Son?!!
Astonishment filled everyone's eyes, especially that middle-aged man, who directly shrank into the center of the crowd, lowering his head, intending to play dead.
Cocolia's ability to leap from a mid-level manager to Anti-Entropy's second-in-command in just a few years naturally meant her methods couldn't be gentle. A single soft sentence instantly dispelled any thoughts everyone had.
Looking at Cocolia's perfectly straight body standing in front of him, blocking him, even though he was already taller than her now, it was still like when he was a child, she stood in front of him, shielding him from the cold wind. His heart was instantly filled with a sense of security.
"The production group for the game has its own arrangements. The specific personnel to be transferred will be announced in a few days. You just need to wait for the notice."
Giving the middle-aged man, who was almost bowing his head to the ground, a deep look, Cocolia continued in a cold voice, "I hope you understand what I mean, and don't have any improper ulterior motives."
"Also, since the meeting is adjourned, don't all crowd in the conference room."
As soon as her words fell, these people, as if receiving some special pardon, hurriedly said their goodbyes and left the conference room. It was clear that the leaders had something to say, and what followed was no longer their business to hear.
When only a few people remained in the conference room, Cocolia turned around and looked at Yǔ. Her icy gaze, like a glacier, instantly melted, overflowing with tenderness. She raised her hand and stroked Yǔ's head: "Don't worry, with me here, no one dares to bully you."
"Understood... and stop touching my head."
Seele and Bronya's gazes made Yǔ's face flush. He shook his head and pulled away from Cocolia's hand, which made her pause for a moment, then she said with a humorous tone, "Shy? But at home, don't you lie on Aponia's lap every day and let her do that?"
"Is that the same..."
He mumbled, and the sudden weight pressing from behind made him stumble. Seele happily pounced on him, wrapping her arms around her brother's neck, her long legs clasped around his waist, looking at Cocolia with excitement.
She rested her chin on her brother's shoulder and said admiringly, "Cocolia Mom was so amazing just now!!"
"Indeed, that aura was really cool. Even I was a bit afraid to speak just now."
Being admired by her two favorite daughters at the same time made Cocolia feel a little lightheaded. She crossed her arms and hummed lightly in response, "If I don't have some authority, how can I manage my subordinates? Bronya, you should learn more."
"Me?"
"Otherwise, who? Are you going to rely on them?"
Pointing to the giggling siblings who were glued together, Cocolia said with a hint of helplessness.
Bronya immediately understood and couldn't help but laugh as she replied, "You're right."
Then, she tsk-tsked to herself, sighing, "Ah, it seems I'll have to be the bad cop in our company from now on~"
The siblings, feeling simultaneously looked down upon, immediately retorted, "I think I'm quite serious personally."
"Seele, Seele is also very serious!"
"Heh~"
Hearing this, Bronya and Cocolia exchanged glances, then both chuckled. Walking in front of Yǔ, Bronya looked at their two faces pressed together, raised her hands, and pinching one cheek each, said with a smile, "Come on, show me how serious you are."
"Mmm..."
"Mmm..."
Their identical reactions made Cocolia burst into laughter. Kaguya, standing nearby, had a hint of envy on her smiling face. This kind of family atmosphere...
Just then, Kaguya saw Seele and her husband suddenly shake off Bronya, flanking her from left and right. As she felt a bit puzzled, she heard her husband say, "It's okay, we have Kaguya. She can do it!"
"That's right, Kaguya-Sister is amazing!"
"Eh?"
The sense of distance was easily broken by this small action. Before Kaguya could even be touched, she was met with Bronya's tickling, and she couldn't stop laughing, losing all composure.
"I didn't expect this woman to show such an expression," Tesla said with some surprise, standing with Welt in the distance.
"The human heart is made of flesh, so it naturally retains a soft side. No, perhaps it is for this softness that Cocolia has become who she is now."
"Tsk, you know everything. I'm going back to the laboratory first. Let me know if you have any technical requirements later."
"Hmm."
Watching Tesla's retreating back, Welt adjusted his glasses, then walked with a smile towards the still-noisy family.
"Although I don't want to disturb this joy, it's getting late. Would you like to have dinner and chat sometime?"
...
Inside Anti-Entropy's special reception room, Welt sat at the head of the table and said with a smile, "I hope these dishes suit your taste."
A dazzling array of dishes had already been served by the staff. Not only the taste, but even the dining style catered to their habits.
Yǔ picked up his chopsticks, took a bite, and his eyes immediately lit up. The taste was excellent, at least five-tenths the standard of Brother Kalpas.
"It's our first meeting, and I didn't have time to prepare any gifts. You'll probably be staying at Anti-Entropy Headquarters for the next year, so I just had someone prepare this."
As he spoke, Welt picked up the paper bag that had been placed on the table earlier and handed it to Yǔ and the others.
"Hmm?"
After glancing at Cocolia and noticing her slight nod, Yǔ thanked him and reached out to take it.
The paper bag was open, and the contents were quickly seen by everyone who curiously gathered around.
Inside were four simple thin papers. Yǔ reached out and took them out.
"Saint Freya Admission Notice?"
"Ah?"
He looked up with a somewhat stunned expression. Welt, watched by four pairs of eyes, maintained his unchanging smile: "For you, grades certainly won't be a problem, but this year of research might affect your ability to take the college entrance exam. Coincidentally, Saint Freya has Anti-Entropy's involvement, so I took the liberty of arranging these."
Looking at the admission notice, Yǔ asked in confusion, "Why is the admitted major blank?"
"It's a special recruitment route, so you can fill in any major you're interested in. Just notify us before you report."
"..."
Is it that casual?
"I have one too?"
Noticing there were four notices, Kaguya said in surprise.
"Of course, the second place in the St. Freya Small Game Festival has far exceeded the special recruitment standard, Miss Houraisan, please rest assured."
"I see. Being able to go to school with my husband..."
A hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes.
At this moment, Cocolia spoke: "Did you bring the children here for that matter?"
"Hmm."
Welt nodded.
"Although it's still a few years away, now is the time to start preparing. This game is just perfect for it."