Genshin Impact was written as Three-Body Problem, but due to delayed updates, Fou locked him in a da

A flicker of surprise crossed Linni's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew that Arecino never spoke without reason.

Behind every command from my father lies a profound intention.

"Is it 'Xiao Xiao', the author of 'The Three-Body Problem'?"

Linni repeated himself. He knew about the novel, not only because of its popularity in the Steambird newspaper, but also because of the nights he and Fini spent in a dimly lit room, turning the pages of that captivating story by the dim light of a kerosene lamp.

As for Lynette, she wasn't interested in novels at all; rather, she wasn't interested in anything except sleeping.

"Yes, I want you to find out 'Xiao Xiao's' true identity as soon as possible."

Arecino nodded slightly, her gaze seemingly piercing through Linni's thoughts, but she said nothing more.

The next moment, she gracefully put down her cappuccino, the aroma of which lingered in the air, seemingly blending with her aura.

“Remember, this is not just a novel.” Arecino’s voice was deep and powerful. “It could be a beginning, the beginning of a new era, and we need to know who is writing this era.”

Linni gave Arecino a deep look, and he understood.

"The Three-Body Problem" is not just a novel; it may become the key to changing the world, or even part of the Empress's plan.

And they, the executors of the Fools and the children of the House of Hearths, will be the pioneers of this key.

“I understand, Father.” Linni bowed, his voice filled with determination. “We will not let you down.”

Arecino nodded again, stood up, her shadow elongated in the living room light. She turned and walked towards the door, each step so firm and graceful.

"We need to act on this matter as soon as possible. I grant you permission to use all the resources in Fontainebleau. Don't delay our subsequent plans."

After saying that, Arecino disappeared from the living room, leaving only Linnie and Linette standing there.

……

Steambird Newspaper

Printing department.

The printing department, which had finally gotten some free time, suddenly received a task from Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu today.

This surprised Camille, the head of the printing department, who had just finished breakfast and was humming a tune, preparing to slack off at work that day.

"What?! The second volume of 'The Three-Body Problem' will be printed and published as a complete book?!"

When Camille heard this request, his eyes widened in disbelief.

Printing an entire novel in a newspaper office was something she had never heard of before in all her years of work, let alone something that happened to her.

"Um... Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu, I also know that 'The Three-Body Problem' has become incredibly popular throughout the Teyvat continent recently, and I am also a loyal fan of 'The Three-Body Problem'."

"But now that we have the complete manuscript of the second part of 'The Three-Body Problem,' if we divide these manuscripts into many issues and serialize them in the Steambird Newspaper's novel column, then our newspaper's sales will definitely maintain this growth trend for a very long time."

When Ou heard Camille's words, she nodded silently in agreement with her idea.

From Steambird Newspaper's perspective, dividing the original novels into individual issues was absolutely the best choice. This would not only minimize costs but also enhance Steambird Newspaper's reputation, encouraging even novel enthusiasts who didn't normally read newspapers to develop a reading habit.

However, if all these manuscripts were printed into a novel, even if the price of the entire novel was higher than that of ten issues of the newspaper, it would still be a loss for Steambird Newspaper.

Unlike newspapers, which have daily subscriptions, novels don't generate continuous income, but rather a one-time income. The difference between the two is quite significant.

In addition, the entire novel needs to be printed and then bound, and the cost of binding alone is much higher than printing a newspaper separately.

Because novels cannot be bound automatically, and it would be too time-consuming to introduce a binding mechanism, they can only be bound manually.

Fortunately, printing can be completed using a fully automated mechanism, and the printing department employees only need to bind the printed papers into books.

Even so, the labor costs are still much higher than selling newspapers separately.

“Amir, I know your concerns, but this is the requirement of Xiao Xiao, the author of The Three-Body Problem, and also a condition for our long-term cooperation with Steambird Newspaper.”

"Moreover, I believe that with the quality of The Three-Body Problem, even if this is the first novel printed by our Steambird Newspaper, it will definitely be a bestseller on the Teyvat continent."

"The sales figures of the first two issues of the Steambird Newspaper's fiction column have already demonstrated this point. Moreover, the release of these novels will allow more readers to learn about Steambird Newspaper and further increase our customer base."

“If we actually publish the whole book, then we’re not just selling a book; we’re selling a phenomenal cultural icon.”

“You’re right, Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu.” Camille’s voice was full of determination. “The power of The Three-Body Problem far exceeds our imagination. Its value lies not only in the words, but also in the grand worldview it represents, the universe that can immerse readers in it.”

When their eyes met, they could see a resonance in each other's eyes—a longing for the unknown world and an expectation for the future.

“Okay, let’s do it.” Camille’s voice was no longer hesitant, but filled with excitement and anticipation. “We will make the second part of The Three-Body Problem a legend, a landmark and a milestone in the literary history of Teyvat.”

......

The week passed quickly.

The morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the Moman Palace, casting dappled patterns on Funina's desk.

This meticulous woman walked with unusually light steps today, because she knew that a new day meant the serialization of the second part of "The Three-Body Problem," a promise made by the Steambird Newspaper.

If she doesn't see the second part of "The Three-Body Problem" published as scheduled today, she'll have an excuse to initiate a court hearing with Steambird Newspaper and start the hearing directly!

Although this is an office, there are no documents on the desk. Instead, there is the latest issue of the Steambird Newspaper's fiction column.

Every morning, Melusin, who is responsible for delivering documents to Funina, helps Funina collect the newspapers delivered by the steambird and then places them on her desk.

The thought of seeing the second book of "The Three-Body Problem" soon filled Funinga with anticipation.

She eagerly opened the Steambird Newspaper's novel section, but instead of the usual cover of "The Three-Body Problem," she saw the cover of "The Great Wilderness Sword Record" by Zhenyu.

Funina frowned slightly, her heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.

She flipped through the newspaper, hoping to find a trace of "The Three-Body Problem".

At first, she thought it was just that the order of the novels had been changed, but she kept turning the pages and found that where the novel "The Three-Body Problem" should have appeared, there was only a large "friendly reminder".

[Friendly Reminder: After discussions with the author, 'Xiao Xiao,' the second volume of *The Three-Body Problem* will no longer be serialized in newspapers as usual. Instead, it will be sold as a complete book. Please purchase the genuine book from your local Steambird newspaper office. Thank you for your support!]

what?

It's no longer published in the newspaper?

......