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Without supplies, how could they possibly fight the IPC?
Not to mention, the starship was still stationed there.
But the audience— they were ecstatic.
They believed that with Hanunue, everything would turn for the better.
Under Hanunue's leadership once more, Penacony would surely be liberated.
However— the audience had no idea what was about to happen next.
What followed was the ultimate act of noble sacrifice, and the perfect embodiment of personal heroism...
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Seeing this, Xia Wen knew that the purpose of the Myriad Celestia Trailer had already been achieved.
As for the more hidden content that followed, let the audience wait and simmer for it.
In the next few days, MiHoYo operated as usual.
At the same time, the discussion about the possible ending of the Penacony storyline sparked heated discussions online.
This plot exceeded everyone's expectations.
It was full of twists and turns and felt like a game of Werewolf.
Even the most experienced viewers couldn't predict what would happen next.
But as those who knew the plot, the people at MiHoYo naturally checked the comments online every day with excitement.
The feeling of knowing something that others didn't was simply exhilarating for them.
In the park within the New Building's Compound, lush trees and a man-made creek added to the charm.
Everyone was here escaping the summer heat.
To simulate the scenery in the park, Xia Wen had invested real money to create a tropical vibe.
Several towering palm trees were the proof.
And now, the men on the beach were engaging in a battle of strength.
"Come on!"
"Climb faster! You're almost past them!"
"Our Xianzhou team is invincible!"
"Belobog is number one in the world!"
On several palm trees, people were hanging on.
Blade, Gepard, and... Uncle Yang.
Blade had black lines on his forehead and eyes full of killing intent, but there was no choice—he had to climb with all his might.
Gepard bit his lip, concentrating on how to climb higher.
As for Uncle Yang, although his eyes were blocked, it was obvious—he was really excited.
Below, all the men were gathered there, shouting and cheering.
Sunday, Jing Yuan, Dan Heng...
To say there were guys who didn't want to join in the fun— Impossible…
...
On the other side, the girls were having a tea party, chatting while sipping cold drinks.
From time to time, they were puzzled by the cheers coming from next door.
"Um, is watching tree climbing really that interesting?" Tingyun sipped her drink and asked with some confusion.
"You don't understand the fun between guys. As long as they're together, even playing with sand can be a blast." Kafka chuckled lightly.
"A bunch of hot-blooded idiots." Silver Wolf commented from the side.
"By the way, where's the boss? I haven't seen him over there." Fu Xuan curiously looked at the group climbing trees.
When she saw her dear brother Jing Yuan climbing trees like a monkey, she knew—this dumbass brother was beyond saving.
"The b-boss wouldn't go, right? He's usually very composed." Firefly said seriously from the side.
"Ah?"
"The boss? Composed?" Fu Xuan curled her lips.
She remembered the pictures the boss had in his phone before…
Composed?
More like perverted!
"F-Fu Xuan, why do you think the boss isn't composed? I think he's really a good person." Firefly didn't know that part. She became a bit anxious and tried to correct Fu Xuan's mistaken impression.
"He is nice, but also really pervy!"
"For example, the boss loves pantyhose! That's why he specially…"
"Specially…" Fu Xuan suddenly noticed everyone's eyes turning toward her.
Her face flushed red, and her voice grew smaller and smaller until she couldn't go on.
"Oh?"
"Specially what?" Kafka looked at Fu Xuan with a half-smile.
"Nothing!"
"Anyway, he's full of surprises!" Fu Xuan coughed, skipping the explanation and jumping to the conclusion.
"You still didn't explain! You must be misunderstanding the boss!" Firefly looked a bit down, thinking Fu Xuan was definitely judging the boss unfairly.
But at that moment, Kafka suddenly made a sound of realization.
"Logically, with all that excitement going on over there, the boss shouldn't be able to resist joining, right?"
"But he's not there, and~" Kafka muttered to herself, eyes scanning the nearby people.
Sparkle, Mei, Tingyun, Jade, Topaz—
They were all here playing, but one person was conspicuously missing.
"You all go on drinking, I've got something to do." Kafka stood up, a dangerous smirk on her lips.
Without caring about the others' reactions, she went straight to the core area.
There were many rooms in the new building.
But guided by intuition, she quickly arrived outside Xia Wen's office.
The half-open door, and the sounds inside, confirmed her hunch.
"Heh, saying you wanted to express your feelings."
"Even shared a kiss, yet didn't follow up with any sincere actions."
"I thought you were just shy, but turns out—you're secretly enjoying yourself."
Kafka leaned against the wall outside the door, smiling.
She didn't enter right away. Instead, she walked to the nearby window ledge, took out a small mirror, and began…
At the same time, she listened to the sounds coming from inside.
One had to admit— that little girl was quite skilled, managing to score a home run with Xia Wen before her.
Calling him "dear husband" again and again…
Just hearing it made your bones go soft.
Although her face remained gentle and smiling, deep down, Kafka felt a surge of competitiveness.
She was the one who came first.
Logically speaking, Xia Wen should be hers.
This little b*tch just secretly stole what belonged to her.
She definitely deserves a harsh punishment.
And as for Xia Wen—hmm, that playboy—he needs to be properly punished too.
But for the moment, Kafka couldn't think of a method.
She could only sit there, listening to the shameless sounds coming from the two inside.
Just then, the sound of high heels clicking echoed in the corridor.
'So, I made my move.' Black Swan walked up slowly, thinking to herself.
As Kafka's best friend, she had always secretly paid attention to Kafka's emotional state and her relationship with the boss.
Unfortunately, this brilliant and calculating bestie had been outplayed in love by a young little girl.
It was time to turn the tide and offer some strategic advice.
"Black Swan?" Hearing the noise nearby, Kafka raised an eyebrow.
The two close friends exchanged a look, understanding everything without a single word.
Without even wasting time on small talk, Black Swan said directly, "Don't you want to take back the city?"
"I don't need your help." Kafka chuckled lightly.
"Really? But I think you're in a rare prime opportunity." Black Swan smiled confidently and said,
"Rather than sitting here feeling down, why not go on the offensive and take down that scumbag?"
"And, make sure you're in control the whole time."
"Remember, you're the one who devours him, not the other way around."
Kafka raised an eyebrow, clearly tempted.
Just as Black Swan had said: take the initiative to 'devour' Xia Wen.
Let this unfaithful little man get a taste of her true power.
Make him remember her flavor forever.
"But, our Xia Wen is quite a busy man." Kafka lowered her gaze, chuckling softly: "Also, what do I even do?"
"Don't worry, leave it to me." Black Swan lifted her chin slightly and smiled confidently: "Everything will be under my control."
"Can you tell me?" Kafka didn't buy Black Swan's vague promises—she wanted details.
"Leaving a bit of mystery helps with the plot development, you know." Black Swan winked playfully, leaving no room for further questions.
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Elsewhere.
Xia Wen was seriously discussing the philosophy of gourmet cuisine with Ayaka.
After their in-depth discussion, both were satisfied.
"Phew."
"Ayaka, your cooking is getting more and more delicious!"
Xia Wen let out a breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and began enjoying the lunch Ayaka lovingly prepared.
"It's… it's only because I know you like it..."
Ayaka's face turned red with shyness, her exhausted body barely holding on as she sat obediently next to Xia Wen, stealing glances at his sharply defined features, feeling more and more like joining Mihoyo was the right choice.
Especially after seeing how much he praised her cooking, she felt a burst of happiness.
"But… why are there still oysters after doing it so many times?" While eating, Xia Wen suddenly realized something was off.
Damn it.
Why are there still oysters?
He'd been doing great—Ayaka was always the one begging for mercy.
"I… I was afraid husband… lately you've been working too hard…" Ayaka bit her lip, lowering her head in embarrassment.
After all, this topic was too embarrassing.
"Tsk... This feels like an insult."
Xia Wen held back his urge to prove himself again and obediently ate the oysters.
After all, it was Ayaka's thoughtful gesture.
After finishing their meal, Xia Wen and Ayaka tidied up while chatting, casually reopening his phone.
"Hmm?"
"What kind of weird title is this?"
Seeing the push notification, Xia Wen almost choked.
It was a video about Honkai: Star Rail.
The title read: So, I made my move.
That doesn't make sense—Black Swan's gag shouldn't have gone viral so soon.
How are people already making memes out of it?
Curious, Xia Wen clicked it...