Star Railway: I'm developing the Star Railway mobile game at my company.

This response had the audience in stitches.

"Hahaha, genius!"

"That's true, how can a grandson not be family!"

"The smell is too strong. What would make someone treat the company like home?"

"I wouldn't be surprised if any company leader treated the company like their own home, but Scott... he's just been brainwashed by the talent motivation department, isn't he?"

Then they heard Qingque continue to deliver the finishing blow.

I've heard that even the lowest-ranking employees at Pierpoint can't help but puff out their chests when they think about the company's technology and wealth... But think about it carefully, does all of the company's achievements and wealth have anything to do with you?

These words, which struck right to the heart, were like a sharp arrow, weakening Scott's momentum.

【Of course there's a connection!】

Although she was involved in the business of Jinren Lane in the past and is currently in charge of the transport ship, even Xiao Sanyue, who was standing next to her, knew about this.

March 7th: [I heard that the number of people who join and leave the company each year is more than the total population of Hot Night City... If you don't do it, Scott can do it!]

These words also caused considerable harm to the viewers in front of the screen.

"That sounds so familiar, just like when my boss scolded me yesterday!"

"If you won't do it, plenty of others will!"

"Wow... such efficient weakness exploitation!"

"It hurts, it hurts too much!"

After exploiting this weakness, Qingque unleashed a devastating super-damage attack!

Do you find it fun to use your phone at midnight? Do you find it so easy to sleep in the morning? Do you spend your days earning a pittance while your boss tells you that everything you do is superfluous...?

These words made the audience feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

"Hiss~ That was a brutal follow-up attack..."

"When Liu Ying woke up, she discovered that her breakthrough on Big C had been stolen by Qing Que."

"Stop! Stop! Watch out for friendly fire!"

"That really broke me..."

"Boss Que, please stop cursing, please stop cursing..."

Even Scott began to wail in pain.

Stop, stop talking!

However, Qingque's devilish pronouncements continued.

Try to think about your life outside of work. Do only two words come to mind?

March 7th was also mentioned softly at the right time.

[Working overtime!]

Upon hearing this, many viewers, like Scott, let out cries of despair, begging for mercy.

"Stop talking, please stop talking. A friend of mine is a little uncomfortable seeing this. Of course, I don't care, but it's my friend's problem."

"What a coincidence! A friend of mine had the same idea after hearing it!"

"Are you talking to the same person?"

"Students are heartbroken too. Now that I think about it, my life outside of school is all homework and tutoring..."

"March 7th: Did you see that? This is our exhilarating combo!"

"What do you mean by a super-damaging C? This is a super-damaging C!"

"Mr. Sparrow's Charming Moment!"

Then Qingque began to talk about her philosophy.

According to my work philosophy, I don't actually want to say you're unimportant; on the contrary, I would say you're very important. As a working person, you should be proud of living a good life, not of anything else.

Upon hearing this, Scott even began to show an expression of repentance and weeping.

I... I don't have a life of my own at all!

For some reason, the audience began to feel some sympathy, unsure whether it was sympathy for Scott's situation or for themselves who had suffered the same fate.

Upon arriving here, Xing fell silent, looking at Scott with a sorrowful and sympathetic gaze.

However, it was this perfectly timed silence that ultimately broke Scott's defenses.

Please, just say something, don't make me feel so pathetic...

March 7th: [You're really pathetic not having a life of your own.]

This soft whisper from March 7th caused Scott to burst into tears, and also drew a sigh from the audience.

"Now I understand why the armor-piercing equipment in the game is called The Last Whisper!"

Chapter 421 There are still masters

Finally, after completely suppressing Scott's momentum, Bluebird began the final, decisive strike against Scott.

You are arrogant, disdainful of others, have no time for life, lack empathy, fear disrespect, and try to build your confidence on your company position. Are you content with this?

Scott was so moved by these words that he broke down in tears.

【Waaaaah—you don't have to be so mean! I'm trying my best to live my life. I'm just an ordinary person. Don't you feel any pain saying these things?】

Bluebird: [Of course I feel pain, because I'm just an ordinary person. Now, Scott, welcome back to the world of ordinary people.]

In the story, Qingque took a step forward and stretched out his hand. In Scott's eyes, it seemed as if the back of Qingque's head was radiating some kind of divine light, just like the character portrait of a god in a certain unscrupulous card game.

Mengming, the young proprietress of the Never-Sleeping House restaurant, works tirelessly to prepare tea and arrange tables and chairs, all so that working people like us, who are often overwhelmed with work, can have a proper rest and rediscover our own lives!

[Isn't Mengming just like you? You work hard doing your job, only to have your table overturned and teacups smashed by a boss who's looking for trouble, and then he complains that you didn't give him the right amount of attention. Could you stand that?]

The words from the bluebird gradually penetrated Scott's heart, causing him to silently lower his head.

March 7th: [We originally intended to have you apologize to her through a sword fight, but that's not enough.]

Upon hearing this, Scott offered his repentance.

I need to sincerely apologize to her.

"Stop talking, I understand. Let's stop this sword fight. I need to apologize to the young proprietress of the Nightless Marquis, and I need to apologize to everyone who lives life earnestly."

The audience was taken aback by Scott's words of repentance.

"Dude, so you can actually talk properly after all!"

"His eyes have become so clear, oh my god!"

"This is because Qing Zong has enlightened me!"

"Boss Que is awesome!"

"Looking at it this way, I'm suddenly starting to like Scott a bit. He's willing to accept defeat and admit his mistakes. I feel like he's just influenced by the company environment, right?"

"I have such a love-hate relationship with him! He's so good at creating entertaining moments!"

"I feel like this is the truly happy ending!"

"This is a sign of good depravity."

At this moment, even Scott's tone in the story begins to change, gradually becoming calmer and no longer as sharp and harsh as before.

Starting tomorrow, I will be a happy person, drinking tea, reading the newspaper, and wandering the universe.

[I'm going to apologize to the young boss now. Thank you both, you've given me a lot to think about... This lousy company, sigh, I need to spend some time thinking about it carefully.]

And so, Scott left Golden Man Alley with his brothers and apologized to Mengming, the owner of the Never-Sleeping Marquis's shop.

Most people were quite satisfied with the happy and heartwarming ending to this literary contest, except for one person who frowned after reading it.

"What the hell is this?! How could I possibly be convinced by a little girl! This is utter nonsense!"

As a legend of the Scott family, how could the proud Lone Wolf possibly bow down to these people!

Fake, all fake!

However, to Scott's surprise, the following plot involves his past!

With anticipation for the new storyline, viewers began to delve into Huo Huo's storyline during the March 7th sword practice, and then...

Huo Huo: [Long time no see, Xing, Miss March 7th!]

The audience was pleasantly surprised to see Huo Huo and Tail Grandpa appear.

"Wow, it's Huo Huo Baby!"

"Are there any masters?"

"Grandpa Tail is going to make his move too!"

At this moment, Huo Huo was relieving stress by enjoying the scenery. Upon hearing this, March 7 said that he had also been under a lot of pressure recently. Thus, Huo Huo also learned about the duel between March 7 and Scott.

I... I know some sword techniques for exorcising evil spirits, if you need them...

Upon hearing Huo Huo's words, Tail mocked mercilessly.

Forget it, you can't even hold a sword properly, and you expect to help others with that kind of skill?

As for the tail, although Huo Huo had been timid before, she was never afraid, and she weakly retorted in the same way.

"...I...I can't hold it steady. Didn't you have trouble even holding it?"

"Hey...you little coward, you dare to talk back? If I possessed you, you definitely wouldn't lose to that blond brat from the Divine Strategy Bureau on the martial arts ceremony stage!"

Because the nature of the sun can absorb a person's memories and emotions, including sword skills, having its tail possess it to fight Scott is a shortcut.

However, Huo Huo will not unseal her tail again, and March 7th does not want to take this shortcut.

Subsequent experiences proved that March 7th was the right decision. Although being possessed by the spirit of the sun can indeed grant a great deal of knowledge, there is still a huge difference between having knowledge of swordsmanship and mastering swordsmanship.

The end result will only be that the brain knows what to do, but the body can't keep up with the reaction.

When the day of the duel arrived again, Huo Huo and Wei Ba came along, hoping to see if they could help in any way.

Tail: [I remember Scott was taught a lesson by Star once, right? How dare he come back? Don't humans learn from their mistakes?]

Countless historical events have proven that humans truly cannot learn.

Scott is a perfect example right now. No matter how many times you beat someone who never learns from their mistakes, it won't make a difference.

Just like the previous Blue Sparrow storyline, this passage also makes the audience start to look forward to the methods of the Tail Grandpa.

Then Grandpa Tail began to share his opinion.

Not that I'm criticizing you, but you're following Scott's line of thinking too closely.

He set the rules: a mech versus your three-foot sword, and you agreed. He explained the consequences of winning and losing, and you agreed again... It was basically a Scott-organized sports meet; even winning wasn't exciting!

Upon hearing this, Xing confidently put her hands on her hips.

Rules are meant to be broken!

[Young lady, stop showing off all the time. Save this opportunity for your grandpa.]

Then Tail began to help Huo Huo break the seal, clearly intending to use Sui Yang's power to possess Scott.

[Hehehe, simply possessing him isn't enough; I need to delve into his heart!]

At this moment, Grandpa Tail had no idea what he was about to face, and still looked very confident.

When Scott arrived at Golden Man Lane for the appointment, he was there again, brand new.

Then Scott spoke first.

Are you people out of your minds? A fight is fine, but sending me threatening letters is just asking for trouble. Who are you trying to scare?

Then Scott pulled out an envelope that was very much in the style of the Tail-like old man, almost like a proclamation.

Chapter 422 Like father, like son

A teaser letter from Tail-sama, with his distinctive personal style, arrived in Scott's hands, but unfortunately, the recipient didn't seem to appreciate its value.