We moved to Golden Courtyard

Naturally, she was treated as her superior, the company president.

That's why they're taking it so seriously right now.

"What's the reason? And you should know that Liu Yizhi does receive a National Day bonus, but Director Yang doesn't."

"Ugh?"

"Not only Director Yang, but also I and the other directors on the board, actually don't have it."

Xu Qi understood.

He couldn't help but feel a bit troubled—what use was Liu Yizhi's National Day bonus alone? He had been eyeing Director Yang's money from the very beginning.

"Let's put the money aside for now, tell me your reasons."

……

Xu Qi took a deep breath.

"The company required Seed's new PV to be released on September 9.28th, and our studio's guys and girls naturally put in their best effort to complete it."

As the head of the studio, I naturally have a duty to fight for the rights and interests of our department's employees!

……

"And what about the company's interests?"

Xu Qi frowned.

"The amount of the National Day bonus is fixed. If we increase it for you, it means that other departments will have a corresponding decrease. Why should we? Do you think that only your Seed Studio is working so hard?"

You know the new PV is coming out on September 9.28th, and the follow-up work for the PR department after it goes live is equally demanding! Do you think I should give them a bonus too?

This is what you know. What about what you don't know? If every department wants to increase National Day bonuses based on this, do you think it's reasonable?

Do you think I, as the president of ETStudio, should approve it for you?

……

The atmosphere in the office was slightly heavy. The two men stared at each other, neither willing to give in.

Even Bronya's gaze held a hint of sharpness.

……

"I see."

Xu Qi loosened his clenched fists and turned away, slightly annoyed, like a defeated rooster.

But just before he was about to leave the office, Bronya called him back again.

Xu Qi knew that once this woman made a decision, she would never go back on it, but he still couldn't help but stop and listen to what she had to say.

"Tomorrow is Wednesday, isn't it..."

Xu Qi rolled his eyes quite decisively—so that's what it was all about.

"I can't forget it! I'll go home with you tomorrow night, okay?"

Bronya's pretty face suddenly turned red.

"You!...Close the door, don't stand outside the office and talk like that!"

Xu Qi raised an eyebrow, suddenly opened the door wide, and deliberately spoke loudly enough for all the nearby employees to hear.

"Reporting to President Bronya! I'll definitely come home with you obediently on Wednesday! You can do whatever you want, I absolutely won't throw a tantrum!"

Now her reputation as a kept woman is confirmed.

425. Isn't the big duck tempting?

Busy days always seem to fly by.

On Wednesday afternoon, while the young men and women were still working in the office, Inspector Bronya walked in dressed in a stylish and glamorous summer outfit.

The azure blue outfit, pleated and with delicate openwork patterns at the chest, perfectly complemented Bronya's stunning figure and beauty.

Soon everyone in the office stopped what they were doing.

Hmm... except for Xu Qi.

“Work a little harder and keep a closer eye on things! Danzhu must have her reasons for not approving it. Go and ask her for details and then tell the two of them while they are listening in, or you can have the three of them hold a meeting.”

As the chief animation director, she oversees the overall animation style, so her perspective will definitely be different!

"But... about time..."

"Time is important, of course! But quality is important too, okay? Don't be impatient, just give it to me... Waaaaah!!"

Before Xu Qi could finish speaking, Bronya grabbed him by the collar from behind and dragged him out, amidst his own gasp. Rita, witnessing this, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

She had reminded Xu Qi half an hour ago.

This Wednesday... is Bronya's day.

Once the people were dragged away, the entire production office instantly erupted in a cacophony of voices.

"What's going on?! What's going on?! Was that Bronya, the supervisor just now?"

"Why did you just grab the supervisor and leave?"

"Could it be... Wow!! I'm so excited about this pairing!"

Unlike the jubilation of the younger generation, Rita remained quietly seated at her workstation, as did Delta, who sat diagonally opposite her. Delta glanced at Rita and smiled.

"Sigh, your man has been kidnapped by another woman, and you're not even going to say anything?"

"It was the day they had agreed upon, and Xu Qi didn't hide it from me."

Delta looked amused.

"Why does it smell so strongly of vinegar..."

Rita sighed helplessly—that's right, Delta doesn't know how many girlfriends Xu Qi has at Golden Courtyard. If she did, she wouldn't be surprised by this scene.

"Work hard, there are only 11 days left."

"Hiss!~~"

Delta started scratching his head in frustration.

······

In the car, Xu Qi glanced helplessly at Bronya in the driver's seat.

"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"Anyway, you told the whole company about our relationship yesterday. I'm just here today to make a statement. What? Is that not allowed?"

"What I did yesterday was..."

Bronya gave Xu Qi a teasing glance and continued, "Not convinced yet?"

Xu Qi: ...

"But speaking of supervision..."

"Hmm?~~"

“Um… Bronya.”

"Hmm?~~"

Xu Qi pursed his lips and hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "Duck."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bronya gave Xu Qi a quick kiss on the lips, her face beaming with a playful smile.

"Watch your step while you're driving!"

"Hehe~~ Go ahead and say it! What is it?"

"You seem... quite happy lately."

"Isn't it good?"

"It's not that it's bad, it's just that you seem to have suddenly come to terms with something, and I've become a little curious."

Bronya bit her lower lip, her pretty face flushing as she heard Xu Qi mention this. Just then, the car stopped at a red light, and she turned to look at Xu Qi.

"Xu Qi, do you... like me like this?"

"You like it?"

"Seriously!"

Why is she acting all cute and coquettish? Xu Qi was both amused and exasperated—the former CEO of Bronya wasn't like this at all; where did that aloof aura go?

I love how you shelter me from the wind and rain like a giant, and I also love how you snuggle in my arms like a sweet little girl.

"Who!...Who wants to act cute with you? You're just talking nonsense."

Bronya's neck was flushed red, and she turned her head away, not daring to look at Xu Qi.

"I just... suddenly realized something. Before, I always thought that once we became lovers, we had to... do that kind of thing, but now I understand!"

As long as you can feel my love for you, as long as you continue to like me as always, those two feelings are everything to me! So…”

Bronya reached out and cupped Xu Qi's cheeks. Even as she uttered such touching words, her expression remained rather subdued.

But Xu Qi could sense the burning love in Bronya's heart from her trembling pupils.

"Can you feel it? My love for you..."

……

"drop!!"

Xu Qi broke free and said awkwardly, "The red light is over! The cars behind me are honking, so concentrate on driving."

Bronya sat back down, seething with rage at the car behind her! Couldn't they have waited a little longer?! Couldn't they have just considered it a traffic jam?!

"I can feel it..."

The voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, but Bronya still heard it clearly.

She stared blankly at Xu Qi.

What did you just say?

I said, "Let's go!"

"Oh...why are you being so fierce..."

She said that, but she couldn't hide the joy on her face. She looked at Xu Qi sitting in the passenger seat again—he's so cute, I really like him.

The meeting room was radiant with light, and Xu Qi, who was trying her best to share some of the pressure with her, liked it.

Sitting in the car, he has this adorable, slightly childish demeanor, saying one thing but meaning another... I like that too.

······

Xu Qi was quite familiar with Bronya's villa during his second visit.

She grabbed a dozen ice-cold beers and a bunch of snacks and put them on the table. Then Bronya couldn't wait to pull Xu Qi to sit next to her.

"Aren't you hot...?"

"It's not hot." After saying that, he hugged Xu Qi and kissed him on the cheek again.

"What are you doing? I've noticed you've been doing this a lot lately, always wanting to hug and kiss me. Even Mei isn't this clingy."

Bronya immediately showed her displeasure.

"Okay, my bad, I won't mention other girls."

"Hehe~~ Tonight, you're mine alone."

"Okay~~ What game should we play today?"

That's right, playing games... no more Gal games, to hell with sister-themed Gal games. From the beginning, Xu Qi knew that Bronya was using the pretense of helping him win over his sister, but actually she just wanted this time alone together.

Playing video games together with your loved one... that's the most romantic thing Bronya can imagine.

He understood Bronya's romanticism and felt pity for this girl who was actually not greedy at all.

If even this small request cannot be fulfilled, Xu Qi felt that he should just reject Bronya's feelings from the very beginning.