Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

and……

Emerald was the one who brought up the promotion machine theory with her, which made her afraid to look Liu Bai in the eye for a while...

Compared to the "promotion machine" theory, having a drink seems like nothing...

Ugh... I'm so unwilling...

"Hmm... the taste is not bad. Even someone who doesn't know much about wine can taste how delicious it is."

"If you have the chance in the future, why don't you come and sit at my 'Ciyu Pawnshop'? I have even more fragrant and delicious wine stored there~"

Jade's tone was gentle and leisurely.

The tone wasn't like talking to a boss at all; it sounded more like a blind date!

A date request? This must be a date request!

Topak restrained his gaze, which was about to glare at Emerald.

As a senior, it's really terrible to make a move on a junior's boyfriend!

Topa's chubby face has gotten even rounder.

...Wait a minute, did I not confirm my relationship with Liu Bai?

So, in fact, Senior Jade could legitimately poach talent!?

"Gu..."

No... Hold it in!

This is the boss trying to get your attention!

Toppa tried to remind himself.

These petty tricks couldn't fool her when she was pressing for the yellow jade!

"Hmm...it's a date then. Hopefully, Ms. Emerald won't find me annoying~"

What kind of social butterfly, acting like a nightclub prince, is making these remarks?! How come I've never told her this before?!

I get it... I understand! Liu Bai went to great lengths to get her attention!

This shows that Liu Bai really wants her to change her mind!

Then... then I must not waver easily!

Topa's right leg began to tremble restlessly.

If Liu Bai called me now... I could reply...

"How could that be? If the BOSS wanted to come, Emerald would be more than happy to welcome him. You can stay as long as you like."

boom--!

"Oh dear, what's wrong, little Yelena?"

Emerald looked at Toppa in surprise, who had made such a commotion.

Liu Bai... still didn't look at her.

Gulp... To be able to hold back such a loud noise, it must be on purpose!

"Senior... workplace romances are not allowed!"

Toppa struggled to suppress the urge to mention Liu Bai, "Absolutely! Absolutely not!"

"Hmm? I don't understand... Boss, can you understand me?"

Jade showed a very innocent and puzzled expression.

"don't know."

Liu Bai shook his head at Emerald.

"However, it is a bit inconvenient here... How about it, beautiful lady, would you do me the honor of having a drink with me?"

"How could I possibly accept such a gentleman's invitation..."

Emerald smiled sweetly, took Liu Bai's outstretched hand, and was about to get up when Toppa slid in with a tackle...

thump--!

He clung to the jade's leg.

"Senior... don't take it... no, take me with you."

Topa looked up, her eyes slightly red, as if she was about to cry.

It's over!

I simply can't beat Senior Jade!

Even if we know it's a scheme... but what if it becomes real?

I've read many romance novels where the male and female protagonists completely miss each other over a small reason, leaving them with lifelong regrets.

I never want to go down that path!

"..."

(This kid is just too irresistible...)

Although this expression is indeed very interesting.

Jade felt she understood a little bit about Kafka's mindset when facing fireflies.

"Okay, okay, I was just teasing you."

Liu Bai walked up to Topa without anyone noticing and tried to help Topa up.

"Really, really?"

Toppa immediately switched to clinging to someone else, saying, "Ignoring me just means you're teasing me?"

"Um...didn't you throw a tantrum first? I was just teasing you."

[Topa's favorability: 86 → 90]

"So, you're kidding me if you think I'm going to Senior Jadeite's Jade Pawnshop!"

"Well... it's still far from being finalized."

"This, this is it..."

[Topa's favorability: 90 → 94]

So, I didn't make you angry?

"Of course not, why would I be angry with you, Toppa..."

[Topa's favorability: 94 → 100]

"Waaah... Master, this is what they call PUA, isn't it?"

"As expected of the master, he easily manipulates a woman like Topa who dares to disobey him."

Liu Bai and Topa glared at the area under the table simultaneously.

—What do you mean by PUA? This is just messing around!

—I want PUA! I want PUA! Don't meddle!

"So, Boss, you're not going to stay at Emerald's house, are you?!"

"...Why are you so concerned about jade? I have jade in my room every night..."

"So, Boss, you weren't really sincere when you invited Senior Jade, were you? In other words, you didn't actually have any feelings for Senior Jade?"

"Forehead……"

"Eh... does that mean everything you just said, Boss... was just toying with people's feelings?"

Jade, why are you joining in the fun too!

505

Chapter 505 Liu Bai also has late-night emo.

"Ugh, Boss, you're so mean! How could you do that to someone like that..."

Topa was clearly drunk and brought up old issues in a very irrational way.

"You, who are openly undermining me, have no right to say that. What does 'speedrun' even mean?"

Although Liu Bai knew that Topa was drunk, he still tried to reason with Topa.

"Who, who said you, BOSS, fall in love with every girl you see?"

Topa almost fell into Liu Bai's arms.

"B, BOSS, look at her more... This is clearly her first love... hiccup..."

"No... I'm obviously not the kind of person who 'falls in love with every girl he meets' in the conventional sense, am I? Sometimes I'm forced into it."

"That 'forced' excuse is too cunning! Anyway, Boss, you just pretended to be reluctant to accept it because the girl throwing herself at you was pretty!"

Ugh... This person said something so sharp that it's hard to refute.

"Isn't she beautiful?"

Toppa ripped open his collar, eager to prove himself.

"It's big and soft, isn't it? Boss, you can tell by touching it! I'm the kind of cute and pretty girl, right? Look! Look!"

Toppa, his face flushed, turned toward Liu Bai and kept getting closer.

Gulp... A strong smell of alcohol...

"Being young is wonderful... but older sisters' are bigger and softer~"

Just as Liu Bai was thinking about how to deal with Toppa, he was suddenly attacked from behind by Emerald.

"Why did you get drunk?! You did it on purpose!"

"Even though I'm a mature older sister... I sometimes crave to feel loved and pampered too~"

Toppa and Emerald used their weapons to trap Liu Bai, one in front and one behind.

There are wolves in front and tigers behind... no, judging from the scale, it should be "tigers in front and bears behind".

"You should pay more attention to your secretary's worries... Being surrounded by energetic young people all day, enveloped in the sweet and sour atmosphere of romance, and occasionally even seeing you doing 'that' with someone else in the office... It's making me so troubled that I want to get drunk..."

Jade had somehow produced a long whip.

"You're being so agreeable, it's practically encouraging people to 'use their bodies'..."

"Is this my fault? And what do you intend to do with that whip?"

"Exactly! This isn't the BOSS's fault at all! It's clearly your shamelessness, senior! Calling it a promotion tool is an insult to love!"

"It was supposed to be to encourage you, Little Yelena... Honestly... Little Yelena has become an ingrate. Fine, I'll just steal the BOSS then."

"You two..."

Liu Bai felt the long whip that was about to bind him, and the topa that was touching and groping him.

"—That's enough for me—!"

……

Good evening, Zhang Zhang.

"Hmph~?"

Zhang Zhang, who was playing with a ball in the sky, looked at Liu Bai, who was carrying Topa, and tilted her head in a very human way.

Then, Zhangzhang approached Liu Bai like a little Dumbo, twitched its nose, and then quickly flew away in disgust.

"I've brought your master back to you. Don't do that. I'm perfectly innocent and not drunk at all. It's your master who's completely drunk."

Zhangzhang understood Liu Bai's words, moved closer to Topa, shook her little nose, and as if she had made a great decision, gently pushed Topa from the side.

"When they grow up to be as big as Senior Jade, they'll definitely be bigger than Zhang Zhang!"

"snort--!?"