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

According to her boss, a game developer called Yuanli Studio is using some dirty tricks to mass-produce countless online games every day and seize the vast majority of game registration licenses.

It can be said to be a dominant player, forming a near-monopoly in the gaming industry.

As luck would have it, Sakura was in charge of the company's game department.

Chapter 699 Bringing Warmth to Sakura~

These days, Sakura is exhausted from dealing with the impact of the Principles Studio, but the situation in the company department still shows no signs of improvement unless she puts on a mask and goes back to her old profession.

Sakura wouldn't do something as outrageous as assassinating the producer of the opposing studio.

This is a business war, not an assassination mission.

Even though she was once a member of the Thirteen Heroes of the Poisonous Pupa and the Moth Chasing the Flame, she still couldn't avoid being laid off. But tomorrow should be her last meeting at the company, right?

"Sakura? What are you doing here?"

"Teacher, is the person you know a human or a ghost? Why are there will-o'-the-wisps floating around her?"

Su Chang secretly glanced at the other person.

Her face turned pale, and her finger trembled as she pointed at the other person. There's no such thing as a will-o'-the-wisp floating around a normal person.

Sakura glanced at the flames floating around her and noticed the appearance of the three people. In an instant, she had her answer and returned the floating flames to her Jizo-Mitama.

"Sorry, I just got back from the company. I was only using the little guy for lighting, but it seems I've caused you all quite a bit of trouble."

"Company? Sakura, does your company keep you off work this late? It's already past midnight." As fellow working people, he seemed to find some kind of resonance with Sakura.

Xia Yuan recalled that even after he got off work, Bronya wouldn't let go of his miserable life.

Being tied to the bed by your boss and forced to play video games... just thinking about it is unbearable, makes me angry and cold. When will he ever be able to stand up straight again?

Dr. Tesla, who was standing next to him, seemed to have thought of something.

"Wait, so you're the one involved in that ghost incident that's been all over the Tianming Forum lately?"

"After today, there shouldn't be any more rumors like that..."

But what will become of her now? Sakura seemed to be muttering something to herself, but Xia Yuan still managed to catch it.

He could sense the other person's disappointment, after all, the pair of ears on their head that no one was allowed to touch were drooping.

As the person in charge of bringing heroes into the present era, in addition to providing warmth at appropriate times, it is now very necessary for him to care about Sakura's life and mental state, so as to understand her heart.

But in crowded situations...

Given Sakura's personality, it would be difficult for her to reveal her true feelings. If only there were something that could distract Su Chang and Dr. Tesla for a moment.

"Oh no, I think I left the Xuanyuan Sword in the arcade. If Mom finds out, she'll definitely come to me in a dream and scold me. Teacher..." Su Chang looked pitifully at Xia Yuan, hoping he would accompany her back to get the Xuanyuan Sword back.

Even if the truth about the will-o'-the-wisp is revealed, it turns out to be someone the teacher knew.

But there's still a ghost lurking in the arcade, the one that once lurked inside her. Without the Xuanyuan Sword by her side, she's too afraid to sleep. It's just that someone has forgotten who was so obsessed with games that they used the Xuanyuan Sword as a wager.

Su Chang's request gave him an excellent opportunity.

However, Ying's condition did not allow him to accompany Su Chang back, so this task could only be entrusted to the world's best scientist. "Dr. Tesla, could you please go with Su Chang to the arcade to retrieve her Xuanyuan Sword?"

"Huh? I'm not some little follower, why should I go with you?"

She was dragged into this innocently, okay? Wouldn't it be better to go home and take a bubble bath right now?

"Korea......"

When she heard the other person utter the name of that wicked maid, Destiny, her twin tails seemed to stand up, and she eagerly raised her hand, "I'll go, I'll go, okay!"

Dr. Tesla was on the verge of tears; it seemed that the other party had caught her in some compromising situation.

"Damn it, it's really become as rotten as a bird's nest!"

Dr. Tesla angrily dragged Li Sushang away down the street, not even giving them a chance to say goodbye. Out of sight, out of mind. But the mention of Rita always made her uneasy.

"Sakura, I remember this is the same road to the Golden Garden, right? Since we're going the same way, why don't we walk together?"

Sakura paused slightly, seemingly distracted, as if she was still thinking about the company meeting tomorrow and where she would go after being laid off. "Okay, okay... Your Excellency, please."

Silence accompanied us throughout the journey.

Sakura isn't very talkative, and he can't find a suitable opportunity to communicate with her. This can't go on. They'll be at the Golden Garden in a few more intersections. He needs to find a way to get Sakura to open up.

At this moment, at the end of the street—

Late at night is a time of revelry for cats. Padofelis, holding a signboard, sat on a small stool, gazing at the stars in the sky, muttering to herself, "Why haven't any customers come yet? If this continues, our cat izakaya will be unable to make ends meet."

Meow~

"What? Canned food? You actually say that I have no customers because I opened my shop in such a back alley? Humph, what do you know? Although this place is a bit remote, you should know that this is the place with the lowest rent on the whole street."

【Meow!】

"You actually said I'm greedy for small gains? You'll never have a customer. You were fed those dried fish for nothing. Believe me, a kind passerby will buy all the wine in our shop soon!"

【Meow?】

The can closed its eyes, as if to tell Padofelis that such things only exist in dreams.

【Beep beep beep——】

Just then, Padofelis's furry ears twitched.

"Canned Food, wake up! Get up and greet our customers. My cat sensor radar has detected someone approaching us. Stay alert, or your treats will be halved and your wages will be deducted from your paycheck."

Meow~

The brown kitten reluctantly shook its fur, picked up the sign, and stood on the prepared high stool, beginning its day of forced business. Life is hard, so the cat performs for money.

Padofelis, the shop owner, leaped onto the roof and gazed at the two figures approaching from afar.

Look who she spotted!

It was Xia Yuan, a wild guy who was just passing by, and Sakura, who was also in the Beast Ear Alliance with her.

She knew that Sister Ying was the most promising member of the Golden Courtyard in modern times. While others were still looking for work, she had already taken the lead and become a middle-level manager in a company.

The other person definitely has shiny gold coins in their pockets.

As for Xia Yuan, needless to say, he is a senior game producer at the Yuanli Studio at a young age.

Chapter 700 Little Paddy's Shop Opening Diary

Padofelis seemed to see the glittering silver coins beckoning to her.

We have to find a way to keep these two wronged... cough cough, sugar daddies here, and give them some shiny silver coins... no, we need to be more ambitious. How can silver coins reflect the temperament of Brother Xia Yuan and Sister Ying? It has to be shiny gold coins!

The moment the two reached the alleyway entrance, Padofelis leaped off the roof.

A dark figure suddenly leaped down from the sky, seemingly about to attack Mr. Xia Yuan from behind. "Sir, be careful!" Sakura intervened.

In an instant—

The scabbard rested against Little Pado's neck, but fortunately, her feline senses reacted in time before the danger arrived.

"Sakura, Sister Sakura, we're on the same side! We...we can talk this out."

She just wanted to give Xia Yuan a little surprise from behind. If she had moved any further forward, she would have almost lost her life. Luckily, she raised her hand quickly.

“Phyllis? I’m sorry, I thought she was some kind of assassin who attacked Lord Xia Yuan.”

Sakura sheathed the sword he was holding. He suddenly had a strange feeling that having the other person by his side was not only reliable, but also gave him a great sense of security. But now, it was time to interrogate the little Pado who had fallen from the sky.

"Pado? What are you doing here? Is this how you source your goods? It's dark and windy..."

"Pah, what are you talking about~ Brother Xia Yuan, what kind of people do you think we are? We're a legitimate business, of course we're open for business. Brother Xia Yuan, Sister Ying, would you like to come to our newly opened izakaya for a few drinks?"

Padofelis rubbed her little hands together, her face full of eagerness to attract customers.

Of course, given her friendship with Xia Yuan, if Sister Ying hadn't been there, she would have dragged him inside to drink heavily, with Xia Yuan footing the bill for the entire night!

"A place to drink..."

That's a good idea. Maybe we can use this to open up Sakura's heart. "Since it's newly opened, Sakura, why don't we go over together and help Little Paddo gain some popularity?"

"Well......"

Sakura hesitated for a moment, after all, she had to go to the company for her last meeting tomorrow.

Xia Yuan winked at Padofilis, who immediately understood and enthusiastically took Sakura's cool hand, shaking it back and forth while trying to coax her, "Sister Sakura, my dear Sister Sakura, since Brother Xia Yuan said so, why don't you come along too? It's a new store opening, so we'll give you a 12% discount!"

His lips twitched involuntarily. Good heavens, so the cat only targets acquaintances?

"Pado, how can you offer a discount like that? Believe me or not, I'll have the canned food break your bones." Far from being angry, Phyllis's eyes sparkled, and her trembling little hands revealed the shyness unique to young girls.

"Brother Xia Yuan, if we break a bone, can you take care of us for the rest of our lives? If so, let's find a sign and smash our heads against it right now!"

Padofelis volunteered.

"Go! Go! Go."

"Alright, Xia Yuan, watch closely, we're about to give you a performance of breaking a boulder on your chest, canned food, bring on the props!" However, when Phyllis saw the rather unfriendly look in the other party's eyes that could swallow a whole kitten, she quickly changed the subject.

"Hehe, let's not joke with you, Brother Xia Yuan. 20% off, everything is 20% off. This is a special friendship price that only you and Sister Ying can enjoy. Nobody else can get a discount from us."

She gestured, extending eight little fingers wearing cat-shaped gloves towards the other person.

Meow~

"What? Canned food, you're actually saying we not only have no customers, but nobody even comes here? Hmm... why do you always side with outsiders, you little kitten? I've raised you for nothing!"

Faced with Xia Yuan's suspicious gaze, Padofelis smiled sheepishly and quickly plugged the mouth of the can with tape.

We can't let the canned food continue talking.

"Ahem... ahem, that was just a small accident. Brother Xia Yuan, Sister Ying, please come in, please come in. Don't be fooled by the fact that our izakaya has no door and only a sign. We have all kinds of alcohol. Just tell us what you want to drink, and we can make it for you."

Little Paddy patted her chest and assured him.

She's a professional bartender; she's been learning from Sister Eden for so long, isn't that what she's good at?

Looking at the dazzling array of wines displayed on the other person's wine rack, row upon row of all kinds of fine wines, this place is simply Aunt Himeko's paradise. "Paddo, have you plundered all of Eden's treasures?"

Phyllis, upon reaching the bar, slammed her hand on the table, immediately proving her innocence.

"Hmph, Brother Xia Yuan, what are you thinking? Do you think I'm the kind of little kitten who likes to do naughty things? All these bottles of wine on display were given to me by Sister Eden. There's so much that I can't possibly drink it all. Then I suddenly had a thought: it would be such a waste not to open a shop with so much wine. Once I make some money, I can ask Sister Eden to restock. Cough cough, let's not talk about that. What would you like to drink first?"

Tonight, as a cat-themed bartender, she's going to make a fortune!

"Let's each have a drink, something light and relaxing, first."

"No problem~"

It must be said that Phyllis's bartending skills are very pleasing to the eye. It seems that she has practiced a lot in private in order to open the shop. Before long, two drinks with lemon fragrance were placed in front of the two of them.

"Brother Xia Yuan, Sister Ying, please enjoy your meal."

After several drinks, he gradually became intoxicated.

On the other hand, Sakura remained silent and calm, but the fluffy fox ears on her head had an indescribable rosy tint; it would be nice to rub them.

He shook his head, wondering how he could have such an absurd idea; he must be drunk.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Xia Yuan slowly asked, "Ying, are you adapting well to life in this day and age?"

"I feel that life in the city is much more fulfilling than before. Every day there's endless work, tasks to handle, overtime shifts, and meetings to attend..."

"......"

Xia Yuan fell silent, a silence that hadn't been present for a long time.

Phyllis wiped the gleaming wine glass in her hand, listening to the conversation between the two.

This isn't fulfilling at all...

It's clearly that shady company that Yingjie works for, squeezing every last bit of value out of her, not wasting a single second. No wonder Yingjie is always elusive after finding a job, leaving early and returning late every day, and you can never see the person who hired her.

Chapter 701 The Treatment at the Principles Studio

It's definitely better to start your own business and be your own boss. If all else fails, you can always be a freelancer like Greta.

"Sister Ying, listen to me, quit your job immediately! We absolutely can't stay working for that kind of heartless company any longer!"

"But I don't feel there's anything wrong with the company. Even if I wanted to continue working here, I'd probably have to leave tomorrow. The company might disband the original game department..."

Phyllis slapped her forehead.

Oh no, Sister Ying has probably been completely brainwashed by this unscrupulous company.

Despite being under so much pressure, she still thinks about the company. If she had such good employees, she wouldn't have to worry about selling the goods.