We moved to Golden Courtyard

Because of her sudden change from her usual self, Rita was so adorable that Xu Qi's heart almost melted.

But Rita isn't Theresa; she won't yell at you, slap you, and demand what you're laughing at, then tell you to stop laughing.

The maid has a simpler and more efficient method.

He hooked his arm around Xu Qi's neck and then kissed him.

"Ugh!... Waaah!"

Rita's aggressive attack forced Xu Qi to the ground on the sofa.

When their lips parted, their expressions deliberately carried a hint of anger.

"When will you propose... no, when will you get married? Only then will you be Mrs. Rita, understand?"

Xu Qi grinned.

"Understood, my maid."

Seeing Xu Qi's carefree and grinning face again, Rita suddenly realized that all her previous anxiety and worry were really... so stupid!

Thinking about it this way, Durandal's feeling might be correct.

Despite Rita's mature appearance, she is still just a girl experiencing her first love.

He made every single mistake he was prone to making.

but……

Perhaps that's why it seems cute.

"No matter what happens in the future, we will face it together."

"Ah."

That's more like it; that's the master's thoughtful little maid.

Don't always try to shoulder everything yourself, Rita...

Xu Qi suddenly remembered Su's words—life should be about mutual support, shouldn't it?

He had a sudden realization. Sometimes, he actually made the same mistakes as Rita...

Once they had both calmed down, Xu Qi noticed the ambiguous nature of their posture. The quiet atmosphere around him suddenly gave him an idea.

Speaking of which, wouldn't it be considered insubordination for this little maid to be dominating him? She needs to be punished properly.

A mischievous smile crept across his face...

"Xu Qi? I heard you came to work today? Not bad, you're quite responsible..."

Delta stood in the doorway, looking at Rita and Xu Qi on the sofa, and took a deep breath.

Have I become a bit careless lately because I haven't seen anything strange in Xu Qi's office for so long? That's really wrong of me, Delta...

"You may continue."

Delta was quite calm about this and had gotten used to it.

604. You want me to be rude, don't you?

Although I witnessed such a shameless scene in Xu Qi's office before the project started.

But Delta didn't show much panic or shyness.

Have you gotten used to it?

Yes... I'm used to it.

But perhaps... there is another possibility.

Rita stood up, while Xu Qi continued to look at the doorway, his brows slightly furrowed.

"What's wrong, sir? Director Delta has seen this many times already."

"Ah... even though that's how it is... I still feel like she was deliberately ignoring it just now. Maybe it's just my imagination..."

"Really?" Rita was quite confident in her ability to observe people.

At least she didn't feel anything special.

Perhaps it really is just my imagination.

Xu Qi shook his head.

"There are some things that we may need to arrange with Dr. Mei later. You should be familiar with the organization Ground Network, right?"

Rita thought about it and decided to go all out and start her career.

"It was Durandal and I who intercepted the four exoskeleton armors of the ground network and saved Cocolia when we were in the air above Guangcheng."

Xu Qi wore an expression that said, "I knew it."

"This was a task assigned to us by destiny, not..."

“I know.” Xu Qi took Rita’s hand. “I won’t blame an executor who had no choice in the matter. But Rita… now that we’ve been open about some things, I have to tell her too…”

"I know that too."

They interrupted each other, and Rita wore her usual elegant and mysterious smile.

"It's because you're always by my side, and people like Durandal, that I've always been able to understand that what Rita needs to carry out isn't some divinely ordained ideal."

Rita's duty is to act according to her own will. I am the master's maid, and from this day forward... that is my only identity.

What a mature little maid! I don't need to worry about her at all...

"But what does it mean to have Durandal?" Xu Qi asked, somewhat jealous. "How much influence did she actually have on you... even at the beginning?"

She always calls you "Lady Durandal," is she your senior? Or your mentor?

Rita looked at Xu Qi with some surprise.

Is he...jealous? Jealous of...a woman?

Moreover, she was the person he flirted with every day. Rita knew that even though the two lived under the same roof, they still maintained the little fun of chatting on their phones.

Rita understood—it wasn't because she was jealous of Durandal being too close to her, but simply because... she felt that Durandal's influence on her was less significant, and she felt somewhat resentful.

What a possessive man... Does he even have to argue about who's better in this little thing?

Rita reached out, half-covering her lips, and deliberately said, "After all, before meeting you, Master, Rita always regarded Lady Durandal as her role model..."

Xu Qi's heart suddenly stopped—what...what does that mean?

Rita remembered, it was the same when they first went on dates.

Mistakenly believing he had found someone he liked, he suddenly got angry and forcibly kissed her... (Chapter 224)

"Master, you haven't forgotten, have you? Rita said that I used to like Lady Durandal..." Rita leaned down, her captivating eyes staring straight at Xu Qi.

A playful smile unconsciously crept across his lips—Ah~~ This is so amusing, Lord Xu Qi, your expression is clearly one of jealousy, but you feel you should be more magnanimous just because the other person is a woman…

Is it really appropriate to just blatantly expose your weaknesses to the world?

I couldn't resist the urge to tease Xu Qi.

What a lovely child...

"That's not the kind of liking between friends, it's..."

Xu Qi suddenly exerted force, slamming Rita onto the sofa and pressing her down.

Yes, that's it! The expression on his face, like he wants to tear Rita apart and eat her... It's pure enjoyment.

Xu Qi said in a suppressed voice, "You want me to be rude, don't you?"

At this point, Rita stopped provoking Xu Qi. As a maid, she knew exactly how to behave. She put on a pitiful expression and said...

"Please, sir... have mercy on Rita... ah!"

"You little maid, how dare you provoke me like this! I can't stand punishing you again tonight..."

It was rudely taken by Xu Qi.

With a touch of wildness, each time, Rita could feel Xu Qi's all-out love for her.

It's amazing... It feels like I'm being tortured, but this guy... can't seem to forget that tiny bit of damn tenderness.

This is it...

What Rita liked was the gentleness that Xu Qi retained even amidst his anger.

Durandal?

From the perspective of her and Xu Qi's intimate moments, she's a very good tool...

Soon, suppressed voices from both men and women filled the office.

Before the first day of work in the new year, the crowdfunding group 456127940 launched its first campaign of the year.

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Office romances between supervisors and subordinates always attract a lot of gossip.

Especially when it comes to a scumbag like Xu Qi who naturally attracts attention, and a woman like Rita with outstanding temperament and charming demeanor.

However, not many people talk about Rita, because most people's attention is drawn to Xu Qi.

Female employees might think that he is young, rich, and good-looking.

Male employees...

Inevitably, there will be some envy...

However, in an animation company, such envy is unlikely to turn into jealousy. Everyone is straightforward, and Xu Qi, as the boss, is known for advocating for the interests of his department.

When it comes to work... money is the most important thing.

Within the company, Xu Qi's reputation is rising steadily.

At this point, any so-called gossip is nothing more than fodder for conversation to boost Xu Qi's reputation.

This is also one of Minister Qian's tactics in the public relations department.

It's not just about external public relations... internal public relations is also an art.

The company's top two leaders have made it clear that they are focusing on cultivating Xu Qi. Whoever can help Xu Qi to the greatest extent at this time will be able to gain a foothold by Xu Qi's side.

Thus, he became a key member of Walter and Bronya's faction.

Qian Chen understood this better than anyone else.

……

"Tch! Pretty boy... He's only good because he's being kept by that woman Bronya."

Delta stepped out of the bathroom stall and washed her face.

One of the two people who were talking in the women's restroom was the human resources department manager.

Speaking of which, she was the former third director—Director Yang's top lieutenant, well… a "lieutenant".

With Director Yang ousted by Xu Qi and Bronya, his subordinates must be living in constant fear right now...

Delta leaned expressionlessly against the sink, looking at her lifeless face in the mirror.

Human Resources Manager...

"But anyway, it'll have nothing to do with me anymore."

605. Alicia: Xu Qi! I want to become your apprentice!

At the start of the new year, Xu Qi convened a meeting with everyone at Seed Studio, including supervisor Bronya.

In principle, taking leave is not allowed. Even those who prefer working from home have to take some time in the afternoon to go to the company for meetings.

There's no other way; we need to get everyone back on track...

With the Lunar New Year holiday lasting nearly half a month, even Xu Qi couldn't help but feel a bit lazy. And in April... Alahato Seed will be released.

With 48 episodes, the upcoming episodes are destined to be a very difficult battle.

This cannot be taken lightly.