Boonie Bears: Another World Fantasy

"I do not know what you're talking about."

She kept her head down, her eyes vacant.

"Come on, Doctor, we all have our little secrets." Wei, on the other hand, casually circled behind her. Every word he spoke now was a form of mental torture for Su Luo.

Before you monopolize it, have you considered whether your research institute has the capacity to process it?

This isn't a provocation, it's a fact. The technological capabilities contained within Tianhuo far surpass modern technological levels. Let alone himself, even if the entire expert association of Zhenxing Island were to conduct a survey, they would probably return empty-handed.

Despite Wei's instigation, Su Luo did not yield.

"I know what you're trying to do, but Heavenly Fire is not something you can control—"

“Who said I was going to drive it?” he scoffed.

"Look at the legacy of these ancient deer tribes, what a massive scale! I am bringing a lost civilization back to light." As his tone rose, Wei's emotions gradually shifted from excitement to fervor.

"Skyfire is a mobile arsenal, Doctor. Its rays are strong enough to burn through the entire Earth."

“I think it can also help me open the door to this heritage.”

He extended a hand to Su Luo as a gesture of sincerity.

"At the same time, V Group can also provide unconditional funding to the Robotics Research Institute, as long as Miss Su grants me the right to use Skyfire."

Miss? To give?

Numb to such unwarranted flattery, Su Luo smiled wryly and refused.

She didn't trust him, but at the same time, she knew that Wei was using polite words first, then taking action.

“I think this matter still needs to be discussed.” Without giving the other party any face, she put her hands in her bag, leaving Wei’s hands awkwardly frozen in mid-air.

"I'm sorry I couldn't help you, Mr. Wei. My expertise lies in mechanical research, not archaeology—"

Upon hearing this, Wei couldn't help but laugh.

Archaeology? Is that how you evaluate what I'm doing right now?

"So, can you let me go now?" She glanced at the figures darting behind the privacy glass at the door, already completely familiar with Wei's tactics. "Or are you planning to kidnap me by some means?"

“Of course you can leave, Doctor, anytime.” He wasn’t offended and maintained his original tone.

Su Luo took a deep breath and walked out the door without looking back, like a fish that had escaped the control of its tank.

Wei didn't try to stop her, but instead smiled meaningfully.

"Are you just going to let her go like that?" A questioning voice came through the earpiece that had been prepared beforehand.

"She will come back, Mengting, she definitely will."

"I hope so."

......

Meanwhile, in Shenzhen.

"V" Group Building.

She hung up the remote call somewhat impatiently.

Tian Mengting disliked her brother's unreliable behavior, since it involved a gambling element.

At this moment, the morning sun once again shone its annoying light on her silver-white, neck-length short hair, revealing the girl's bloodless face through the curtains.

A slight dizziness washed over her again, and she sighed helplessly, looking at the neatly arranged purple reagents on her desk.

Purple Star.

She pulled out a syringe, bit off the rubber sleeve covering the needle, and injected it into her own arm artery without hesitation.

The process was undoubtedly extremely painful, and Tian Mengting had to go through this three times a day.

"Brother, before I die, your dream must come true..."

The girl, supporting herself on the table, limped to the French windows.

"Otherwise, no one will be able to help you."

......

"Little Na."

"Little Na?"

“Hmm—”

Naya responded lazily, turned over, and hugged the pillow in front of her. A pair of slender, jade-like legs stretched out from under the covers.

Sharp looked at the scene before him, unsure of what to do.

"Can you sleep that much?"

The thought of how he had been tormented and hadn't slept well all night made Sharp feel extremely unbalanced.

"I need to find a job, otherwise we'll be sleeping on the streets."

The girl stretched, rubbed her eyes, and with her long, messy hair sticking up, her face looked like she hadn't woken up yet.

Sharp wanted to laugh, but he held it in.

“What is work…?” she asked, tilting her head.

"It's a way of working that allows you to continue eating good food and living in such rooms."

"I see..." She pondered the peculiar word over and over.

"Can I work then?"

Her question left Sharp speechless. He wanted to say no, but his current dire financial situation forced him to look to Naya for a solution. Perhaps, instead of working hard applying for jobs at internet cafes and convenience stores himself, utilizing Naya's certain qualities would be a faster way to find funding?

"That's settled then, a do-or-die battle!" Sharp thought to himself.

But what kind of job would suit her? A fitting room mannequin? A bubble tea shop mascot?

Noticing Sharp's gaze lingering on her, Naya's face flushed involuntarily again.

"Hey? Sharp, stop staring at me like that—"

"I understand!" He slammed his fist into his palm, a sudden movement that startled Naya.

"Trust me, Na, you'll be more popular than you think."

"Wha, what?"

Before she could react, Sharp opened the door and rushed downstairs.

......

After one hour.

"Hello, welcome to Rainbow Clothing. We have all kinds of clothes here."

The receptionist rested her chin on her hand, smiling as she looked at Sharp.

"Well, thank goodness I had a sharp eye yesterday; Sharp made a point of noticing this place." Looking at the dazzling array of "custom-made clothes," a wild smile crept across his face.

"There are so many clothes here..."

Naya followed behind Sharp, staring incredulously at the dazzling array of cosplay costumes on the wall.

The colorful and exquisite clothes were like dazzling gems in her eyes, which made Naya, who had never seen such clothes before, stop in her tracks.

"Give it a try?"

"Can you really work dressed like that?"

She hesitated, yet her heart was filled with anticipation. Her slender fingers glided across piece after piece of fabric.

"Of course you can, only you are capable of this, little Na."

Sharp's words gave her tremendous encouragement, and Naya gave him a grateful look.

"Then... I'll try."

"Could you please take her measurements?" he said to the female shop assistant beside him. "I'd like to have a suit custom-made."

Please, I, Sharp, am a man who used to be a talent scout. With her talent, it would be too easy for her to gain some fame here briefly.

……

"You're the most suitable girl for cosplay I've ever seen," the shop assistant praised while fixing the animal ears on Naya's head.

Hearing this, Naya was even more embarrassed.

The girl stood in front of the mirror, looking a little shy as it was her first time wearing this kind of outfit. A large bow was tied in front of her collarbone, and the skirt was above her knees with lace trim. Her white stockings were tight, and the silky texture brought a cool touch. Her mid-heeled leather shoes accentuated her delicate ankles.

Naya twisted her waist, causing the red ribbon on her forehead to sway.

"Sharp?"

A moment later, she walked cautiously and lifted the curtain of the fitting room. Although Sharp tried his best to look away, he failed.

At this moment, she seemed like an idol who had stepped out of the virtual world. Her noble temperament seemed innate, impossible to ignore. She was as fresh as lilacs in spring, exuding an elegant fragrance. Her arched eyebrows, bright eyes, and sweet smile were captivating.

Despite having known Naya for so long, Sharp is still amazed by the wild beauty that lies deep within her and every encounter she has with the modern world.

Seeing that he could no longer speak, Naya covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Sharp?"

"what?"

He awkwardly came to his senses.

"Where are you looking?"

"No... I didn't see it..." This time it was Sharp's turn to blush. He scratched his head and pretended to be serious.

……

Wow! That lady is so pretty!

"She looks like a model!"

"It's a kitten girl!"

Amidst the chatter of passersby, the two children, holding balloons, skipped and hopped over to Naya, who was standing at the entrance of the coffee shop. She wasn't reserved; instead, she bent down and patted their little heads.

"Little brother, would you like some coffee? Buy one get one half price!"

Sharp, standing to the side, shook the sign in his hand, pointing to the crowded coffee shop behind him.

The boss, who was receiving orders at the front desk, couldn't stop smiling.

That's right. In order to make money quickly, Sharp deliberately chose a coffee shop with relatively little business and signed a one-day trial contract with the owner. His job was to help promote the coffee shop.

Seeing that the number of customers is only increasing, I guess it can be considered a success?

The once quiet coffee shop saw its daily customer traffic increase fivefold thanks to Naya's cosplay.

"Hey bro, is this your girlfriend?"

The bespectacled man in a suit kept taking pictures of Naya with his phone and asked Sharp a question.

"Ah...no, she's a friend of mine who likes cosplay." For a moment, Sharp didn't know how to answer him.

She was surrounded by a crowd; nine out of ten customers who came to buy coffee did so just to catch a glimpse of her.

What a great foundation!

How wonderful it would be if this could continue forever!

"Meow~"

It was that white cat again. Seemingly attracted as well, it tumbled towards Naya's feet. She crouched down, gently scratching the cat while muttering something to herself. Then, the cat suddenly jumped onto Naya's shoulder, its small, azure eyes looking around as it obediently licked its paws.

The combination of a person and a cat brought the café to its peak popularity, and this craze continued until the sun was almost setting...

……

"Wow, this owner is really generous."

Sharp counted the money in his hand and said smugly.

“They gave me 500 yuan.”

"money?"

Naya, who was walking alongside him, curiously approached and took the slippery red paper from his hand.

"That means we can eat a lot of things now."

"Does that include chocolate too?" She stared with her big, watery eyes, examining the thing called "money" over and over.

"Eating too much chocolate isn't good for your teeth..."

"what?"

She looked dejected, like a punctured balloon. Sharp didn't want to spoil her mood; after all, it was her home turf today.

"However, I really want to eat it too, let's go buy some."

"it is good!"

Naya was extremely excited, her smile as bright as a rainbow spanning the mountains.