Genshin Impact: Elysia Helps Me Endorse Chapter 2

Furthermore, as for whether to acquire it, Mr. Mo Li felt it was best to take a closer look first.

Sure, Miss Youlan was very pretty, but... that wasn't a reason for him to be taken for a fool, was it?

Soon, Mr. Mo Li drove to that Yuan Ding Coffee Shop.

"Not a bad name, 'predestined fate'~"

The coffee shop's ambiance, paired with the gentle music, gave the place an elegant and tranquil atmosphere.

Mr. Mo Li pulled out his phone and dialed the number again: "Miss Youlan, I've arrived."

"I see you."

Mr. Mo Li turned and scanned the room, quickly spotting a slender, tall, and beautiful woman in an Office Lady Outfit waving at him.

"Even her figure is that similar to Durandal!" Mr. Mo Li marveled inwardly.

Walking over with a light step, Mr. Mo Li smiled: "Hello, let me reintroduce myself. I'm Mo Li."

"Just call me Youlan."

Youlan slowly stood up and offered a polite smile.

"Would you like something to drink?"

"Whatever's fine."

After dismissing the waiter, Mr. Mo Li got straight to the point.

"Miss Youlan, let's cut to the chase."

"Let me ask you one thing: what capital do you think your studio has to attract my investment?"

Youlan opened her mouth, staring fixedly at Mr. Mo Li's young, handsome face, unsure how to answer.

What's going on? Didn't you already have the idea to invest? Why are you making things difficult...

"Our studio is made up of people who truly love games. If Mr. Mo Li is here to make money... then I can't guarantee your investment will break even."

Hearing this, Mr. Mo Li was caught between laughter and tears: "What an honest person..."

"I understand... The reason I came to see you is because I saw your studio's attitude toward games."

"As for making money and passion... I don't think they have to be mutually exclusive."

Pausing, Mr. Mo Li dropped his smile and said seriously: "I have a great game idea. If it's made properly, the return rate will be at least ten times."

Mr. Mo Li was even underselling it.

After all, Honkai Impact 3rd wasn't a one-time purchase game. As long as updates came with new characters, the revenue would keep flowing endlessly.

"But I can't develop a game alone, and I don't want to waste that much energy setting up my own studio."

Hearing this, Youlan frowned slightly: "You mean... you want to invest in our studio to make this game?"

Mr. Mo Li: "..."

Sis, you're honest enough, but now you're looking a bit naive too...

"Ahem... Miss Youlan, that joke's a bit much."

"I put up the money and the idea, and the results all go to your studio... Do you think that's possible?"

Youlan realized she'd made a fool of herself, her face flushing with embarrassment.

"What I mean is... I want to acquire your studio!"

"Huh?" Youlan's expression froze. The shift was too fast for her to process.

"Didn't you say... you wanted to invest?"

How could Mr. Mo Li ever think of just investing? What he'd said earlier was only to get a face-to-face talk with the founder of "MiHoYo."

Without a blush or a racing heart, Mr. Mo Li said: "I did consider investing, but after thinking it over, acquiring would be better."

Youlan: "..."

She shook her head in disappointment: "Sorry, Mr. Mo Li, I have no intention of selling the studio. I'm the founder, but it was built together with the other employees."

"Even if I agreed, the others wouldn't."

Mr. Mo Li nodded: "I understand, but... can I talk to the others? After all, you must know your studio's current predicament... you're probably not getting any investment."

"Even if your employees work for free, does your studio still have the funds to develop other games?"

"We're all people who love games. Why not work together to make a game the whole world loves and pays for?"

Chapter 3: MiHoYo Studio, All Familiar Faces?!

Mr. Mo Li's words stirred something in Youlan's heart.

In truth, this group had come together precisely to develop a game that the whole world would love.

Their goal was to create a masterpiece that could both make money and earn acclaim.

But... there were far too few games on the market that could achieve that now.

For a small workshop like theirs, achieving their goal was far too difficult.

Even the "Saving Girl" they developed was funded out of her own pocket.

Moreover, Mr. Mo Li had hit on her pain point: MiHoYo's employees really did work for love, taking no salary...

Though it was all voluntary, Durandal didn't want things to stay this way forever.

After all, they all had their own lives—without income, what would they do in the future?

Once she'd thought it through, Durandal nodded seriously and said, "Mr. Mo Li, please wait a moment. I need to make a call."

"Go ahead, I'm in no hurry~"

Mo Li wasn't impatient; he just smiled and nodded.

A few minutes later, Durandal strode over to Mo Li on her long legs. "Mr. Mo Li, do you have time to visit our studio?"

Mo Li knew things had likely gone more than halfway. Naturally, he was happy to accept the invitation.

"Then let's head over now~"

At that moment, in the MiHoYo studio.

A group of girls sat together, their eyes all revealing a hint of anticipation.

If Mo Li were here, he'd be shocked to find that every girl present was someone he knew well.

Mei, with her gentle demeanor and black hair.

Rita, with her seductive voice and alluring figure.

Ganyu, with her ice-blue hair, dignified and refined.

And Himeko, who harbored great ambitions, along with Shenzhou Flatboard, Fu Hua.

Right now, they were all gathered around Big Duck—Bronya.

"Bronya, how's it going?"

Bronya had long gray-white hair, a curvaceous figure, and an expressionless, delicate face.

But at this moment, her brow was furrowed. After hanging up the phone, she said seriously, "Big Sis said... that investor wants to acquire our studio..."

"Huh?"

"Acquire? I thought it was investment?" Himeko frowned. "This guy isn't up to something shady, is he?"

Mei nodded in agreement. "I think so too... something's off. After all, our studio doesn't have anything worth acquiring—or investing in, for that matter."

"Hehe~" Hearing Mei and Himeko's words, Rita just chuckled.

"Everyone's overthinking it, aren't they? Our studio only had Durandal show up when the game launched. Our info has never leaked out, right?"

"If you ask me, that investor is probably here for Durandal~"

The girls exchanged glances, feeling Rita had a point.

"But... Big Sis said that investor wants to talk with us, and I agreed."

When Bronya said this, everyone was a bit surprised. "You actually want to sell the studio?"

"If it gets sold, I'll quit and leave..." Rita looked a little downcast. She really loved her current life.

Going to work every day, chatting with her sisters, and occasionally checking how many more players their handmade game had gained.

Sometimes, when a good idea came up, they could discuss it together.

If the studio really got acquired, the atmosphere here would probably change a lot.

The key point was... the one who wanted to acquire MiHoYo was a man.

Rita's words left everyone silent for a moment.

After a while, Himeko smiled and comforted them. "Bronya said it's just a discussion, right? Whether to sell or not, Durandal will probably listen to everyone's opinion."

"Himeko's right. If Durandal really wanted to sell, she wouldn't have asked for our input."

Just as the girls were feeling anxious, the studio door slowly pushed open.

Durandal walked in on high heels, followed by a handsome young man.

"Big Sis!"

Durandal gave a slight nod to everyone. "Let me introduce you all."

"This is Mr. Mo Li, who's interested in acquiring our studio."

The girls' gazes all turned to Mo Li in unison.

"He's a handsome young man~" Himeko smiled and teased casually.

As for Mo Li...

His mind had gone numb.

What kind of people were these?

The entire room was filled with a girl's faint fragrance...

"Is your studio... really just this many people?"

Durandal nodded. "Mm, 'Saving Girl' was developed by all of us together."

Mo Li pursed his lips, unsure of what to say.

With the memories of Earth in his mind, he had a deep fondness for the characters from Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact, but...

Are you sure there's no mistake? These people have actually come to reality? And he was planning to develop Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact...

Wait...

If that was the case, he had no choice but to acquire this studio, didn't he?

Otherwise, if he made the games, what if these people sued him?

Sure, there was a gap between the Two-Dimensional and the Three-Dimensional, but... with names, personalities, and appearances ninety percent similar, it would inevitably invite criticism.

"What's wrong, Mr. Mo Li?"

"Hehe~ Mr. Mo Li must be quite surprised~ after all, so many beautiful girls suddenly appeared..."

Mo Li quickly snapped back to reality and shot Himeko a glare. "Cough... I am indeed a bit surprised. I never expected your studio's members to be a group of girls..."

"But I've seen everyone's skills and passion for games in 'Saving Girl.'"

"As for the purpose of my visit here, I'm sure Miss Youlan has already explained it to you. What are your thoughts?"

The girls exchanged glances, then Bronya stepped forward and spoke softly. "Mr. Mo Li, as you can see, our studio is just a group of girls who chose this path because of our love for games."

"So we don't want to be controlled by others..."

Mo Li nodded. "I understand your concerns..."

"But before that, let me share my thoughts with you."