At the sa ti.
Yan Yun had described Kang Ming as one of their core team mbers - energetic, full of ideas, passionate about ga developnt, but otherwise nothing particularly special. This sa Kang Ming now stood before Tang Yao, confidently declaring: "Don't worry, I've tested it many tis. There's absolutely no way it'll reveal anything beyond what the cara captures."
"Alright."
Tang Yao nodded lightly, reassured: "Thanks for your hard work."
"Not at all, I actually found it quite fun."
Kang Ming rubbed his hands together like an excited fly, glancing at the cara: "This is my first ti working on sothing like this, but the process was enjoyable. Your concept was solid - just tricky to implent. But Shi Wanglin, Sun Gong and I love tinkering with these unconventional ideas. Honestly, we're really looking forward to seeing the final effect. Big guys like us sitting in front of caras always feel mismatched with the costus, but you're different... hehe."
Tang Yao shot him a look: "So you think I'm perfectly suited for this?"
"Absolutely! In fact, you'd have better impact without the costu at all!"
As their working relationship progressed, Kang Ming no longer treated Tang Yao with the sa initial 'awe'.
While his admiration never diminished... most staff who worked with Tang Yao long enough knew this boss was incredibly capable, yet her daily deanor resembled a high schooler's.
Adorably so.
Of course.
This was her usual self. When firmness was required, she could be as resolute as anyone.
In fact, many core staff rejecting headhunters' offers had sothing to do with Tang Yao herself.
After all, everyone was thoroughly satisfied with this young leader.
Beautiful, capable, unpretentious, charismatic, and above all - generous.
...Though she did call people idiots when angry.
Well.
That might not count as a virtue.
Yet staff strangely didn't mind being scolded.
As for why...
Best not dwell on that.
"...Get back to work."
Hearing Kang Ming's words, Tang Yao extended a slender finger, feigning annoyance as she pointed elsewhere.
Kang Ming left smiling.
They were young, admittedly lacking experience, even insensitive to interpersonal nuances.
But precisely because they were young, their passion for realizing creative ideas bordered on fanaticism.
Even if it ant learning on the job.
Energetic, vigorous, and passionate.
Perhaps this was their most remarkable quality after all.
"......"
Tang Yao watched Kang Ming leave, shook her head, and was about to resu writing the livestream proposal when—
Li Xue arrived.
Her hurried footsteps preceded her as she called out before reaching Tang Yao: "Tang Yao!"
"Hmm?"
Tang Yao's hands hovered above the keyboard as she turned in surprise.
Li Xue approached, smoothing her hair and adjusting her appearance slightly before announcing cheerfully: "I've successfully recruited soone!"
Tang Yao blinked: "Who? Who did you recruit?"
"The creator of 'Essence', Wei Chi."
"???"
Li Xue began explaining: "Their studio dissolved, so I tried inviting him to join Avalon..."
The recruitnt process proved unexpectedly simple.
Wei Chi, sowhat disillusioned and lacking funds to continue developnt, accepted Li Xue's olive branch after brief consideration.
That's right.
He joined with his ga, his sole condition being maintaining its purity - no in-app purchases, no ads, no grinding, purely experience-driven as originally envisioned.
Knowing Tang Yao's objectives, Li Xue agreed after so thought.
"......"
Tang Yao's lips parted slightly in astonishnt upon hearing this.
Then—
She sprang up from her chair, embracing Li Xue's soft figure while giving a little hop of joy: "Amazing! Miss Li! I never imagined you could actually recruit him!!"
This was fantastic! The creator behind a simplified 'Monunt Valley'... though success in such gas depended heavily on timing and circumstances.
But having such an innovative mind join Avalon was nothing but gain.
Especially bringing his ga along.
"......"
Li Xue froze montarily, then suddenly felt everything had been worthwhile...
"Oh right, would you like so reward?"
After releasing the hug, Tang Yao regained composure, suddenly conscious they were at the office... especially after their recent foolish incident, this physical closeness felt... odd.
She created so distance while changing topics.
"Reward?"
Li Xue seed unaware of any awkwardness, still holding Tang Yao's slender waist.
"You've accomplished sothing significant."
Pretending not to notice, Tang Yao smiled lightly: "As your boss, shouldn't I reward you?"
Li Xue asked curiously: "Then... any request is acceptable?"
"Any reasonable request, yes."
"Then I want to see you in a skirt..."
Li Xue blinked: "Any style works - not for public wear, just privately for . Though knee-high socks would be ideal if possible..."
"...?"
Tang Yao stiffened abruptly: "You think I'd agree?"
"You said any request!"
"I said reasonable requests."
"Is wearing a skirt unreasonable?"
"......"
Tang Yao fell abruptly silent, speechless.
Li Xue added: "You promised. You're Avalon's boss now."
Tang Yao glared lightly at Li Xue, murmuring: "We'll discuss later..."
"No! Just two days ago you were telling
how you tricked your sister... promising baths together during New Year that never happened."
"I regret telling you that... but this ti I an it! No tricks! After... after 'Hearthstone' launches!"
"Fine."
Li Xue eyed Tang Yao skeptically before whispering: "Then I'll buy the skirt."
"......"
Tang Yao didn't respond, releasing Li Xue with so regret.
Perhaps ntioning rewards wasn't wise... now she'd have to figure out how to evade this later.
Li Xue, however, seed quite pleased, imdiately picking up her phone to browse sothing after being released...
Tang Yao rummaged through her desk, producing a docunt: "Stop searching for now... I need you to contact soone about this ga too."
"......"
Li Xue imdiately set down her phone, accepting the docunt: "'Fantasy Journey to the West'?"
"Yes."
Tang Yao nodded: "This will be ANF's second co-operated ga, if all goes well."
"Gacha chanics?"
"No, turn-based."
"Turn-based? Like traditional turn-based online gas? Would that work as mobile?"
"It will."
Tang Yao nodded again, explaining: "The more classic the ga type, the broader its appeal. Sa with card gas and turn-based systems."
"We'll use this opportunity to build ANF's gaming division's initial player base."
"Besides, rember these gas will feature in livestreams - having diverse genres is better."
"I see."
Li Xue nodded, then glanced again at the ga's na: "So what's special about this one?"
"Several innovative concepts."
Tang Yao began answering automatically, then suddenly rembered sothing: "Actually, never mind the ga's specifics... since I agreed to your request, shouldn't you agree to mine? You're doing the next livestream with !"
Li Xue: "......"
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