Collapse? No, this is just everyday life.

"What, you're not convinced?"

Raising an eyebrow at Sugisaki Ken, Nangong Yu said with a smile.

"Tsk."

Seeing the threat in his eyes, Sugisaki Ken clicked his tongue. Just because you're the boss doesn't mean you're so great!

Oh, the boss is really something else; having power really means he can do whatever he wants!

"We'll be heading to Mu Continent in about two weeks, and we'll be quite busy then."

It was close to New Year's Day at that time, and I knew I would have a lot of things to deal with at the new company, so I probably wouldn't be able to go back to Cocolia Orphanage.

Sugisaki Ken will stay here for the time being, finish the new Gensokyo Expo, and then go to Mu Continent to meet up.

After chatting for a while, Sugisaki Ken finally got down to business.

"By the way, are you aware of the rumors circulating in the company today?"

"What rumors?"

Although the employees were discussing it enthusiastically, they certainly wouldn't dare to say it in front of the boss, which piqued Nangong Yu's curiosity.

"It's a rumor about virtual reality technology. It's said to have come from Anti-Entropy headquarters and has already spread throughout the company."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yu was taken aback for a moment, then pondered before speaking: "It came from Anti-Entropy. It seems they're about to make a big move."

Now that this news has become known to everyone, it means that the information has been initially unblocked, and there is no longer any need to hide it internally. This also gives everyone some time to prepare.

He predicts that within a month, Anti-Entropy will make a major move regarding virtual reality.

Upon hearing his words, Sugisaki Ken was also somewhat excited: "You mean, virtual reality is about to be released?"

That's virtual reality! Almost every gamer has dreamed of it. The dream is about to become a reality. How could Sugisaki Ken not be excited?

"No, not that soon. It should be some kind of announcement or teaser."

Shaking his head, Nangong Yu said.

However, now that the trailer has been released, the actual release is naturally not far off, and it's time for Gensokyo to plan a promotional video for the future.

Seeing that Sugisaki Ken was slightly disappointed, Nangong Yu didn't say much, but instead said, "Now that everyone knows the news, let's hold a general meeting tomorrow morning. Sugisaki Ken, please inform everyone that unless there's something special, everyone must attend."

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⑤ Chapter 267 Let me explain, that's not a rumor

After Qi explained some specific details, Sugisaki Ken accepted the order and left, while Nangong Yu sat in a chair and began to ponder.

6. He had planned this mobilization meeting long ago, just waiting for the time when the virtual reality news could be disclosed, and now the timing is just right.

While I was lost in thought, I heard footsteps behind me.

3. "Oh, so you're finally planning to do some of the things the boss wants to do?"

As Bronya came up behind him, he immediately felt something soft pressing against his head, and snow-white arms wrapped around his neck and around his body.

With a hand covering her chest, Nangong Yu smiled and replied, "I'm just sharing the company's future plans with everyone to give them some confidence and, incidentally, to increase team cohesion."

2. "I understand, I understand!!"

Seeing Bronya approach, Kiana also came over, dragging a chair to sit beside him, and proudly pointing her finger, saying, "Making empty promises, huh? I've seen everyone online saying that!"

"..."

"Pfft~"

Noticing Nangong Yu's speechless expression beneath her, Bronya couldn't help but laugh, her body trembling as she sent soft, pulsating waves of pleasure through him.

Well, he's decided not to be angry with Kiana anymore.

He tapped Kiana on the head, and Kiana naturally grabbed his outstretched hand, pulling him into her arms with a big smile.

"Making empty promises is like offering a hollow check to exchange for the other party's immediate value. I'm leading everyone towards our dream together, how can that be called making empty promises?"

Kiana nodded as if she understood, but since she had already taken the arm, she would agree to whatever Yu said.

"I'm not like those unscrupulous bosses who like to make empty promises. Kiana, don't you know how good our company's benefits are?"

He has always been very clear-headed. No matter how much you say as the boss, nothing is more important to the employees than an extra zero in bonuses. Many people may have joined Gensokyo because of their gaming dreams, but Nangong Yu does not want material things to become a burden for them.

Just like the animation industry in the Far East, many young men and women with dreams joined various animation production companies with high expectations, but their enthusiasm was quickly extinguished by the heavy workload and the meager salary that even required them to do odd jobs to make ends meet.

Nangong Yu can't change the industry, but at least he can ensure that the animators at Kaguya's animation company receive their due compensation and that their profits aren't divided up by those shady organizations.

In just a few years, even without Kaguya putting much effort into managing it, her animation company had already become a leader in the industry, attracting countless talented people to join her.

Furthermore, one of the original animation directors in the company was recruited into the Scarlet Devil Mansion team at the Gensokyo headquarters because of her outstanding abilities. I think her name was Ogasawara Rinko. She had blonde curly hair and liked to wear Gothic Lolita dresses to work, which left a deep impression on me.

This news caused an uproar throughout the entire animation company. This is Gensokyo, after all. In recent years, even graduates of St. Freya have been scrambling to get in. Now, outstanding performance can lead to direct recruitment as a full-time employee.

Everyone rolled it up, one by one.

The better the animation quality, the more profit they make, and the higher their bonuses become. This creates a positive feedback loop, and as a result, to Kaguya's bewilderment, the company inexplicably becomes the industry leader.

"Mmm, of course I know! Ah Yu, you give me a lot of pocket money~"

She still remembers buying gifts for her parents when she received her first paycheck. Although her father seemed calm on the surface, her mother told her that he went back to his bedroom and cried all night, which made Kiana very happy.

Looking at Ayu beside her, Kiana wanted to move closer, but the armrest between them made her feel uncomfortable.

"What pocket money? That's the reward you deserve for your hard work."

He pointed it out, but Kiana shook her head repeatedly: "No, it's the pocket money that Ayu gave me!"

We're all family now, what kind of husband pays his wife a salary?! Kiana, anyway, considers this pocket money!

"Okay, okay, pocket money, pocket money."

With a smile, Nangong Yu changed the subject, squeezed Bronya's hand, and asked, "Would our CEO like to go on stage and say a few words tomorrow?"

"I'll forget it."

Bronya also shook her head. She was fine with playing games, but she didn't like showing her face at all.

Similarly, Seele and Kaguya are also like that.

"It seems that I will have to go on stage alone again."

With a sigh, Bronya quickly retorted, "Stop complaining. Aside from the annual meeting, how many times have you ever held a general meeting like this?"

"...Hmm, it seems there really isn't one."

It's fair to say that he doesn't act like a boss at all.

"Alright, alright, let me think about what to say tomorrow."

After muttering to himself, Nangong Yu gently pulled his arm back under Kiana's pitiful gaze, then turned on his computer and opened a document.

But before he could write two sentences, Kaguya walked over and said softly, "The tea is getting cold. Why don't you have some snacks first?"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yu stopped what she was doing.

Okay, I'll slack off for a bit first. There's no rush for the speech.

The next day arrived quickly, and the manuscript was never opened again until the start of the conference.

"Where is your so-called carefully prepared speech?"

Sitting in her office surrounded by a group of girls adjusting her clothes, Bronya crossed her arms and questioned them.

Pointing to his head, he confidently stated, "It's in my head."

"Really?" Bronya asked, somewhat doubtful.

"It's authentic, guaranteed."

He patted his chest, and the girls helped him fix his hair and clothes.

With ten minutes left before the meeting started, employees began heading to the main conference hall. After checking the time, they hurried to the venue as well.

With the end of the year fast approaching, Sugisaki Ken thought it over and discussed it with Nangong Yu. They decided to treat the meeting as the annual party, which would save them the trouble of going through it again. Nangong Yu readily agreed.

Anyway, the prizes for the annual meeting were already piled up in the warehouse, and all that was needed was to find someone to move them out. Even so, Sugisaki Ken, Kitahara, and Kirito were almost overwhelmed with work.

The way these three fought so desperately gave off a feeling of "a scholar would die for a friend who understands him."

When Nangong Yu and a group of girls arrived, there were less than two minutes left before the annual party started. The venue was packed, and everyone had an excited expression on their face.

It's an annual party, so why wouldn't everyone be happy to receive perks?

He naturally took the middle seat in the first row, with Bronya and Kaguya on either side of him. Seele sat next to Bronya, while Kiana and Iris sat in the second row, the two of them surrounding Mei, each holding one of her arms.

Soon, the annual meeting began, and the "model worker" Sugisaki Ken once again stood in the host's position, delivering his opening remarks that made the whole audience cheer without showing any signs of fatigue.

At the annual meeting, the boss naturally wouldn't be the first to go on stage. After the opening remarks, the heads of each department began to proudly report on their achievements over the year, especially the heads of game production, who were all beaming with smiles and standing up straight.

Each time a department was represented, people from different areas would applaud enthusiastically.

Finally, it was Nangong Yu's turn to take the stage.

As soon as he stood up, the conference hall erupted in a thunderous roar, with enthusiastic applause and shouts that nearly shook the entire hall.

In Gensokyo, he was absolutely the idol of all the employees.

He walked to the front of the stage amidst cheers, took the microphone that Sugisaki Ken threw to him, made a cool knot in his hand, and then said with a smile, "Good morning, everyone."

His words were met with even more enthusiastic applause. Nangong Yu smiled and gestured for everyone to quiet down.

"My brother is really popular!"

Sitting in the front row, Seele's eyes were wide open, her sky-blue eyes filled with adoration and admiration.

"At least 60% of the people in the company came because of his reputation, don't you think?"

Seeing Seele's little hands, which were red from clapping, Bronya took her hand and massaged it.

"As expected of my brother!"

On stage, Nangong Yu said a few simple words, then straightened his expression and waved to Sugisaki Ken to his side: "Let's get down to business first."

Upon hearing this, Sugisaki Ken paused for a moment, then his expression became somewhat hesitant.

"It's alright, bring it here."

He repeated it again, and Sugisaki Kenji nodded, took a few quick steps, and placed a small toy about 20 or 30 centimeters in size in his hand.

The photographer skillfully aimed the lens at his hand, and on the large screen behind him, a large rotating disc divided into ten sections appeared before everyone's eyes.