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(Dreams made of dazzling starlight)

(Illuminate the sky)

(I'm rushing towards your world)

(Where our gazes align)

(When the rainbow in your heart)

(Travels through the peaks)

(I'll be by your side)

(My heart beats with yours)

(Through twists and adventures)

(I'll fulfill this transformation for you)

(Guarding what makes you special)

(Following my instincts, together into the future)

(In the name of love, sincerely unwavering)

(Crossing wilderness until you appear)

(Give me the passionate courage)

(Accompany me in overcoming countless trials)

(Until you break into my world)

(Our dreams stand side by side)

(Gazing at your steadfast gaze)

(To reach our tomorrow and future)

(I am waiting for you)

(Everyone Loves Me)

(Episode 17)

Actually, you can discuss it with me too.

At any time.

(He's jealous of Su Zheng.)

What are you so happy about?

The tea.

I didn't buy it for you.

If the space here is narrow,

we can turn Ever-Change into a dagger.

- A dagger? - I need to reply to a text.

What do you think about a dagger?

I think that's fine.

(I know you're showing PDA with my father.)

(There's no need to do that in front of me.)

Sorry about that.

This child. What is she saying?

A dagger.

We'll swap between two weapons for now.

As for the rest...

- Sorry about this. It's my mother. - It's fine.

I need to answer her call first.

What?

- I'm not going. - (What's with the reaction?)

You're just like your father.

You're furious at me before listening to what I have to say.

You like to bully your mother, don't you?

(My friend's daughter is working in the AI industry too.)

(You should meet her. I'm sure you two will get along.)

Do you know how old I am? How could you push me to a stranger?

And, it's a show meant for couples.

If I go, that means we'll be a couple.

Mom, I'm too busy to attend blind dates lately.

(No matter how busy you are, )

(I'm sure you'll have time to spare if you manage your time well.)

(Youngsters like you all should spend more time with each other.)

(By then, you guys will develop feelings for each other.)

What strangers?

You know this person also.

Besides, you shouldn't take it too seriously.

Don't tell me it's Tang Xin again...

It's not Tang Xin.

(I'll definitely make sure)

the candidate is fine before asking you to go.

(The girl's mother got you two a pair of tickets for a talk show.)

(She said it was hard to get those tickets.)

(I'll send you the location later.)

(You better don't disappoint her.)

The way you look at Gu Xun

and the way he looks at you,

(do you think I don't know what's going on?)

I'm helping you out here, you know?

You haven't forgotten our bet, right?

You must be joking. Do I look like I'll go back on my promise?

Speak up.

I want you to go somewhere with me.

I'll decide the time and destination.

(Is this actually Gu Xun's bet?)

(He took a detour to ask me out as he's too shy, huh?)

Since you already bought the tickets, and I do like the performers too,

I guess I'll go, then.

All right, I got it.

Mom, someone is calling me. I'll hang up first.

Luckily, I kept a spare set of equipment in the company.

Here, take a look.

- Thank you. - You can use this.

I wouldn't know what to do without you.

This is nothing.

Here.

I brought a lot of lipstick here too.

Look at them.

Wait, Yue Qian Ling.

You're acting differently today.

You rejected all your blind date partners before this.

What's wrong with you today?

Be honest with me.

I lost my bet. I have to go out with him once.

What? You guys go on a date directly?

I'm doing it to fulfill my end of the deal.

Fulfill your end of the deal?

To make you fulfill your end of the deal,

I'm sure he's a handsome guy.

Am I right? Show us his pictures!

Show me his pictures! You never told us about him.

- He's good-looking. - Your phone.

He's the son of my mother's friend.

The son of your mother's friend?

I'm sure he's no ordinary simpleton either.

By the way, a new innocent-looking dress of mine just arrived.

Do you want to put it on?

No need for that. There's no need to be too formal.

What are you doing, then? Aren't you dressing formally here?

Enough already. I know you well.

I'll help you out until the end

and show you my new skills.

(Hello, everyone. I'm Hou Liang, producer of Island Return.)

(I'm sure a lot of gamers have played this game.)

(Not only does it support a 4K display, but it also)

(introduces a polygonal geometry system and a dynamic lighting system.)

(The visual effects have entered a new era.)

(There's one more thing worth mentioning, which is our PV.)

(It has plenty of interactions.)

(Players can gain the in-game currency by completing the interactions.)

(With the in-game currency, )

(the players can proceed with the game smoothly.)

(I hope you guys can pay constant attention to our game. Thank you.)

Hou Liang is something else.

He already made a name for himself abroad not long after going abroad.

The PV and the interactions are great indeed.

I never expected him

to be this good already.

Is your OCD acting up again?

Xialu's PV is already top-notch locally.

I'm not doubting my abilities after seeing their PV.

We'll post our PV tomorrow.

Don't overthink it.

Why isn't he here yet?

I'm sure he was delayed by work.

That's how he is.

Should I text him?

(No. That'll show him that I'm anxious.)

Do you think you have time

to edit the PV now?

You wish to add interaction to the PV?

Why don't we add one at the very end?

That's not enough.

The interaction between the PV and game

is something I never thought of.

It also gave me some inspiration.

I think we can improve Xialu's PV.

We're posting it tomorrow.

We're out of time.

Moreover, our rival is Project Team 1.

Their beta testing will begin tomorrow as per their schedule.

If we can't publish our PV in time,

they'll definitely be the game fair's center of attention.

By then, the entire effort of the Ninth Business Unit

will be in vain.

Our show will begin soon. Please enter the venue as soon as possible.

Don't tell me he's not coming?

So what if he's not?

Why am I so concerned about him?

But he was the one who asked me out.

What gives him the right to stand me up?

Hello, Mom?

What did Gu Xun tell you? Is he coming or not?

Don't be impatient.

He's busy working overtime.

That's normal.

(Just wait a little longer.)

He could've called me and told me about that.

Why did he ask me out and stand me up?

It's almost time. I have to go on a date.

Don't overthink it. Get off work now.

Mom,

are you sure the daughter of your friend

is working in the AI industry?

(Yeah. Her mother said both of you were in the same industry.)

If so,

is her mother's surname Ju?

(Yeah. What's wrong?)

(Did you not go there yet?)

I'll go there immediately.

Those who haven't entered the venue can use this entrance.

Seems like it was my wishful thinking.

- Nuomi. - (I'm here.)

Call Yue Qian Ling.

(Hello. The number you have dialed is unavailable.)

- Nuomi. - (I'm here.)

Call Yue Qian Ling.

(Hello. The number you have dialed is unavailable.)

- Nuomi. - (I'm here.)

Call her again.

(Hello. The number you have dialed is switched off.)

Qian Ling.

Qian Ling.

Why didn't you answer my call?

I called you so many times.

Where were you?

I was in the company.

- Say no more. - Listen to me.

I know now.

Qian Ling.

- Stop following me. - Qian Ling.

What kind of stupid door is this?

I...

I'm so unlucky.

Hey.

Lend me a power bank.

I need to call the locksmith.

It's late now.

Why don't you spend the night at my house?

I won't trouble you.

Get me a toolbox as well.

This...

Qian Ling, it's a complex electronic lock.

You won't be able to unlock it with these tools.

Qian Ling, why don't you spend the night at my house?

- It's an electronic lock. - (Hello.)

Hello, mister?

Mister, can you come to my house now?

Yes, right now.

You want me to pay extra?

Why don't you go and rob a bank instead?

You want me to pay extra?

Fine. No problem.

I'm fine with any price.

But you have to come here

immediately.

The blunt force is pretty strong.

I'm sure it was the doing of a man.

Young man, did you do this?

You have to make him compensate you.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

Miss,

he's telling you that he's sorry.

Tell him I'm not worthy to receive his apology.

Young man, she said she's not worthy to receive your apology.

I heard her.

He said that he heard you.

Are you two...

- Fix the lock! - Fix the lock!

Okay.

It's quite damaged. I can't fix it in a short while.

It'll take a long time.

Qian Ling, it's late now. Why don't you...

Mister, you have to fix it no matter how long it takes.

- But... - Just name your price.

Okay.

All done. Please go inside.

Qian Ling.

Mr. Gu, seems like you like to stand in front of other people's houses.

That's not it. I...

Stop arguing. I still need to check the lock.

What are you doing? I'll call the security on you.

You have to let me explain myself before convicting me.

Miss, all done.

The door lock is fixed.

Remember to pay me online.

Youngsters nowadays do know how to have fun.

Get out.

Get out!

Mister.

Mister, don't leave yet! The lock isn't fixed yet!

Mister!

What are you looking at?

Turn around.

Hello, mister?

Can you come back tonight?

You left without fixing the lock.

Yes. Tonight.

What?

You can only come tomorrow morning?

That won't do, mister. I have to...

Hello?

He's such a jerk. I...

The locksmith said he could only come tomorrow morning.

Okay.

Okay?

I don't think it's okay at all. How is this okay?

It's not okay.

You, turn around.

Okay.

Actually, going from my house to your house is the same thing.

Not at all.

The thing is, I don't want to see you tonight.

Qian Ling, listen to me.

I stood you up.

- I... - Are you done?

I don't want to listen to you.

I don't want you to spend the night in a bad mood.

You...

You didn't need

to resort to this.

If so,

can I talk to you now?

Get up.

Get up first and we can talk.

So, this is her weakness.

- What did you say? - Nothing.

I said you were beautiful and kind.

What are you going to tell me?

I'm going to sleep when you're done.

Yue Qian Ling.

At first, I had no idea my mother introduced you to me.

When I found out, I swore

that I rushed to the venue immediately.

But for some reason,

my trip was delayed.

I couldn't reach you through the phone either.

I know it sounds like an excuse.

But that was what happened.

You...

You didn't want to listen to my explanation.

That's why I could only come up with this dumb idea.

I'm sorry.

I thought

you cared about the talk show

because of our bet.

That's not it.

If so,

would you attend it

if you knew that it was me?

I would.

What's wrong?

It's been tough on me.

Why so?

You won't understand even if I tell you.

I'm going to brush my teeth. Don't turn my house into a mess.

Wait.

Can you get me some clothes?

You must be kidding me.

My clothing is too small for you.

I didn't know you had this kind of fetish.

I...

I don't.

I just left some of my clothing here.

It's in the room's wardrobe. Take them yourself.

Gu Xun.

Actually,

I've always liked you.

Do I

stand a chance?

I don't like you.

I don't like you now.

And I will never like you.

You're not my type.

(I'm sorry.)

(I won't let you suffer again.)

(Gu Xun has such long eyelashes.)

I...

The door lock is fixed now.

I won't charge you for this.

Are you guys busy?

That's not it. Mister...

Mister, I...

Don't move.

All done.

I...

Hello.

Why did you do my laundry as well?

(Did I interrupt you guys?)

A little bit.

What's the matter? Out with it.

(The PV isn't perfect, but we have to post it now.)

(Some video game influencers want to interview you after the post.)

(All of them are trying to arrange an appointment with you.)

Let them wait for now.

We can talk about it when I reach the company.

(You have to depart immediately, then.)

(Stella is holding an emergency meeting.)

(I need to report to her. You better hurry.)

Where's Gu Xun?

This isn't a huge deal. I can deal with the situation.

You've improved, huh?

Let's get straight to business.

Love Agent is undergoing beta testing right now.

We'll receive feedback from the players soon.

This time, I'm very confident.

Let's look forward to it.

Guys, I'm sorry.

I have an important announcement to make.

The announcement of the PV will be postponed.

Are you taking the board of directors as fools here?

Now, HC Game

has become a laughingstock on the Internet.

Why did he postpone the announcement for no reason?

Mr. Gu is letting our effort go down the drain here.

Yeah.

Everyone is saying that we're bouncing our checks here.

All of them are criticizing us.

What's the use of my proposals, then?

(I truly wish to criticize them.)

(Can Xialu respect its player base for once?)

- (Aren't they deceiving us?) - (Where's the PV?)

(Can anyone tell me why they postponed it?)

I hope you guys can give us five more days.

I'll hand in a brand new PV for you to check.

You think we're playing house here?

Back then, when you first joined the company,

you said you would complete the game

in three years as per your contract.

It's already been one year,

yet you can't even give us a PV.

Today,

in front of the board of directors,

I suggest we have a discussion and terminate the project.

I can understand where Mr. Gu is coming from.

It's because Xialu is going up against foreign AAA games.

He would rather not publish the PV

if it was terrible.

I can understand his feelings. But what should we do now?

I understand your difficulties.

But you should try to understand ours too.

As shareholders, we need to prioritize the group's interest.

Mind you, this isn't a game.

Directors, please don't worry.

Xialu will definitely be completed in two years.

Five days.

I'll give you guys a satisfying answer in five days.

What if you fail?

I will bear the consequences.

Okay.

I'm very sorry.

You guys had worked hard for many days.

I chose not to publish the PV

because I think we can do better.

Our previous effort won't go down the drain either.

Guys, please hang in there

and give it one last push.

Good job, everyone.

It's late now. You guys may head back first.

(It's getting late. Shall we return together?)

(Are you able to leave?)

(I need to find some materials at home.)

(I can send you back on my way home.)

Let's relax and play some riddles.

That'll work.

I can keep my mind off work for now.

Listen closely.

Someone is always late.

What's the name of that person?

Choco.

Because choco-late.

You're pretty smart.

Your riddles are quite easy to figure out.

Again.

Why can't a plane crash into the stars?

Because the stars flicker.

You're so knowledgeable.

Have you ever heard of the university's infamous Cold Joke Club?

Jiang Jun Nan was the club leader.

I heard that the club was closed within two months

as there were insufficient members.

Insufficient is an overstatement.

There were only two members.

Don't tell me it's...

I was coerced to join the club.

I was the vice club leader.

Gosh!

If so, I guess all those female students who fell for you back then

regretted their decision.

I was trying to console you. Is this how you repay me?

- Were you consoling me? - Couldn't you tell?

Let me think of another one, then.

Is it that hard to come up with one riddle? You're taking so long.

Good boy.

Everything'll be fine.

(No, I have to tell Gu Xun to eat.)

Why are the lights switched off?

(I'm sure he's overexerted himself because of the PV.)

(I should help him out.)

What about this?

We can lay the groundwork for the main plot by adding interactions

within the PV through the subplots.

The game has too much content.

We can't finish the subplots.

I have an idea.

I wish to express this standpoint in our game.

When Lin Zhi is facing the final boss,

slaying it and protecting the humans won't be her only choice.

She can defeat it and release it,

creating a world where humans can co-exist with monsters.

Just like how Chinese civilization is tolerant and flexible,

humans and monsters can co-exist in the same world harmoniously.

This idea is pretty good.

Indeed.

If so, we can change the final scene of the PV.

We'll freeze the time frame right before Lin Zhi's final blow.

With this, we can show Xialu's mental frame

and keep the players in suspense at the same time.

And, since we can find Easter Eggs in the PV,

can we create an event where we'll gain attention

from more people and let them get involved in promoting our video game?

Yes, we can. I don't know if you've played this kind of game before.

It's those mini-games where you can receive items by sharing the game.

I always play them through the night.

That idea will work.

Make a counter-intuitive trap with simple mechanics.

Let the players get addicted to the mini-games with prank elements.

- That's right. - We can make a sidescroller

of a cartoon Lin Zhi fighting monsters.

It'll have the same mechanics as the classic games for NES.

There's only a Jump and Attack button.

We can only give them three lives each.

They'll gain one extra life when they share the game.

They'll have five lives at most.

Once they finish the mini-game, they'll receive a limited-edition skin.

That'll work. With that, we can promote our game

and gain a new player base.

- What do you guys think? - It's pretty good.

I think that idea is pretty good.

If we do proceed with the creation of such a game,

the concept art team will face the pressure.

But Mr. Gu, the progress of Xialu

might be affected too.

They're already experiencing work overload.

(I wish to give it a try.)

(But I'm inexperienced.)

(Will they say yes if I volunteer for it?)

Why don't I give it a try?

I've touched upon concert art before.

I don't think it'll be a huge issue for me.

All right. You can be in charge of it.

You can lead those who wish to contribute to the team.

Don't worry.

Let's give it our all.

I'm sure everything will be fine.

Okay. Guys, we can do it.

- We can do it. - We can do it.

That's about it for Xialu's major setting.

We'll proceed according to this direction.

Go and prepare Lin Zhi's cartoon sketch.

You can get some references.

Team Leader,

is there anything I can do to help you out?

I have nothing urgent at the moment anyway.

You want to try your hands on concept art, huh?

Actually,

I wanted to leave the design of the limited-edition weapons to you.

Really?

You came up with Ever-Change.

I'm sure you can do it.

I promise I'll accomplish my task.

Let's take another look at this.

Gu Xun's idea is great indeed.

What if they succeed?

What about our stall at the game fair?

Just continue with the preparations.

They don't have time. The task is tough, and they have limited manpower.

They can never succeed.

Even if they do,

we have a backup plan.

I can't do it.

But why?

Zhao and Mr. Wei already approved the design of the sword.

You think it's fine as long as it looks nice?

Of course not.

I've already adjusted the perspective, ratio, lighting, and rendering.

You think being a concept artist is a piece of cake, huh?

Let me ask you this.

What is your sword made of?

Copper? Or steel?

Steel, I think.

You think, huh?

You don't have a clear material in mind.

You didn't take the measurements.

You didn't include the ratio reference either. How can I do this?

I have to add all of those before I can proceed.

Everyone is busy here.

Can you guys just let the professionals do their things?

Okay?

Sorry about that. My preparation wasn't good enough.

I'll make the adjustments now.

Qian Ling,

I overheard your conversation with the staff from the 3D Department.

I know how to do modeling too. I'll help you out.

Qian Ling, let me help you out.

No need for that. I selected 3D modeling as my elective course.

Although I'm not a pro, I can at least understand how it works.

Qian Ling, you must've been exhausted lately.

Drinking too much coffee is bad for your heart.

- You should have some tea. - Qian Ling doesn't like tea.

Don't you know that?

Here's your coffee.

I...

I was suddenly inspired. I have to go.

You do look like you love tea.

(Ru Ru)

I'm late.

She'll curse me out if I answer her call now.

(Ru Ru)

Come in.

Mr. Jiang,

you were supposed to meet Jiang Ru Ru at 8 pm.

- Now... - Mr. Jiang, we need to talk about the PV.

Okay. Coming.

Mr. Jiang, so...

Xin Yi, please help me out to the end.

Meet her on my behalf.

I can't. It's inappropriate.

You...

If you truly have no time,

why don't you buy a gift for her?

- Or... - You have a point.

I mustn't let your effort go to waste.

- That's not... - By the way, the doll you bought last time was nice.

Do you have a limited-edition one?

The kind where she can't bear to get angry at me when she sees it?

I'll be depending on you.

But...

Do I have to buy it?

I'll buy it if the tip of the pen points upward.

Again.

(Mister, is that doll still around?)

(Yeah.)

(I kept this precious doll for you for six months.)

(Have you saved up enough money?)

Is this okay now?

Seems like you've improved, huh?

There's no issue with this version.

Besides the points you mentioned,

I also added the unwrapped texture weapon pattern map.

See if there's anything else I need to change.

Nope. This is pretty good.

Last time, you caused me a lot of trouble.

This time, you saved me from a lot of trouble.

Not bad at all. This looks professional.

Thank you, and sorry for the trouble, then.

It's fine.

Please don't mind my lousy attitude last time.

It's fine.

We didn't work hard for nothing, huh?

We rushed our work for one day and night.

We can post the PV by tomorrow evening.

It's been tough on everyone.

Tell them to head back and rest.

I'll stay here.

You're worn out too. I'll stay.

You can go back.

Take care.

What's wrong? Are you sick?

Why are you taking medicine?

I'm fine.

I just have a slight headache.

You have a headache?

(You come close to me)

(Scattering sparks, countless yearnings bloom)

(The moment we meet, it's a familiar feeling)

(Do you remember me? On a certain day)

(We brushed past each other, then I started missing you

(Thinking of you all day, I'm surprised by my change)

(Such complicated trials)

(Just a little chat with you, on your left side)

(My heart warms up a little)

(You come close to me)

(Scattering sparks, countless yearnings bloom)

(My heart starts beating fervently)

(Thinking of everything about you uncontrollably)

(You're already by my side)

(The starting point of my dream, you've long appeared)

(Every day my dreams come true for you)

(Jealousy and insomnia, I decide to forget you a bit)

(But the longing doubles)

(I want you to understand my adventurous spirit)

(Embracing in the crowd, our hearts are pounding)

(We are falling for each other)

(With my intuition)

(No matter how distant)

(You are my world)

(You come close to me)

(Scattering sparks, countless yearnings bloom)

(My heart starts beating fervently)

(Thinking of everything about you uncontrollably)

(You're already by my side)

(The starting point of my dream, you've long appeared)

(Every day my dreams come true for you)

(Every day)

(My dreams)

(Come true for you)