NABC Page 474
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"No, no, no, it just reminded me of some things from the past when I saw Miss Topa's employees."
Waving her hand, Qiong revealed a bright and warm smile, "I wonder if Miss Topa's project team uses a bottom-ranking elimination system?"
"Elimination system?"
She blinked. Topa had never heard of the word before, but as a high-ranking executive, her management intuition gave her a partial understanding of its meaning.
"It's a performance management system that eliminates employees who score low based on their performance evaluations..."
With a gentle and refined smile, Qiong spoke eloquently amidst the horrified gazes of two company employees who had witnessed an angel shed her disguise to reveal her true demonic nature and discovered that their gentle and virtuous wife actually maintained a close male friendship with a fitness instructor.
devil!
This person is a devil!
"I see. By applying appropriate pressure, we can awaken employees' sense of crisis and thus mobilize their initiative, enthusiasm, and creativity."
Toppa's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected Qiong to offer such constructive advice on managing employees!
"Interesting! I'll submit this to the company's management for discussion later. Thank you for your suggestion!"
Topare extended his hand.
"You're welcome. I've been caught in the rain before, so I know how to hold an umbrella for others."
Qiong politely shook hands with Toppa.
"Hi~"
March 7th gasped, staring wide-eyed at Qiong, and grabbed Qiong's arm:
"Promise me you won't tell anyone outside that you made this suggestion. I'm afraid I'll get beaten to death by the company employees, and it might even implicate all the anonymous customers!"
Some people go through 75 rounds of interviews before getting into the company. If they are then eliminated at the bottom... it's simply tragic.
Little Duck's expression was strange, while Haha Rabbit looked at Qiong with the same "Are you a devil?" look that company employees generally have.
"Please don't look at me like that."
Qiong looked like a model student who had been praised by the teacher and received the attention of all the students on the podium, and smiled reservedly and shyly.
The two company employees were trembling and felt their bodies go cold.
If his colleagues found out that they were the ones who offended this old man, which led him to propose the bottom-ranking elimination system, the consequences would be unimaginable!
After exchanging a few more pleasantries and discussing Toppa's work, March 7th said enthusiastically:
"I didn't expect Belloberg to establish contact with the company so quickly, and even start discussing cooperation. He's really fast! As expected of... the Great Guardian!"
"Hehe, the details of the collaboration might be a little different from what you're thinking."
Despite the seemingly enthusiastic exchange, Toppa was pondering how to proceed with the salary negotiations.
Or, should we go through the process?
I've already taken on this job, so it's not right to just give up without a reason.
"This is my contact information. We can chat more when we have time. Oh, sorry in advance, I usually don't reply to messages when I'm working."
Topa took out his phone.
She planned to first make initial contact with the High Guardian to test Qiong's attitude. If the other party firmly supported Yalilo, then...
"Okay, please teach me how to make a lot of money!"
Xing took out her phone and added Toppa as a friend.
"Me too, me too!"
March 7th followed suit and raised his hand.
Qiong smiled without saying a word.
Based on the valid information extracted from the fan-made video, he only remembered that Toppa came to Yalilo to collect a debt.
"I have some work to take care of, so I'll have to go now. See you later!"
Toppa waved goodbye.
Everyone watched the other person leave.
Where should we go next?
Haitu crossed her arms and looked at Qiong.
Not only Hato, but no one else paid much attention, assuming that Toppa was sent by the company to revitalize Yalilo and develop business.
"We've been walking around for so long, it's time to take a break. Let's go see the Great Guardian."
Qiong felt he needed to first understand the reasons for Belloberg's debt.
He didn't think it could be a legitimate reason. After all, Yalilo had been closed off for 700 years. Did he know that the right to pursue debt collection had a time limit?
On the way to Crepper Castle, Sora received a message from Estádio.
PS:
Chapter 450 Trillions of 648.
[Chief Blackie: ...That's how it is. If you need money, just let me know!]
Synthesis is a man's romance: Yo-shi, big yo-shi!
[Synthesis is a man's romance: Don't worry, since Toppa is your friend, I definitely won't make things too difficult for her.]
[Chief Blackie: Hehe, I'm going to do a stargazing experiment now~]
(ゝω?)☆, chat back~]
Estella texted Sora about Toppa.
Estella maintained daily contact with Sora throughout, often listening to her recount her adventures, and was well aware of what her good friend had been going through recently.
Everything from the demonic mecha and the light-based life form Ultraman to the strange messengers appearing on the immortal ship is related to Qiong. If the company goes against Qiong alone, it's really hard to say who will be at a disadvantage.
Strolling leisurely through the corridors of Crepper Castle, Qiong rested his chin on his hand, while the silver-maned guards on either side straightened their postures and saluted with full spirit upon seeing the group.
Miss Hatbite noticed that many guards looked at Qiong with a fanatical respect, and she nudged Qiong's arm:
"Hey, Qiong, what exactly did you guys do on this planet before?"
On the way to Beloborg, I heard people talking about the planet Yalilo. I learned bits and pieces of information, but it wasn't very clear.
If this were in a game, the reputation with the faction would have been maxed out by now, right?
"It's a long story, but I'll tell you all about it during the story time tonight. It's the story of how our Light Energy Squad defeated the inherently evil Cocolia from the Honkai Universe and saved the world."
What is the Solar Energy Squad?
Isn't it a pioneering team?
Hare blinked in confusion. While the two were chatting, Star pushed open the magnificent doors of the Great Guardian's palace and cheered:
"The supreme and virtuous pioneers have arrived at Cripperburg, the highest point of power in Beloborg, and history will turn a new page once again!"
Her familiar Hime-style bangs, round face, and captivating features make it impossible to look away.
Warm light pierced through the dome, cutting through the hall. Pera, the Great Guardian's personal secretary, stood below, holding documents. The light and shadow of the black silk ruler were still the most eye-catching colors.
As Pera was giving her report, she saw familiar figures, her round-framed glasses slipped down half an inch along her bangs, and her pupils widened slightly.
"Hi, Pera~ Are you helping Bronya with her work overtime? Hugs~!"
The Star Core Essence immediately hugged him.
"Don't act like a child every time you see me!"
Pera hurriedly reached for her slipping glasses.
On the high platform, Bronya sat behind the High Guardian's desk, her brows furrowed into deep furrows, her fingertips slowly massaging her temples, while unprocessed documents piled up like a small mountain on the desk.
Bronya looked up abruptly when the door was flung open by laughter. After a brief moment of stunned silence, the anxiety in her eyes turned into surprise.
"Star, my other self, Qiong! Welcome back!"
Amidst the "thump-thump" of her boot heels striking the steps of the round platform, she strode down to greet him.
"Aren't you surprised? Did you miss us?"
Qiong opened her arms and strode forward, 'bumping' Bronya into that warm embrace. A moment of surprise flashed in her silver-gray eyes, which were then filled with warmth.
Bronya's pretty face flushed slightly, but she let herself tighten her embrace.
"Be mindful of the occasion."
With a hint of coquettishness in her reproach, Miss Hatto froze on the spot the moment she saw the silver-haired beauty, and was even more dumbfounded after witnessing this scene.
what's the situation?
That incredibly familiar face… Hare’s astonished gaze darted back and forth between the single-turbo duck and the triple-turbo duck, and she tugged at Seele’s hand.
"Xier, who...who is she?"
Seeing Brownie's sister's 'surprise', Bai hope smiled gently and introduced her to Haitu:
"Bronya Rand, the Great Guardian of Belberg, is also the counterpart of Bronya and Brownie."
Another one!?
How can there be multiple parallel universes with the same entity?
Miss Hatbite's face felt numb as she watched Qiong and Bronya embrace.
Wait, she remembered that Qiong had mentioned before that his Great Guardian's fiancé... Haha Rabbit's expression gradually became extremely interesting.
In other words, both of "themselves" are engaged to Qiong?
"Ah, this..."
As Hazard's emotions were churning, Bronya, who had released Qiong's embrace, also noticed Hazard and looked surprised.
Who is this?
Her real name is Bronya, but she is commonly known as Brownie.
Qiong held Bronya's hand and introduced her to her.
As soon as the real name was revealed, Land Duck, who had a precedent, immediately understood that this was yet another one.
At this moment, she felt the same doubt as the Haunted Rabbit.
Why is there her in parallel worlds everywhere?
Haunted Rabbit and Land Duck looked at each other for a few seconds, then nodded and greeted each other.
Miss Hatbito keenly noticed the key point: the bust size of the Great Guardian Bronya was clearly a size smaller than that of the Train Crew Bronya!
This made Haunted Rabbit a little uneasy. She thought her future body size was fixed, and no matter what she ate, she would grow to the size of a big duck!
It seems that's not the case.
Brownie, who was in perfect harmony with the rabbit, noticed the change in the rabbit's thoughts and chuckled to himself.
Land Duck is alright, let's just hope it doesn't turn into Collapse 2 Duck, there's an eight-pound difference!
"Duck, what happened? You look so worried."
Xing helped Pera pick up the documents that had been scattered during their hug.
Bronya opened her mouth, but in the end she didn't correct Xing's address. After all, Xing and Qiong were essentially the same person, so she was her remarried wife.
Just treat it as a nickname.
"Ugh."
Bronya sighed, "The company's envoy has arrived in Belloberg."
"An envoy? Is it Miss Topa?"
March 7th blinks.
"You've already met, so I don't need to explain... The cold waves of the past seven hundred years have buried too much history and memory."
Bronya then recounted the events leading up to and following the incident.