Afterwards.
As is well known, the process of any event is very important.
Qin Yu agreed with this deeply.
At this moment, he was sitting by the bed, having just finished his "training"... no, his educational guidance session with the maid Keke Mao.
The detailed process aside, Qin Yu was quite satisfied with the outcome.
A tsundere yet obedient maid Keke Mao was just too adorable.
So adorable that Qin Yu couldn't help but want to devour her whole.
In fact, he did lay hands on her.
And the sensitive Keqing had already sensed Qin Yu's intentions long ago.
Always proud and aloof, she had gradually changed in her interactions with Qin Yu, becoming bold enough to reciprocate his feelings.
Finally, Keke Mao succeeded.
On this day, she also became Qin Yu's woman.
Keqing had no regrets.
Since there was a response, they had promised to be together forever.
That detestable woman Sandrone, could she do it?
"Mmm... what time is it, Qin Yu?"
A soft, kitten-like voice sounded from behind him, laced with a hint of exhaustion and languor.
The next moment, the maiden's flawless arm reached out, wrapping around Qin Yu's neck.
Keqing gently rested her head on Qin Yu's shoulder, pouting and nuzzling against him.
Just awakened, her messy purple hair was spread out, giving her a drowsy, sleepy appearance.
That's right, this was the result of "working overtime" with Qin Yu.
It was hard to imagine what kind of workload could make Keke Mao, known for her diligence, exclaim that she couldn't take it anymore and needed rest.
It seemed that when it came to overtime, Qin Yu, the slacker, was the one to beat.
"Heh... the sun is almost setting, little lazy cat."
Qin Yu turned to look at Keke Mao, a gentle smile gracing his lips.
He couldn't help but reach out, gently tickling her little nose before pinching it.
He had originally intended to pat her backside to wake Keqing up.
But unexpectedly, she was prepared.
"Haven't you teased me enough already?"
Keke Mao puffed out her cheeks and playfully slapped Qin Yu.
At this moment, she was completely wrapped in her little blanket, looking utterly adorable.
It also concealed a significant amount of alluring scenery.
"Who was it that said they'd work late into the night, only to beg for mercy in the end?"
Qin Yu's lips curved slightly as he looked at the blushing Keqing.
His playful gaze drifted to her disheveled purple hair.
During their "overtime," grabbing Keke Mao's pigtails did fulfill some peculiar desires in Qin Yu's heart.
That feeling of controlling life's direction, of galloping freely – those who understand, understand.
"Who, who knew your work capacity was so strong...!"
Keke Mao recalled the overtime process with Qin Yu and hid herself deeper in the blanket, revealing only her fair little feet.
The black stockings from her maid outfit had long since been torn apart during the intense "work."
What she hadn't expected back then was that Qin Yu had been prepared.
He had actually "borrowed" all sorts of stockings from Sandrone...
And Qin Yu seemed even more interested in things that were "broken."
In short, Keke Mao couldn't remember how many "overtime plans" she had gone through.
*Munch!*
The more Keke Mao thought about it, the more indignant she became, and she bit Qin Yu.
"Ouch—you're still biting me after the overtime is over?"
Qin Yu gasped, immediately surrendering.
Holding up his hands, he could also see the red scratches and bite marks on his arms.
Well, it was perfectly normal for a cat to scratch and bite, wasn't it?
She really didn't hold back.
"Are... are you alright... cough cough."
Keqing realized what she had done, released him, and her expression turned concerned.
But before she could finish speaking, she couldn't help but cough.
With a gulp, she seemed to have instinctively swallowed something.
"Are you feeling unwell?" Qin Yu asked, feigning ignorance.
Keke Mao couldn't help but give Qin Yu a sidelong glance, her face flushing.
As everyone knows, cats love to play with feather wands.
And Qin Yu, to make Keke Mao happy, had produced his own "feather wand."
This "wand"...
Those who understand, understand. Those who don't, it's hard to explain too clearly here.
"Do these injuries on you still hurt?"
Keke Mao made herself not look at Qin Yu's "feather wand" and instead worried about Qin Yu's wounds.
After all, she was the one who caused them.
"Just teasing you, you have an opening!"
Qin Yu chuckled, suddenly turned around, and pounced on Keke Mao.
Clearly, Keqing, who was now lying on Qin Yu, was not protected by the blanket in front.
So, amidst the maiden's surprised cry, Qin Yu bit her back.
The following is the time for post-overtime checks and rectifications.
...
"We'll have to clean up again."
Qin Yu picked up the clothes scattered on the floor, a helpless smile on his face.
He grabbed a handful, but there wasn't a single piece of his own clothing.
They were all "borrowed" from Sandrone, all sorts of outfits.
That's right, he had tried them on the maid Keke Mao, and the effect was outstanding.
This made Qin Yu full of motivation for "work."
"Cough."
Qin Yu coughed lightly. There were too many tricks, and some he didn't have time to experiment with.
It seemed that in the future, he would have to actively try them out...
Like that "Mrs. Great Sage Dendro Archon."
Overtime... writing papers...
He wondered what the next "unlockable content" would be.
"Qin Yu, have you changed?"
Keqing, wrapped in her blanket, muffled her voice.
"I'm done. Yours."
Qin Yu scooped up a pile of clothes and threw them near the little ball of blankets.
Keke Mao quickly reached out and pulled the clothes inside.
"Pervert!"
A moment later, she threw out a wet, wagging cat tail.
Hmm, Qin Yu had tried it. This method of securing it was even more stable than with Lumine the cat.
"Heh... getting shy at a time like this."
Qin Yu chuckled and, through the blanket, smacked her cat-like bottom.
Judging by his familiarity, it was clear he had practiced this multiple times.
Yes, when he was grabbing her pigtails and finding his life's direction.
"Qin Yu!!"
Keke Mao was about to bite again.
...
After a series of creaking sounds from the bed, Keqing was "recovered."
Having put on her clothes, she finally regained her composure, sitting on the bed and silently folding the blood-stained sheets.
The first time always held special significance.
Qin Yu looked at Keke Mao with a soft gaze.
Now, the adorable Keke Mao really couldn't run away.
She would obediently stay by his side and give him a litter of kittens.
"What are you looking at, idiot."
Keqing deliberately put on a stern face and kicked out a long leg at Qin Yu.
"You have to take responsibility for me from now on, understand?"
After such a long "overtime," she wondered if she might be pregnant...
Keke Mao thought with some consternation, clutching her slightly swollen abdomen.
How many should she have, and what should their names be?
Never mind, next time she'll call Ganyu over, together.
Meaning, to brainstorm names together.
Ganyu, that workaholic, would probably be envious of her finding a husband.
Thinking of this, a blissful smile spread across Keke Mao's pretty face.
"Quick, pick out some socks to wear, your legs will get cold."
Qin Yu caught her bare little feet and squeezed them.
"Hmph, why didn't I just step on you to death."
Keqing gave Qin Yu a glare, remembering something.
If she had known earlier that high heels could make the "feather wand" more excited, and that taking them off made it even more so...