Chapter 127: Sharing meat with Aventurine—what a miraculous encounter this is!
Waking up from the dream, Topaz patted the snow off her body.
The voice conference connection was interrupted.
Topaz took out her phone and glanced at it.
Less than a minute had passed.
There were also two new messages.
[ Aventurine: Didn't you stay on Jarilo-VI? What kind of accident could you encounter there? ]
[ Aventurine: I'm coming to find you. You better hold on until I find you. ]
Topaz tidied her hair.
She began to reply.
[ Topaz: No need to come, I'm not in danger. ]
[ Aventurine: Sis, you should have said so earlier! I just initiated the warp! ]
[ Aventurine: Please, stop messing with me. ]
Topaz ignored Aventurine.
Recalling everything she had just experienced in the dream, a curve of excitement couldn't help but appeared at the corner of her mouth.
She pressed the reconnect button on her earphones and rejoined the voice conference.
" Topaz, what exactly is going on over there?" A woman's voice asked.
" I'm fine, it might be because I was too close to the Fragmentum, the signal was affected."
The woman fell silent.
It seemed this reason wasn't very convincing.
However, she didn't choose to pry further.
A few seconds later, she spoke again: " In that case, Director Topaz."
" We were just talking about the negative impact the game 'Honkai: Star Rail' would have on the department."
" Aventurine said that your debt collection mission on Jarilo-VI also failed to be completed smoothly because of this game."
" So, please tell us your thoughts."
Topaz smiled slightly.
She replied with an incredible tone: " When did I ever say 'Honkai: Star Rail' would have a negative impact on the department?"
" I just said it was affected, but this impact is not negative."
" On the contrary. In my opinion, if we can fully grasp the progress of the game's plot and seriously study this game, it will elevate our department's business level to a new height."
" By actively seizing the opportunities and challenges brought by the appearance of this game, our [ Strategic Investment Department ] might be able to stand out in this wave and become one of the most powerful departments within the company."
Everyone didn't express shock or cheer.
Instead, they collectively fell silent!
It just felt like the difference in Topaz's attitude before and after losing contact was a bit too big!
It was like she was suddenly pumped up with energy.
It made people feel a little scared!
After a long while.
It was Aventurine who asked in a half-joking tone: " Topaz... Could it be that Feathered Spirit gave you a sum of money to help him top the charts?"
" Hahaha, Director Aventurine is quite the comedian."
" If anyone's giving, it should be me giving."
" If I could really buy my way onto the charts in this game, I think I would accept this investment without hesitation."
Aventurine sighed.
He said, " I personally don't quite understand Director Topaz's statement. Just like our company's sole philosophy - [ Everything, for the Amber Lord ], regarding the game 'Honkai: Star Rail'..."
As he spoke, Aventurine's voice became softer and softer, until it disappeared from the chat channel.
The meeting room was silent for a few seconds.
After confirming that Aventurine had also disconnected.
Someone couldn't help but whisper: " What's... going on today?"
" Something's not right."
" Director Topaz, are you two together?"
Topaz: " No, he left Jarilo-VI two system hours ago."
Meanwhile, Topaz's heart was murmuring.
" Could it be... that guy Aventurine also..."
" It's possible..."
" After all, he also had a share in the mission on Jarilo-VI."
" This time, he finally got to drink the soup, no, eat the meat with me, right?"
......
In the dream.
Aventurine looked at everything before him, appearing somewhat surprised.
This was a prosperous city park, similar in style to Penacony.
And his current location was the top of a tall building.
In the night, the city's neon lights were like a dazzling dancer, fully displaying their colorful charm.
Standing on this rooftop, he had a feeling of holding the entire city in his hand.
There were two mixed cocktails on the railing. Aventurine was thoughtful and walked over to pick up his glass.
And the owner of the other glass of wine also appeared at this moment.
" Hello, I am the developer of 'Honkai: Star Rail', Feathered Spirit."
Aventurine was stunned.
He stared at Lin Yu for several seconds before reacting.
" It's... you...?!"
" No, no..."
" It's you?!"
Lin Yu smiled slightly: " Do I need to show some evidence to prove my identity?"
" No, no, no, no need!"
Aventurine tried his best to appear relaxed and calm.
But he still couldn't help but pull out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
" Look at your demeanor, and the means to create such a grand dream at will..."
" What reason do I have to doubt your identity?"
Lin Yu nodded.
" It seems that those who can reach the position of [ Stonehearts ] are very perceptive."
A faint, almost imperceptible light flashed in Aventurine's eyes.
As expected!
That guy Topaz must have also met Feathered Spirit in this dream!
That's why her attitude changed so drastically before and after!
So,
Feathered Spirit contacted me after that?
What does Feathered Spirit need me to do for him?
What benefits can I gain from him?
Lin Yu smiled slightly, his gaze seemingly seeing through everything as he looked at Aventurine.
" Don't worry, I won't let you work for free."
" You can consider the following content as a collaboration."
Aventurine's heart suddenly sank.
Then he revealed a brilliant smile.
" You truly have keen insight."
" Don't mind me, I'm just a bit realistic."
Lin Yu pointed to the city in front of them.
" It's very similar to Penacony, isn't it?"
" Your mission is to go here, and the plot in my game will also reach here."
" Before that, I will shoot an MV called 'White Night', and you will appear in it."
" What?"
Aventurine was stunned.
He thought Feathered Spirit meeting him in this way was to plot something big!
Turns out it's just shooting an MV?
Why does this feel a bit off in style?
" Hehe..."
" It's that simple."
" I just came to inform you in advance."
Aventurine thought for several seconds on the spot.
He confirmed that Feathered Spirit had no deeper meaning, and it was really just literally shooting an MV.
Could he really just be here to ask for my opinion?
That's not right.
So many characters appeared in the game, and he didn't see Feathered Spirit going to ask for everyone's opinion one by one.
Why did he specifically seek him out this time? Could it be...
He wants to test my attitude?
Aventurine felt like he had grasped the key point!
He immediately replied: " Boss Feathered Spirit, it is my honor to be able to appear in the video you produced!"
" How could I possibly have the nerve to ask for compensation from you?"
" Being able to create such a grand game based on reality shows that you are not an ordinary person at all and possess incredible power."
" Even just revealing a little bit of information is a huge opportunity for people like us."
" You tell me, how can I still have the nerve to ask for any compensation?"
" Whatever content you want to shoot, or if you want me to explain something, I will fully cooperate!"
" You are very smart."
Lin Yu raised his glass.
Aventurine also quickly picked up his.
They lightly clinked glasses.
Representing the collaboration being reached here!