We moved to Golden Courtyard

After all, he had no idea that the elevator had been broken for an hour; when he was finally notified, he was told that the elevator had just broken down...

Clearly, the security guards had also realized what was happening.

The passing employees were all astonished to see President Bronya lying so softly in a man's arms! Was this still the same icy president?

However, upon seeing the man's face...

"Xu!...Manager Xu Qi!?"

One of the women blurted out in surprise.

Xu Qi was taken aback. If someone could address him like that, then they could only be an old-timer from the original Seed Studio. Moreover, Xu Qi did feel that the person looked familiar.

Don't blame him; it's impossible for him to remember every employee's name.

Xu Qi smiled and said, "Hello, I remember you're an original animator..."

"My surname is Ran! Ran Ling! I work as an animator in the group, and I'm... I'm a student of Teacher Xiao Yun!"

Xu Qi looked enlightened.

Xiao Yun... He immediately thought of that elegant woman.

But then he thought of another person—Liu Qi…

"Is Supervisor Xu Qi back? Back at ET?"

Returning to reality from her thoughts, Xu Qi nodded gently.

"Yes, I'm back, but I don't know what my new job will be." He said, glancing at Bronya in his arms.

"Isn't this what I'm waiting for the CEO to arrange for me?"

Miss Ran then realized that Xu Qi was actually holding Bronya at the company—it seemed that the rumor from before... was true!

Although from a male-female perspective, Manager Xu is truly a terrible person...

But from a work perspective, it's fantastic news that Supervisor Xu is back!

"I'll go tell everyone right away! Don't worry, Manager Xu! We'll follow you wherever you are! That's what all the old Seed employees thought!"

After saying that, he bowed and jogged away.

Xu Qi looked somewhat dazed, clearly not expecting that he held such a significant place in the hearts of those original employees. This…

"Now you know, right? If it weren't for me, no one could control these people. They're all too comfortable working under you and don't want to change their management."

Even I occasionally hear them complaining about it.

Xu Qi looked pleased.

The two walked back to Bronya's office, arm in arm.

"So you're not going to hide it anymore?"

"I never intended to do that."

After recovering for a while, Bronya finally managed to leave Xu Qi's embrace.

She glanced at Xu Qi, seemingly scolding him, "You used too much force just now, and I couldn't even stand up straight."

Xu Qi looked puzzled.

"If I don't put in some effort, it won't be over so quickly. Who told you to say it would take an hour?"

Bronya thought about it and realized it made sense. Actually, there was another reason why she couldn't stand up earlier: she was still tightly gripping that spot.

The torrent that was just now, not a single drop was spilled inside, and it has remained there until now. Bronya thinks that maybe she will have a chance to get pregnant?

Xu Qi looked around her office; it was still so familiar, and it seemed unchanged.

Especially when my eyes fall on the sofa or the desk, or... that huge, transparent floor-to-ceiling window, I always feel a little dazed.

These are all places where he fought.

Thinking back, who would have such an absurd relationship with their boss at work?

Now, another scene has been added—the elevator.

Xu Qi was worried that if Bronya got addicted to playing, the company's elevators would break down a few more times.

"Now that Seed has been successful, you have a place in the company, and I will nominate you to be the department manager of the Alahato IP division at the next board meeting."

As for now... you can just act as the temporary head of the household; no one will say anything anyway.

Bronya returned to her executive chair and sat down gracefully.

"So you've got absolute power now?"

“I can’t speak for other departments, but at least in this department, the core team is the same group of people from the original studio, and they all listen to you.”

Xu Qi's mouth was half open; he really didn't know how to thank Bronya.

Bronya smiled, seemingly knowing what Xu Qi was going to say.

"Isn't this our shared ideal?"

"you're right."

Xu Qi walked behind Bronya and, as before, massaged her shoulders. Bronya closed her eyes and enjoyed this service for the first time in a long time.

"We will succeed... Allahato will always stand on the earth."

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The news of Xu Qi's return spread throughout the entire company within a morning.

Newcomers might still be asking who Xu Qi is, but the older generation has already started saying "oh oh oh".

Xu Qi was a prominent figure in the company back then, single-handedly reviving the nearly dead Alahato project!

He is absolutely a hero among heroes.

Within the company's board of directors and among some middle-level managers, the understanding of Xu Qi will be even more profound.

Who doesn't know who's standing behind him?

Especially this morning, someone saw President Bronya collapse into Xu Qi's arms...

The board members all remember this young man who, fresh out of school, used Bronya's influence to swiftly oust the original third-ranking director from the company.

And now that Xu Qi has returned, barring any unforeseen circumstances...

He's going to be directly appointed as the department manager of the Alahato IP department.

This conjecture was confirmed in the afternoon.

The former Seed Studio, now the Alahato IP Department, was a place where Xu Qi returned to find not only much more spacious, but also where all the department's employees had gathered.

There were familiar faces, as well as some new faces.

When they saw Xu Qi, they all cheered loudly.

"Manager Xu!"

"Boss Xu!"

They surrounded Xu Qi, to the point that Bronya, who brought Xu Qi over, seemed to have become invisible. Bronya, who had been squeezed out of the crowd, stood next to Delta and said angrily.

"A bunch of traitors! So all those four months I spent as their leader were for nothing!"

Delta leaned coolly against the corridor wall, not joining in.

Seeing Xu Qi immediately mingle with these people, and then glancing at Bronya beside him who was all smiles, he couldn't help but laugh.

"It's good that you're back. I don't want to be a toy named Alahato for the rest of my life."

Looking back, so much happened during the time we worked together on Seed...

After a lively welcome, the crowd cheered again upon learning that Xu Qi would be promoted to the Alahato Department Manager, changing from Supervisor Xu to Manager Xu.

However, Xu Qi still noticed a woman's calm turning and walking away in the crowd.

After everyone had dispersed, he thought for a moment and then followed them.

Now that things have come to this, regardless of the outcome, we still have to give them an explanation.

1217. Delta, your idea is dangerous!

The woman in ancient costume walked slowly back to the office.

Compared to the excitement of others, Liu Qi's feelings about Xu Qi's return were somewhat complicated.

After all, she had pursued Xu Qi almost openly before. Of course, it might not have been so obvious to others, but for a woman to go to such lengths, she had already abandoned a lot of reserve.

Especially for a woman like Liu Qi.

Unfortunately, Xu Qi didn't reciprocate her feelings for a long time, and gradually, she stopped clinging to the other person. Perhaps... they were just destined to be apart.

Later, when she heard that Xu Qi had gone to Europe, her interest waned even more.

Given her qualities, if she wanted to get married, there would naturally be plenty of men pursuing her. But she's over thirty and hasn't even had a decent relationship. Isn't that because she's aloof?

She didn't want to just find any man and live out her life like that.

Xu Qi...

She saw a lot in this young boy.

Liu Qi had a strong premonition the moment she saw Xu Qi.

This man is special, and even more so, extraordinary.

After letting go of her obsession with Xu Qi, Liu Qi found herself even more fixated on him. Because, of all the people she knew, none could be more outstanding than him.

When I was a child, I read The Return of the Condor Heroes. In it, Guo Fu and Yang Guo were described with the following line: "They first met at Fengling Ferry, and one encounter with Yang Guo ruined her life."

I didn't understand it then, but now that I'm older, I only vaguely understand it.

And now...

Liu Qi actually hoped that she would never understand this sentence in her entire life.

If she can't meet the right person, Liu Qi would rather grow old alone.

"Dong dong."

"Please come in."

Liu Qi leaned back lazily in her office chair, her drooping eyelids slightly lifted, but she showed obvious surprise when she saw who it was.

"Xu Qi?"

······

The once quiet office now resembled a small tea room.

A freshly brewed cup of tea sat on the coffee table, emitting a delicate aroma in front of Xu Qi.

The elegant, rosy-cheeked lady before me gently arranged the tea set in front of her, pouring herself a cup as well. Her demeanor was graceful and poised.

Xu Qi recalled the first time he visited Liu Qi's home, where they also had a similar tea set.

"I didn't expect Manager Xu to come today."

Why?

Liu Qi did not answer, but remained silent for a moment before speaking to herself.

"If you pity me, you can leave after finishing this cup of tea."

Xu Qi had imagined many ways to start his conversation with Liu Qi, but he still underestimated the personality of the woman in front of him. With just one sentence, she began to drive him away.

Xu Qi gave a wry smile.

But upon closer reflection, it turns out he deserved it.

He savored the tea in his hand, but couldn't quite put his finger on it, since Xu Qi was unfamiliar with such matters.

"I went to Europe before because of a very important matter, concerning me personally and even more so my family. I had to go."

Because it involves so many people, it was inconvenient to inform them; it wasn't that I left without saying goodbye.

Liu Qi seemed to understand something. She silently raised her gaze and looked directly into Xu Qi's eyes. Xu Qi met her gaze without flinching.

"Liu Qi, whether you believe me now or not, I have indeed thought about reciprocating your feelings. Perhaps you are already disheartened by me, but... I want to give it a try."

This is not out of pity for you, but because I know what kind of girl you are, and I have no reason to leave such a wonderful girl here all alone.