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BASED ON THE NOVEL EVERYONE LOVES ME BY QIAO YAO

I see.

Who is it?

He's a neighbor I grew up with.

He's close to my family.

We played together a lot when we were kids.

We stayed in contact even after growing up.

CHAT WITH STICKY DOUGH TWIST

A childhood sweetheart?

Is he the one reaching out first?

CHAT WITH CAMPUS HUNK

CHAT HISTORY

QIANLING, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. DID YOU GET MY GIFT? HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I just checked.

Almost always, he messages me first.

He likes you.

Really?

What should I do then?

If he asks you out again,

just say you have a boyfriend.

Where am I going to find a fake boyfriend?

Pretend you're in a long-distance love?

Just say you're playing video games with your boyfriend.

What if he doesn't buy it?

Then, as a last resort, I'll pretend to be your boyfriend.

I'll give you a call.

That's quite a plan.

Qianling, do you have a boyfriend now?

I do have a boyfriend.

You're so pretty, it's normal to have a boyfriend.

Actually, what I wanted to know

was how your boyfriend managed to win you over.

I've been trying to get this girl to like me for a long time,

but she just wouldn't be with me.

So that's it.

What does your boyfriend do?

Have you just started dating him

and you don't even know what he does?

It's not like that.

We've been together for a while.

He just started his job. He has been busy with work.

So he doesn't have much time for you?

That's not true.

He often plays video games with me.

He's the best gamer I've ever met.

He is the campus hunk.

Super cute.

Many girls confessed to him,

but he turned them all down.

He can be

a bit cheeky sometimes,

but he's very dependable when it matters,

especially when we're gaming.

If anyone tries to mess with me,

he'll take them down very hard.

Is he good to you in real life?

He's...

quite good to me.

CHAT WITH STICKY DOUGH TWIST

Did you tell him?

Don't get me started.

He didn't buy it?

I got the wrong idea.

There's a girl he likes

and he has been pursuing her.

So awkward.

How do you know that girl isn't you?

Qianling,

we're almost there.

Okay.

Impossible.

Have to go.

We're almost home.

Wait.

He's going home with you?

A neighbor is going home with her?

She...

Where does she live?

-Let me take it. -I'll carry it for you.

Mom!

-You're back! -Mom!

Mrs. Yue.

Tang Xin, sorry for troubling you again.

No trouble at all.

We're just like family, aren't we?

-Come. Have a seat. -It's fine, Mrs. Yue.

-Have some tea. -I've got somewhere else to go.

Qianling.

Jin and the others are back too.

We're having a get-together. Join us?

Sure.

Here's the thing.

Her dad and I are going out at noon, I didn't cook for her.

That's perfect. You can rest first.

I'll pick you up in the afternoon.

Okay, no problem.

Well, I should get going.

-Okay. -See you later.

-I'll come pick you up later. -Come early.

I will.

-What a nice young man. -Mom.

-Tang Xin's growing on me. -Mom.

Where are you and Dad going later?

We're having a date.

-Right, I... -What?

Go get ready.

Make yourself look nice. Don't always wear this.

-Put on something nice. -Okay.

-Go. -The suitcase...

Hurry up.

Got it.

A dress would be nice.

Got it.

Could you pay more attention?

You called me here to play games,

but you're all absent-minded.

Are you letting me win to humiliate me?

There's someone interested in Yue Qianling. So what?

She's beautiful and kind.

It's only natural. Why so worried?

He's not someone decent.

How could she not tell?

What does that have to do with you?

Nosy.

CHAT WITH STICKY DOUGH TWIST

Four of us are playing tonight. You in?

You all have no idea.

My boss is unbelievable.

He asked me to work overtime on Chinese New Year's Eve.

I resigned a long time ago.

-You did? -I don't work there anymore.

-Did you resign? -Yes.

Let me tell you. My current boss is great.

Can't. I'm having dinner outside.

Got invited to dinner already?

Who's giving you such honor?

My boss had us in a meeting as soon as he got off work.

-So typical. -That's not okay.

It's that neighbor I told you about.

I knew it. The girl he likes is you...

And our HR is one of a kind.

The way she brings the freshmen...

Why doesn't he ask out the girl he likes?

Why ask you out?

Is he a "time management guru"?

You're crazy.

-All bosses are the same. -Crazy.

Still won't admit that you like Yue Qianling?

You keep chatting with her instead of playing.

Do you want to work overtime?

Why so much talking?

What are you talking about?

Since we're buddies,

I'll help you out.

Let me send you something.

"Test: Does anyone have a crush on you?"

Dare to try?

Lame.

You know nothing.

I need to use the bathroom.

-So happy to see you. -Long time no see.

TEST: DOES ANYONE HAVE A CRUSH ON YOU?

Dare to give it a shot?

There's no more. Eat.

Eat some more.

-Right? -It smells so good.

Why not?

I'll do it.

Behavior One:

He is constantly watching you secretly,

but when you look at him,

his gaze shifts away.

Isn't this beautiful?

Where is this?

Suzhou Gardens.

It's quite nice.

-It is, indeed. -Right?

Very beautiful.

Let's go there together sometime.

-Let's go together, Jin. -It's a date.

-Let's go together. -Yes.

Let's go together. You make the plans.

Let's go together.

HE IS CONSTANTLY WATCHING YOU SECRETLY

BUT WHEN YOU LOOK AT HIM, HIS GAZE SHIFTS AWAY

Behavior Two:

When he has a crush on you,

he will make all his WeChat Moments visible,

hoping to let you learn more about him.

-Do I make the plans? Right. -Why do I have to do it?

-Are you guys taking advantage of me? -Just do it.

Don't say that.

We'll leave it to you guys then.

-Who? -You guys.

Jin...

Does Tang Xin always have

all his WeChat Moments visible?

Only the last three days, I think.

The last three days?

Let me check.

Weird.

All are visible now.

Good that we can see them.

YUE QIANLING'S WECHAT MOMENTS

WHEN ACCIDENTAL BODY CONTACT OCCURS, HE GETS SHY

Behavior Three:

When accidental physical contact occurs,

he gets shy.

Let me help you.

-Jin. -I'll do it.

Let me help you.

Thank you.

Look out.

Is the milk tea tasty?

You carry it.

This dish is good.

Quite spicy.

Are you all right?

-I just... -Are you okay?

-I'll use the bathroom. -Okay.

CHAT WITH CAMPUS HUNK

I'm stunned.

He completely matches the description.

What should I do?

Is this test even accurate?

Give me your phone number.

If he has any ill intentions,

you can message me immediately.

I'll rescue you.

NEW CONTACT: DOUGH TWIST

Okay, got it.

I'll be there soon.

I need to head out.

Well, the test you just sent me,

-is it accurate? -Of course.

I took the test when I had a crush on my ex

and all the signs matched.

Did you take it?

You're so coy.

When he has a crush on you,

he will make all his WeChat Moments visible,

hoping to let you learn more about him.

GU XUN, SETTINGS

FRIENDS' PERMISSIONS

VISIBLE TO FRIENDS, ALL

Hello?

Are you with some guy?

Yes, he's next to me.

I'm safe right now.

Is he sitting close to you?

Quite close.

Why are you calling?

Is it a guy or a girl?

When are you coming home?

Still out this late. Do you remember you have a boyfriend?

When you...

When you go home,

will you still love me?

Yes.

I love you.

Okay, as long as you love me.

Go home early.

I'm waiting for you.

She said, "I love you."

My boyfriend is quite strict with me.

Your boyfriend has a sense of humor.

Right?

It makes sense though.

When his girlfriend is out late with someone else,

it's reasonable to call and check up on her.

Now that we've arrived, how about this?

You call him back to let him know you're safe.

Here.

CAMPUS HUNK

DOUGH TWIST

A video call?

Maybe he's busy.

Busy with what?

Won't even take your call?

Maybe he's playing a video game.

A video game?

Qianling, has this boyfriend of yours always been like this?

It's so late now and he doesn't even care if you got home safe.

Is gaming more important than you?

You're right.

I'll break up with him when I get back.

I'll go home then.

Thank you for today.

See you.

Honey, you're back.

Come. I need to ask you something.

I heard you were dating a guy who had no real talent

and was addicted to gaming.

I heard he was very poor,

treated you badly,

and was also ugly.

How many times was this story retold?

It's inaccurate.

Then what's the deal with you and Tang Xin now?

I think Tang Xin is a good kid.

We're sworn brothers.

It's impossible.

I'm going to bed now.

How is it impossible?

CAMPUS HUNK

Hello?

Honey,

are you in bed now?

My parents don't approve. We should break up.

Break up?

Are you breaking up with me

so you can be with your childhood sweetheart?

Why didn't you answer my video call?

I was afraid that if I answered your video call,

your neighbor would feel inferior.

Makes sense.

If you saw me, you might feel inferior too.

Qianling,

come have some watermelon.

Coming.

Remember to love me.

Tennis court's booked.

They'll cancel if we're over ten minutes late.

Hurry up.

Got it.

Hold on.

I'm not going.

Play by yourself.

What's going on with you? You were the one who wanted to play.

You're back? Why didn't you stay in your hometown longer?

I can carry my luggage.

-Allow me. -Give it to me.

I can handle it myself.

You...

-Let me do it. -No need.

Come on.

I'm the good neighbor of China.

Wait. Something's not right.

How do you know I'm back from my hometown?

You're carrying all these local specialties.

Of course you're back from your hometown.

Give them to me.

Careful.

Let me help.

No need. I've got it.

It's so heavy.

Why are you acting so weird today?

Am I?

DRIVING LICENSE NAME: YUE QIANLING

NEW RACING KING OF JIANGCHENG!

MOMENTS

ONE NEW NOTIFICATION

GU XUN

GU XUN'S MOMENTS

Behavior Two:

When he has a crush on you,

he will make all his WeChat Moments visible,

hoping to let you learn more about him.

Why do I care

if he has a crush on someone or not?

FRIENDS' PERMISSIONS

MOMENTS

VISIBLE TO FRIENDS, LAST THREE DAYS

YUE QIANLING: NEW RACING KING OF JIANGCHENG!

ONLY MOMENTS IN THE LAST THREE DAYS ARE VISIBLE

Following the finance department's review,

budgets submitted by Project Department One

and Ninth Business Unit for S-level projects have exceeded

the corporation's initial annual budget.

To control costs,

one of the projects must have its budget reduced.

Following discussions within the corporation,

a bid evaluation meeting will be held.

Departments will grade the proposals,

and budgets will be allocated based on the results.

The meeting is scheduled for next Friday.

Please submit bidding materials on time.

Failure to do so will be considered forfeiture,

resulting in that department's budget reduction.

Don't worry.

Before Mr. Gu joined,

our department always had the highest budget.

Mr. Jiang will fight for it this time.

As long as it doesn't involve overtime, it's all the same to me.

So what?

-Hey. -What?

Why are you acting like you're in your own house? Get down.

It's time for the meeting.

-Desk jockeys, let's go. -Go.

-Morning. -Morning.

HC PROJECT DEPARTMENT ONE

Last month, our user acquisition dropped by 5,5%.

This month, we must catch up.

Everyone, perk up.

Are you done with your nap?

After the meeting, email me your work for a random check.

Okay.

Now, I'll assign an important task.

All groups should do thorough research

on how to combine dating games

with pet-raising elements

and email me detailed reports.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Su Zheng?

I don't have any good ideas at the moment.

I'll think it over when I get back.

CHEN XINYI

I don't want a repeat of the T-pose incident.

Hi. I'm Chen Xinyi from the Ninth Business Unit.

Today's routine meeting is at 10:00 a.m.

Okay, I'll be there on time.

First of all, we didn't cause the issue.

We had nothing to do with it. It was probable because the coding was...

Be careful with Mr. Jiang. He has been acting strange today.

From what I understand, this is the situation.

And the coding group has been...

If the meeting isn't over soon,

pretend you're low on blood sugar and slip out.

The mishap happened because the shifts weren't scheduled properly.

I've told them to take notice of this.

What's the solution then?

I'll communicate with the programming group next.

-It won't happen again. -Good.

The planning group will also coordinate with the programming group.

We'll quickly adjust the characters, levels, and such.

Okay.

That's it for today's meeting. You can go now.

Yue Qianling,

you usually talk a lot during meetings.

Why are you so quiet today?

I...

I was up all night working on drafts yesterday.

I might be a bit low on blood sugar.

Can you still go to the Ninth Business Unit today?

If you're feeling unwell, just don't go.

I...

I can manage.

Is there someone late for the meeting?

What's taking so long?

Right.

I don't know.

What are we waiting for?

THE NINTH BUSINESS UNIT

How long do we have to wait?

Qianling, hurry up.

Sit here.

Isn't that Yue Qianling from Project Department One?

Why is she so late?

Why is she here?

Exactly.

Let's get started.

Due to Wang Hai's resignation,

I'll be acting as temporary chief designer.

We've conducted a character analysis

for all the games released this year.

Abandoned Planet 2 and Riptide

have done a great job of creating a sense of experiential memory for players.

Here's a comparative analysis data chart

based on the emotional rhythm

and perceptual abilities

of the target audience.

It provides us with a lot of insights.

Does anyone have any thoughts to share

regarding this sense of experiential memory?

Mr. Gu, the copywriting group updated

some descriptions of the world-building,

focusing on the player's sense of experiential memory.

-Take Rockstar Games, for example. -Rockstar Games.

When they refine the world-building of their games,

they not only focus on the player's interactive experience

but also take into account the interactions between the NPCs.

Anything else?

The art group has completed

the three-view drawing of the male lead, Ming Chen.

As for Lin Zhi, the progress will depend

on the pace of our new artist.

Qianling.

Let me introduce

the newest addition to our unit.

Yue Qianling,

an artist from Project Department One.

Hello, everyone. My name is Yue Qianling.

Let's give a round of applause.

Yue Qianling,

you'll be working under Fan Xing.

She's the group leader

and was the artist for Lin Zhi in the previous rendition.

Understood.

Why don't you share your thoughts

on the direction for Lin Zhi's character development?

The previous rendition

of Lin Zhi

was excellent.

It has a very distinctive style.

I want to highlight Lin Zhi's character traits more.

Since she's a chivalrous woman who robs the rich to help the poor,

I want to enhance her heroic spirit.

There might also be adjustments

in her clothing style.

As we've discussed before,

Lin Zhi seems

very powerful but doesn't look humble enough.

I believe a true heroine

should embody the spirit of the common folk.

That's the angle I propose we explore.

This approach

would enrich

her Eastern aesthetic appeal.

Is this feasible?

Who is she to be a part-timer here?

We might as well start over.

Exactly. What a waste of time.

I think Yue Qianling has a point there.

Character design should closely align with the game's world-building.

Regarding Lin Zhi's design, as we mentioned before,

she has ample strength

but lacks gentleness.

So, I think this is viable.

I also think it's worth a try.

Mobile game designs have a lighter touch for main elements,

which is precisely what we're missing.

A bit more creative collision could lead to something new.

Right.

Yue Qianling,

proceed with your idea

and produce a draft for us.

Okay.

The workstations are all taken.

Just sit next to me for now.

If you have any questions, just ask me.

-Well... -I need to get back to work now.

I heard she used to work under the chief designer.

When the art group was hiring,

she also participated

in the competition but lost to Fan Xing.

Handing over such an important project

to a part-timer?

I don't get it.

Yue Qianling,

come with me for a moment.

Maybe she won't even be able to finish the artwork in the end

and will have to rely on Fan Xing for help.

-How are we going to make these changes? -I want to work on this too.

Yue Qianling,

I don't care how capable you are in Project Department One

or how much Mr. Wei values you.

Over here,

ability is the only standard we measure by.

I understand.

As the group leader, let me remind you.

You can't just draw on your own in a triple-A game project.

Before you start, you need to communicate with the planning and 3D groups.

I understand. Thanks, Ms. Fan.

-If you don't do well... -Don't worry.

If I ever need you to save the day,

I'll leave on my own.

But that won't happen.

As long as you know that.

Why so aggressive?

But she's right.

I didn't communicate with the 3D and planning groups before starting.

How could I be so stupid?

Feeling sorry for her?

It's all part of the experience.

It's okay. I've got her back.

No, you've got her back.

By the way, regarding today's company notice,

it seems that our unit is determined to win.

They even sent us details about several promising chief designers.

Do you want to meet them?

No need.

No need?

Do you have a candidate in mind?

You have a wide range of interests.

Mr. Gu?

I loved reading all kinds of books since I was a child.

My dad was a librarian in my hometown,

so I spent a lot of time in the library as a kid.

So your attention to detail

was also developed from a young age as well?

Yes.

This is...

This is a detailed plan for the ancient architecture in Hero's Path.

Isn't this confidential business information?

It won't be if you join

the Ninth Business Unit.

Think about it.

You can keep the plan.

Do you think our fans

will care about what you said?

But the hero's character setting is...

I know.

We need to know the needs of the users

to bring more benefits.

Boss, I'm thinking...

Stop thinking.

Go and change it now.

Don't make me remind you again.

But it doesn't pay tribute

to Epang Palace only, right?

I love to study different styles of ancient architecture.

So I thought I'd try to see if I could mix them all

and see if I could make a superb piece.

But I'm afraid the core requirement

of the Ninth Business Unit isn't this.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ANCIENT CHINESE ARCHITECTURE

HIP-AND-GABLE ROOF

For this version of Lin Zhi,

I used simpler color blocks

and added some darker elements

to create a sense of distance.

For her clothing,

I incorporated some soft gauze

to soften her overall powerful appearance,

giving her a more down-to-earth feel.

Down-to-earth?

I think this draft is completely unacceptable.

Yes, you made some adjustments,

but you haven't stepped out of the previous draft.

It looks like the same character with a different outfit.

But in terms of style, I've made a breakthrough.

-Look at this part. I've already changed... -Okay.

Speaking of style,

your use of color blocks is not bold enough.

There's no tension in the overall picture.

About the color blocks,

I don't think all characters need to be represented with contrasting colors to...

Colors are used to reflect their personalities and temperaments.

In this draft, I can't see any details that reflect

the bearing of a jianghu heroine that you want to portray.

There's no contrast in color temperature, and the colors are too pale.

I can't tell the focus at all.

In terms of the character's expressions and movements,

there's no tension or detail,

and the bone structure is not reflected either.

So, as it stands,

Lin Zhi only has skin.

She's got neither skeleton nor the vitality she should display.

You'll have to forgive me.

I'm a straight shooter.

Don't take it personally,

but we really can't afford to let this character design drag on.

I suggest

we assign Lin Zhi's design to a more capable artist.

The portrayal is too bland.

It really won't work.

It's not what we need at all.

-Unusable. -Exactly.

The style doesn't even match our game.

Just let someone more capable handle it,

-or it'll hold us back. -Right.

Indeed,

this initial draft is only 40% there.

Fan Xing's comments are very insightful.

Take some time to digest them and come up with a new draft.

Okay.

That's it for today's meeting.

You can all leave now.

Qianling, can I ask you something privately?

How are things over at the Ninth Business Unit?

Is it worth joining?

It's good.

If you really want challenges, come join us.

Come in.

Take a seat.

Very good.

This version of worldview is very well-designed.

It fits the tone of our game perfectly.

I promise you.

I'll promote you to chief designer once this version is completed.

Thank you, Mr. Jiang.

-Boss. -Get to the point.

Whenever you call me "Boss," I know something's not right.

I want to join the Ninth Business Unit.

You must be joking.

Are you sure about this?

What has Gu Xun promised you?

I'll give you double of what he offered.

He didn't promise me anything.

It's just that I can work on a triple-A game there.

Do you think it's that easy to make a triple-A game?

Boss,

I have been working for you for five years, right?

But I've always felt

that I'm straying further away from what I want to do.

Su Zheng,

every initial draft you've given me

shows triple-A game quality.

It's not that I can't see it.

I just don't want you to waste your time on something impossible.

Do you understand?

Then, why not give me a chance to try?

I would really regret it if I didn't.

Did Gu Xun brainwash you or something?

No,

but I do see some potential in him.

Until now, I have seen none!

Boss,

please just give me a chance.

Just let me try.

How long do you want to try?

How much time do you have to waste?

One year.

Give me one year.

If I fail,

I'll come back and do anything for you.

I'll even be your assistant, Boss,

for free.

Please?

Fine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Get out.

Thank you, Boss.

Map,

bring all the designers in now.

Quickly!

Okay.

This is my portfolio

and the plan for incorporating ancient architecture

into actual scenarios that you gave me last time.

I've made many changes to it.

CONCEPT OF INN SET

Not bad.

It's profound

yet innovative.

I hope you can join us soon.

On one condition.

Let's hear it.

I want to be the chief designer.

Chief designer?

But you're not even the chief designer of Project Department One.

But I don't think there's anyone more suitable

for the role in the Ninth Business Unit than me, right?

Okay, I agree with your condition.

Thank you for your trust, Mr. Gu.

You've snatched another person from Jiang Yishi.

He must be livid by now.

Looks like we're in for a tough battle over the project budgets.

Wait.

Why are you so generous with Su Zheng

but so harsh on Yue Qianling?

Fan Xing was too blunt.

A first draft is meant to be revised.

She just recently transferred.

And you,

why didn't you try to smooth things over in the meeting?

Just so people wouldn't say she got here because of connections?

Her draft isn't good enough. It's normal for people to talk.

When her content gets recognition, people will naturally shut up.

And...

was I really that harsh?

I thought I was being diplomatic.

With so many employees there,

as a boss...

I can't be too...

You know what I mean.

I'll go talk to the chief designer now.

Go.

CAN YOU BELIEVE I SPENT THREE DAYS ON THESE TWO PIECES OF CLOTHING?

Its mouth is torn.

It's okay. A staple will fix it right up.

Let me sew it for you.

Thank you.

That's amazing.

It's as good as new.

I didn't know you were good at crafts.

I like to make costumes as a hobby.

This was bought

when I joined the company.

Back then, I thought I was exceptionally talented.

Now it seems

I'm really nothing special.

Have faith in yourself.

Thank you, Xinyi.

Xinyi,

how's it going with the costumes for the company anniversary?

Almost all of them have been sent out.

Good for you.

Others couldn't pull it off,

but we managed to get it done.

You must have spent a lot of time on cosplay.

Here's a payment agreement. Please let Stella review it.

The client has been pushing for it. Get her to sign it right away.

She's heading out soon. You should go now.

Why are you still here?

Stella won't bite you.

It's also a good opportunity to increase your exposure.

Xinyi,

are you and Jiang Junnan...

No, we're not.

Really?

So, you have a crush on him?

Don't be silly.