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BASED ON THE NOVEL EVERYONE LOVES ME BY QIAO YAO

There are only a few pages. Just sign it...

and it'll be done.

Is Project Department One very free?

Tell HR to speak with me.

Sure.

It's okay, Mr. Gu.

I'm not angry.

It's very expensive.

My dress

isn't too expensive.

I'm talking about my ornament.

He's quite good-looking

but so bad-tempered.

It's such a pity.

Qianling.

Mr. Wei.

Have you completed the onboarding formalities?

Do you know why we asked you to come back?

To be honest,

you're considered a good artist

out of the bunch,

but there are a lot of great artists,

so you have to prove that no one else can replace you.

I called you back to save the day.

If you succeed,

you'll be a heroine.

If not...

The New Year's event starts on the 27th.

You have less than three days.

Make adjustments to the version you made earlier.

I want to see the first draft tomorrow.

If you can't do it, tell me before it's too late.

I still have time to replace you.

Don't worry, Mr. Wei. I'm sure I can do it.

Qianling.

If you can't do it,

please tell me too.

I'll contact an outsourcing company for you.

It's okay even if your drawing is bad.

The most important thing is not to affect our schedule.

That's the biggest priority.

Don't be so stressed either.

After all, you're still a student.

You haven't gotten your diploma yet, right?

It's okay, Mr. Yin.

If I really screw up,

you can still help me out.

Besides,

this will count towards our team's performance, won't it?

If I die, we'll all die together.

You're right.

I'm just a student,

so what loss will I suffer?

I can just go to graduate school,

but what about you?

You have a family.

What if you lose your job?

Nice.

Are you in love?

No.

Mr. Wei.

Can you tell

from the cards I drew?

I can tell you didn't put any thought into it.

What do card game players want in the New Year?

It's the comfort, surprise, and warmth

that a character brings to everyone during this special holiday.

Just being handsome is not enough.

I'll think about it again.

If this is all you've got,

it was a mistake

to ask you to come back.

He must've woken up on the wrong side of the bed.

Maybe I'll have to save the day

in the end.

What do card game players want in the New Year?

It's the comfort, surprise, and warmth

that a character brings to everyone during this special holiday.

CHAT WITH STICKY DOUGH TWIST

Are you there?

Yes.

How do boys usually like to welcome the New Year?

Is there a difference

between boys and girls in this regard?

Watch your attitude.

We stay at home.

Other than that.

For example, going out with a girl or something.

Do you mean that you want me

to ask you out on New Year's?

Are you out of your mind?

I'm doing research.

Going out with a girl is no fun.

I'd rather feed stray cats and dogs.

Thank you.

Here's yours.

Did you draw those dark circles yourself?

Mister.

I have so many chores to do,

liaise with many departments,

and so much to follow up on.

I also need to find Scissorhands for you.

But luckily, I'm competent.

This guy

is a hidden gem in our company.

WEI HAN'S RÉSUMÉ

Wei Han?

Jiang Yishi's right-hand man?

Yes.

He's the top chief graphic artist of the Mobile Games Division.

He worked on the company's highest-grossing otome game

back in the day.

If you poach him, Jiang Yishi will fight you to the death.

Why should I be afraid of him?

I don't like what you're saying.

Jiang Yishi is scary.

Do you know the game Nine-State Journey?

NINE-STATE JOURNEY

Are you testing me?

It's like most of the other Chinese triple-A games.

It seems that the project

has been dormant since its inception.

Wei Han started it.

CHIEF GRAPHIC ARTIST: WEI HAN

So he was a big fan of triple-A games too?

Then why did the project die?

It was just

a matter of circumstance.

No one cared.

He didn't have the money or the technology.

It's normal.

Wei Han experienced everything back then.

He may be even more pessimistic about the prospects of triple-A games in China.

The Mobile Games Division's revenue is huge.

The future of Hero's Path is still unknown.

So convincing him with our project earnings

is difficult.

Why don't we make

a few empty promises?

He has been working for years,

so he's not stupid.

So are you saying that there's no hope?

Are you stupid?

Me?

Of course not.

I'm very smart and attractive.

Mr. Gu, Mr. Jiang.

What's going on?

Mr. Gu bought a new car.

Let's try it out.

The Dream of 900 Million Boys

isn't you, Mr. Gu, right?

You're really good at games.

Yes, you're really good.

You're amazing.

Mr. Gu.

Get to the point.

Gu Xun.

Just call me Gu Xun.

That's right.

Don't be so formal.

Don't call him Mr. Gu.

We're friends.

HERO'S PATH PROJECT PROPOSAL

Mr. Gu,

I have to say

that Hero's Path is truly the best idea

I've ever seen in my career.

I've seen many things

with an oriental worldview,

but Hero's Path is already exceptional in its worldview

and the presentation of its spiritual core.

I hope to see

Hero's Path come out someday.

But your partner

won't be me.

Wei Han.

Back then, a simple concept art

of Nine-State Journey gained attention

and made a name for itself in the industry.

It shows that you put in your best effort.

It's not easy for a triple-A game

to get that kind of success.

Won't you regret it

if you give up on triple-A games so easily?

I would regret it.

You've clearly done a lot of preparation,

seeing that you've dug up my history.

I know what you want to say.

To be honest,

I'm really happy

to see Hero's Path,

but the truth is that making triple-A games is very difficult in China.

I've encountered all the dilemmas you're about to encounter.

Having a creative idea at this stage

means nothing.

I've studied your personal work.

They're ahead of the industry,

which means you haven't completely given up on triple-A games.

Isn't that right?

Wei Han.

You can bring up any request you have.

We can fulfill them all.

How about this?

Let's make a bet.

Let's bet on the approval of next month's project.

If it succeeds, you join us.

Why is The Love Broker progressing so slowly?

Mr. Jiang,

your request

was suddenly moved up by a month,

so we really didn't have a chance

to consider a lot of details into it.

That's right. The graphics team has their hands full.

We're preparing for the New Year's card launch, so...

I don't want to hear any excuses.

You guys need to speed things up.

We must get the approval next month.

Goodness.

I insist

that we must show oriental aesthetics

and promote Chinese culture.

This is the purpose of the game's creation.

We can't change it.

Mr. Gu, you're absolutely right.

It's all about oriental aesthetics.

In oriental aesthetics,

the oriental element is martial arts heroes.

This is the most common way of expression.

In that case,

I'd like to add some elements

of surreal power.

Combining the surreal and realistic parts

can greatly enhance the gameplay and the innovation of the setting.

That's a good point.

We can reinvent the martial arts concept,

which can reflect the grandeur of oriental elements

and avoid traditional martial arts fighting.

We can have both temples and ganghoods.

I agree.

You're so right, Yi Hong.

This is more reflective of the kind of impactful fighting we want.

Yes.

We can promote this new martial arts concept

and add the oriental aesthetics,

as well as the surrealism we pursue...

ANOTHER WIN

It's my lunch break. Let's talk.

-Look. It should be like this. -Yes.

I'm free.

Me too.

Campus Hunk and I are eating with colleagues.

Campus Hunk, why are you online so early?

Aren't you eating with your colleagues?

Yes.

I haven't finished my lunch yet.

I was stood up.

Where's Mr. Gu?

Mr. Gu?

Something came up.

He stood me up again.

So who's paying then?

Me.

How are you able to sound so arrogant,

like you've stood someone else up when you're the one who got stood up?

He has been like that since he was a kid.

You've known each other since you were kids?

We were neighbors.

I was even able to clearly hear his mom yell at him

from our kitchen at night.

Did he ever have a crush on a girl before?

What?

Are you interested in my love life?

Of course not.

I just wanted to know

if you've ever had a crush on anyone

since you're so arrogant.

I really don't know.

I'm much older than him. He doesn't tell me what's on his mind.

Wheat.

Do you know?

I don't.

But I've never seen him

get close to any girl

or heard him mention any girl.

Then he really is a homebody.

He's probably only in love with anime characters.

Why don't I leave so you three can chat all you want?

But

he has been talking about a girl a lot lately.

Tell me. Who is it?

Yes, who is it?

You.

Me?

That's right.

He said he has never seen a girl

going against a bunch of guys in a game,

but you're the first.

Thank you.

Why did my screen go black?

I'm leaving.

See you.

Did you just add this kitty on there?

I want the male lead to have a pet.

What do you think?

It's cute.

Is it a male or female?

Male.

Why do I think

this cat's temperament resembles a person?

Who?

How do I know?

I think

he looks like

a good-looking guy

with a little bit of arrogance.

I'm off. Bye.

Okay, bye.

A good-looking guy

with a little bit of arrogance?

Isn't that Gu Xun?

Dear, aren't you coming back yet?

Look at the time.

Don't remind me.

I have less than three days left.

I have to redesign two cards.

Our chief graphic artist said it this morning.

He basically implied that I'm out

if I can't do this well.

For Gu Xun's sake

and to prove myself,

I have to compete.

She's a true woman.

Gu Xun's department is hiring.

As soon as I'm done with this New Year's special,

I'll run to him.

What a cute puppy.

What is its name?

Penpen.

Penpen.

How old are you?

He's four years old.

Good boy.

Hey, can you do me a favor?

Here you go.

Thank you.

Come on, Penpen.

Help!

I'm afraid of dogs. What do I do?

Somebody help me!

I'm afraid of dogs.

I'm afraid of dogs.

Are you okay?

I'm glad you're okay. I was so scared.

Good boy.

Go to your mommy.

Thank you so much for that.

I was worried about the dog.

You were suddenly

not afraid of dogs anymore.

Indeed.

That's strange.

Why was I suddenly not afraid of dogs?

Gu Xun.

I heard

that the Ninth Business Unit is hiring.

Actually, I also like triple-A games,

and I envy and admire the Ninth Business Unit.

I've done some online drawings

that many people like.

Are you that disloyal to your job?

No.

So

are you free to rehearse with us tonight?

No.

Have you been having trouble with Dough Twist lately?

How is that possible?

Since you found out she had a crush,

you've obviously been upset.

Don't you

have a crush on her?

Would I have a crush

on a girl I've never even met?

Who knows? You're a weirdo.

ANOTHER WIN

The New Year is coming.

Yes.

What do girls do

on New Year's Eve?

I don't know.

I'm not like usual girls.

I'm a pretty girl.

Just directly ask her out if you want to meet her.

Why are you saying all this?

Who said I wanted to ask her out?

What do pretty girls like you do

for New Year's then?

Just ask her if she wants to spend New Year's together.

Why are you making it so complicated?

Who said I'm asking her to celebrate New Year's Eve?

Can't I just be doing research?

At this rate,

you two will be senior citizens

by the time you meet Dough Twist.

Both of you will be old.

It'll be a love story of two elderlies.

You'll be like this.

Eat your food.

Some people don't say what they truly think,

but they feel the pain.

Hello.

Can I order takeout?

What a coincidence. Let's have her join us.

Yue Qianling.

Here.

Xiaoye was late

for our get-together the other day.

He didn't eat anything.

Really?

Poor guy.

Join us.

Is that okay?

-Of course. -No.

THE NAIVE GIRL HAS ARRIVED

Then eat quickly.

We have to go back to work afterward.

You guys eat.

I have to take a call.

It's so late.

You guys still have to work?

Are you really busy?

Yes.

Thank you for this.

Let me treat you next time.

There's no need.

This is so awkward.

By the way,

let's add each other on WeChat.

I found some lion dancing videos to send to you.

There's no need.

Just follow our practice schedule.

-I'm speechless. -Okay.

I'd better find an excuse to leave.

I...

I'm doomed.

It's too late.

My dorm is closing its doors, so...

I'm sorry, I have to go. The dorm manager will kill me.

I'll treat you next time.

Does this girl

have a split personality?

Where did she go?

I scared her off.

What?

I can't believe you.

I wanted to recruit her into our department.

Her?

No way.

Don't you think this is too pretty?

It's beautiful.

It's so beautiful.

This is not so good.

-Two stars with the moon. -Two stars with the moon.

Everyone is taking pictures,

but I can't.

ANOTHER WIN

There are two stars with the moon!

STICKY DOUGH TWIST: TWO STARS WITH THE MOON!

Wait.

Where are you going?

You can keep eating.

Two stars with the moon.

My goodness.

Yes.

Hurry and take a picture.

It's beautiful.

That's a good angle.

It's in the same spot as Dough Twist's photo.

We're in the same city.

I know.

Are you in Jiangcheng?

Gu Xun?

Could he be Campus Hunk?

How did you know?

Is it really him?

Two Stars with the Moon in Jiangcheng is on the trending list.

You scared me.

How?

I thought you were in the same city as me.

That shouldn't be a scare

but a surprise then.

I'll give you a chance to withdraw your message.

What have you been up to?

Work.

I see.

I thought you were busy dating.

How could that be?

I told you it was just a crush.

You're not so young anymore.

Why do I get the feeling

that he's gloating?

Shall we go and fight in the rainforest?

I'll play with you.

Well,

let's just play for a little bit.

As a domineering CEO, the male lead

is already very fleshed out.

Too much attire would only blur

the player's impression of him,

so I added a cute and aloof cat

to create a special contrast.

All she did was draw an extra cat.

Get ready for the release.

If you think it might fail,

go and beg Mr. Jiang now.

Maybe we can still get an alternate from someone else.

Will it fail?

I remember someone's work didn't even make it as a backup.

It's none of your business.

Even Mr. Jiang said it's good, so it'll be okay.

That's all I can do.

I'll leave if it fails.

Your group leader sure is funny.

He doesn't even care if the players are satisfied.

He just wants you to fail.

Right now,

he would rather be blamed

than be proven wrong.

But why did you draw a cat?

It's not your style.

Don't you think that Maine Coon

looks a lot like Gu Xun?

It's like a little aloof

but also a little arrogant,

and also a little...

that feeling, you know?

What feeling?

Cute.

So?

How's the response then?

I'm panicking.

I don't know either.

It's okay. I'll take care of you if you lose your job.

Come on. You don't even have a job.

Make some money first.

Okay, I'll go make some money now.

See you.

YIN JUN

I'm going to lose my job.

Qianling,

I can only do my best

to put in a good word for you with the boss.

I've told you

not to be too confident.

If you can't handle it, don't show off.

CHAT WITH CAMPUS HUNK

Are you there?

I'm doomed.

Things don't seem to be going

the way you said, Mr. Yin.

HUANG JIE

THE LOVE BROKER

THE REAL BROKER NO. 1

Why didn't you hire this artist earlier?

What's wrong with you

when you came up with that rubbish a few days ago?

Don't work with that previous artist anymore.

If I see that kind of undignified style again,

I'll never recharge.

This artist understands us too well.

This is my favorite.

Gu Xun is really helping me.

YUE QIANLING

YUE QIANLING

CAMPUS HUNK: DOOMED? WHAT HAPPENED?

Mr. Gu, we're done discussing.

Please take a look.

Regarding the worldview,

we have refined the original design.

It mainly highlights our setup of multiple universes,

oriental fantasy civilizations, and ancient creatures.

Good.

Take a look.

The project meeting in three days

will be the Ninth Business Unit's first appearance at HC Game.

At the meeting,

I'll be emphasizing our core gameplay,

which is remote interaction.

-Come on. -Yes.

-Remote interaction? -Remote interaction?

This concept will give us leverage

to highlight our high quality in all aspects,

such as technology, content, interaction settings,

and screen optimization.

Let's take a look.

This is good.

This has never been done before.

Of course. It's my creation.

Let me see more.

You need to learn from it.

Doomed?

What happened?

CHAT WITH CAMPUS HUNK

CHAT WITH STICKY DOUGH TWIST

It's nothing.

I've been reborn and leveled up.

How about 7:00 p.m. tonight?

Will that mess up your weekend?

But our friendship trumps all, so you must come.

I'm not available.

It's not up to you.

She isn't even going out on the weekend.

She obviously doesn't have a boyfriend.

Don't talk nonsense

during office hours.

You're so prude.

You're chuckling to yourself.

Does Dough Twist know?

THE LOVE BROKER

We designed four different styles of male leads

and made their age range a little broader.

Apart from urban women,

some of the characters' ages and personas

are more suited to current students.

The game design team

wants to present players

with a different relationship experience.

We want to create an urban setting

and have the heroine

meet a different man through different universes and encounters.

It's a diverse romance concept.

It's still not enough.

Yue Qianling.

What do you think?

I think female players

will favor interaction more.

After all, there are so many romance games on the market.

They want to have more interaction

with their dream lovers.

So that's still up to the design team.

Su Zheng.

You have to come up with a conspicuous design.

Everyone, optimize this plan again.

Go back to work.

-Okay. -Okay.

Boss, isn't it a bit too hasty

to present the game this month?

Actually, it would be easier

if we submit it next month.

It's none of your business what I decide.

The boss has a good reason for his decisions.

Don't forget our lion dance practice at 9:00 p.m. tonight.

Maybe

I'll get Gu Xun

in one go.

I got it.

I'm hanging up. Bye.

What's wrong with this?

I've only used it a few times.

Gu Xun.

What are you doing here?

I'm cleaning the elevator.

Wait.

Shoot.

Gu Xun is allergic to this smell.

I'll change it when I get home.

Time flies.

We'll be practicing

together again soon.

By the way,

will training with me on Friday

disrupt your schedule?

Yes.

I'll see you tonight.

He's so cold to me.

This new map is amazing.

Let me play a round before I go lion dancing.

Are you trying to get killed?

Does your crush know you're so reckless in games?

It's better to be reckless.

I pretended to be feminine, but he didn't react at all.

First of all,

why did you say "pretend"?

Do you also think you're not a woman?

Shut up.

I'm going to see him later,

but I feel

like he doesn't want to see me at all.

What are you doing?

What else could we do on campus?

That's not important.

What's important is that

you should tell me what I should do when we meet.

When you meet, be gentle.

Take it to the extreme.

For example?

For example,

have you seen idol dramas?

What girls do the male leads usually like?

Girls like me?

Then be the opposite of yourself.

Use your softness to provoke

the protective instinct of your crush.

I got it.

I'll trust you one more time.