Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

"Even in a relatively niche subject... to get into that university's graduate program in just one month, she must be a genius, right?"

"Ha...Dr. Möbius never doubted that she could pass the exam, he was just worried that she wouldn't choose him."

Su shook her head.

"More importantly, what are your plans regarding company matters?"

"If all else fails, I'll have to resign."

Kevin said firmly.

"...For Mei?"

"For the sake of plum blossoms."

"..."

Su was silent for a moment, then spoke.

"Kevin, as a friend, I have to say... your undergraduate degree isn't very high, so you're already very lucky to have gotten into this company."

"If you work for a few more years, you'll definitely be promoted to section chief. But if you resign now, you'll have to start all over again."

"...Su, I understand."

Kevin held onto the railing,

"But I understand that if this continues, I will definitely let Mei down."

"Since you already have a plan, I won't try to persuade you further. So, what's your next step?"

Sue felt compelled to make things clear as a close friend, but since Kevin had made his decision, he would support him.

"The remaining money is enough to last for a few more months... I have no choice but to switch to another company."

Kevin said.

"..."

Su Wei nodded slightly. After watching Kevin leave, she took out her phone from her pocket, which clearly showed that she was on a call.

"..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

When Kevin was talking about his boss's power harassment, Sue quietly dialed the number and then kept it in her pocket.

"Su, thank you."

Finally, a clear female voice came from the phone.

"Mei, what do you think?"

Su asked.

Mei was initially puzzled by Su's sudden call, but then she heard Kevin's voice, so she wisely kept quiet and just listened.

"As his girlfriend, I am both happy and ashamed."

May stated frankly.

"May, I'm Kevin's friend, and I have to ask you a question. Can you answer me truthfully?"

Su asked.

"Of course, may I ask?"

Mei replied.

Will you marry Kevin?

Su asked seriously.

"Yes. I'll either never get married in my life, or I'll be with Kevin."

Mei said without hesitation.

"This doesn't sound like something a rational person like you would say."

"Emotions are not rational. Admittedly, I am an overly rational person, but loving Kevin is the most irrational thing I have ever done in my life."

Mei said,

"From an objective standpoint, Kevin and I are not a good match. I know there are many obstacles. If I were to be rational, I should not get married or find someone of similar social standing and background. But Sue, I can't live without Kevin."

Mei spoke her last sentence with absolute certainty.

"Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease. Kevin isn't working alone."

Su said with a sigh of relief.

"I really hope he'll accept my help... but he probably wouldn't be happy about it?"

"That's something Kevin couldn't tolerate."

"Su, keep him calm and don't let him resign. I'll be there in the next few days."

Mei suddenly said.

"Mei, what's wrong with you...?"

"Of course it's to assert our dominance. With a legitimate girlfriend coming to our door, all the evil spirits should retreat."

Mei smiled.

"Ah...that would be perfect."

Su also smiled.

……

"Huh...huh..."

"Beep beep..."

"Hmm... Hello? Who is it?"

While sleeping, Möbius groped around on the bed in frustration, finally finding his phone under a book.

"Dr. Möbius?"

"Mei? You'd better consider the time difference. What do you think I'm doing at these times?"

Mebius glanced at the time and rubbed his messy hair.

"I'm sorry, things happened so suddenly. I'm going to get to your place as soon as possible... Could I stay in your room for a few days?"

Mei's voice came through the phone.

"Why don't you squeeze in with Kevin?"

"Dr. Möbius."

Mei's tone became a little serious.

"Okay, okay... I have a sleeping bag here."

Möbius glanced at his snake-shaped sleeping bag under the bed.

"As long as you don't mind."

"Of course, it would be best to stay at Golden Courtyard."

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Mebius gave a perfunctory reply.

"I'll hang up now if there's nothing else."

“Wait, Dr. Mebius, I heard that a girl named Melutina recently entered your laboratory.”

"how do you know?"

"Uh... I heard it from others."

"Yes, she's also a tenant here. She's quite talented, and I might help her apply for a PhD."

Mebius yawned, wanting nothing more than to hang up the phone.

"Really... Kevin shouldn't..."

"what?"

Mebius didn't hear clearly.

"No, it's nothing. Goodnight, Dr. Möbius."

"The little girl has grown wings."

Mebius glanced at the disconnected phone, pursed his lips, tossed the phone aside, wrapped himself in the blanket, and then…

"Beep beep..."

"...Merutina? What is it?"

Mebius was about to get angry, but when he saw the caller ID, he swallowed his words.

"Um, Doctor, I'm so sorry to bother you so late..."

Melutina's voice was filled with shame.

"Could you... come to the police station to try and get someone out of this?"

"……ha?!"

New Chapter: Chapter Four

"So, this little girl is either Professor Möbius's student or Miss Eden's friend?"

The police officer glanced at Mebius's identification and asked a question.

"Well, if I can't, I can call Eden."

Mebius yawned.

"No, that's unnecessary. We all know Dr. Möbius's name."