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"Let's go to the public relations department."

Rita was taken aback, but then immediately realized what was happening.

As she followed behind Xu Qi, she couldn't help but admire him—it had only been a week, but as a leader, Xu Qi had undoubtedly shown enough surprises.

"Why didn't you retaliate when they treated you like that?"

"My job is to treat every guest well and soothe their emotions to avoid losses before the leaders who can make decisions arrive."

"But they don't respect you."

Rita lowered her eyes and said calmly, "It's just work, so... there's no respect involved. It was just a few insults, but as the head of general affairs, I have my own duties to fulfill."

Everyone at Seed Studio experienced this. When production couldn't be completed on time and new concept artists were needed, they faced far more rejections and insults than I did.

So it's nothing, didn't you say so yourself, Director Xu Qi? We're just doing our best to make the animation even better.

……

In the corridor, Xu Qi suddenly stopped walking.

Rita, who was beside him, naturally stopped as well.

The warehouses on both sides looked somewhat familiar to Rita; it seemed like she had been here before when she was instructing Xu Qi…

Suddenly! Xu Qi turned around and grabbed Rita's wrist!

!! ?

Rita instinctively wanted to retaliate, but then she remembered that he was Xu Qi, and subconsciously felt that he wouldn't do anything to harm her, so she paused for a moment.

It was this pause that allowed Xu Qi to easily pin Rita against the white wall.

Is this... a wall slam?

Rita's mind had barely registered what was happening when, the next moment... that hot breath brushed against her face, the warm touch traveling up her lips to her brain, and she realized...

Xu Qi forcibly kissed her again.

Rita instinctively placed her hands against Xu Qi's chest, trying to push him away, but to no avail...

Xu Qi was so strong that he saw this weak struggle and shoving as flirting.

This time, Xu Qi skillfully pried open Rita's teeth and began a French kiss with her.

At the same time, he reached out and caressed Rita's slender waist, his chest pressing tightly against Rita's full breasts.

With his thigh wedged between Rita's legs, Xu Qi almost pressed his entire body down, pinning her firmly against the wall, and then passionately French kissed her.

At first, she struggled a bit, but as the kiss progressed, Rita's heart broke once again. Her hands stopped pushing against Xu Qi's chest and gradually moved to caress Xu Qi's back.

In this way, Xu Qi can further suppress Rita.

She began to gradually cater to Xu Qi, allowing them to gain more pleasure and comfort through their kisses.

The kiss ended.

Rita looked at Xu Qi with some confusion and said, "You forced a kiss on me again..."

The tone was less one of grievance and more one of... a hint of coquetry.

Xu Qi looked at Rita's somewhat dazed eyes and said earnestly.

“I was very angry this morning. I know it’s your job and a reflection of your professionalism, but I will not allow this to happen again.”

Rita looked at Xu Qi with gentle, watery eyes, then slowly lowered her head...

Saying something like that at this time is really shameless... Mr. Xu Qi.

"I understand... Then... how do you explain your kiss?"

"Because I've figured it out, Miss Rita."

Rita looked up in confusion.

"That night you asked me—what do I love? Perhaps I don't really love you that much, Miss Rita."

For some reason, when Rita heard Xu Qi's words, she felt her heart skip a beat. She held her breath, and her face showed her sadness.

"But I like you, and I want to pursue you! Miss Rita... Am I entitled to pursue you?"

……

"Ugh?"

What does it mean to find a way out of a seemingly hopeless situation?

Rita didn't really understand the meaning of ancient Chinese poetry before, but at this moment... she seemed to have a sudden realization.

The joy she felt inside even made her feel... that she was no longer Rita Rossweisse.

However, Rita maintained her elegance and composure. She lowered her head and said softly, "Whether you can pursue me is your right, not mine, Mr. Xu Qi."

With a smile playing on his lips, Xu Qi said, "Really? That's wonderful."

"But...can I ask you why? There are so many outstanding girls out there, why do you still want to pursue me? You know what? That makes it much more difficult."

"Because I'm a greedy bastard."

Rita couldn't help but chuckle and said softly, "I can tell."

"Moreover... that day when Miss Rita was telling you about your past, I felt... it was very moving."

'These flowers and plants we tend to may seem small, but their seeds will eventually sprout and bloom into a sea of ​​blossoms.'

You said you kept those words in mind, and I believe you. You thanked me for the passengers on bus 956, and I accept that gratitude, and...

I believe that if the same thing happened, and you, Ms. Rita, were in the same situation as me, you would also stand up without hesitation!

Otherwise, you wouldn't have kept those words in mind.

And just now... right after you said those words, my resolve has only grown stronger. Miss Rita, you are gentler and more attractive to me than you imagine.

If I really had to give a reason why I like you?

Perhaps this is it...

"Of course, Miss Rita, you are very beautiful and have a great figure. I can say that I am completely captivated by your beauty."

Rita, who was initially quite moved, couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle after hearing Xu Qi's last sentence: "Xu Qi, if you hadn't added that last sentence, I might have agreed to your confession."

"Sigh?" Xu Qi scratched his head in distress. "Is it really that bad?"

233. Bronya, have you been drinking?

Rita couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Oh right? So you'd better work hard from now on, Mr. Xu Qi."

"Isn't it okay to use unspoken rules?"

"You can give it a try."

Feeling the increasingly dangerous gaze from Miss Rita, Xu Qi decisively chose to give up.

"Also, since you said you were going to pursue me, shouldn't you show some sincerity? For example... you can't force yourself to kiss me again without my permission."

Xu Qi scratched his head—"I just couldn't help myself today, hehe..."

"This will not be repeated."

Xu Qi nodded rapidly.

Rita rolled her eyes seductively and slapped Xu Qi's chest, saying, "Aren't you going to get up? Aren't you going to the PR department?"

"okay!"

Following Rita downstairs to the public relations department's office floor, as soon as we entered the office... a bustling and energetic atmosphere immediately enveloped us.

They might be making a phone call, their faces flushed, or frantically scribbling down a document.

In short... there's a very chaotic feeling...

"The public relations department has always had this atmosphere. I don't know who spread the rumor that they were falling into an abyss and fighting against the malice of the world. From then on, it's been like this every day."

Fine……

Bypassing the office area, Ms. Rita, being a familiar face in the company, naturally wouldn't be approached by anyone asking such a silly question as, "Who are you looking for?"

Xu Qi was slightly surprised when he entered the office of the public relations minister.

After all, in his mind, the head of the public relations department should be a man who is not yet middle-aged, dressed in a suit and sitting behind a desk, like a strategist, giving advice to the company.

As a result... he actually looks like a young man.

"Ok?"

The man looked puzzled as he saw Rita and Xu Qi enter. He recognized Rita, but the other one…

"Minister Qian, this is Xu Qi, Supervisor Xu."

"Ah~~" Qian Bu looked enlightened. He immediately stood up and shook hands with Xu Qi. "Xu Qi, the project manager of Seed, right? I've heard so much about you. Please have a seat."

After the two were seated, Qian Bu spoke.

"You came because of Miss Jiang's matter this morning, right?"

Xu Qi was taken aback, not expecting this person to have such a keen sense of smell.

"Don't be surprised. We received the news while you were arguing in the office. If you can't even get first-hand information from inside the office, how can you talk about public relations?"

With just one sentence, Xu Qi began to take it seriously.

"To be honest, I didn't expect Manager Xu to make the trip in person, especially since we've already started preparing countermeasures. But it's good, it shows that Manager Xu values ​​us."

"Indeed, I didn't expect the Ministry of Finance to react so quickly."

“Each meeting room is equipped with surveillance cameras. I’ve already sent someone to retrieve the recordings. As for the documents, Manager Xu, you don’t need to worry. We’re professionals, so it’s always better to be prepared.”

Xu Qi breathed a sigh of relief... It's so comfortable talking to smart people.

Minister Qian smiled and said, "But speaking of which, I admire Supervisor Xu's choice. However, sometimes we don't need to hide things too much."

Rest assured, ETStudio's public relations team will absolutely not disappoint you; after all, we both experienced the Allahata era.

?

Xu Qi looked puzzled, while Qian Bu raised an eyebrow. He glanced at Rita, then smiled at Xu Qi and said, "It's nothing, it's all in the past. Anyway, Manager Xu, don't worry."

Just like you told your subordinates, let them work freely. The same applies to ETStudio. Every department should be open and efficient when dealing with external matters. I've said it before… we are professionals.”

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On her way back to her office from the public relations department, Xu Qi's mind was filled with Minister Qian's confident and flamboyant expression and smile.

The other party was quite confident, as if to say – as long as you do the right thing, you will never have to worry about the company's public relations.

"That Minister Qian was the head of the propaganda department in his early years. After the Allahato ZZ period, the company established a public relations department, which was merged with the propaganda department."

Rita made a cup of tea and brought it to Xu Qi.

"So now he's the head of the public relations department, and as he said, there's not much to worry about in terms of external public relations."

Xu Qi nodded, then suddenly asked, "How old is he this year?"

"He must be in his thirties. He became the head of the publicity department at the age of 27, which was arguably the youngest middle-level manager in the company at the time."

Xu Qi exclaimed – "ETStudio truly lives up to its name; it's a place where hidden talents abound!"

"Hmm? You said 'back then,' so who is the youngest middle-level manager now?"

Rita gave Xu Qi a strange look, and Xu Qi opened his mouth in response.

"It can't be me, can it...?"

"You think that having the company president as your direct supervisor is nothing special, right?"

It seems a bit like Versailles...

"A 25-year-old studio manager, who has basically caught the eye of all the company's top executives, Xu Qi, you don't think this is anything special, do you...?"

"Um……"

Xu Qi pondered for a moment—how should I put it? In his perception, it was indeed alright.

After all, he was essentially poached by President Bronya and recruited through the direct talent channel.

It can be said that the reason Xu Qi has been able to feel that everything is going smoothly so far is because Bronya has been protecting and supporting him...