Honkai Impact 3rd, Paradise Typewriter isn't for making this kind of game.

"So fast..."

Aunt Mei, who was standing next to her, didn't even notice Padofelis touching the virtual screen, while the greedy brown-haired girl patted her chest and solemnly guaranteed it.

"Great, lots of them!"

Seeing the extra zeros after the balance displayed in the red envelope, Padofelis even thought her communication device was broken and rubbed her eyes in disbelief.

【AAA Cat Shop】: Little Gretchen, is this the allowance that Nia gave you?

[Illustrator Greta]: No, Greta earned this herself. Greta is an adult now and can support herself. She can't keep bothering Aponia's mother. (ノω<)

Little Grey is a good girl, but the amount of money she received in red envelopes alone was more than she earned from a month of hard work reselling goods...

【AAA Cat Shop】: Please, Gretchen, please take me on as your apprentice and teach this starving Paddo how to make money!

[Greece, the illustrator]: Hey, is Paddy learning illustration too? Greece earns her allowance from drawing illustrations!

I met a kind fairy spirit online. She really liked Gretchen's illustrations and gave her a whole box of shiny gold coins. Gretchen asked Eden to exchange some of them for usable currency, since she had so many left over that she couldn't possibly spend them all. (＞﹏＜)

Looking at the balance displayed by Little Gretchen, Padfophilis shed tears of envy. So this is the trouble of the rich... Does she need her older sister Padfophilis to help share some of her worries?

[Illustrator Ms. Xiu Leige]: Oh, right, Sister Paddo, there's one more thing I need your help with.

【AAA Cat's Everything Shop】: Don't even mention one thing, even if it's a hundred things, Sister Paddo will go through fire and water for you, Little Grey!

She has now added little Greta to her list of top sugar daddies.

Chapter 360 Grey is a sensible and good child~

[Greece, the illustrator]: Sister Pado, do you have any more photos of Mei posing in different ways? Greece would like to take some inspiration from them.

According to the information gathered from Gretchen's notes, it seems that Xia Yuan prefers bigger figures, or figures like Aponia's mother... But Gretchen, who hasn't grown up yet, can't please Xia Yuan, so she can only try to create works that will make him happy through other means.

【AAA Cat Shop】: Little Grey is a good child. When will she treat her sister Pado with the same enthusiasm as she treats Brother Xia Yuan?

Seeing this... Aunt Mei next to me realized why Pado insisted on taking me to the mall to pick out various styles of clothes a few days ago and took photos of me with great enthusiasm.

Aunt Mei's doubts disappeared when Little Gretsch replied to Padofelis.

However, the phone records between Padrephilis and Gretchen caused a visible layer of electric arcs to gradually cover Aunt Mei's body.

"Pado...aren't you going to explain?"

The devilish whisper of Aunt Mei in her ear sent a shiver down Padrephilis’s spine. She realized that Mei was right beside her watching her, and the soft fur on her tail stood up involuntarily.

"Mei-nee, let me explain... It was just a coincidence. A few days ago, when I received Gretchen's request, Mei-nee happened to be right next to me. And coincidentally, you were changing clothes. You have such a great figure, maybe you were the kind of human model Gretchen needed, so I just took a few pictures."

Padoflis held up her index finger to indicate that she had only taken fewer than ten photos.

The other party's honesty at this moment resolved the confusion in Aunt Mei's heart.

No wonder back in the dressing room... she always felt someone was watching her furtively from the shadows, accompanied by what sounded like camera shutter clicks. When she lifted the dressing room curtain, all she could see was Paddo Phyllis looking up at the scenery to hide her expression. After that, Paddo enthusiastically took out her camera and started snapping pictures randomly around the city.

"So... Pado, is this your reason for secretly taking pictures of me?"

Seeing the electric arcs emanating from the other person intensify, Padofelis quickly explained:

"Mei-nee, you should try to think positively~"

“Just provide a few photos to our dear Gretchen teacher and you can easily make a lot of money. Then Mei-nee, let’s split the money we make, okay? No, no, no… Mei-nee, you take 70% and we’ll take 30%.”

“Paddo, taking photos without permission is not the behavior of a law-abiding citizen. Since it’s so profitable… why don’t you send your photos to little Greta?”

“Mei-nee, I want to too~ but Gretsch thinks I’m a little short… saying that her Xia Yuan brother prefers taller people. What can we do? But I’m still in Gretsch’s illustrated book.”

Padoflis compared her height to Mei's with her hands, noting a noticeable difference of about a head. Her cat ears and tail drooped down at the same time, and she answered with a helpless expression, spreading her hands.

Aunt Mei pondered for a moment, and then she had the answer to everything.

“I understand... Basically, Gretchen wanted to draw something that Xia Yuan would like, so she commissioned you, Pado. But have you considered one thing, Pado? Little Gretchen is not old enough to draw these illustrations. Also, when Mr. Xia Yuan wakes up and sees the illustrations in the book that look like me and you, Pado, won't you mind?”

At this moment, Padofelis suddenly became a little awkward, pressing her legs together tightly.

"Of course I'll be shy. Little Gretchen told me that my illustrations will appear at the end of the book. Just thinking about being stared at so intensely by Xia Yuan after he wakes up... makes me feel inexplicably nervous."

"But what are these difficulties compared to earning more money and living a leisurely retirement in this city? Just imagine them as Paddy No. 1 or Mei-nee No. 1, and maintain an optimistic attitude~"

Aunt Mei gazed at Padofelis, whose pupils were sparkling.

This child is completely hopeless when it comes to making money... It's good to have dreams, but she still needs to correct Pado and Little Gretchen's thinking as soon as possible before Mr. Xia Yuan wakes up.

“Padau…we’re not going sightseeing in the city today. Let’s go visit you, our teacher Gretchen, first.”

"Okay~ Mei-nee, let's contact Gretchen right away."

Padofelis's eyes suddenly lit up; she seemed to think that Mei had agreed to the job.

【AAA Cat Shop】: Little Gretchen, your all-powerful Padma has already called the person in question for you, and is about to take Mei to see you.

[Gresh]: As expected of Paddy-neechan (clapping), Gresh will now prepare afternoon tea and cookies to entertain Paddy-neechan and Mei-neechan. ?(? ? ??)

As expected, little Grey is so understanding...

The communication between Padrephilis and Gretchen abruptly ended there.

Little Gretchen, who works hard for Xia Yuan's brother; Padofelis, who strives to earn money; and Aunt Mei, who infiltrates the enemy camp to correct their thinking—the three, each with their own agendas and different ideals and pursuits, are about to come together.

“Mei-nee... It just so happens that the Golden Garden has been officially completed. Let’s take you on a tour. You might even meet the other residents of the Golden Garden, provided that they don’t have any work to do.”

With Mei and Padoflis leaving, the corridor outside the ward gradually returned to its original tranquility.

Xia Yuan, who was lying in the hospital bed unable to move, was very concerned about what strange things Padofelis brought him when she came to visit him, that would make Aunt Mei's impression of him worse once again.

Just as Xia Yuan was enduring his inner torment alone... an unexpected person walked into the ward.

She was holding a bouquet of flowers, seemingly there to visit Xia Yuan himself.

"Mr. Xia Yuan, this should be our first meeting. I've already heard about what happened. Thank you for saving Alexandra... my friend, and bringing her back to the present..."

Chapter 361 Senior Yu Tu, stop!

"I don't know how you, Mr. Xia Yuan, managed to meet and talk with him now, but I imagine the price you paid must be unimaginable."

The person who came to visit... their voice sounds a bit like Yuto's?

The cost is indeed unimaginable.

[When he wakes up, he'll be turned into a strange adult by Ellie who won't even spare little Gretsch.]

"Sorry, I got so caught up in talking that I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Mistelin Shaniat, and I was a friend of Bronya's mother, Alexandra. In fact, she was the one who gave me my name."

Hmm... Senior Yuto came to visit her lovely junior because of a friend.

This deduction is reasonable, but Xia Yuan's thoughts were focused on the gift that Padofelis had given him, just like a can of food lured by cat's tail grass, very concerned about what was inside the gift.

slam-la-

With a soft thud, Mistelin Shaniat placed the prepared bouquet of carnations in a vase by the window, hoping that Mr. Xia Yuan, who was lying in the hospital bed, would wake up soon.

Just then—

Yu Tu noticed that there seemed to be a deep blue comic book in the bamboo basket on the side.

"Are these gifts from other people who came to visit Mr. Xia Yuan?"

This was their first meeting, and Bronya seemed to know absolutely nothing about Mr. Xia Yuan's background or personality. She pressed Bronya for details about Xia Yuan...

Bronya, however, was fully armed and wary of him as if he were a thief.

Perhaps there is some misunderstanding or estrangement, or perhaps he is still resentful about what happened during his time as a World Serpent executive. However, his friend is still undergoing various physical examinations, so he should take this time to get to know Mr. Xia Yuan better.

Yu Tu casually opened the comic book that Little Gretchen had carefully prepared and given to Xia Yuan. Accompanied by a long-lost silence... the only sound in the ward was the sound of turning pages.

What exactly is inside the book?

[Ugh, I'm so curious!]

[Hato-senpai, say something! Hato-senpai... don't stay silent!]

Lying in her hospital bed, Yu Tu was unaware of the inner cries from Xia Yuan, but she had already finished reading the contents of the comic book.

"So, Mr. Xia Yuan, you like this kind of woman. Hmm... that's quite interesting. Rather, the content of the comic book is fitting for your age, Mr. Xia Yuan, perfectly capturing the boundless energy of young people today. Hmm, when you and Bronya have a child, Mr. Xia Yuan, Alexandra and I will help take care of it together~"

Yu Tu closed the comic book in her hand.

She squinted, with a meaningful expression, and put the book back in its original place.

[Regarding the matter of a former World Serpent executive, [Hato], who suddenly appeared in the hospital room, offering to help him and Bronya take care of their child...]

"Then, Mr. Xia Yuan, please get some rest. We will meet again when you wake up."

thump—

Just then, the door to the ward was pushed open again.

When Bronya saw Yuuto cupping her clueless subordinate's cheeks, seemingly unsure what to do, her expression fell...

Really!

How come so many uninvited people came to take advantage of her stupid subordinate in the short time she was gone?

"Yu Tu, what are you doing here? Don't you know that your stupid subordinate needs a place where he can rest undisturbed by outsiders?"

Bronya thought that Yutu would leave her foolish subordinate after hearing this, but she underestimated Yutu's composure. Yutu took the initiative to kiss Xia Yuan on the cheek.

"Hey, Yuto, what are you doing to my stupid subordinate?"

I don't know why...

Compared to before, Bronya is now more concerned, and this concern prompts her to take action, separating Feather Rabbit and her foolish subordinate from behind, and standing guard in front of the hospital bed to question the other party.

"Of course I've come to thank Mr. Xia Yuan for allowing me to see my old friend again."

"Does a thank you gift really need a kiss on the cheek?!"

"This is just my way of expressing blessings and gratitude. Could it be... Bronya, are you jealous?"

Yu Tu squinted, calmly observing Bronya's reaction.

"Oh... Now that the blessings have been given, there's nothing more for you to do here, Yutu. You can leave now. Bronya can take care of your silly subordinate all by herself."

A hint of disappointment and surprise lingered in Yu Tu's eyes. She still wanted to see Bronya's shy expression so she could tell her friends about this amusing incident over tea later.

However, given Bronya's current attitude, he has no choice but to retreat.

"Well then, I'll take my leave now~ When you two have children in the future, Alexandra and I will help take care of them~ But Bronya, your mother and I have more important things to do next."

Yu Tu has decided to take Bronya's mother on a world tour to experience different cultures. After they return from their world tour, perhaps... she will be able to experience the joy that comes from an elder.

"Huh? You're talking nonsense!"

"Even if Bronya has a child with her stupid subordinate, she doesn't need you, Feather Rabbit, to worry about it!"

But after Bronya finished speaking... Yu Tu had already quietly left the ward with a faint smile on her lips, leaving only Bronya and Xia Yuan in the ward.

"Yutu, what exactly is she planning? Is she just here to visit her idiot subordinate?"

Bronya was unaware that her mother was about to be abducted by Yu Tu. She sat quietly by the hospital bed, placed her hand on Xia Yuan's chest, and looked directly at him, saying:

"Stupid subordinate... It's been almost a week, when are you finally going to wake up?"

“Without you here... Bronya has completely lost her will to work. If she doesn’t wake up soon, our game studio will go bankrupt, and then we won’t even have money to pay your stupid subordinate’s salary.”

[That's... Duck's voice?! Wait, no salary, that's definitely terrible news, but it's okay, I'll just use my boss as payment to settle the debt~]

"So, you idiot subordinate, wake up quickly and work with Bronya to save the studio from bankruptcy."

Chapter 362 Bringing Bronya Home~

"Although I visit you every day and keep you company, you silly subordinate..."

“But Bronya still hopes that you, my silly subordinate, can wake up soon. Lying in bed all the time is not your style. However, thanks to you, my silly subordinate, my mother is in good condition now, and Bronya is really happy. But Bronya hopes that this joy can be shared with you, my silly subordinate.”

Bronya gently stroked Xia Yuan's curly hair.

I never expected to be lying unconscious in a hospital bed... and unexpectedly, I heard my boss Bronya say these words that she had never said to me before. I have to do something about it.

Xia Yuan tried his best to force himself to open his eyes and respond to Bronya as much as possible.

But his body seemed to be in a stiff and uncontrollable state, with only his fingertips able to twitch slightly. He tried his best to move his fingers, hoping that this longing and emotion could be conveyed to Bronya through his fingertips.

"You idiot subordinate... can you even hear what Bronya is saying?!"

Bronya, who was lying next to Xia Yuan, seemed to feel something tugging at her clothes. When she realized it was the slight movement of the other person's fingertips, Bronya excitedly took Xia Yuan's hand in her hands.

But when Bronya called out to Xia Yuan again, his slightly trembling fingertips did not respond.

"Was that Bronya's imagination just now?"