Company Branch.
Event Hall.
The seats were gradually filling up with people.
Some were veteran employees who had rushed over upon hearing the news. They had been in the company system for years but had only risen to the level of team leaders.
Meanwhile, Lady Topaz, despite her young age, had already become the director of the Strategic Investment Department, one of the Ten Stonehearts!
Her success stories were still circulating throughout the company's various departments!
And this time!
After the version update of Honkai: Star Rail.
The storyline mission [Future Market], featuring Director Topaz, was quickly discovered!
Not only did it have heavyweight scenes!
But she herself was also added to the banner!
Becoming a limited 5-star character!
The auditorium was abuzz with chatter as everyone discussed the matter.
Occasional flashes of camera lights illuminated the dark space, briefly capturing the excited and surprised expressions of the employees.
In the front rows sat the leaders of various departments.
Compared to the employees' excitement, they appeared much more composed.
The corners of her lips curled slightly.
Confident and composed.
They merely nodded and greeted each other.
More attention was focused on the upcoming broadcast.
"Deng deng deng..."
With the rhythmically intense music.
The broadcast officially began.
The host stepped onto the stage.
On the large screen behind, Topaz's professional portrait lit up.
In the photo, Topaz appeared confident and poised.
Dressed in the high-ranking uniform of the Interastral Peace Corporation.
Beside it were lines of small text, detailing Topaz's achievements over the years.
The host spoke in a resounding voice, "Everyone, gathered here today to witness the glorious deeds of our company's renowned figure—Director Topaz, reaching new heights!"
"As everyone knows, the game 'Honkai: Star Rail' has already made a significant and profound impact across the universe..."
"Our Director Topaz, with her personal charm and outstanding business acumen, has successfully gained the recognition of the developer—Yu Ling!"
"She has now become one of the limited five-star characters in the game!"
"Next, please remain quiet."
"Director Topaz invites everyone—"
"To enjoy her personal PV—[Expert Tutorial]!"
The venue.
Erupted into thunderous applause!
The large screen slowly dimmed.
Two seconds later.
Suddenly burst into a dazzling array of colors!
"Ladies and gentlemen!"
"Please welcome the Special Debt Enforcement Department—Topaz, to conduct a live tutorial for us."
The background lights flickered continuously.
Illuminating a figure sitting on a luxurious Chair, unruly and defiant!
The moment the words fell.
Spotlights simultaneously shone over.
Topaz's image appeared under the lights.
One hand propping her chin, the other petting Numby.
Seemingly nonchalant, seemingly Bored to Death.
And behind the Chair.
Was a mountain-high pile of gold coins!
Under the lights, they shimmered even more brilliantly!
Forming a stark contrast with Topaz's calm and clear gaze.
The venue.
Instantly boiled over!
"Long live Ms. Topaz!"
"Director's opening is just too cool!!"
"By the way, is this PV made by Yu Ling? It feels more like a corporate promotional speech to me?"
"Could it be that Director Topaz specially paid for this herself?"
"As expected of Director Topaz!"
With the rhythmically intense music.
Topaz stood up from her seat.
She spoke, "Deadbeats, deadbeats, credit and debt."
"Thick-skinned, bad-hearted."
"You ask me what to do about this?"
Topaz directly spread her hands.
Closed her eyes and revealed a confident smile.
Then leaned back.
Falling in a free-fall posture.
Only to reappear bathed in a white light.
Casually picking up a wine glass from the table beside.
Making a toast gesture towards the screen.
"Professionals teach you the secrets of success!"
The venue.
Erupted into cheers once again!
"Elegant! So elegant!"
"Is this the confidence of a successful person?"
"Oh my! I want to be as successful as Director Topaz!"
"I would call Ms. Topaz the Wolf of the Interastral Peace Corporation!"
On the large screen.
Under the spotlight, Topaz's face was brimming with confidence.
Even Numby looked so full of spirit!
Topaz extended a finger, saying, "First, repaying debts is a matter of course."
"If you deny it, you'll pay double."
"Second, completely eliminate any thoughts of luck or clever schemes from the other party."
As the words fell.
The scene suddenly changed!
It shifted to the snowy plains of Belobog.
Topaz, accompanied by Numby, leisurely approached a trashcan ahead.
Crouching inside the trashcan was none other than Belobog's infamous swindler—Sampo!
Upon spotting Topaz through the cracks.
Sampo immediately flashed out of the trashcan, wearing a flattering smile.
"Well, well~"
"Miss Topaz!"
"What a coincidence, isn't it?"
Sampo respectfully bent down, knelt on the ground, and slid right up to Topaz.
He pulled out a gift-wrapped box of a bouquet.
Preparing to open it.
All the audience below knew this was Sampo's ultimate move!
Hidden beneath the bouquet was a lit bomb!
Yet, they showed no concern for Topaz's safety.
Because...
That was Director Topaz after all!
Sure enough.
Just as Sampo was about to say, "A small token of my esteem, not worthy of your..."
Topaz's gaze sharpened!
"Hold it!"
"Unwarranted flattery always hides ill intentions!"
She tossed Numby forward, who instantly transformed into a high-speed spinning wheel of fire and lightning, enveloping old Sampo in a flash of sparks.
The screen then displayed the results of this debt collection.
Sampo lay sprawled on the ground, completely subdued.
On the left was Sampo's personal information.
Below it, a large line of text.
—[Recovery Successful]
"As expected of Director Topaz! She expertly interrupted Sampo's ultimate move!"
"The terminator of deep blue scams!"
"Even the most cunning old Sampo has to dutifully repay his debts when faced with our Director Topaz!"
Next scene.
It came to the highlight!
This time, Topaz appeared at the Herta Space Station.
"Third, when negotiating, choose someone who can, not someone who should."
Topaz lightly tapped the back of her hand.
A data chart appeared.
The middle data point far exceeded the others, standing out like a towering peak.
"Lady Herta's account has been frozen."
"This is her bill from last month."
Asta was startled.
Herta, on the other hand, casually remarked, "Oh~ just this little thing?"
"A small sum, I leave it to you."
With that.
She swiftly took off with quick, light steps!
Her speed and agility were unlike that of a mere puppet!
"Miss Asta, what do you think...?"
Asta sighed, pulling out two cards from her pocket, "Go ahead and swipe them."
The scene froze at that moment.
The information about Herta's debt and the successful recovery notice.
At the auditorium scene.
Many employees of the company were no longer just amazed—they were outright shocked!
"Director Topaz's business skills are truly exceptional!"
"So, to collect Herta's debt, you don't go directly to Herta; you go to Asta instead!"
"This is one of our corporate cultures—[Find the right person, do the right thing]... Give it a round of applause!"
"I've learned! I've learned!"
The scene shifts once again.
To Belobog!
On the snowy plains, monsters from the rift began to emerge.
Trapped at the center was Bronya, the current Supreme Guardian of Belobog!
Facing this situation, Director Topaz pointed out the crucial fourth point!
"Fourth, in the business world, there are no permanent enemies."
The scene of weapons being mobilized and fired appeared, locking onto all the monsters on the field.
After the firepower support.
Topaz pointed Numby forward.
"I choose you."
"Numby!"
Numby charged forward.
Advancing triumphantly, chasing after the shining gold coins!
Wherever it passed, a fierce Energy whirlwind was stirred up.
The rift monsters were instantly torn to pieces!
"Sometimes, making a friend might be good for both of us."
"Don't you think so?"
"Miss Supreme Guardian?"
Bronya had no choice but to extend her hand.
It seemed to signify that Topaz had successfully secured Belobog!
The scene froze at this moment.
"Lesson over!"
"Have you learned it?"
At the scene.
There was a brief silence for a few seconds.
Then, a tsunami of cheers erupted!
"Director Topaz!"
"Director Topaz!!"
"Interastral Peace!"
"Interastral Peace!!"
After several minutes, the wave of enthusiasm gradually subsided.
The employees were still brimming with excitement.
"Are you sure this is a character PV? It feels more like a personal promotion tailored for our Director Topaz!"
"I'm sold! Absolutely sold! Yu Ling's PV style is completely different from before, and it's filled with our company's core philosophy!"
"This is the impact of our Interastral Peace Corporation's corporate culture!"
"I love it! I love it so much! I'll take Director Topaz as my role model and continue to shine for the company!"