"Qin Yu?"
Keqing's eyes lit up, and she pressed.
"That's me."
Qin Yu smiled and nodded.
Your good pen pal is here, no doubt about it.
"It really is you..."
A smile appeared on Keqing's pretty face.
She confirmed it with a glance; the young man before her was indeed Qin Yu.
The pen pal she had been longing to bring to Liyue for overtime.
And now, he had appeared right in front of her.
Moreover...
Keqing's beautiful eyes fluttered as she gazed intently at Qin Yu.
The young man smiled, his demeanor bright and sunny.
Only upon meeting him in person did she realize.
Qin Yu was different from how she had imagined.
He had become even more handsome.
"?"
The Millelith soldiers around them looked over with a hint of curiosity.
Was their usually serious and diligent Yuheng Star... like this?
Then, with surprise and envy, they looked at Qin Yu.
They had no idea what this envoy from Inazuma had said.
He had managed to get so close to the Yuheng Star.
Did he propose to work overtime voluntarily?
Now that was a determined individual.
"Ahem, what I mean is..."
Keqing's expression became a little awkward as she turned away.
Realizing her reaction, she finally understood.
Her sudden in-person meeting had caused her to seem overly delighted.
Would it leave a strange impression on Qin Yu?
Thinking this, Keqing let out a soft huff and pretended to be calm.
"It's nothing. I need to get back to work."
With that, Keqing glanced at Qin Yu.
Flicking her twin tails, she started to leave.
"Wait a moment."
Qin Yu smiled and called out to stop her.
"This is our first meeting, why the hurry?"
Your good pen pal is about to be left behind.
And so many people are watching.
"..."
Keqing stopped, her lips pursed.
Then, she said softly, "That's not what I meant."
"So, why aren't you letting me help with work?"
Qin Yu teased.
Keqing had written diligently in her letter, intending to drag him here for overtime.
Why was she leaving alone now?
Upon hearing this, Keqing turned to look at Qin Yu.
Suddenly, a glint of light caught her attention.
"What's that..."
In the sunlight, the maiden's eyes fluttered.
It was the hairpin she had given to Qin Yu.
Although a little worn, it was clearly well-maintained.
Qin Yu was actually wearing it with him.
Was this a hint of some kind...?
Keqing blinked, her eyelashes trembling.
Come to think of it, she was also carrying the General's doll with her.
If Qin Yu saw it...!
[Ding, Keqing's emotional points +1]
Qin Yu's heart stirred.
Where did this point come from?
Could it be from hearing that he was going to work...?
Before he could ponder further.
"Since you've said so, then come with me."
A faint smile curved Keqing's lips as she said softly.
My pen pal.
You're the one who came knocking, asking for overtime.
She wouldn't allow you to slack off halfway.
"Okay."
Qin Yu smiled and walked alongside Keqing.
They spoke of many things.
But one thing was certain...
The usually serious maiden's lips curved upwards.
In the sunlight, her smile was absolutely breathtaking.
"Hiss."
A group of single soldiers watched them leave.
And let out envious sighs.
...
At the military encampment.
"What a meticulous sea chart."
Keqing studied the sea chart in her hands, her voice serious.
"With this, we can save more than half the time."
Since arriving here, she had been troubled by the salvage operation.
The surrounding waters were unfamiliar, and exploration could only be done slowly.
But now, the situation had changed.
With this thought, Keqing looked up at Qin Yu.
"Qin Yu, you've been a great help."
"Mhm..."
Qin Yu nodded subconsciously upon hearing this.
"?"
Keqing glanced at herself, suspecting him.
"What are you looking at?"
Was there something odd about her?
Her pen pal was still like this.
How long had it been, and he was already getting distracted.
"Nothing."
Qin Yu coughed lightly and shifted his gaze.
As a master of slacking, he wasn't interested in work.
But clearly, working with a beautiful girl was different.
Keqing, in her work state, possessed a unique charm.
Especially those cat-eared twin tails...
Admiring them was a pleasure.
One more look.
"You're still looking at me."
Keqing stared at Qin Yu, her tone fierce.
However, facing Keqing the cat, he was prepared.
"Keqing, that General's doll..."
Qin Yu suddenly smiled, hinting at something.
"What...!"
Keqing realized what he meant and turned around in a panic.
Sensing Qin Yu's gaze, her cheeks flushed.
The Electro Archon doll she carried with her was exposed.
"Th-this is just..."
Keqing struggled to say anything for a long time.
Her purple cat ears perked up.
And it had to be in front of Qin Yu...
How embarrassing!
"I understand. It's just a coincidence."
Qin Yu chuckled inwardly and smiled.
Keqing the cat's reaction was so cute.
He couldn't help but want to tease her a little more.
"Hmph. It's good that you understand."
Keqing glared at Qin Yu and said softly.
Her cheeks were still flushed, making her look incredibly alluring.
Making one want to take a bite.
"Keqing, you don't need to be so serious."
"The surrounding waters have been charted. We can take a break now."
Qin Yu smiled, not wanting to tease Keqing further.
If he continued, Keqing the cat might bite him.
"But..."
Keqing looked at Qin Yu upon hearing this, tempted.
With Qin Yu's help, things were indeed twice as effective.
And she could take some time to get to know Qin Yu better...
That didn't seem so bad.
"Leave the rest to others."
Qin Yu shrugged his shoulders and continued to tempt her.
Keqing the cat, there's always more work to be done.
Why not slack off with him?
Perhaps a stroll, or a chat about life...
Finally, Keqing nodded.
"It can't be helped. I'll go out for a walk then."
"...If you want to follow, be my guest."
The somewhat tsundere maiden made sure to add.
Qin Yu's lips curved upwards upon hearing this.
"Alright."