novelraw Chapter 103: Confident Manager Lin
Chapter 103: Confident Manager Lin
Game?Lin Shuang paused at the word, curiosity flickering. After all, this wasn’t just any regular company she worked at—most people here were analysts, whose day-to-day involved researching and tracking industries for venture capital investments. These people had seen plenty.
So when they said a game was “fun,” Lin Shuang was intrigued.Lately, the gaming industry had been hot.And for venture capital, cash cow projects were always irresistible.
Still, she was only mildly curious. After a moment, she shook her head and continued toward her office.Probably just another big gaming company launching a new title, she figured.
But then—“I can’t believe it. A mobile game can be this good?!”
The voice rang out again.Lin Shuang stopped in her tracks. This wasn’t just curiosity anymore.Mobile game?
Wasn’t that the exact direction her dumb cousin’s friend was working on?Could someone else have had the same idea and launched around the same time?
…Interesting.
Her cousin would probably be livid—That already-mediocre game with only decent art now had a competitor to deal with?
With that thought, Lin Shuang turned and walked toward the voices.
Very soon, the group of analysts and investment assistants chatting with their phones in hand noticed her approaching. “What game are you talking about?”Lin Shuang walked up and asked, curious. “A mobile game?”
“……”
The researcher who’d exclaimed earlier lit up at her question and replied with excitement:
“Yes! A mobile game! Manager Lin, I was just thinking of telling you about it! It’s really well made! We all think so! The gameplay and monetization model are incredibly original! I think mobile games have enormous potential. This one might even become a benchmark for the entire mobile game industry—it could lead the whole sector!
“Whoever got in on this project is seriously lucky. If the developers are still looking for funding, we cannot miss the chance! Just look at the buzz! I’d bet anything this team is going to be the hottest new star in gaming!”
“Oh?”Lin Shuang’s interest was piqued even more by everyone’s enthusiastic agreement. “So, what’s the game called?”
“This.”The researcher turned his phone screen toward her. “It’s called Fate/Grand Order.”
“……?”
Lin Shuang stared at the familiar game interface, falling silent.After a long moment, she finally asked:
“You’re all talking about… this game?”
“Yes!”
“……”
Lin Shuang thought back to her own experience with it the day before. She shook her head, then turned and walked away.
“My advice is to look into it more carefully. This game isn’t worth researching. It’s pointless. If it actually succeeds, I’ll eat my hat.”
“?”
The researcher looked bewildered by her dismissive tone.This game? With this much hype?How was it meaningless?
It already was a success!
But Lin Shuang didn’t explain herself.She didn’t give them a chance to reply either—just turned and left.
The researcher hesitated but didn’t press further.Everyone else exchanged glances, also choosing to say nothing.
Elsewhere—Lin Shuang curled her lips.So it wasn’t some unrelated mobile game—it was Fate/Grand Order.
That game? A benchmark? The future leader of the mobile game sector?What a joke.
But just as that thought crossed her mind—Another voice echoed behind her.
“Isn’t that a celeb? He’s playing this game too? This game might really break out of the niche!!”
“……”
Lin Shuang’s thoughts screeched to a halt.
What?
At the same time,While all kinds of things were unfolding outside—They had little to do, for now, with Tang Yao and her sister.
Tang Residence.Soft rustling sounds filled the room.
Tang Xun slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was her older sister standing by the bed, seemingly in the middle of changing clothes.
Backlit by the morning sun pouring through the window, Tang Yao’s beautiful face was tinged with a soft red glow, while her delicate curves showed faintly through her light clothing—youthful, full of vitality.
“……”
Tang Xun sat up, rubbing her eyes as she looked toward the bed.
On the other side, Tang Yao had just finished changing.
For once, she wasn’t wearing her usual style.Today, she had on something completely different: a loose men’s white dress shirt over a plaid shirt, and light blue jeans below.
Clearly, she was trying out a tomboyish look.Tang Xun recognized the outfit—There was no way she would’ve picked that out for her sister.
It was something Tang Yao had bought herself back when she first arrived in this world.
But… her figure was just too good.
Even in that oversized men’s dress shirt, her ample bust was impossible to miss. The way it stretched the fabric—it was a miracle the buttons were holding. There was nothing masculine about it.Below, the tight denim hugged her round hips and shapely legs—creating a perfect silhouette.Long, curved, seductive legs with beautiful lines.
The contrast between the boyish clothes and her pure, stunning face only made her look even more mesmerizing.
“What are you doing?”
Tang Xun saw it and knew immediately—Her sister had probably come up with another ridiculous scheme to make herself look less attractive.
She was used to it.Every time, her sister’s plans backfired…
“Xun, help me out here.”
Tang Yao was studying herself when she looked up and saw her sister curled up in bed in her plain pajamas. Her eyes lit up:
“Do I look more authoritative now? Like, do I give off any masculine vibes? Or maybe I seem… commanding?”
She stood by the window, arms slightly spread, a dazzling smile on her face.Her refined features, glowing under the sunlight, made her look like a ripe peach—irresistible.
“……”
Tang Xun was quiet for a beat, scanned her up and down, then replied firmly:
“Nope.”
Tang Yao immediately argued:
“No way. I’m wearing men’s clothes!”
She didn’t buy it.
“Well, from where I’m standing…”Tang Xun didn’t hold back:
“All those clothes do is make you look even better. That’s it.”
“……”
“It’s pointless. Give it up… And aren’t you cold in that outfit?”Tang Xun tugged the blanket up. “It’s barely over ten degrees out. Wanna come in?”
“I’m not cold!”
Tang Yao glared at her—but her body betrayed her.She edged forward a few steps and climbed onto the bed, gracefully settling in front of Tang Xun and wrapping her arms around her sister’s warm body fresh from under the blanket.
Truthfully… yeah, she was a bit cold.
“……”
Tang Xun seemed to have seen it coming.She glanced at her sister’s ridiculously flexible pose and muttered:
“So much for being ‘authoritative’… You’re more girly than I am…”
Tang Yao’s face stiffened.Then, holding her warm, soft sister close, she said in a mock-serious tone:
“Xun.”
“Mm?”
“You’re a girl, right?”
“Yeah.”
“And we’re sisters, right?”
“Yeah…”
“Then why don’t you feel some good ol’ sisterly jealousy or rivalry? Can’t you knock me down a peg or two?”
“……”
Tang Xun blinked at her sister’s nonsense. After a moment, she muttered:
“Do you even know what sisters are supposed to be like?”
But almost instantly—She went quiet again.
Looking at Tang Yao’s lovely face so close to hers, she suddenly realized something.
Ever since that game project began,Tang Yao hadn’t spoken to her like this in ages. She’d been so busy.Busier than even Tang Xun, a student.
Late nights, early mornings…They hadn’t even had dinner together in who knew how long.
So for her to be sitting here today, joking around again—it felt odd.
Tang Yao, oblivious to her sister’s change in expression, kept rambling with a straight face:
“Ever heard the saying: ‘You don’t want your sister to suffer, but you also don’t want her driving a Land Rover’? Feeling a little competitive is totally normal—especially between sisters.”
“……”
Tang Xun didn’t answer, just stared at her.
Last night, she’d waited up for Tang Yao.She knew it was the game’s launch day.
But her sister never came home.At some point, she’d fallen asleep.
So… how had it gone?
“What’s wrong?”
Tang Yao noticed her sister zoning out. She let go of her slim waist and gently rubbed her cheek.
“Aren’t you usually pretty chatty?”
Tang Xun came to and asked:
“So by your logic, you’re jealous of me?”
“Yeah.”
“Of what?”
“Of how small you are—”
Tang Yao glanced downward… and fell silent.Turns out, their genes were strong—there wasn’t much of a difference.
Tang Xun caught her look and heard her ridiculous “jealousy,” and went quiet again.
After a moment:
“So that’s why you changed your look? And picked a tighter shirt?”
“No, not that.”
Tang Yao let go of her sister’s cheek and wrapped her arm around her waist again. Looking into those matching peach blossom eyes, she explained:
“I just wanted to seem more commanding. The studio will probably be expanding soon… so I need to start acting like a real boss.”
Tang Xun had mentally prepared for something like this. Still, she was surprised:
“...It worked?”
“Mm. The game made nearly a hundred million on Day One.”
Tang Yao nodded, putting away her jokes.She leaned forward and kissed her sister’s smooth forehead gently.
“Your big sis did it. We’ll never have to worry about money again. From now on, the two of us can live well.”
“……”
Tang Xun froze, her little mouth slightly open.She stared at Tang Yao’s radiant, beautiful face.
Tang Yao looked at her stunned expression and beamed—Even happier than when she first saw that jaw-dropping revenue number.
“Also… sorry, Xun.”
Tang Yao smiled softly, leaned in a little more, and hugged her delicate sister tightly.She rested her chin on Tang Xun’s silky hair and swayed her head back and forth.
“Thanks for putting up with everything these past few months.”
“……”
Tang Xun buried her head in Tang Yao’s chest, breathing in the faint scent on her clothes.She finally came to her senses.
Lifting her little hands, she wrapped them around her sister in return, clutching her shirt tightly.
She thought about all the sleepless nights Tang Yao had pushed through.About how broken she’d been when she first arrived.About how the two of them had once had nothing—no parents, no support, surviving only by clinging to each other.
Her eyes grew misty.
Is it really over?
She sniffled, afraid the happiness might vanish, afraid her sister might disappear—And hugged her even tighter.
Tang Yao gently stroked her back, about to say something more—when she suddenly froze.
It seemed Tang Xun had squirmed a bit, maybe because she was feeling stifled.
“Xun… that’s enough, okay?”
Tang Yao’s hand paused. Her expression shifted into one of awkward discomfort as she whispered a warning.
“……”
Tang Xun’s eyes were still red—but hearing her sister’s usual dorky tone, she finally snapped back to reality and cracked a smile through the tears.
She pulled the same trick as before—Even playfully bit her sister.
Tang Yao’s face turned scarlet.She flinched like she’d been electrocuted, but forgot she was still hugging Tang Xun—So both of them toppled backward together.
Duang.The solid wood bedframe rattled.
“Mmm…”
The two sisters crashed onto the bed and let out soft little yelps of pain, like startled kittens.
And then—
“Xun!”Tang Yao’s embarrassed voice rang out.
The moment was chaotic—but filled with warmth.