Chapter 67: "Love Expert" Elysia!
Su Mu hadn't even fully grasped the situation before Kiana grabbed his hand and rushed out like a whirlwind.
Three minutes later, Bronya appeared at the door of Su Mu's office, a hint of anticipation on her face. Today, she finally managed to clock out on time, and she had heard that Su Mu had no plans for the evening either. It was the perfect opportunity for them to go out together.
She had wanted to go out for a long time, but work had been far too busy; neither she nor Su Mu could spare the time. Now, Bronya finally found her chance. In her mind, inviting a man out for the first time was... a date.
The "Big Duck" patted her chest to calm herself down. Just as she was about to knock, a playful female voice rang out from behind her—
"Oh my! Bronya! What are you doing in front of Su Mu's office?"
Needless to say, the newcomer was Elysia. Elysia looked at Bronya with a beaming smile, her enthusiastic gaze making Bronya feel slightly uncomfortable. After spending time together recently, Bronya had realized that Elysia was a "troublesome" person. If Elysia found out she was going out with Su Mu, the news would spread throughout the company by the next day. This Miss Pink Elf was extremely keen on playing matchmaker and loved trying to pair people up.
"Nothing, just some work-related matters..." Bronya made up an excuse to brush her off, wanting to get rid of Elysia first.
Elysia looked curious: "Work? But I saw Su Mu leave with Kiana ten minutes ago~"
Bronya froze: "He left... with Kiana?"
Elysia nodded: "Yes, I think I heard Kiana say she was taking Su Mu to meet her family?"
"Meet the family!?"
Bronya could no longer remain calm. In her agitation, she suddenly closed the distance between herself and Elysia. "Did Kiana really say that?"
Elysia's expression turned playful: "Mm-hmm~ maybe Ellie remembered it wrong? Bronya, why do you look so nervous? Do you not want Su Mu to meet Kiana's family?"
"That's... that's not it at all." Realizing her slip of composure, Bronya's face flushed red, and she quickly straightened her appearance.
"Could it be, Bronya, that you like Su Mu?"
"..."
Faced with such a question, Bronya didn't know how to answer, but the blush on her cheeks seemed to betray her. It was absolutely impossible for her not to have feelings for him. Spending time together had allowed Bronya to understand exactly what kind of person Su Mu was. His steady composure and calmness, even when the world seemed to be falling apart, earned her deep admiration.
Furthermore... that man had truly put miHoYo on the map; they were no longer nobodies in the gaming industry. This made her feelings for Su Mu complex: there was gratitude, admiration, and naturally, a budding affection.
Sensing Bronya's true feelings, Elysia pulled back her teasing smile. Although she had been intentionally poking fun at her, now that she realized Bronya was serious, she wouldn't push the joke too far.
"Alright~ actually, Kiana's aunt wanted to see Su Mu to discuss business matters."
"Is that so?"
"Yes, so rest easy, I was just teasing you~"
Bronya's expression visibly softened. "Since it's for work, it can't be helped." She knew all too well that Su Mu was a workaholic.
"However, Ellie has to remind you~" Elysia patted Bronya's shoulder, teaching her with the air of a seasoned veteran. "You know Su Mu is a hot commodity in the company; many girls have already lost their hearts to him, you know?"
Bronya turned her head away: "Why are you suddenly... saying these things?"
Elysia shook her head: "I'm just reminding you. A good man like Su Mu—if you don't make a move, he'll be snatched away before you know it!"
Seeing Bronya's somewhat dazed expression, Elysia didn't continue. "Think about it carefully, Bronya! Don't worry, you can come to me anytime if you have problems! After all, an all-powerful girl like me is also a love expert!"
After waving goodbye to Bronya, the hallway in front of Su Mu's office was left with only her.
"Love expert? Uh..." Bronya was somewhat at a loss for words. She had heard from Pardo that Elysia was only good at talking and actually had no experience in dating whatsoever... She looked at the door to Su Mu's office and patted her face. "...I'll go play some games to calm down."
Su Mu was driving his car, and in the passenger seat, Kiana seemed quite despondent. It struck him as strange. Since the launch of Honkai Impact 3rd, the revenue had been soaring, and the company's bank account was filling up. Yet, for some reason, Kiana had been out of sorts lately, often skipping work citing health issues.
Su Mu was genuinely worried about her health. But it didn't make sense. The "Tuna" was an idiot, and idiots usually had robust physical constitutions; how could she be sick for a month or two? Could something be on her mind?
"President Kiana, is something bothering you?"
"Eh? Why... why ask that all of a sudden?" Kiana hadn't expected Su Mu to be so direct.
Su Mu replied while driving: "You're my boss, and as an employee, of course I should care about you."
Kiana gave a dry laugh: "I-I see... haha." She had indeed been out of sorts because the blow to her plan was simply too massive.
The budget invested into Honkai Impact 3rd was an astronomical figure. Because Eden's appearance fee was so high, Bronya and Su Mu had discussed it and reached an agreement—which the hands-off boss Kiana then finalized—to have Eden invest in the project directly, making her a major shareholder in miHoYo.
Initially, Eden insisted she didn't want the shares, but Su Mu understood the ways of the world; Eden's kindness to them couldn't be repaid with mere shares. Su Mu never mistreated those he trusted. In truth, with Honkai 3rd being such a hit, making money wasn't an issue for Eden. Even so, Su Mu and the others felt they had to show their appreciation.
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