Chapter 91: The World Instant Noodle King, Kevin Kaslana!
Time passed quickly, and it was soon 7:30 PM, half an hour before the scheduled 8:00 PM broadcast.
The Honkai Impact 3rd project team was in the midst of a frantic final push. Although only a small fraction of the staff was required for the live version broadcast, the entire team clearly placed immense importance on this event. As a result, they had collectively started working overtime—largely to show as much support as possible for Elysia.
In a short time, the "Miss Pink Elf" had helped members of the project team more than a few times. Kind and gentle, she enjoyed sky-high popularity within the company. She was always responsive to requests, and anyone with worries could seek her counsel. Among the staff, one of the most talked-about activities was seeking romance consultation from her.
Though it was somewhat difficult to evaluate a person who had never actually been in a relationship acting as a "romance expert," the ridiculous part was that Elysia's advice actually worked. She had helped quite a few female employees resolve their dating troubles. Coupled with her superb makeup skills—a field in which she was deeply knowledgeable—female employees from neighboring companies often came over to consult her on various issues. One female entrepreneur had even offered a high price to headhunt Elysia.
Of course, Elysia refused. She was the second person, after Su Mu, to become famous throughout the entire Arc Commercial Building—not just for her elf-like beauty, but for her extreme helpfulness. How could anyone dislike a girl so beautiful and kind?
Actually, damn it! It was impossible for anyone to dislike Elysia! They were just repressing it!
For this livestream, Elysia had specifically donned her Flame-Chaser uniform. The quality was beyond reproach, having been personally supervised by Eden. Eden wasn't just a world-class musician; she was a top-tier figure in the world of fashion design.
"What do I do, Director Su? I'm so nervous!" Carole stood by, watching Elysia in the studio as she adjusted equipment with the others while diligently reviewing the script. Although Carole had no role in this stream, just watching made her feel like she was dying of anxiety.
After all, Honkai Impact 3rd was currently at the center of a storm, possessing terrifying levels of hype and widespread discussion. While the vast majority was praise, there was no lack of malicious voices. It was inevitable; a tall tree catches the wind. Honkai 3rd's current success had likely cut into the profits of many other studios and companies.
"Elysia isn't even nervous, yet you're sweating for her." Su Mu was helpless, but his eyes were full of trust as he looked at Elysia.
He knew very well that this livestream was different from the special broadcast at launch. The scale of the hype then compared to now was night and day. The number of viewers Elysia was about to face was likely reaching a staggering figure. It was normal for Carole to feel nervous and worried. In fact, it wasn't just Carole; everyone else had chosen to stay and work overtime precisely because they were rooting for her.
The overtime was a silent act of solidarity. But if you asked Su Mu if he was panicking... the answer was a flat no! He believed in Elysia more than he believed in himself! Others might not know what the four syllables of "Elysia" meant to a Honkai Impact 3rd player, but Su Mu knew better than anyone! A mere livestream was nothing she couldn't handle!
"Is it really going to be okay?" Bronya's expression was also heavy.
"Mhm. Trust Elysia." After receiving Su Mu's affirmative answer, Bronya's tense expression gradually relaxed. She trusted Su Mu. At this point... unconsciously, more than she trusted herself.
Inside the Golden Courtyard.
Kevin Kaslana was slurping instant noodles while watching Eden, Kosma, and Griseo sitting on the sofa. He couldn't help but find it strange. "Where are Pardo and Elysia?"
He didn't ask about the others because they all had jobs. Fu Hua was working at Schicksal, Sakura was rarely at the Golden Courtyard, Mobius lived in her university lab, and a certain genius inventor was always mysterious and elusive. Then there was Aponia running the orphanage and Kalpas, the world-class chef who usually looked like a simple Golden Courtyard cook but occasionally brought back gold trophies from international competitions with a stony face.
The Golden Courtyard was truly a den of hidden talents; everyone was busy. But Pardo Felis and Elysia were the two who caused the most "worry."
"Kevin, don't you know?" Eden looked at Kevin with a smile. "Pardo and Elysia are working overtime tonight."
Kevin froze. "O-Overtime? Did those two find jobs?"
Actually, Kevin had been so busy lately that he only just found time to relax at the Golden Courtyard and eat some noodles. The cup in his hand was a new flavor developed by his own company, a product he had personally participated in researching. Upon its release, it had become a global hit, with distributors from all over the world rushing to buy wholesale.
Yes, Kevin ran an instant noodle factory. Strictly speaking, he dealt in all kinds of instant foods. He had even established a partnership with Shenzhou to produce various military rations. With massive annual orders, he had not only a significant income but also a formidable background. Of course, he didn't go around saying these things.
Publicly, Kevin was just a man who made noodles. But one shouldn't look down on it. Given the scale of his company, calling him the "World Instant Noodle King" was no exaggeration. His noodles were famous everywhere. Out of every ten people, at least eight had eaten Kevin's noodles. Because of their excellent recipe, solid ingredients, and hygiene, they were often used as disaster relief supplies. When earthquakes struck, these noodles provided the basic guarantee of survival. Doing one thing to the extreme made him a first-rate powerhouse in his own right!
"Ah, because you've been so busy, I haven't had the chance to tell you..." Eden explained that she had joined miHoYo as Music Director, and Pardo and Elysia had been formally hired. Even Kalpas had been "packaged" and taken away to become the head chef of the miHoYo cafeteria.
Kosma and Griseo were in school, but they helped out at the company during their free time for a decent stipend. Eden was satisfied with this, viewing it as early training for the two. Money isn't easily earned; it was good for them to experience the hardship of making a living. Although Eden was "rich enough to rival nations," her fortune didn't fall from the sky. Once a person's wealth reaches a certain point, without a matching ability to manage it, they eventually meet disaster.
"I see... is the other party trustworthy?" Facing Kevin's question, Eden smiled beautifully. "Of course."
It was because Su Mu had demonstrated satisfying ability and character that she chose to invest in him. To be honest, the fact that Eden held shares in miHoYo would cause a massive sensation if it were ever made public. Let alone her serving as Music Director. It was because of Eden's name that Honkai 3rd had such incredible hype at launch, but converting that hype into a player base was due to the game's quality and miHoYo's own skill.
In the beginning, Eden only joined miHoYo because she "accepted her loss in a bet" with Su Mu. Back then, she only thought of him as a capable and ambitious person. Later, his abilities far exceeded her expectations. Furthermore, his character was impeccable. Despite achieving such success, he remained neither arrogant nor humble. He was diligent and hardworking, often the first to arrive and the last to leave the office. Most importantly, his treatment of people was beyond reproach.
Whether it was Pardo or Elysia, Su Mu had given them countless opportunities to shine after they joined miHoYo. Now Pardo was a top-tier streamer, and Elysia had been chosen as the Brand Ambassador. These were all the results of Su Mu's backing. Others might not be clear, but Eden knew that Su Mu had put in a great deal of effort for Pardo and Elysia.
When facing Eden, he had even offered her over half of the shares. Although that was the result of a discussion between Su Mu, Kiana, and Bronya, it was Su Mu who proposed it. The Schicksal interests behind Kiana also hoped to cooperate with Eden, but Eden stated she only trusted miHoYo. To be precise, she only trusted Su Mu. Without Su Mu even knowing it, Eden's statement established his absolute, irreplaceable position within the company.
As for why she did it... it could be summarized in one sentence: She liked Su Mu, just as she liked Pardo, Elysia, and everyone else in the Golden Courtyard.
"I see... Since he earned such a high evaluation from you, it seems that boy Su Mu is indeed outstanding." Kevin knew that while Eden appeared approachable, there were very few people in the world she spoke of so highly.
"...Actually, I have a question. Why are you all gathered in the living room instead of going to your rooms?" It wasn't that they couldn't stay, but with so many people watching just one person eat noodles, it was a bit awkward.
"Because..." Before Eden could finish, Kosma suddenly stood up. "The time! The livestream should be starting!"
As 8:00 PM arrived, Kosma turned on the TV and projected his phone screen onto it. The screen showed the Honkai Impact 3rd livestream room!
"Hi! Hello everyone! I'm Elysia, and I'm so happy to see you all again~ Did you miss the beautiful and charming Miss Pink Elf? ~♪"
"Oh? You're asking why a cute and charming girl like Ellie is in the studio? Naturally, it's because I'm so adorable that I was chosen on the spot to debut as an idol and save a company on the brink of collapse! ~♪"
Watching Elysia on the TV, Kevin nearly spat out his noodles.
"Pfft!!" "Elysia??"
Though he knew she was a social "terrorist," saying something like that was a bit too embarrassing, wasn't it? Did that girl have no sense of shame?!
Griseo looked at Elysia, her eyes wide. "Sister Ellie... wow, Sister Ellie looks so beautiful today!"
"Su Mu must have designed the script, right?" Watching Elysia's playful and cute manner in the stream, a smile appeared on Eden's face. "Mhm, hearing those words from Ellie, it doesn't feel out of place at all."
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