After the proposal, the Valkyrie came to the door

Lies don't hurt, but the truth is a sharp knife.

When Anliang revealed the fact that the girl had gained weight, even the usually enthusiastic Alicia fell silent.

Oh no, was my comment just now a bit too masculine?

An Liang scratched his cheek, tapped a few times on his phone screen, and added a sentence.

[Anliang: It's okay, being chubby is cute too. Besides, your figure is still perfectly proportioned, with curves in all the right places and slender curves in all the right places. I like it very much.]

[Pink Fairy Girl: Really? Don't lie to me, you really don't hate it when I get fat?]

[Anliang: You are my fiancée. Whether in sickness or in health, whether in poverty or in wealth, I will always love you, let alone just gaining two pounds.]

[Pink Fairy Miss?: Ugh! You mean Anliang, it's not time yet, how could you suddenly say such a foul line?]

[Pink Fairy Girl?: But the fairy girl forgives you. Hmm, let's have a light salad for lunch today. Fat is a beautiful girl's greatest enemy, and even if you like it, the fairy girl won't get fat anymore.]

Looking at the message from Alicia, Anliang could almost picture the girl stroking the soft flesh on her stomach while pouting.

My fiancée is so cute!

An Liang smiled slightly and replied to Alicia with a "good luck!" His previously serious expression softened.

The frustration from the failed interview this morning vanished, and Anliang now felt full of determination!

In order to give Alicia a grand wedding, in order to buy a luxurious wedding house, in order to have a more comfortable married life, and in order to have better conditions for their future children—

He absolutely must find a good job!

An Liang clenched his fist with high spirits, bearing the responsibility of a man; he could not fail the interview that afternoon!

"Let's take advantage of the time we still have and prepare a little more."

Anliang grabbed lunch at a roadside stall and mentally simulated the interview process while eating.

The artist interview was relatively simple...

Typically, you'll show your past work to the interviewer and then introduce your work experience and abilities, such as your preferred art style and design approach.

The studio decided to interview him after reviewing his resume, which proves that his drawing skills meet the job requirements.

Of course, it's also possible that they valued his experience of drawing at Juzha Company for a few months.

Compared to Tencent Games, Juzha is nothing more than a second-rate game company that can't even be considered a serious player.

However, compared to Principle Studio, which only has one independent game with dismal sales, Juzaki is already a well-known veteran in China.

Furthermore, the collapse of Juzaki was not due to a flawed art design; rather, the only redeeming quality of the entire game was its art. Therefore, Anliang's resume still holds considerable value for Yuanli Studio.

"I'm sure I'm capable enough. The only thing that might go wrong is my salary and benefits."

"Small companies don't pay high salaries, which I can accept... I'm just afraid of those who are stingy and try to lower the price too much, then I'll have to find a way to persuade them."

An Liang frowned slightly, pondering how to negotiate on salary and benefits.

He heard that the owner who acquired the Principles Studio seemed to be a foreigner, possibly even a Russian.

Why not find an opportunity to have a few drinks with the other party and use that as a way to persuade them to offer a reasonable salary?

An Liang's mind raced as he finished the last few bites of his lunch, then paid the bill and got up.

He had already considered all the possible problems he might encounter, and it was time to go to the location of the Principles Studio for the interview!

P.S.: Before we could even mourn for Alicia's weight gain, the one who rushed to the battlefield was—Big Duck!

Next up is Bronya's turn, and the story is finally getting on track. Hehehe, just how far can the protagonist, the goddess of pure love, struggle? Let's wait and see!

Chapter 9: Bronya was acquired by miHoYo!

3pm.

Following the navigation, Anliang found the location of the Yuanli Studio.

"This should be it...right?"

He stood in front of an office area converted from commercial space and looked at the sign hanging at the entrance, which still read "miHoYo".

Is this a company that hasn't had time to change its signboard after being acquired?

Anliang was a little unsure, so he took out his phone and contacted HR.

Not long after, a little girl with brown hair and green eyes rushed out from inside. Her dress seemed to have some traditional Chinese elements, but upon closer inspection, it looked a bit like the patterns on a mahjong tile.

"Hello, I'm Anliang, here for the interview."

Anliang took the initiative to greet him with a polite smile.

"Hello, hello, my name is Qingque."

Under An Liang's watchful gaze, Qing Que suddenly stumbled and almost fell flat on her face.

After staggering a few steps, Qingque finally regained her balance and breathed a sigh of relief.

"That was close... Oh, by the way, I used to work as a copywriter at miHoYo, and now I also serve as the HR, receptionist, and head of the Principle Studio."

"The sect leader?"

Anliang's mind went blank for a moment.

"My job is to open and close the doors every day. It's just that I'm the only one left in the company now!"

Qingque shrugged and warmly led Anliang into the office area: "Come on, have a glass of water first, and find a seat anywhere."

"OK, thanks."

An Liang took the disposable paper cup from Qing Que, took a sip to moisten his lips, and glanced around the company premises.

Because it's a small company, there aren't many desks in the office area, only about ten.

Most of the tables had been completely cleaned up, with not a single item in sight, indicating that the people who used to work there had all left.

Considering what Qingque had just said, Anliang already had a guess in his mind.

"You said earlier that you were the only one left in the company, so the others are..."

"Yes, that's what you think. All the employees except me have left."

Qingque sat back at her workstation, leaning back in her chair, exuding a lazy, office worker-like air about her.

“Mihoyo was originally a small company. The game they made before, Fly Me 2 the Moon, didn’t sell well, and the company was on the verge of bankruptcy, so everyone jumped ship.”

"Then why did you stay?"

Anliang asked with some curiosity.

Qingque spread her hands, her cute and charming face displaying an expression that was hard to describe yet understandable to working people.

"Of course I want to change jobs, but I'm just a recent college graduate with less work experience than you, so I can't find a suitable new job!"

"I had no choice but to keep the booth at the company for as many days as I could."

Oh, I see. It's the same situation as his.

Anliang nodded, indicating his understanding of Qingque's choice.

In the current economic downturn, finding a job is becoming increasingly difficult, with requirements becoming outrageous. Some companies even want to hire college graduates with several years of work experience before graduation, which is clearly making things difficult for them.

However, Qingque took it all in stride.

"It's not so bad to be able to just sit around doing nothing. You don't have to do anything and you still get paid. Besides, every cloud has a silver lining. Although I haven't found another job, my company has been acquired."

"I just don't know what the new boss is like? Will he be able to give me a promotion and a raise?"

"So..." An Liang's eyes flickered slightly as he casually chatted with Qing Que, "You don't even know who the current company owner is?"

"Well, all I know is that the new boss is a foreigner."

Qingque touched her chin and recalled.

"Initially, the new boss contacted me first and asked me to temporarily take over the HR work, send out recruitment requests, and collect resumes for her to interview."

"Ha, I originally thought you were in charge of the interviews!"

An Liang raised an eyebrow and found himself a seat.

"I have no experience in interviewing people..."

Perhaps because she was the only one left in the company before, Qingque gradually opened up after meeting Anliang and casually told him what she knew.

"Besides, hiring is something that only the boss can decide. When the boss arrives, I might have to be interviewed by him too."

Judging from Qingque's words...

The owner of the Principles Studio has never been to the company before; he's only scheduled to come for the first time this afternoon.

An Liang took a sip of water thoughtfully, and then casually asked the question that concerned him most.

"Since the new boss has asked you to temporarily take over the HR duties, may I ask how many people have submitted their resumes to the Yuanli Studio?"

"Hehe, are you trying to find out if you have any competitors?"

Qingque blinked her big, bright green eyes, gave Anliang a knowing look, and then held up an index finger.

"It's okay to tell you this, since you're the only one who submitted a resume."

"Ah this..."

Anliang was so surprised that he almost choked on the water.

He anticipated that a small company like the Principles Studio wouldn't get many resumes, but he really didn't expect to be the only one to submit one.

"After all, the company was about to go bankrupt. Even though it has been acquired, the specifics are still unclear."

Qingque explained matter-of-factly, "Most people would wait and see before submitting their resumes, so it's rare for someone like you to submit your resume at a time like this."

"Oh, that's true."

An Liang sighed, a bitter smile on his face.

If there weren't absolutely no other options, who would be so desperate as to send a resume to a small, unknown company like Yuanli Studio, hoping for the best?

However, the fact that there were no other applicants is good news.

This means that as long as he is capable enough, he will most likely be able to get the job.

Great! His chances of succeeding in the interview have increased from 70% to 98%!

An Liang breathed a sigh of relief, but instead of opening the champagne halfway through, he continued to ask questions.

"We've been chatting for so long, I almost forgot to ask, what's the name of the current owner of the Principle Studio?"

"The new boss's name, when transliterated, should be—"

Qingque was halfway through her sentence when she spotted a beautiful, silver-gray figure walking into the company entrance.

The previously lazy Qingque instantly perked up, switching between poses as quickly as if she had pressed Alt + Tab. Her serious expression made it impossible for anyone to tell that she had been slacking off.

Qingque took the documents that had been prepared on the table and went to greet them.

"Boss, you're here! I'm Qingque. This is the information you asked me to compile. The interviewees I had scheduled have also arrived at the company ahead of time."

Anliang's gaze followed Qingque toward the door.

What comes into view is a tall, graceful, and beautiful young woman.

Her long, light gray curly hair reached her waist, her fair skin was like the finest white jade, and her figure was flawless. The elegant and capable OL business suit clung tightly to her skin, perfectly outlining her curvaceous figure.

Her shapely, straight legs in black stockings formed an absolute boundary with the bodycon skirt, and paired with a pair of simple black stilettos, the girl exuded a professional seriousness in addition to her beauty.

anyway……

Has he seen this career woman somewhere before? She looks so familiar!

PS: Although the main character's romantic storyline is only related to the Valkyries, some characters from Star Railway will also appear as extras. After all, Star Railway is considered a sequel to Honkai Impact 3, the second part of Honkai Impact 3 in the true sense.

And tomorrow is the college entrance exam. Book lovers taking the exam, remember to bring your ID card, admission ticket, and stationery. Wishing everyone the best of luck! If any big names leave the exam hall early for interviews, feel free to promote your books (laughs).

Chapter 10 Fate is on Bronya's side!

Anliang was somewhat puzzled.