We moved to Golden Courtyard

After hanging up the phone, Rita stood behind Xu Qi, turned her head away, and her shoulders trembled as if she was trying to suppress a laugh.

"If you want to laugh... then laugh..."

“It’s alright, Xu Qi. Didn’t you say that there’s another crowdfunding group, Miss Padofilis, who’s not your girlfriend? You can win her over during your trip.”

Xu Qi let out a sigh.

"Rita, please stop making fun of me."

Rita finally managed to stop laughing, but then suddenly said something serious.

"It's not necessarily just people from Golden Courtyard, is it? You said it yourself, Director Yang's downfall means the work we did recently has come to an end. Since it's a celebration, shouldn't President Bronya bring some people along?"

Xu Qi's eyes lit up.

Rita continued.

"Since you've invited President Bronya, you should also invite Director Delta. Think about which other friends you have in Shanghai that you can bring along."

That's a great idea!

Since it's a fun activity, more people make it more lively, and it's also a good opportunity for everyone to get to know each other.

Xu Qi thought for a moment and asked, "Should we invite Minister Qian?"

Rita shook her head.

"Although you and Minister Qian have been making plans to get together on the weekend, it's not a gathering between friends, but rather a simple colleague relationship, so I don't recommend it."

"As expected of Miss Rita, she always manages to analyze things for me so quickly..."

Xu Qi was praising him when he suddenly felt something was off.

"No, wait a minute, Qian Chen and I are just colleagues, so it's not appropriate for me to invite him... but you asked me to invite Bronya and Delta."

What? Aren't my relationships with them innocent?

Rita glanced sideways at Xu Qi.

"Is it naive?"

"...At least it's very simple with Delta!"

Now that things have come to this, it's really impossible to say that I and President Bronya are just friends.

Rita asked again, "Simple?"

"I'm not a lolicon!"

Although that's what he said, Xu Qi already had a plan in mind—since he was going to take his friends out to play, then actually... Shi Yu Qi Luo and hope Er could also do it.

We'll ask the other two from the ground network if they're willing to come later; we won't force them.

Xu Qi couldn't help but reach out and put his arm around Rita's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace and making her sit on his lap.

“Miss Rita, you are indeed a good secretary.”

Rita rolled her eyes seductively, tapped Xu Qi's chest, and said with a hint of resentment, "Just a secretary?"

Xu Qi's expression stiffened; he understood the implication in Rita's words...

Since the day I lost my virginity, aside from some small moments of intimacy on ordinary days and one experience in the car, I haven't been intimate with her.

After all, it was the first time she had done that kind of thing, so it's normal to get hooked after the initial experience.

Isn't Xu Qi the same? He lost his virginity with Ying, and they've been partying every night ever since.

With a hint of apology in his eyes, Xu Qi stroked Rita's rounded buttocks and, amidst the woman's seductive gaze, whispered, "Have lunch in my office."

"What do you want to eat?"

"Eat me, what do you say?"

Rita chuckled to herself, reaching out to tap Xu Qi's nose, her alluring voice lingering in Xu Qi's ears.

"Then your maid must be very eager..."

The two exchanged a glance, but restrained themselves and did not continue.

This is still a company, with people coming and going every day. Who knows, someone might just walk in looking for Xu Qi—I'm absolutely not referring to Delta.

······

In short, the morning's work proceeded smoothly.

But it was from Rita that I learned some news that I didn't know if it was good or bad—without Director Yang's interference, Bronya's work was actually busier.

After all, in the past, it was mostly Director Yang who hindered things, and many things could not be carried out properly. Now that Director Yang has left, he has no more scruples and can handle more things, so naturally his workload has increased.

“Human energy is ultimately limited. Director Bronya is also responsible for the production of Alahatto Seed. Although I never doubt her abilities, but…”

"But Bronya, who has to deal with company business every day, probably doesn't have much time to focus on Seed."

I remembered what Delta said before—"I think she's following in Mr. Walter's footsteps... We're animators, aren't we? Making an animation better is what we should be thinking about!"

"Since you've chosen the position of supervisor, then you'd better see it through to the end, you idiot!" (238)

Rita looked at Xu Qi, clearly having thought of this, which was why she specifically mentioned it to him.

"Xu Qi, this matter is something we can handle, or we can ignore."

This statement is easy to understand. Bronya is, after all, the president, and you, a mere manager, can only interfere... which is unreasonable and even akin to inviting trouble.

Xu Qi recalled Delta's words in Bronya's office that day, and made up his mind.

······

"Boom boom boom!"

"Please come in."

In Bronya's office, the silver-haired beauty was reviewing several reports concerning cooperation with the Gold Group; she had a meeting scheduled for the afternoon.

When Xu Qi pushed the door open and came in, Bronya was clearly surprised.

"Xu Qi? Didn't I tell you not to knock? Have you forgotten?"

Perhaps it was because Director Yang had been brought down that Bronya had been in an exceptionally cheerful mood these past few days, and her voice was even rising in pitch.

Xu Qi smiled and said, "That's President Bronya's kind offer, but as a subordinate, I still have to follow these rules."

Bronya frowned, thinking Xu Qi was joking, and said, "This joke isn't funny, and as I said, we're friends."

Xu Qi didn't reply, but instead asked a question.

"Would you like a massage, President Bronya?"

Bronya started stammering—this! ...This guy...he really has been trying to trick me since yesterday!

342. Bronya had him completely under her thumb.

Although one is the president of ETStudio, the other is just a small supervisor in the animation department.

Judging from the scene, probably no one would guess that the two of them hold such positions.

Xu Qi gently massaged Bronya's shoulders, but his gaze fell on the desk, on the many neatly organized documents.

So much so that they didn't really notice Bronya's very rosy face at that moment.

I feel like I'm getting more and more used to it... Xu Qi came to give me a massage.

“Bronya…”

"Ok?"

"I'm planning to take everyone on a trip this weekend, and I'd like to invite you to join me."

"Tourism?" Bronya was taken aback. "With those people from the Golden Garden..."

"Hmm, it's been a long time since we last saw each other since Bronya came over, hasn't it? It's a good idea for us to go out and relax together, what do you think?"

"Weekend... okay, I can."

Actually, she didn't really want to go—although she had become the president, Bronya was still a rather homebody, and she spent most of her weekends at home.

In Bronya's eyes, Xu Qi, who is always out and about, is a total social butterfly!

"It's important to balance work and rest. Besides, for people who make animations, going out and seeing more of the world should also be beneficial for their future creative work."

Although the initial story of Seed takes place in space, there are many scenes where it falls to Earth, especially the most important one.

Both of them had read the entire script, so Bronya naturally knew what Xu Qi was talking about.

However, while she was no match for Xu Qi emotionally, she possessed a level of sensitivity at work that Xu Qi could never have imagined.

Just one sentence, coupled with Xu Qi's attitude when he first entered the office...

Bronya frowned and said, "Did you come here today because you have something else to say? You always seem to have something in your mind."

……

She found out so quickly... I can only say that she's Bronya for once.

“Supervisor Bronya,” Xu Qi said solemnly, “I’m worried you’re overworked.”

"..."

"This is not flattery. Bronya is in charge of the company's affairs, such as this cooperation with the Gold Group. Isn't that something Bronya is fully responsible for?"

Of course I believe in your abilities, but right now, can you really still be called a supervisor? We were supposed to have a color discussion for episode three this afternoon...

The result is now delayed, Bronya... I consider you a friend, and I don't care whether this job lasts or not, so I'll just say what I mean.

Delta had always been worried that you would follow in Mr. Walter's footsteps.

When Xu Qi got to this point, Bronya visibly trembled. Many things can be observed in the little things of daily life, such as why Delta's relationship with her was no longer close...

So that's why she yelled at me in the office last time?

“I told her at that time that Bronya has come all this way and is still willing to serve as the supervisor, and she has devoted herself to the Alahatto IP.”

After all, without you, I wouldn't have come to ETStudio, and the Seed project wouldn't exist! So I think, deep down, there must still be a place here for her.

It belongs to Alahato, to the animation she wanted to create…

Xu Qi's words caused a hint of surprise to appear in Bronya's eyes, but more than that, they were met with gentleness.

In the end, was it Xu Qi who trusted her the most?

"Director Bronya, can I... still trust you now?"

……

Such questioning is truly merciless... Just the day before yesterday, everyone seemed to be working together to defeat that Director Yang, but today they can criticize me with such a harsh tone.

But it seems that this is indeed his responsibility as a supervisor.

Although I am the president and supervisor, I am still considered a member of the Seed project team.

As the other owner of this ship, he certainly has the right to manage me.

"Are you done talking?"

"That's all."

"His attitude was much milder than I expected. Is it because I'm the CEO?"

"Because you are Bronya."

Because you are Bronya, because I, Xu Qi, am still willing to believe in you.

The smile at the corners of his mouth softened even more, from joining the animation company as a small production assistant, to becoming a well-known producer and director, and finally to becoming the president.

She has always been alone throughout her journey.

I have never, and dare not, imagined that in such a social atmosphere and work environment, I could enjoy the so-called companionship.

For Bronya, even Delta and Rita were just her friends after work.

It's still too difficult for them to have someone completely on their side at work and offer help...

This is also a downside of climbing to a high position at a young age.

Reaching the summit too early means that when you look back, your peers have already been left far behind and it will be difficult to catch up.

But now, Bronya undoubtedly sees another kind of hope in Xu Qi.