After all, Berry had already proven her capability and courage through her previous actions: rescuing the sex dolls trapped by the Tyger Claws.
Moreover, afterward, to prevent those girls from being retaliated against by the Tyger Claws, Berry, standing right there, grandly waved her hand and hired them directly as waitresses for her bar.
This was undoubtedly good news for those girls, as many sex dolls in Night City did not choose this ancient profession voluntarily.
What's more, they were street sex dolls, stuck at the very bottom.
They were exceptionally grateful to have gotten this job.
If their BOSS Berry hadn't been a woman, they would have offered their bodies as repayment, since their faces were the only things they had left that were worth anything.
This was undoubtedly a sad reality.
But at least, their new lives could begin.
Judy was also deeply grateful to The Hive and Berry, and voluntarily worked for The Hive, becoming Berry's temporary secretary.
After all, when the account balance had several extra zeros and there were so many places money needed to be spent, Berry declared that she didn't want to use her brain for such things.
It wasn't that she couldn't do it; she was simply lazy.
She admitted this point.
However, Judy's idealized view of The Hive as a big, happy family was mostly shattered when Berry complained about being broke, clutching her head and whining like a spoiled child.
Uh... is a person like this really okay?
The Hive wasn't completely out of money right now; it just needed slow, steady development.
But her boss Berry clearly didn't see it that way.
Not only had she invested a large amount of liquid capital into the mjolnir project, but now she was also trying to figure out how to squeeze money from other sectors, completely unafraid of biting off more than she could chew.
However, Berry had something to say in her defense.
What was the situation in the city right now? A storm was brewing! The Hive simply couldn't afford to develop slowly step by step; they had to increase their combat power as quickly as possible to cope with potential changes.
Of course, an impeccable justification didn't solve the fact that The Hive couldn't quickly generate cash right now.
Berry held her head, still troubled.
She thought and thought, but truly couldn't find any extra avenues for income; many of the plans would take too long to monetize.
Could they only maintain the current situation, relying solely on selling knock-off cyberware to make a living?
Everything was already a bust.
Just as Berry was about to say this, her wandering eyes glanced over at Judy standing nearby.
Seeing Judy, Berry's mind suddenly felt like it had been hit by a power drill; she had an idea.
"Hmm, Berry, what are you looking at?"
When Judy looked up, confused by Berry squinting at her, she vaguely felt that something was amiss.
"Judy, let's film something and make money!"
Looking at Berry, Judy first dismissed the misunderstanding that the two of them would go into the adult industry to earn money for The Hive, and successfully realized that Berry was probably talking about braindance films.
"Hmm, selling braindance films, that is indeed a direction. Besides, we happen to have a bar; we could utilize that."
Judy felt this plan was somewhat reliable.
braindance films require low investment, and as long as the quality is excellent, the returns are very high.
With her, a first-rate Braindance Technician, in charge, the quality certainly wouldn't be an issue.
This should allow them to earn a sum of money. Not only would they sell braindance films, but they could also drive a wave of consumption at the bar, making it a bar specializing in braindance experiences, just like Lizzy Bar.
Hmm, the idea Berry came up with was reasonably reliable; Judy thought it had potential.
However, there were concerns.
"But the braindance film market in Night City is currently saturated. There are all kinds of genres and themes, and they are all done quite well."
"If we want to enter this industry, we must find a good theme to cut into and strive for instant success. Otherwise, others could drown us out just with genre films, and the returns might not be very optimistic."
Professionals are professionals. Judy quickly laid out the risks and potential methods for selling braindance films.
Hearing Judy's explanation, Berry understood.
So, the point was to focus on one direction, break through the surface with a single point, and build a reputation first?
As expected of Judy, the Creator of Electronic Ecstasy.
Berry nodded in deep agreement, but then she stated that she was powerless to help.
Are you kidding? She hadn't even watched many braindance films; how could she know which theme would catch on and make money?
Wasn't Judy asking a blind person for directions?
Despite saying that, Berry still racked her brain and tried to think.
After all, they say amateurs change the world; if she just thought of something, maybe it would work out.
Berry surveyed every item in the room, occasionally shaking her head regretfully and sighing. Finally, she focused her gaze back on Judy.
Being scrutinized slowly and carefully by Berry's strange gaze, Judy felt increasingly uneasy.
"Hey, stop it, Berry. If you have an idea, just say it directly. Since I'll be vetting it, just speak boldly."
"I'm saying, is there a possibility..."
Seeing Judy speak, Berry sheepishly brought up the braindance film theme she had thought of when looking at Judy.
"How about we film a yuri movie? Does that have potential?"
Berry spread her hands and stated her idea.
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