"Ahem......"

Shen Xin coughed heavily twice and took a deep breath.

He glanced at the bookstore lobby from the lounge of the Jiman bookstore, where there was already a long queue, and even outside the store was neatly filled with people.

"There are a lot of people." Shen Xin laughed dryly.

"No way, some people are already queuing at six or seven o'clock in the morning. That's not the case with book signings......," the store manager said with a wry smile, and he rarely saw such a scene.

Shen Xin glanced at the clock hanging on the wall, and it was still more than 10 minutes until 11 o'clock.

"Why don't you start now? It's a little cold today, and everyone is waiting outside, which is not good for the body. ”

It didn't rain today, but it was cloudy, and a light wind blew, so if you stand outside, it's a little cold.

"Okay, then, let's get started now, shall we?" The manager nodded.

Start early, finish early, and if the time drags on too long, the roads will also be congested.

"Wait!" Wang Wenhong stopped Shen Xin.

Shen Xin turned around and saw Wang Wenhong handing over a cup of brewed powder, "Drink these before going out." ”

"Huh?"

Shen Xin frowned and grinned.

He really doesn't want to drink these things if he had a choice.

"You too, it's been almost a week since you had a cold, and it's not well yet." Wang Wenhong complained, "I don't listen to the doctor at all." ”

"Wrong! Ahem...... I've gotten better, I used to have a runny nose, but I had a cold again, and now I'm coughing. Shen Xin retorted.

"Shut up! Drink the medicine first! Wang Wenhong stuffed the cup into Shen Xin's hand, and Shen Xin could only pinch his nose and drink the potion.

The store manager came to the lobby of the bookstore and informed the people who had purchased the books to line up.

The customers, who were still whispering, immediately quieted down and lined up neatly.

Seeing Shen Xin coming to the hall, someone immediately shouted: "Teacher Shen! ”

"Teacher Shen, long time no see!"

"Teacher Shen must pay attention to his body!"

"I ...... I...... Be sure to sign for me, Mr. Shen......"

"Teacher Shen, I'm your book friend......"

"Mr. Shen, can you sign "Chess Soul" ...... "Chess Soul"? I'm the full version! ”

It was not one or two people who shouted, but sixty or seventy percent of the people who greeted Shen Xin.

There are some questions that Shen Xin can hear, and some questions that Shen Xin can't hear, so he can only ask Wang Wenhong to find a microphone.

"Hey, hello everyone. I've never met you before, but I've been connected with you for a long time through comics, so thank you for braving the cold and coming here. As for the body, I have had some colds recently, but the problem is not too big, and after a little rest for two days, it should be cured, so you don't have to worry about it.

"Actually, I've wanted to meet you for a long time, but the work has been serialized and I haven't been able to spare time, so I cherish this opportunity. As for autographs, whether it's "Steel", "Chess Soul" or "Y's", these can be, and they don't need to be comics purchased on the spot, and that's all I have to say. If you have any questions, you may also tell me individually. ”

"I don't have much time today, I'll work hard." After finishing speaking, Shen Xin took a deep breath, "Then, next, let's start signing." ”

In the hall, there was a lot of applause, and at the same time, there were some people who asked their bodies and minds to take care of their bodies.

Wang Wenhong covered his forehead helplessly.

Teacher Shen is like this again...... When you see a reader, you forget everything......

What is only signed for 800 copies, what is only signed for 5 hours, and when the time comes, there will be no more to count.

Fortunately, "Steel Refining" will be closed next week, and at that time, Mr. Shen can also recuperate from his illness and take a rest by the way.

"Store manager, you look at the time, and you'......ll almost leave," Wang Wenhong said in a low voice, "Don't let Teacher Shen be too tired." ”

"yes, I know." The store manager nodded, watching many readers line up with a complete set of readings, and he was also a little distressed by Shen Xin.

Whether it is strength, image, or age, Shen Xin is the best among domestic authors.

Originally, Ye Hexu's image was also good, but he was too short, which deducted a lot of points for him.

The clerks pushed carts and delivered the prepared comics to the stalls, and before the stalls were placed, they were divided by the readers.

Not only the 18th volume of "Steel Forged", but also other comics of "Steel Forged", as well as "Chess Soul", most of the comics that were placed on the counter were taken by readers.

Shen Xin sent away a reader, and before he could catch his breath, another reader took five copies of "Steel Forge" and put it in front of Shen Xin.

"Teacher Shen, please." One reader folded his hands and smiled, but with some concern.

Shen Xin nodded slightly, this reader looks fifteen or sixteen years old.

"Okay...... Aren't classes going on today? ”

"Hmm. But the opportunity for you to sign and sell books today is really too rare...... 'equivalent exchange', right? If you want something, you lose another. The reader rubbed his nose.

Equivalent exchange ......

Shen Xin smiled bitterly in his heart, this rule is regarded as "truth" in the world of "Steel Forge", and it seems that in reality, it also has meaning of existence.

After signing a few comics, the reader was so grateful that he turned around and couldn't wait to take out his phone.

"Hey, brother, let me tell you, I just talked to Teacher Shen......"

“……”

Before Shen Xin could sigh, the next reader put three more copies of "Steel Forged" on the table.

Wang Wenhong looked at Shen Xin, who shook his finger and continued to sign, on the side, and was really heartbroken.

"The same goes for the other cartoonists who sign and sell books here?" Wang Wenhong asked rhetorically.

"Of course not." The store manager shook his head and denied, "Most of the other cartoonists have one, and there are no less than two. But it's rare to buy four or five copies at a time like today. ”

"Why?"

"So far, Shen Xin has only sold books a few times, and he has not signed it once when he came to "ComicFuture", who knows when Mr. Shen will sign it next time? Now that I have an opportunity, I won't make up for the next time, and besides, Mr. Shen also let go just now, everyone knows that the opportunity is rare. The store manager explained.

“……”

Wang Wenhong rolled his eyes depressedly, but he had to agree with what the store manager said.

In the future, let Shen Xin sign and sell books, you really have to be more careful.

Wang Wenhong looked at Shen Xin again, and found that he coughed lightly twice, so he immediately entered the house and made another pack of cold powder.

He glanced at the clock hanging on the wall, and more than two hours had passed.

I wish the time had passed sooner.

Outside the bookstore, the wind gradually picked up, and the weather seemed to be colder again.

Zuo Yuan clutched the 18th volume of "Steel Forge" that he had purchased, followed the crowd in front of him, took a small step forward, and finally entered the bookstore.

Don't look at it was just a small step, but he immediately warmed up.

Although there is still a long line in front of you, it should be too late to meet Shen Xin.

Zuo Yuan's heart suddenly became a little excited.