At this moment, the only person who could appear here and be called "Chief" by Lin Yun under such circumstances was Emerald—the Emerald Gem Scepter of the Research Institute.
"Huh? You said disgusting?"
The fluffy, round Fairy Doll emerged from behind Lin Yun, sounding somewhat surprised. "Seeing the two of you call each other that in a situation like this, I thought it was some kind of bedroom play."
"Please don't imagine other people's relationships in such sordid terms."
"Ah, sorry. I thought ours... Well, it seems your recent life has been quite colorful."
"If you only came to amuse yourself at my expense, you could be doing something more productive."
Lin Yun's tone remained utterly flat. "So, what brings you here today, Chief?"
"Nothing much. I just came to remind you that my private research facility has been completed."
The Fairy Doll wriggled as it hopped onto the desk before Lin Yun. "I've prepared some interesting little things over there. Want to come take a look?"
"It's already finished?"
Lin Yun was briefly stunned. "I remember it's only been three days since we settled on the location..."
"In fact, it was finished the day after we chose the site. Please do not doubt the technical capabilities of the Research Institute's magical girls, youngster."
The doll folded its little paws, its lazy electronic voice carrying a trace of pride. "We completed iterations on material shaping and transfer technology ten years ago. Mere interior construction is a piece of cake."
"Is that so? Congratulations."
After receiving that answer, Lin Yun somehow lost interest. He responded perfunctorily, then lowered his head and picked up the documents on the desk again. "But I'm very sorry. I still have work to do. I'll go after work."
"Mm... This is an invitation from your elder