Honkai, But I Have Too Many Mods

"When I ask, it's always 'Teacher, do you believe in love?' — Believe in my ass, anyone in love is an idiot."

Mobius's curse was vulgar and a sweeping generalization, especially for a scientist.

Natasha could understand. Well, her esteemed leader already had some trauma thanks to Blanca.

Although from an outsider's perspective, Natasha was quite envious that Blanca managed to find her own place.

"Hmm... Why don't you dissect her and check her brain?"

Natasha decisively fanned the flames—and was then glared at by Mobius.

"Alright, I don't think I can count on Clio in her current state for a while. Raven."

"Yes."

Natasha's expression turned slightly serious as she awaited Mobius's command.

"You and Gray Serpent go and prepare a recruitment notice for me. Hand it over tomorrow morning."

"Tomorrow morning?"

Natasha glanced at the time.

It was already five in the afternoon!

"Half a day isn't enough?"

Mobius was very displeased. Natasha fell silent, clearly her esteemed leader was just taking out her frustration on anyone available.

"The content is to recruit research assistants. Remember, hand it in tomorrow morning. Prepare several versions."

"..."

Just kill me.

Overslept

Overslept, four updates today

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Chapter 40: Firefly Wants to Fit In

"Sister Natasha isn't coming back today?"

Guinaifen asked Liu Bai while washing dishes.

She found it more natural to call Natasha "Sister" now.

"Can you stop asking that once we're done with dinner?"

Liu Bai glanced at Guinaifen, then at Firefly, who was watching TV on the sofa.

"She's staying late to work with World Serpent today and said she wouldn't be back."

"It's a rare celebration, after all."

Guinaifen seemed a little regretful—she was the type who liked lively occasions.

"But it's not without its benefits. At least Firefly can get some fresh air."

"Huh? Me?"

The topic suddenly shifted to her, making Firefly a bit flustered.

"It's actually nice in the Serenitea Pot..."

To be honest, the air in the Serenitea Pot was fresher than outside...

"But I was really startled by the large pile of women's clothing that suddenly appeared in the yard today."

Firefly's eyes flickered slightly towards Liu Bai.

Firefly hadn't noticed last time when Liu Bai only brought two items of clothing back in the Serenitea Pot.

This time, with over forty items, she couldn't help but notice.

But fortunately, it made Firefly realize that Liu Bai wasn't selling himself—he was risking his life!

Alright, though Firefly didn't know how he managed to get other people's clothes off while risking his life.

Neither Liu Bai nor Guinaifen wanted to talk about this matter.

"But that energy... No, in any case, Mr. Liu Bai, you must take care of yourself."

"I know."

Liu Bai, who was reading, nodded.

"Oh, right, Boss, has that beautiful woman who added you last time contacted you?"

"Who?"

"The red-haired beauty named Eden."

Seeing Liu Bai looking a bit dazed, Guinaifen prompted him directly.

This startled Firefly: "Eh... Hmm, but it's Mr. Liu Bai, so it's not that strange."

For some reason, before Liu Bai could even explain, Firefly had already adjusted her mindset.

"You mean Eden? I haven't contacted her."

Liu Bai glanced at his contacts. It only contained the simple emoticons they had exchanged when he and Eden first added each other.

But it made sense. No matter how compatible they seemed, they were still strangers who met by chance.

It was already good enough to exchange contact information.

"Hey, boss, you're not proactive at all."

"If there's no topic, I can't just force one, can I?" Liu Bai glanced at Guinaifen.

"It's not impossible. There was this guy near my place who told me that when you see a beautiful woman, you should go up and ask for her contact information. Start with 'Are you there?' and then you can slowly chat and build rapport."

"So? Did he go to the circus?"

"Uh, no, he didn't get her contact information."

"Oh, looks like he should have gone to Gotham."

"What are you talking about, boss?"

After washing the dishes, Guinaifen returned to the living room and sat on the sofa with Firefly to watch TV.

"Anyway, boss, why don't you try it?"

Guinaifen seemed a bit bored.

Perhaps he really should buy her a complete set of streaming equipment.

Hearing this, Firefly lost interest in watching TV.

"Um... big beauty, how big of a beauty are we talking about?"

"Just a really, really big beauty."

"Eh..."

"You two, stop communicating with elementary school vocabulary." Liu Bai sighed. "I get it now, Little Gui, you're just messing with me... Fine, I'll try."

Liu Bai pulled up his contacts and opened Eden's profile picture – her selfie.

[Liu Bai: Are you there? (Read)]

[Eden: Yes]

"Read and replied instantly..." Guinaifen and Firefly were both surprised.

Since Liu Bai had displayed the communication interface, Guinaifen and Firefly could also see it... They really were just acting.

Liu Bai sighed.

[Eden: Is something wrong?]

[Liu Bai: Nothing, I just wanted to chat. Didn't I disturb you?]

"Boss, your pickup lines are so stiff," Guinaifen commented from the side. Liu Bai didn't indulge her and directly tapped her on the head.

[Eden: It's fine, I just finished practicing and was resting... Speaking of which, do you have time tomorrow?]

"Wha-wha-wha-what?" *2

The two girls beside him exclaimed in unison upon seeing this message.

"Mr. Liu Bai, um... this... this, is this a date? It's only... our second conversation?"

"Be careful of tea sellers, boss! Some scam groups on Xianzhou pretend to be little sisters selling tea to trick people... Whoa, I didn't expect Miss Eden to be like that too?"

"Little Gui, you should stop now," Liu Bai said, looking at their expressions.

Firefly was genuinely surprised, while Guinaifen... to put it nicely, she was playing along; to put it bluntly, she was just joining in the fun.

With Eden's qualifications, she would still sell tea?

To be honest, just posting a couple of ordinary selfies would be enough to crush most female influencers.

[Liu Bai: Is there something you need? To be honest, this invitation is a bit sudden.]

"You're really direct," Guinaifen said, also quite surprised.

"It's impossible that she's asking me out for a romantic rendezvous. What can't be asked directly?" Liu Bai hadn't dated before, but he didn't need to now.

The probability of her needing something from him was clearly much higher than any other possibility.

We're just chatting normally, and you haven't sent me any photos of breasts or long legs, so how could my little head control my big head – my little head isn't that cheap!

[Eden: It's like this, I hope you can bring Miss Gui with you. I have some questions about vocal techniques that I'd like to ask Miss Gui.]

"She wants to ask you about singing." Liu Bai, with a half-smile, looked at Guinaifen and made a V-sign with his fist as a microphone. "Regarding this, what are Master Guinaifen's insights as the 128th generation successor of Xianzhou opera?"

"Ahem, regarding this, Little Gui, I, ahem, this master, will briefly share my thoughts..."

Firefly: "..."

She envied how their thought processes could sync up.

The three of them together, but she felt out of place.

...Perhaps I should try to fit in too?

[Liu Bai: No problem, Miss Eden. Please decide on a time and place.]

[Eden: Thank you very much. Let's aim for noon, and I'll send the location shortly.]

After exchanging goodbye stickers again, the chat concluded.

A little while later, Eden sent an address.

It was the family restaurant near the library, the same one Liu Bai had visited with Natasha and Rita.

"...Dance... In short, to achieve what I have today, I must thank Xianzhou, Lin, thank you (Luofu, Seven Senses) thank you Cloud Knights, Liu thank you Ten-Lords Commission... q..."

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"Alright, that concludes the awards ceremony. Little Gui, you can step down now." Bai nudged Guinaifen.

"...Um, Miss Guinaifen, are you really the 128th generation successor of Xianzhou's performing arts?" Firefly tried her best to join the conversation between Liu Bai and Guinaifen.

"No, that was clearly a joke."

Firefly: "..."

It seemed the path to fitting in was long and arduous.

Chapter 41: Considering It?

The next day.

Creak...

"Welcome back."

Liu Bai was making breakfast when Natasha stumbled through the door, looking half-dead.