"Everyone, do you like it?"
Kafka stood at the very front of the stage.
At this moment, the audience finally understood what it meant for a 2D beauty to step into the real world.
The corners of Kafka's lips curled up slightly.
Yet—
this simple, everyday smile
quietly pierced straight into everyone's hearts.
"No… I can't hold on anymore!"
Most of the extras in the audience were ambitious young people chasing their dreams.
Faced with Kafka's smile, their defenses were crumbling.
Desperate, they redirected their gazes toward Scott,
hoping his sleazy aura could dilute their desire for Kafka.
After all, Scott still hadn't paid them for today!
However—
the next moment—
Kafka raised the microphone. "Don't you want to look at me anymore? Fine, I won't force you."
Her tone was gentle, yet carried a faint trace of hurt.
"Baby~"
The moment that "Baby" reached their ears, the extras instinctively locked eyes with Kafka, murmuring under their breath—
"She's so gentle… I can't take it!"
"She called me 'Baby'! I knew she always cared about me!"
The crowd stomped their feet in unison, right fists thumping against their chests.
"Everything for Kafka!"
Their booming chant shook the entire venue.
"Y-you… you traitors!" Scott couldn't believe his eyes.
"I had the upper hand! How did Su Chen pull off a comeback? Even the extras I hired have defected?!"
Su Chen watched calmly, but internally, he was giving a thumbs-up.
Perfect!
I just asked Kafka to say a few words,
but that last "Baby" was a masterstroke.
It all comes down to the massive popularity she's built up over time.
Just a tiny spark was enough to ignite an explosion.
And just as Su Chen predicted—
the livestream chat went wild.
[I knew it. I always knew Kafka wasn't a bad girl—she's just gentle at heart.]
[Right? She only pretends to be cold. She must still care about me—why else would she call me 'Baby'?!]
[The moment I first saw Kafka, I felt the radiance of her love.]
[Kafka! Everything for Kafka! Everything for Kafka!]
[If Episode 1 doesn't have Kafka, I'm dropping it! If I'd known she'd appear, I would've gone to the event!]
[Yeah, will they hold a big signing event next time?]
[miHoYo's playing 4D chess. Just a few videos in a matter of days, and Kafka's character is already iconic.]
[Kafka's real-life persona is identical to her character in the series. Her acting's too good!]
[Right? It's so natural—like she's not even acting?]
[Worth watching the press conference just for this—biggest bombshell of the year!]
[miHoYo's amazing! Kafka, I love you!]
[I love Kafka! I love Kafka!]
[I love Silver Wolf! Silver Wolf! Silver Wolf! I'm the cat in the middle!]
——
At the press conference, the outcome was clear.
Scott lowered his head, still scrambling for a way out—
but there was no winning move left.
"Still want to vote?" Su Chen's voice cut through the noise, instantly silencing the room.
Every eye and camera lens turned toward Scott.
Scott exhaled deeply.
I may be shameless, but I'm not a sore loser.
Losing to Su Chen twice just proves I'm still too soft—
I haven't fully embraced being a scumbag yet!
Damn it, I'm not cut out to be a lone wolf.
A bet's a bet.
"I lose. No need for a vote."
He scanned the crowd, then suddenly shouted—
"Tenghua is pigs! Tenghua is pigs! Tenghua is pigs!"
Each word was loud and clear, reverberating through the venue.
March 7th rubbed her ears. "Wow, he actually shouted it in front of everyone!"
Dan Heng nodded silently. "Seems personal."
"Scott's done yelling… so what's next?" Firefly tilted her head. "Does he have to…?"
March 7th and Dan Heng spoke in unison: "Join miHoYo?!"
March 7th immediately clasped her hands together. "Boss, don't be stupid!
Just humiliating him is enough—don't actually hire Scott!"
"Mr. Scott, you've kept your word. But do you remember the rest? You said you'd join my company. Don't forget."
"HUH?!"
Even Scott and the audience were baffled.
"You'd take in someone this scheming and shameless? Would Tenghua even let him go?"
March 7th, Firefly, and Dan Heng's hearts sank.
March 7th facepalmed. "I really don't understand our boss. What if Scott's a spy?"
"No idea what Boss Su Chen's thinking. Is this what they call 'a leader's magnanimity'?
Now I get the saying, 'A prime minister's belly can sail a ship!'"
Scott stared at Su Chen in disbelief.
He couldn't fathom what Su Chen was planning.
I was using reverse psychology!
Is he seriously offering me a job at miHoYo?!
No way!
Anyone could guess I'd just infiltrate,
gather dirt on miHoYo,
then return to Tenghua as a hero after ruining Su Chen.
How could he not see through such an obvious plot?
Su Chen, noting Scott's silence, continued—
"Even if only Bilibili is livestreaming today,
I guarantee your clip will go viral across the internet in two days.
So?
After publicly trashing Tenghua, do you think they'll keep you?
Why not join my company instead?"
He extended his right hand.
Scott sucked in a sharp breath.
He's giving me an out?
Either Su Chen's setting me up for something huge,
or he's just naïve.
Honestly, the latter seems more likely.
Fine, I'll play along.
Remember, Su Chen—
you're the one inviting the wolf into your house.
If miHoYo collapses, it's all on you.
"Fine! Then I'll graciously accept. I'll resign from Tenghua later."
"This actually works?!" The audience looked at Su Chen with admiration.
"Boss Su Chen, your generosity is unmatched!
Even someone like him, and you still want to redeem him?
Are you guys still hiring?"
"Absolutely!" Su Chen smirked. "And Kafka will be the interviewer!"