As Qin Yu was frantically thinking about how to respond, the subtle tension suddenly eased.
Kamisato Ayaka raised her face, murmuring with a smile,
"If one day I find out the true identity of my master... I won't let him off easily."
Her voice, as melodious as a skylark, now held a hint of resentment and coldness.
Cold sweat broke out on Qin Yu's back, and he could only force a couple of laughter in response.
"I do not understand."
"My apologies, it was just a momentary complaint, no need to worry about it."
Having failed to find any flaws after her probing, Kamisato Ayaka felt disappointed.
Had she mistaken him?
Just then, a frail man rushed in from outside the Yashiro Commission.
"Brother Qin Yu!"
Hearing the call, Qin Yu instinctively looked over.
Kamisato Ayaka shook her head slightly, temporarily giving up the idea of further probing.
"Phew... I finally found you!"
The lean man wore glasses and appeared refined and scholarly.
But his forehead was covered in sweat, and the desperate sprint had almost cost him his life.
Qin Yu quickly helped him up, allowing him to catch his breath.
The man extended a trembling finger, "I, I..."
Qin Yu said helplessly, "I know you're in a hurry, Editor, but please, don't rush."
Indeed, this seemingly frail man was an editor from the Yae Publishing House.
Qin Yu had some contact with him in the past and knew him.
"Shouldn't you be at the Yae Publishing House? What are you doing at the Yashiro Commission?"
It couldn't be that someone had foolishly robbed the Yae Publishing House.
To dare to mess with the business under the hands of Inazuma's Grand Narukami Shrine Guuji would be quite audacious.
The editor finally recovered, and said urgently, " Chief Editor is looking for you!"
Qin Yu's mouth twitched at the words. He knew that anything involving that woman would be trouble.
"I'm busy with official duties here..."
"Don't say that! If the Chief Editor gets unhappy, we poor workers will be in big trouble!"
The usually refined editor from Yae Publishing House clung to Qin Yu's leg, weeping profusely.
It was enough to make the listener heartbroken and silent.
Qin Yu tried to push him away, "There's never any good news when I go there, so don't bother me anymore."
His attempt only seemed to intensify the man's miserable cries echoing within the Commission.
"Stop crying!"
Seeing that passersby on the street were already pointing and whispering, Qin Yu had no choice but to agree.
"Fine, I'll go."
The editor's expression instantly changed, and he stood up excitedly.
His seamless acting brought a twitch to Qin Yu's eye.
Kamisato Ayaka, holding a paper fan, asked curiously, "Are you encountering difficulties?"
She also cast a glance at Qin Yu.
The Chief Editor of Yae Publishing House was also the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine, a position above the Tri-Commission, and held great prestige.
She hadn't expected even that woman to notice Qin Yu.
Kamisato Ayaka's curiosity about Qin Yu grew even stronger.
Qin Yu explained, "We've only met once when I drew a fortune slip, we're not close."
Kamisato Ayaka smiled, closing her fan, clearly not believing Qin Yu's words.
The more extraordinary Qin Yu seemed, the more her suspicions intensified.
"The Chief Editor didn't elaborate, she just urged me to find Brother Qin Yu."
Qin Yu shook his head and cupped his hands towards Kamisato Ayaka, "Miss?"
"Just call me by my name, Ayaka is fine."
Qin Yu looked troubled, "Miss, this... it's not in accordance with the rules."
With a snap, Kamisato Ayaka closed her fan.
Her delicate eyebrows furrowed as she stared at Qin Yu.
Those around shivered, feeling a chill pass through them.
Qin Yu immediately changed his address, "Miss Ayaka, I am Qin Yu, pleased to make your acquaintance."
The noble and elegant young lady finally nodded with satisfaction, her smile gentle.
"Qin Yu... I look forward to our next meeting."
"Miss Ayaka, until we meet again."
After bidding farewell, Qin Yu practically dragged the editor from Yae Publishing House and hurried away from the Yashiro Commission.
He had finally found an opportunity to escape.
"Brother Qin Yu, slow down!"
At the end of the street, the editor's voice could still be faintly heard.
"..."
Kamisato Ayaka gazed at the receding figure for a long time.
Cherry blossoms fell, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene that stirred the heart.
With a soft sigh, the maiden's faint whisper arose.
"Could it be him?"
In the distance, a young man with yellow hair approached Kamisato Ayaka.
"Miss, it's time to head to the shrine and prepare for tonight's festival."
Kamisato Ayaka snapped back to reality, "Thank you for your trouble, Thoma."
Thoma, the head of the Kamisato household's affairs, was also a trusted friend to Kamisato Ayaka.
"Let's hurry."
Thoma said with surprise, "Miss seems to be in good spirits."
Normally, she was somewhat resistant to returning to the Kamisato manor, which was filled with rules, but now...
"I found someone interesting today."
Kamisato Ayaka clasped her hands behind her back, her skirt billowing with her cheerful movements, elegant and beautiful.
Thoma bowed his head lower, "I will gather information on Qin Yu as soon as possible."
Kamisato Ayaka nodded silently.
"Setting that aside, the day to meet my master as promised is almost here, accompany me to choose some gifts first."
Mentioning her master, Kamisato Ayaka's eyes clearly brightened.
"What about the head of the family?"
"As usual, one bubble tea, extra pearls."
Kamisato Ayaka said indifferently.
"This... alright, as long as Miss is happy."
Thoma couldn't help but cover his forehead, silently mourning for the head of the family for a second.
If the head of the family were to know that his carefully cherished little sister was preparing gifts for someone else behind his back...
And that he wouldn't even receive one, he wondered what expression he would have.
...
Outside Yae Publishing House.
The sky had darkened, with distant stars beginning to twinkle.
Qin Yu walked on the street, but his mind was staring blankly at the system panel.
Sigh, although the newly unlocked talent was quite useful, he still wanted to unlock the skills of a five-star character.
If only he could pull banners with Primogems like in his previous life.
"Brother Qin Yu, we've arrived."
The editor's voice brought Qin Yu back to reality.
Qin Yu sighed helplessly and glanced at him.
The editor scratched his head guiltily and gave an awkward smile, gesturing for him to enter.
"Come in and sit for a while, then we can go to the Grand Narukami Shrine."
"Speaking of which, I almost forgot to congratulate you on your promotion to Tongxin. Oh, this is truly..."
Qin Yu directly raised his hand, interrupting his rambling.
"Tell me, who is hidden inside the house."
The editor was startled and said with an awkward smile, "There's, there's no one here."
Qin Yu pouted. Your acting still needs more practice with Yae Miko, you've already blown your cover.
"There's nothing else, I'm leaving."
With that, Qin Yu ignored the editor's reaction and turned to leave.
"Um, please, please wait a moment!"
Before the editor could speak, a girl's urgent voice suddenly came from inside.
Hearing this voice, Qin Yu stopped in his tracks and turned back in surprise.
A fragrant breeze wafted over as a young girl ran over, nervously clutching Qin Yu's clothes.
The girl in front of him was wearing a kimono adorned with cherry blossoms, her figure slender, her skin as smooth as congealed fat – a perfect beauty.
"Xiao Yu, haven't you forgiven me yet?"
She looked at Qin Yu with a wronged expression, her slightly furrowed brows adding to her delicate and pitiable appearance.
Qin Yu stepped back, saying indifferently, "Miss Hiiragi Chiriyou, please be mindful of yourself."
"And please don't call me Xiao Yu."
Hiiragi Chiriyou's delicate body trembled, and her beautiful eyes actually reddened.
"I am your fiancée, are you really going to abandon me!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the noisy street fell silent.
Everyone turned to look in shock.
There was big gossip!