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For a full half hour, Mo Li and Himeko discussed, edited, and re-edited the announcement.
Only after rounds of debate did they finalize this form of collaboration promo for Qiancheng Fashion.
The official account and the in-game announcement were posted simultaneously.
Very soon, the news caught the attention of countless players both domestic and abroad.
The long-awaited official cosplay suits—finally, they were about to be released.
Almost everyone who saw the news clicked the link right away to check the prices.
Of course, it wasn't just players—other game companies noticed as well.
After all, for them, this was a brand-new way to make money.
miHoYo was, in a way, blazing a trail for everyone else.
But when they saw the prices, every one of them nearly jumped out of their chairs.
[Knight of the Glorious Moon – 110,000 RMB]
[Knight of the Glorious Moon (Emerald Forest) – 129,000 RMB]
[Immortal Star Anchor – 140,000 RMB (Temporarily unavailable)]
[Shadow Knight: Lunar Eclipse – 100,000 RMB]
[White Knight: Moonlight – 140,000 RMB]
[Crimson Knight: Blood Eclipse – 160,000 RMB]
[Herrscher of Flamescion – 160,000 RMB]
Dozens of exquisitely crafted battle suits lay displayed within the storage chambers, radiating luxury.
Almost all of them were six-digit prices.
At those rates… if they actually sold well, miHoYo and Qiancheng Fashion were going to make an absolute killing.
Still, many gaming and apparel companies couldn't help sneering.
"Gamers? How many of them actually have that kind of money?"
Anyone able to afford these had to be second-generation rich. Who else would drop that kind of cash on a costume?
If it were everyday wear, maybe. But this kind of battle armor? It's basically a toy.
Thinking that, many quickly scrolled down to check the fabric-based COS outfits.
They had to admit—miHoYo's art department really was top-tier.
Some of those clothes actually looked wearable in real life.
And it was obvious that the fabric versions would likely sell best.
Yet even there, the prices were shocking.
The cheapest ones started around 2,000 RMB—
—and those were mostly children's sizes… like Klee's little outfit.
Popular and elegant ones, such as Rita's "Lost Liliac", started from 8,000 RMB.
And for yet-to-be-released characters like Eden and Elysia, their sets hit 20,000 RMB.
Even Mo Li himself felt a headache coming on.
Didn't Ningguang say anything under 10,000?
And yet she'd doubled the price behind his back.
Still, considering Eden's popularity, that price wasn't unreasonable.
Clearly, Ningguang had anticipated that, and boldly priced them higher.
Truly worthy of the name Ningguang.
Some rival studios, however, sensed something unusual.
Without absolute confidence in quality, how could miHoYo dare to set prices that high?
A few thousand was acceptable. Tens of thousands? Even hundreds of thousands?
Either they were utterly confident—or completely insane.
But whether it was madness or genius… they'd find out in seven days.
Meanwhile, players—after a brief moment of excitement—quickly sobered up.
"Hundreds of thousands for a cosplay suit… yeah, not happening."
Those who could afford a few thousand didn't see the point.
Buy one for a girlfriend? For collection? Meh… not worth it.
Unless miHoYo sold the armor display pods separately, what was the point of buying a single women's outfit?
The internet soon filled with sighs and memes.
[As a loyal player, I can only express regret after seeing those battle suits…]
[Damn, miHoYo, this is daylight robbery! How many rich people do you think exist?!]
[Plenty, actually. Have you seen how popular Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact are overseas?]
[Personally, I think they'd sell better if they lowered the price and sold more units.]
[Hah, short-sighted! These are high-end collector items, limited runs—that's the point.]
[Exactly. Lowering the price kills the exclusivity.]
[The real profit's probably in the fabric versions anyway~]
[Still, I really want one of those armors…]
[Guess my first time cross-dressing will be for this…]
[Bro… Valkyrie with leg hair? Please, for the love of god, shave first!]
[You think there are no girl gamers? I'm rich, and I'm buying every set!]
[Sugar mommy, please adopt me~]
Countless discussions flared online.
Surprisingly, few complained about the fabric costumes being overpriced.
Only the armored ones drew real criticism.
After all, the cloth versions were only a few thousand more than the knockoffs on Pinxixi (a parody of Pinduoduo).
And since they were officially licensed, as long as the quality and accuracy were good, most players were fine with it.
Unexpectedly, the biggest complaint was about the lack of male costumes—everyone wanted more male character sets.
Outside China, discussion was even more intense—especially in Japan (Japan).
There, most young people adored anime and games.
Their love for Honkai 3rd and Genshin arguably surpassed even that of Chinese players.
So, instead of complaining about prices, they were tagging miHoYo's Japanese account, begging them to launch faster.
At that time, Himeko and Mo Li were also scrolling through the price list.
"Tsk… that woman really dares to set those prices," Himeko clicked her tongue, half impressed. Then she asked:
"Boss, if—just if—the clothes don't sell well, will it hurt miHoYo's reputation?"
Mo Li shook his head. "Shouldn't be too bad. And even if it is—we'll just blame Qiancheng Fashion."
"After all, it was Ningguang who set those prices. Has nothing to do with us~"
Himeko: "…"
"Didn't expect you to have such a devious side."
Mo Li chuckled. "I'm just stating facts."
Just then, someone knocked on the office door.
A mischievous, sing-song voice floated through:
"Boss Mo Li~ Miss Himeko~ Are you two done~?"
The two exchanged looks—and immediately understood Elysia's teasing tone.
Mo Li didn't mind, but Himeko's face flushed red.
"Ahem… Elysia, if you're curious, you could just peek through the glass panel," Himeko said with forced calm.
Elysia giggled as she pushed the door open. "Hehe~ Elysia would never do something so improper!"
"After all, that would make people dislike me~"
Her outfit caught both Mo Li and Himeko off guard.
Elysia was dressed in her full Elysian Realm attire—
long heeled boots, leather shorts, and a hint of soft pale thigh framed by a delicate garter ring.
Her curves were elegantly outlined—provocative, yet refined—exuding pure pink charm.
Even the bow in her hand was a perfect replica.
Noticing their gazes, Elysia simply twirled a strand of her pink hair and smiled.
"How is it? Are you both dazzled by the radiant and beautiful Elysia~?"
Himeko nodded with a small smile. "Indeed. You look even cuter in that outfit."
Elysia, delighted, clasped her hands behind her back and turned to Mo Li.
"Boss Mo Li~ aren't you going to compliment me too?"
Mo Li stroked his chin, pretending to think.
"Hmm… how should I praise you…?"
"A lovely maiden as radiant as a flying blossom?"
Elysia: "That's it? So perfunctory~ But fine, I'll forgive you~" she laughed, covering her mouth.
"Well then, I'm off to find the others! If you ever want to see me, just call~"
"No matter the time or place, Elysia will always respond to your expectations~"
As she left, Himeko felt a flicker of envy in her heart.
Softly, she murmured,
"Boss… the outfits you designed for me aren't nearly as pretty as hers."
Mo Li: "…"
Not his fault—he wasn't an actual designer after all.
Still, he had to agree—Himeko didn't have many glamorous suits.
The few she did have were carried entirely by her looks.
The only one that could be called truly stunning was Crimson Rose – Kiss of the Bride.
But since the girls existed in the real world now, Mo Li had avoided adding any bridal-style costumes into the game.
Thinking for a moment, he opened the system and uploaded the bridal set to the computer.
"How about we release this one next patch?"
Himeko looked down—and froze.
A wedding dress?
She blinked, confused, then glanced at Mo Li suspiciously.
Was this guy… confessing to her in disguise?
You couldn't blame her for thinking that.
That dress was pure, white, beautiful—something you only wore when getting married.
"Don't like it?" Mo Li asked, noticing her expression.
He quickly brought up another red-colored one.
"Then how about this—'Brocade Spring Mist'?"
Himeko turned and saw a bright red, festive gown.
Coming right after that wedding dress, it looked unmistakably like a traditional Chinese bridal outfit.
"…Boss," she began, unsure what to say.
"Still not your type?"
Mo Li rubbed his chin. Maybe he should use his game-design skills from the system to make one himself…
But Himeko shook her head, her cheeks flushed.
"Ahem… actually, I kind of like them, but…"
"I think outfits like that shouldn't be put in the game. They could… send the wrong message."
"But if you really want to see them," she muttered shyly,
"you could ask Ningguang to make them in real life… and I could… wear them for you to see."
Mo Li: "…"
Even a fool would know Himeko had misunderstood.
Now he was the one under pressure.
Should he clarify the misunderstanding and risk making things awkward?
Or just… go along with it?
He decided to play it safe.
"If you like it, I'll just send the design to Ningguang then."
"Do as you please~" Himeko brushed her hair back lightly. "Anyway, I've got work to do. I'll get going."
And with that, she quickly left his office.
Mo Li slumped back in his chair, replaying the conversation in his mind.
"Does she… actually like me?"
"Or am I just overthinking this?"
"Ugh, women's thoughts are so hard to read…"
"Maybe I should ask Rita?"
"No, no—that woman would just tease me to death."
"Forget it. I'll just observe for now. Sooner or later, I'll figure it out."
Meanwhile, Himeko herself was just as flustered.
After all, years of hearing Kiana call her "Aunt Himeko" had already shaken her self-image.
And now, with Mo Li—a handsome man whose personality matched hers perfectly—
After so much time working together, she couldn't deny that she sometimes… wanted to test the waters.
At first, teasing Mo Li was just that—a test, to gauge his character.
Later, it became a game, a habit.
But recently, it has become something more—expectation.
And the moment that wedding dress appeared, her heart completely lost its rhythm.
"Himeko, is Boss in his office?"
The sudden voice startled her.
"Ah—Bronya! You're looking for him?"
Bronya nodded calmly. "Yes. It's about the Genshin Impact preview stream."
Himeko exhaled in relief. "Oh, he's in his office. Want me to take you there?"
Bronya: "?"
Himeko: "…"
Right, what was she saying? Bronya lived here too—she could find Mo Li's office blindfolded.
Before she could correct herself, Bronya nodded expressionlessly.
"Okay. Lead the way."
Himeko: "…"
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