Is it a problem to have a harem in a stranger heroine?

Soon, there were 5 or 6 novels in the book basket, and Shiyu was still putting them in with great interest.

"Shiyu, can you finish reading so many books?"

"I can finish it soon."

Shiyu knew that her behavior was somewhat special in the eyes of others. The other customers bought one or two pieces at a time, but she bought a whole basket at a time.

“My perspective on reading is different from that of ordinary readers.”

"I feel bad for the original author, but I rarely read the content in detail. I mainly look at the story summary, plot design and character creation."

"Xiaobai-kun, you can recommend the book to me."

Bai Ye expressed his understanding that as a writer, Shiyu's state of mind when reading is different from that when she is a reader.

He is the same. Reading a food blog and writing a food blog are two completely different experiences.

Turning around and seeing Bai Ye also picking novels, Shi Yu suddenly remembered that what she had just said was inappropriate, so she poked the back of his hand with her slender finger.

"Is something wrong?"

"If it's a book picked by Xiaobai-kun, I will definitely read it carefully."

Bai Ye turned his head and saw Shi Yu's gentle smile under the light.

"The total is 8368 yuan. Are you two coming together?"

"Let's go together."

Shiyu paid with her mobile phone. Bai Ye picked up the plastic bag and showed the receipt to the bookstore employee. Then the two walked into the reading area one after the other.

"I'll give you the money back."

"No thanks." Shiyu shook the caramel coffee in her hand, "If you buy me coffee, I'll buy you a book."

Bai Ye smiled and took back his phone.

"It looks like I made a profit no matter how you look at it."

"Whatever, Xiaobai-kun, you said before that we should settle the accounts so as to repay the debt, but now I don't think it's necessary to calculate every penny clearly, otherwise it will feel terribly rational."

Bai Ye looked into Shiyu's eyes and nodded slightly.

There are two ways to pay off debts. One is "liquidation", and the other is to keep the account book in a mess that cannot be settled.

He would rather be the last type with Shiyu.

There are benches, single seats, and booths in the reading area. Because she bought a lot of books and had a drink in her hand, Shiyu chose a booth.

"Please sit down, Xiaobai-kun. It's been a while since I've been able to read so leisurely like this."

"Uh-huh."

Bai Ye sat down and received a surprised blink from Shi Yu.

"Xiaobai-kun, why are you sitting next to me? Isn't there a seat opposite?"

"I just want to sit next to you, Shiyu."

"Just sit over there and take advantage of me~"

Bai Ye was unmoved. How could he fall in love if he was so shy? He even leaned closer until he had physical contact with Shiyu.

Shiyu was helpless. What could she do when she was harassed by a rogue like Xiaobaijun?

“I feel like I’ve lost out.”

“It’s not a loss, it’s a win-win situation.”

Bai Ye took out a novel from his bag.

"For you."

PS: Progress report: 11 (240/10000), 13 updates are owed, this is a normal update.

Tomorrow is Sunday, so I have time to write more.

Chapter 96: Date in the Bookstore

As Bai Ye handed over the book, Shi Yu immediately covered the cover of the book with her hand and closed her eyes.

"Don't be impatient yet, let me guess what kind of book Xiaobai-kun gave me."

Bai Ye was happy.

Shiyu, why did you close your eyes while covering your book? Isn't that redundant? Do you know how alluring you are when you're defenseless?

Fortunately, I am a gentleman, otherwise I would not be able to control myself.

"I remember you, Mr. Bai, saying you came from a family of businessmen, that you run a small business, and even opened a food blog. Could this be a business-themed novel?"

Bai Ye said with a smile: "I am a homebody, how could I read such a serious novel."

"So it's a romance thing?"

"There is love, but not much, and it's not written in detail."

"Food?"

“There are almost no close-ups of food, but there are quite a few.”

"An adventure in another world? I remember otakus really like this kind of plot."

"Hmm... you're half right. It's a different world, but it's not an adventure."

Shiyu opened her eyes and guessed several times but failed to get it right. She felt a little dissatisfied.

"Let me see, I can't even guess what this little otaku Xiaobai is interested in."

"I'm not small." Bai Ye said helplessly.

Shiyu took the novel from him. The cover showed a boy carrying a hoe.

"'A Leisurely Farmer in Another World'? It's actually a leisure novel. Xiaobai-kun, you have quite unusual interests."

(There is this novel in reality, it is quite good)

Bai Ye took out another similar novel from his bag.

"I've read its comic adaptation and have always wanted to find the original."

"It's a casual genre for one thing, and another is the author, Naito-sensei, who is a game plot designer. This book is a summary of the plot, with well-developed characters, rich plots, and a lighthearted style. There's rarely any detailed description of a particular plot, so I think it's quite suitable for you, Shiyu."

Shiyu was attracted, and she cared more about Bai Ye's words that he "liked leisure activities".

"It's strange, Xiaobai-kun, your hobbies are actually light-hearted and leisure-oriented. It seems completely different from your daily life. Don't most boys like exciting fighting and adventure novels?"

"Well... everyone has their own preferences." Bai Ye tilted his head and said, "I also like hot-blooded and adventure comics, but now I'm increasingly liking lighthearted and casual ones."

"Maybe boys all yearn for a life they haven't experienced. When they were young, they always wanted to save the world and become heroes. But when they grow up and face pressure, they end up yearning even more for the carefree, spontaneous life they had before."

Shiyu nodded, feeling that Bai Ye’s analysis made sense.

She opened the book and began to study it carefully.

"Is this the story of a company slave tormented by illness and reincarnated into another world... The prizes for reincarnation are a strong body, boundless energy, and a hoe, and the dream is to cultivate the land. This setting is quite interesting."

Bai Ye looked at her and opened the novel as well.

He has read the adapted comics and is now reading the original novel, and he has already memorized the story.

Shiyu was reading it for the first time and was quickly attracted by the concise writing style, muttering to herself.

"The first chapter is about reincarnation, the second is about cultivating farmland on my own, making two wolves and a giant spider my friends, farming and hunting, and spending the winter together. Hmm...that's how the year went by?"

"In the spring of the following year, um... Xiao Hei and Xiao Xue's (the two wolves) cubs grew up and went looking for mates. Two more months passed. In the autumn, a woman showed up... Huh? An experience, a little over a thousand words, and they're married? And they're still so loving?"

The plot where the protagonist and the heroine get married touched Shiyu the most. As a romance novelist, what she is best at writing and what she values most is the emotional line between the hero and heroine.

Seeing Shiyu suddenly close her eyes and take a long breath, Bai Ye stepped forward and asked:

"Shiyu, do you feel refreshed?"

Shiyu opened her eyes, her eyes seemed to have gained something.

"Although the emotional line is simple, it is very comprehensive and reasonable when combined with the plot, background, style and character personalities of the novel. The emotional line flows smoothly and leaves almost no loopholes."

"Hmmm, not bad, huh?"

Seeing that the corners of his mouth were almost raised to his ears and he had a smug expression on his face, how could Shiyu not know what he was thinking?

She pursed her cherry lips and poked his face with her slender fingers.

"I have never seen anyone as shameless as you!"

Bai Ye didn't mind her complaints at all. Compared to what Shiyu promised on Friday night, it was all worth it.

"I've sent you Xiao Mi's photo. Isn't it time for you to fulfill your promise?"

"Hmph—Hentai-shiro-kun!"

She promised on Friday night that if she got a photo of Xiao Mi and something that made her happy during the date, she would hold Bai Ye's arm for 5 minutes.

"Want it now?"

Bai Ye nodded.

Shiyu was quite surprised.

"I thought you were going to run across the road and blind everyone."

Bai Ye is not that stupid. If they were outside, Shi Yu would agree to hold her arm, but she would definitely let go after 5 minutes. Besides, there is also the risk of being discovered by nosy people.

Now they are sitting in a booth in the bookstore. There are few people around and they are all reading seriously. Who would notice that someone is showing affection in the booth?

When Shiyu is engrossed in reading, won’t she always hold hands with him?

It is clear at a glance which one is good and which one is bad.

"bring it on."

Seeing Bai Ye bending his arms, Shi Yu glanced at him unhappily, reached out and grabbed his arm, and after thinking about it, she put her whole arm in and leaned half of her body on his shoulder.

"I've already paid the premium, Xiaobai-kun, don't tease me, or you'll be in trouble!"

Bai Ye was overjoyed. He could see that Shi Yu actually liked to be close to others, so he naturally wouldn't expose her little thoughts.

The two of them read books together. Shiyu expressed her insights and inspirations from time to time, and Bai Ye also tried his best to give her some inspiration.

As time passed, the sunlight slanted in, and the shadows of the two coffee cups gradually intertwined and overlapped.

Bai Ye didn’t know how long Shiyu had been holding his hand, but it was definitely more than 5 minutes.

After turning the last page, a figure suddenly appeared in Bai Ye's mind.

"By the way, Shiyu, there's something I forgot to tell you."

Resting her head on Bai Ye's shoulder, Shi Yu asked without raising her head:

"what's up?"

Bai Ye told Shiyu that Kato Megumi discovered that they were together on Wednesday, but of course he said it in a different way.

"Kato-san found your medicine bottle, didn't he?"

"I was applying medicine at that time." Shiyu nodded.

"Kato burned her hand while cooking. When I got her medicine, she must have noticed the medicine box."

Shiyu raised her eyebrows, then her eyes returned to calm and her tone became indifferent.

"If she's discovered, then so be it. It has nothing to do with Kato-san. She's probably not the type to spread the news everywhere. Besides, doesn't Lunli-kun like her? This is perfect. She has one less rival in love, and the only one left is Sawamura-san."

There should be one more...

Bai Ye held his forehead speechlessly. It seemed that Shiyu was unaware that Kato Megumi had feelings for him.

PS: Progress report 12 (240/10000), 12 updates are owed, this is a bounty update.

I originally wanted to write in the morning, but was called to work and had hot pot at noon, so it took too long.

Please give me some recommendation votes. I have received fewer votes recently. Is it because I updated at the wrong time?

Chapter 97: What is destined to happen, you can’t escape even if you avoid the flag

At this time, Shiyu also closed the novel.

Bai Ye looked suspiciously: "Have you finished reading?"