We moved to Golden Courtyard

Xu Qi's reputation as a scumbag was further cemented... Everyone knew that he had an ambiguous relationship with his secretary Rita and that he was being kept by the president, Bronya.

Now they've even used their connections to get his wife into the company!

Some people even asked Xu Qi, "Manager Xu, what is your relationship with Alicia?"

The answer I received was completely taken for granted—"My wife."

"What about Rita?"

"My wife."

"Where's Director Bronya!?"

"She's also my wife."

Do you think this is an anime?! You see a woman and immediately call her your wife!

But if all of this is true... if this trend continues, ETStudio will eventually become Xu Qi's family business.

In any case, for the people at Seed's studio, Alicia's existence was like a blessing, a feeling of being saved.

After all, what they usually face is either direct psychological pressure like Delta's, or subtle pressure like Miss Rita's, which feels like being slowly cut with a dull knife.

Everyone at Seed Studio is living in dire straits...

At this moment, a lovely and beautiful girl, like an elf, suddenly appeared. When her melodious voice rang out, what difference was there between it and gospel chanting?

Love door...

"I have a feeling that if things continue like this, it's going to turn into a cult... Your girlfriends, or rather, the guys in the Golden Courtyard, are definitely not to be underestimated."

In the office, Rita helped Xu Qi proofread while complaining.

Xu Qi didn't seem to care, even though the latest jokes from Seed Studio had portrayed him as a cult leader who even used his skull to serve soup.

Rita and Delta are naturally his two subordinates, the Xuanming Elders!

Poor Alicia had to serve Xu Qi every night.

It's estimated that after another month or so of development, a complete Dragon Quest storyline can be produced.

Of course, putting everything else aside for now, Ellie's writing skills...

The progress has been remarkably rapid.

Perhaps this is what it means to be a chosen one, blessed by heaven throughout one's life? No matter what one does, one can display unparalleled talent from the very beginning.

Rita is currently proofreading a promotional article that Alicia has recently been in charge of.

It's very well written.

At least Rita felt it was the kind of mature article that could be presented directly to the public.

"Doesn't it feel like you're about to be surpassed by your younger girlfriend?"

Xu Qi nodded in deep agreement.

"But actually, Ellie's writing skills should be pretty good. When she does live broadcasts, she definitely needs to prepare a script in advance for some specially designed program effects... or at least have a mental draft."

This is what's called gradual accumulation, though she hadn't realized it. Now, she needs to focus on writing, and this accumulated knowledge, hidden within her, will naturally begin to benefit her.

That's true.

As the two were discussing, the office door suddenly opened.

Ellie playfully poked her head in, curiously peering at Xu Qi.

"what happened?"

He can maintain a proper demeanor in front of his colleagues at work, but when he's with Xu Qi, he immediately reverts to his usual silly self.

"Hehe?~~ I just wanted to ask, what do you guys think of what I wrote?"

He walked in while talking.

"It's alright, I guess."

Ellie immediately became dissatisfied!

"What do you mean by 'almost okay'?!"

She naturally sat on Xu Qi's lap and put her arms around his neck.

Rita, sitting across the desk, raised an eyebrow—was this done on purpose...? Absolutely on purpose!

This set of short moves is incredibly well-practiced, Alicia.

It means "so-so".

"Hmph?~~" Ellie pouted, "It's clearly very well written!~~ You're just jealous of me, aren't you?~~"

I really don't know where you get this confidence from...

Xu Qi glanced at Rita.

The maid smiled knowingly, nodded, and left the office.

"How have you been lately? Are you having a good time at work?"

“Of course!” Ellie shifted her body, causing Xu Qi to frown—she might not be able to control her gun properly…

"Everyone is so nice to me. I only need to say hello and tell a joke, and they're willing to share all their hidden snacks with me!"

Xu Qi suddenly realized and pinched Ai Li's chubby, fair thigh.

"No wonder you seem to have gained weight recently."

When her hand was slapped away, Ellie was truly angry now.

"Nonsense! I haven't gained weight!"

Indeed, the word 'fat' carries considerable weight for every girl.

Last time, Xu Qi casually remarked to Mei, "Your chin seems a bit rounder..."

That very night, Mei pinned me down on the bed and began to exploit me relentlessly, saying she wanted to work out and lose some weight—you can work out if you want, but why are you dragging me into it?

Besides, where would she get the fat? Mei's beautiful abs are comparable only to Fu Hua's, making almost every girl in the courtyard envious.

Xu Qi kissed Ai Li on the cheek.

"Okay, okay~~ I was wrong, our Ellie will always be the most beautiful."

Although she knew Xu Qi was just trying to comfort her, Ai Li couldn't help but smile, her eyes crinkling with a sweet joy, like she'd eaten honey…

"But I don't really understand why you want me to go out and work? You even said it would help me write my book—isn't doing live streaming also a kind of job?"

Xu Qi smiled but remained silent.

Ellie understood; she was to figure it out herself.

"Hmph! You're just going to keep it to yourself, aren't you? You won't even care if you corrupt your apprentice, will you?"

"No, I just believe that our Ellie is smart enough to understand."

"Are you serious?"

"It couldn't be more real."

Suddenly, Ellie blushed and lowered her head, whispering, "Master, you asked Rita to close the door... are you planning to do something really bad to your disciple?"

Xu Qi's mouth was half open.

Actually, he just didn't want Rita to see him being too affectionate with Airi, lest the little maid get jealous. After all, Airi doesn't discriminate when it comes to being cute.

But the current atmosphere doesn't seem quite right to explain it?

Because Ellie had already cleverly shrunk under her desk and helped him unseal the bound sword.

"I noticed it last time...it really bothers you, doesn't it? My dear master~~"

Xu Qi now seriously suspects that Ai Li's apprenticeship was purely for the purpose of adding spice to these moments.

Before Xu Qi could react, Ai Li had already opened her mouth and eaten it.

"Hiss!~~"

"Master... um... do you like it?"

"Don't speak..."

You really are a fairy... Alicia.

609. You think this little reward is enough to get rid of me?

"Wow, you're quite diligent and hardworking, Manager Xu?"

The office door opened once again without being knocked on.

Xu Qi often wondered if that door was just for show.

However, when Bronya walked in with her long, slender legs encased in black stockings, all the complaints vanished.

But he couldn't get up...

The reason is, as everyone knows, obvious.

"Where's Ellie? I can't find her."

"Hmm... I don't know either, I guess she went to the bathroom."

Xu Qi could hardly believe how he could say such a lie without batting an eye... Had his thick skin been trained to this extent?

He bent down slightly, while under the desk, Ellie narrowed her eyes, her face showing disdain.

However, I can't open my mouth because there's something quite big blocking it.

It was twitching a moment ago, clearly indicating that it had been stimulated by something.

Hmph?

I've got leverage over you... oh wait, I mean, I've swallowed it whole, haven't I?

"Here, this is my schedule for next week. It shows which sponsors I'll be meeting to discuss investment. Remember to come along."

Xu Qi picked it up and glanced at it, then couldn't help but ask, "Are you still looking for sponsorships?"

"Things have changed. Several of Alahato Seed's PVs have received very positive responses, so the situation has reversed, and sponsors are now vying to give us money."

"For advertising?"

"That's one aspect, and another is the distribution channels. If Seed's viewership is a huge hit, then the sales of related merchandise will be well guaranteed."

Xu Qi understood...

Sending money at this time is like buying an admission ticket; whoever offers the best terms can share in the coveted Arahat Seed.

Of course, ETStudio will definitely take the lion's share.

Today's E.T. is no longer the small animation studio it once was, which is why Mr. Walter had to retire behind the scenes and no longer serve as animation director.

Even Bronya needs to be involved in company business to a certain extent.

"So you want me to go with you because you want to..."

“We can’t possibly agree to every sponsor. We’ll definitely choose a few to cooperate with, so I plan to give you the right to select sponsors.”

Xu Qi was stunned, and even Alicia, who was under the table, stopped moving—it seemed she had heard something incredible…

This is not a joke.

It's entirely predictable that if those sponsors knew that Xu Qi held the power to select them, the money they bribed him would probably fill this entire office!

"You just handed over such an important right to me so easily?"

Bronya shrugged.

"And not just this time, but every time after this, I hope you can be in charge."

"why?"

"Didn't I already say that I want to focus on finishing this Seed? You also said that as a manager, your job is to help the studio staff solve their problems?"

What? Just because I'm the supervisor, does that mean I'm not considered part of the studio?