust Song Pot is quite big. You're welcome to come and play inside. If you get tired, you can just go to sleep. No problem."

Colombia closed her eyes slightly. "I don't want to go. I feel like you have ill intentions towards me."

Yingmei felt a little guilty after her thoughts were exposed. She pretended to be indifferent and said, "Since you don't want to go, that's fine. I'll play by myself. I have a lot of interesting things in my pot, such as Special Dudu, Five Song Immortals' Brocade Painting, and the statue of Imperial Takenori God Lord.

Columbia was quite intrigued after hearing about these things. "Alright then, I'll go in and take a look."

So, Columbia, Yingmei, and Paimon entered the Dust Song Pot together.

Not long after, the three of them were drinking and chatting happily in the living room. Paimon, who couldn't hold his liquor, soon fell asleep.

Yingmei slowly revealed her true colors.

She pressed herself against Columbia's soft, delicate body. "I heard you're very brave!"

Colombia's slightly flushed face was full of pride. "Of course, I'm a fool, and my code name is Ueno Chiki, which I'm not allowed to say."

"Little Yaya, I have some good stuff in my room."