Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 312 - 201: An Encounter a Year Ago, Meeting Kieran Shawn in Person [Part 3]_3

No way, Zero’s "uncle" persona is deeply ingrained in people’s minds. Whenever they think of Zero, they connect it immediately with "uncle". They prefer to believe in their initial impression, so when the true identity is revealed, it’s quite unbelievable to them.

[Z,]: Mmm.

Kieran Shawn’s side froze for a few minutes.

Later, another message popped up.

[Kieran Shawn]: Could I be so bold as to ask, how old are you this year?

[Z,]: 25.

[Kieran Shawn]: ???

[Kieran Shawn]: ...

[Kieran Shawn]: Don’t scare me. If this news breaks out, you’ll rule the trending searches again.

Nora Scott lifted the blanket, sat up in bed, initially planning to say "chat next time," but hesitated as she thought of something. She edited a message for Kieran Shawn.

[Z,]: Regarding the manga adaptation of "Base No. 9" you mentioned last time, the rights can be given to CC Comics. As long as your company ensures the other party is reliable, there shouldn’t be any issues. The licensing for the other manga works can also be transferred to you.

Since the publication of "Base No. 9," many companies have contacted CC Comics to purchase the manga adaptation rights.

Kieran Shawn knew Zero hadn’t sold the rights to any of his comics, so he didn’t rush to make decisions.

After consulting Nora Scott, he kept records of all the companies interested in collaboration, investigated their situations, selected three relatively reliable companies, and conducted exhaustive investigations into their works, quality, reputation, and technology before packaging and sending them to Nora Scott.

It’s clear that Kieran Shawn valued this matter greatly, even more than Nora Scott herself.

During the collaboration with Kieran Shawn this period, Nora Scott quite liked him personally, considering him a good collaborator.

She’s very reassured handing the rights to him.

On the other side, due to Nora Scott’s sudden mention of the manga adaptation issue, Kieran Shawn had to suppress his shock, letting excitement and joy occupy his chest.

[Kieran Shawn]: Do you mean, besides "Base No. 9," comics like "Little White Dove" and "Death Legend" also have the chance to be adapted?

Kieran Shawn’s tone was full of excitement.

As a fan who has watched Zero’s comics journey, Kieran Shawn has been hoping for these works to be adapted into manga. However, many companies should’ve sought to buy rights from Zero, yet none of Zero’s works have been sold.

This has always been a regret among fans.

Right now –

For Kieran Shawn, it’s practically a surprise!

His hands trembled, numbed and softened, barely able to hold the phone.

Nora Scott, lazy to type, leaned against the bedhead and continued the voice call with Kieran Shawn: "Mm. Regarding the contract, do you have time for a face-to-face discussion?"

[Kieran Shawn]: Face-to-face?

[Kieran Shawn]: Really?

[Kieran Shawn]: In Fenton City?

[Kieran Shawn]: When are you available?

[Kieran Shawn]: I’m available anytime!

[Kieran Shawn]: However, drafting the contract might take some time!

[Kieran Shawn]: No, actually it can be quite quick!

...

Seeing the nonsensical messages swipe the dialogue box, Nora Scott initially intended to respond through voice answers, but paused at the terrifying speed of his message sweeps, ultimately sighed, and initiated a voice call to Kieran Shawn.

The voice call wasn’t answered promptly. After about half a minute, as Nora Scott was about to hang up, the call was finally answered.

"Z... God Z?"

A cautious male voice emerged, slightly stiff and nervous. From a young man around thirty, there was still a hint of childlike tone.

Nora Scott candidly admitted, "That’s me."

"It’s really you."

Kieran Shawn’s voice contained not excitement but fear.

"I’m younger than you, no need for the honorifics."

"... It’s a habit."

Kieran Shawn stammeringly replied.

Obviously, after an idol he’s admired for years verified their gender, spoke with him by voice call, and pledged to transfer manga adaptation rights to him... Again came such a voice call, making his little heart unsustainable, leaving him bewildered and dazed.

The characteristic of a chief editor was long thrown aside.

Right now, he was just a fan receiving multiple favors from his idol, ecstatic, nervous, and apprehensive.

Nora Scott calmly said: "I’m currently in Lai’an City."

Though her voice was youthful, it was calm and indifferent, with a mysterious power to soothe. Kieran Shawn, amidst tumultuous emotions, finally regained a normal voice due to her words.

"I can buy flight tickets to come over now."

Though still very excited, Kieran Shawn’s heart quickened more intensely than when meeting a crush.

"No need to rush," Nora Scott leisurely replied, "I’m busy these days. See your schedule, and we can negotiate a face-to-face time."

There was a brief silence on the other side. After some thought, Kieran Shawn finally calmed down considerably and negotiated: "Next mid-month, CC Comics has arranged a gathering in Lai’an City. I’ll make sure to come to Lai’an City then. Will you still be there?"

"Mm."

After some thought, Nora Scott confirmed.

She’s not in a hurry to return to Returning Seal City.

Next mid-month, which is over ten days away, is enough time for her to handle Serendipity Pavilion, and the Music Festival would also be over.

It’s a gap.

No conflict.

"Alright then."

Kieran Shawn, full of joy, nodded like pounding garlic on the phone, paying no mind to whether the idol could see or not.

Afterward, he tentatively asked: "During this gathering, many CC Comics artists will be present. If you’re not against showing up, would you consider joining?"

Knowing Zero’s mysteriousness, never appearing publicly, CC Comics didn’t think of inviting Zero when organizing this gathering.

—Subconsciously believing Zero would definitely decline the participation.

However, seeing Zero candidly admitting gender and age, and being able to call and meet him, Kieran Shawn felt Zero wasn’t absolutely opposed to showing up.

At the very least, Zero wouldn’t be the "fragile" type as speculated by online users.

Kieran Shawn thought there might be hope.

"I don’t mind," Nora Scott lazily smiled, refusing with a casual tone, "but there’s no need."

Having seen Sophie Scott’s bunch of "insider friends" last time at Virtue Retreat, those people were all from CC Comics, and surely quite a few will be present at this gathering too.

Nora Scott’s impressions of them aren’t that great.

Her appearing would equate to fully revealing her identity, surely leading to endless trouble. Life’s great as it is, no need to make it turbulent.

"Oh oh, okay okay."

Only afterward did Kieran Shawn realize the difference between "meeting him" and "meeting the insiders," realizing how impulsive his suggestion was and felt very guilty.

"We’ll set a more specific time later."

"Alright alright alright."

Kieran Shawn, feeling he didn’t perform well, under the pressure of nervousness and regret, smoothly turned into a repeating machine.

Nora Scott lightly chuckled, "Goodbye."

"Good good good... Goodbye."

Kieran Shawn stutteringly bid farewell.

Once the call disconnected, Kieran Shawn was completely dazed, full of thoughts –

God Z’s voice is so nice!

God Z’s laughter is so gentle!

This is nowhere close to some brutish man, she’s obviously a goddess!

Aaaah!

...

That night, Kieran Shawn, the chief editor of CC Comics, successfully went crazy.