"Ah… my partner."
Sandrone murmured meaningfully at the words.
She narrowed her eyes, looking at Qin Yu.
Like a kitten catching a peculiar scent.
Was he looking for new little kittens outside?
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
Qin Yu pushed the wheelchair, amused.
A mischievous thought crossed his mind, and he reached out, gently pinching the girl's small nose.
Let's see if you'll tease me.
Fortunately, no other girls passed by. It would be so bad if they overheard.
"Mmph…"
"As expected, you, a man burdened with sin, have taken a liking to her."
Sandrone, with her nose pinched, grumbled and rolled her eyes in dissatisfaction.
The Marionette suddenly realized that facing Qin Yu in her true form exposed more of her weaknesses.
Like a delicate, fragile doll, being toyed with at will.
"What are you talking about, I was just…"
Qin Yu said helplessly, what happened to the serious topic?
Fortunately, this topic that was about to go off track was corrected.
"Arlecchino, every time I see her, I feel very uneasy."
"She is a very crazy and ambitious woman, who stops at nothing to achieve her goals."
Sandrone recalled, her brow furrowing slightly.
"...I see."
Qin Yu nodded gravely.
This did align with his impression of the Fatui Harbingers, being so erratic.
"However, she is also a very gentle person."
"That's what the children who came out of the House of the Hearth all say."
"This is also her… biggest weakness."
Sandrone looked at Qin Yu's surprised expression and chuckled.
She took the bait, didn't she, my partner.
She quite enjoyed seeing Qin Yu make such an expression.
That expression of curiosity, of wanting to know the truth.
It meant the initiative was on her side.
"Why aren't you saying anything else?" Qin Yu asked.
He could tell that the Marionette wanted to play another trick.
"Heh…"
A playful curve appeared at the corner of Sandrone's lips.
Information is precious, after all.
"If you want information, you'll have to pay the corresponding price."
The elegant and refined girl tilted her head up and smiled.
"Price?"
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow.
As expected of a Fatui Harbinger, already negotiating.
But…
He glanced at the soft, fair hands fumbling over him.
Is this "price" you're talking about, a proper one?
"My partner, it depends on your performance."
"…"
After a moment of silence, Qin Yu stopped walking.
The secluded path was exceptionally quiet.
Well, no one would see.
He opened his arms and pulled Sandrone's petite body into his embrace.
Light, soft, and warm.
Like a ball of cotton candy, making him want to take a bite.
"Is this enough?" Qin Yu whispered.
"Mmm… not bad."
Sandrone nestled her head against Qin Yu's warm neck, murmuring.
Away from schemes and calculations, she felt a sense of ease.
But clearly, as a Harbinger, the girl was more greedy.
…and had more little schemes.
"My partner, I'm suddenly feeling a bit sleepy."
"I'm here."
"…"
Qin Yu turned his head slightly.
His nose brushed aside a strand of hair that obscured the girl's cheek, admiring her flawless, translucent face.
Suddenly, he wanted to give it a kiss, what should he do?
Just as Qin was about to act.
"Arlecchino… she has two personalities."
Sandrone's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Qin Yu's action.
"One good, one evil?"
"Perhaps. I'm not sure of the specifics."
Sandrone raised her face and slowly leaned close to Qin Yu's ear.
The curve of her lips grew more playful.
"My partner, there are two things I want to tell you."
"Go ahead."
Qin Yu held the girl in his arms tighter, savoring this rare moment of warmth and contentment.
"After you catch Arlecchino, remember to tie her up and spank her hard!"
A hint of inexplicable delight and excitement flickered in Sandrone's eyes.
"…How much of a grudge do you two have?"
Qin Yu asked strangely, not responding.
That request was too odd.
He was a decent person.
"Just a personal grudge. I've been annoyed by her for a long time."
"Then I'll need to recruit some people to deal with her."
"Still thinking about your female secretary?"
Sandrone saw through him at a glance.
"Cough, I never specified gender."
Qin Yu said helplessly.
Of course, who could refuse a personal female secretary?
"Heh, men."
Sandrone pinched Qin Yu's waist, mercilessly.
Qin winced.
"Alright, I'll post the commission at the Adventurers' Guild."
"Yes, the specific requirements are female, beautiful, and lastly, skilled in information gathering…"
The Marionette was already giving instructions to Katheryne.
Wait, is the focus wrong!
"Let's talk about the second thing."
Qin Yu said helplessly, the topic getting strange again.
"The second thing?"
Sandrone suddenly looked up and silently mouthed a few words.
"?"
Qin Yu instinctively repeated them.
"Keqing, little sister."
Qin's eyes slowly widened.
A huge "Danger" symbol formed above his head.
The most terrifying thing is the sudden silence in the air.
"???"
In his shock, he abruptly turned his head and looked towards the other side of the small path.
"…"
There, a Keqing cat was looking down, biting her lip, her hands covering herself.
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The three forming a classic love triangle tableau.
"Brother Qin Yu."
Beside Keqing, the white-haired loli blinked her eyes.
Nahida was seriously observing Qin Yu, who was still sticking close to Sandrone.
"Wait, I…!"
Qin, on the verge of disaster, immediately tried to let go of the girl in his arms.
But…
"My partner, where do you think you're going?"
Sandrone smiled playfully and grabbed Qin Yu's collar preemptively, not letting him leave at all.
The pit dug by the Marionette was just beginning.
"What are you two doing!" Keqing gritted her teeth.
"Heh… What are we doing?"
Sandrone leaned close to Qin Yu's face, provocatively glancing at the bristling Keqing.
The next moment—
In front of Keqing's slowly widening eyes.
Sandrone, stuck out her tender pink tongue.
Like a lazy and elegant kitten, she gently licked the beloved cat food.
Thank you for the treat, my partner.
"???"
Qin Yu only felt a coolness on his face.
The wet sensation made him stop thinking.
"Let go of Qin Yu!"
Keqing rushed to Qin Yu's side and, somewhat breaking down, pulled the two apart.
Get away from this bad woman who's been stealing kisses so early in the morning!
"Heh heh… Good morning, Keqing, little sister."
Sandrone licked her lips, looking at the stunned Qin Yu with a look of pleasure.
"Good morning, Keqing."
Qin Yu subconsciously touched his face, feeling awkward.
A new day, indeed very lively.
Or rather, a bit too lively.
"What are you thinking, forget it quickly!"
Keqing's face turned red as she recalled the scene just now.
Whether it was from anger at Sandrone or not.
After a flurry of Keqing cat's pink punches.
"Sorry, I was wrong."
Qin Yu raised his hands and sincerely admitted his mistake.
"I was wrong this time, I'll do it again next time."
"Mmm, and also... you've arrived at just the right time."
Nahida, the considerate little cotton-padded jacket, read Qin Yu's thoughts.
Qin Yu: …
Why is this little cotton-padded jacket so leaky!
Qin, surrounded by several women by the tree, could neither advance nor retreat.