"Ganyu?"
Qin Yu subconsciously muttered the still unfamiliar name, then realized.
Secretary of the Liyue Qixing, handling all sorts of affairs in Liyue Harbor.
Also responsible for diplomatic matters with Inazuma.
It could be said that anyone working in the Inazuma Shogunate would have heard of her.
Even the Grand Guuji Yae Miko affectionately called her Ganyu-nee.
Let alone...
Qin Yu thought of something, his gaze softening.
He turned his head, watching Keqing beside him, who was true to her word and had opened her communication device to call Ganyu.
"What's wrong, looking at me like that suddenly...?"
Keqing noticed Qin Yu's somewhat heated gaze and instinctively checked herself, patting her hair.
She was dressed beautifully, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
"Heh heh... I just think my Keqing is so beautiful."
Qin Yu chuckled.
As expected, he was lightly punched by Keqing.
"Don't fool around, I'm serious!"
Keqing felt a bit nervous about suddenly introducing Qin Yu to her colleague and good friend.
Of course, pride and joy far outweighed the nervousness.
"Speaking of which, the contact letter that made me set sail was written by Miss Ganyu."
Qin Yu embraced Keqing's slender waist, sighing.
He really had to thank Miss Ganyu.
If not for her, where would he have found such a cute cat-like girl who could warm his bed and meow in it?
"You're thinking of dirty things again!"
Keqing puffed out her cheeks and poked Qin Yu's chest.
"I'm pure."
"Hmph."
...
After a bout of playful fighting, they were both panting.
"I'm starting now."
Keqing finally pushed away the restless Qin Yu and snorted.
With that said, she opened her communication device.
Taking this opportunity, she quickly tidied her appearance.
She brought her round, firm black-stockinged legs together, holding the communication device between them.
Simultaneously, with her hands behind her back, she styled her slightly messy hair.
Her proud chest, her slender waist that could be held in one hand.
Her posture, like doing a sit-up, inadvertently displayed Keqing's graceful figure, making her exceptionally captivating.
"..."
Qin Yu's gaze wandered, appreciating silently.
His gaze subtly shifted down her legs in high heels.
Perhaps due to their earlier playfulness, the hem of her skirt had lifted slightly and hadn't settled back down.
In the shadow of the sun, the alluring curves encased in delicate black, faintly translucent, were subtly revealed.
He offered a moment of silent sympathy for the small blades of grass crushed beneath her.
"Cough."
They say you shouldn't touch a tiger's hindquarters, and cats are much the same.
Qin Yu didn't dare to get handsy, so he sat obediently beside her.
"Why are you suddenly so quiet?"
Keqing looked at Qin Yu, who was acting docile and occasionally tilting his head to peek, her face slightly flushed.
She subtly tugged at her skirt, pulling down the scenery.
You rascal.
"I need to make a good impression on her, you know."
Qin Yu smiled.
"Mm, I understand."
Keqing nodded, her gaze becoming more serious.
Her visit to Seirai Island this time was also the result of Ningguang's communication with the Inazuma Shogunate.
By developing this land, Inazuma wanted to establish some cooperation with Liyue.
As the Jade Chamber, Keqing, of course, as soon as she landed on the island...
Came to snuggle with Qin Yu.
"Doo doo doo—"
After a series of beeps, the connection was established.
"Coming, coming."
Keqing's beautiful eyes widened slightly, and she muttered softly.
She quietly grasped Qin Yu's hand.
Her warm, delicate hand was slightly sweaty, betraying her nervousness.
Soon, the screen displayed a room, ancient and elegant.
"Ganyu?"
Keqing tentatively called out.
Why was there no one there?
"Ke, Keqing?!"
A hurried response came from a gentle, pleasant voice, tinged with urgency.
Thump!
As the screen shook, a dull thud echoed, as if something heavy had fallen to the floor.
"..."
Keqing blinked, feeling strange.
What was happening over there?
"Sorry Keqing, I was thinking about something else just now."
A dazed voice sounded again.
At the same time, a blue ahoge twitched and appeared at the edge of the screen.
The next moment, a slightly sleepy, yet undeniably beautiful and delicate face peeked out.
Her brows were soft, and her beauty was captivating.
She also exuded a certain adorable charm.
She was a woman of great charm and also possessed a pure, enduring beauty.
What drew the most attention, however, were the "horns" on her head.
They were, in fact, Qilin horns.
Ganyu carried the bloodline of the Qilin, her youth eternal, making her half-immortal.
"Ganyu, aren't you at the Sea of Clouds Pavilion?"
Keqing asked hesitantly, looking at a drowsy Ganyu whose face clearly screamed "Who am I, where am I, I'm so sleepy."
"Sea of Clouds Pavilion... I don't work there anymore..."
Ganyu swayed precariously, clearly not yet awake.
At this moment, her hair was messy, and she was wearing a very loose-fitting home outfit, simple and light.
Especially the fabric over her chest was dangling loosely, clearly not fitting her.
Whose clothes could they be?
"Ganyu, you...!"
Keqing's eyes widened as she watched a corner of Ganyu's top slip down, revealing her delicate collarbone and smooth, milky shoulder.
They hadn't been in contact for only a day, what could have happened?
"?"
Qin Yu leaned in, wanting to see the legendary Miss Ganyu.
"Wait, you're not allowed to look!"
Keqing the cat puffed up, directly raising her black-stockinged leg and kicking Qin Yu.
Her good friend's current appearance must not be seen!
"Keqing, where are you kicking?"
Qin Yu's face stiffened, and he was helplessly pushed away.
Didn't you say you'd introduce me?
"Eh? Is that a man's voice?"
Ganyu's eyelashes fluttered in the communication, and she finally became a little more alert.
She blinked her beautiful big eyes, tilting her head adorably.
Speaking of men, she bit her lip, feeling conflicted.
Still... need to find a partner... go on blind dates...
Ganyu, who was being urged to marry by both Zhongli and Cloud Retainer, slowly hugged herself.
Finding a partner, with Mr. Qin Yu as the standard...
Does that mean dating Mr. Qin Yu, right?
But where could Mr. Qin Yu be at this moment?
Thinking this, Ganyu looked at Keqing and said softly:
"Keqing, where is your boyfriend?"
Bring him out to meet me.
"Let's not talk about that for now, why aren't you at the Sea of Clouds Pavilion?"
Keqing quickly asked.
"I resigned."
Ganyu buried her face in her knees and said faintly.
She was currently staying at her master's home, sleeping and eating, eating and sleeping.
She had a long holiday and nothing else to do.
Gradually, Miss Ganyu sadly realized that she couldn't do anything without her work.
"But...!"
Just as Keqing was about to press further.
"Ganyu-shijie, Shifu wants us to go eat."
"Today it's Sweet Flower with Qingxin."
A calm voice, carrying a hint of coldness and danger, like an aloof immortal who didn't eat mortal food.
At the same time, the screen was half-occupied by a dark, oppressive presence.
Clearly, she was well-nourished.
"Okay, Shenhe-shimei."
"...Keqing, I'll talk to you later!"
Ganyu hurriedly explained, then hung up the communication.
"..."
Keqing opened her mouth.
She never expected this outcome.
She really quit being a secretary?
Just as Keqing fell into thought.
...
In the distance, Qin Yu, who had been kicked out, lay on the grass basking in the sun.
If you don't want me to see, then I won't.
"Heh, quite a mess."
Fu Fu the kitten stepped on Qin Yu's chest and looked down at him.
"Can I ask you a favor?"
Qin Yu remembered needing to deliver gifts to Ayaka and the others and asked softly.
"What can't you say in front of your girlfriend?"
Miss Fu Fu said indifferently.
"Cough, it's like this."
...
"You want this lady to design a few dresses from Fontaine?"
Miss Fu Fu rested her chin on her hand and said lazily.
She thought for a moment and nodded slightly.
As a lady full of artistic temperament, such a task was naturally easy.
"Thank you, you'll see it in Fontaine City."
Qin Yu breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
He planned to take the young lady to Fontaine for a trip.
"But... what benefits can you give this lady in return?"
Miss Fu Fu extended her paw and gently lifted Qin Yu's chin, smiling.
There must be an exchange for fairness.
"Hmm... How about I give you some water to drink?"
Everyone who has drunk the water from the God of Flowers says it's good.
"?"
Miss Fu Fu gave Qin Yu a look of disdain.
Look at your lack of worldly experience.
Have you been to the underwater world of Fontaine, to Atlantis?
When the time comes, I'll let you taste the water of the God of Water.
"No more joking, please state your request, Miss Fu Fu."
Qin Yu sat up and smiled.
She had stayed since just now and agreed to design dresses.
It looks like she has something on her mind.
"You're quite quick to react."
Miss Fu Fu chuckled and looked towards the Oversight Matrix in the distance.
On the beach, groups of construct mechs were working, building a port.
Truly astonishing construction efficiency.
And they even possessed formidable combat capabilities.
"..."
Qin Yu followed Miss Fu Fu's gaze and realized with a start.
So she had her eye on these mechs.
"What is the energy principle that drives the Oversight Matrix? May I know?"
Miss Fu Fu stared at Qin Yu, her gaze exceptionally solemn.
At this moment, she was speaking to Qin Yu in the name of Furina, the God of Water of Fontaine.
"Apologies, that is forbidden."
Qin Yu shook his head. This was dangerous knowledge that even Sandrone, the creator of the Oversight Matrix, could not know.
He then continued:
"If you need it, I can provide a batch of energy cores."
"...No need."
Miss Fu Fu sighed faintly.
Fairness, it seems, often comes with sacrifice.
Still cannot solve the problems of Fontaine City?
"Miss Fu Fu?"
"This lady shall take her leave. The agreement remains."
The obsession and darkness in Miss Fu Fu's eyes flashed away.
She smiled slightly, waved her paw, and left gracefully.
"..."
Qin Yu watched her retreating figure, his gaze flickering.
Energy?
Fontaine is a nation that has completed its industrial revolution, driven by steam.
But from their conversation just now, Qin Yu knew clearly.
This God of Water had encountered difficulties.
It seems necessary to have his wife, the God of Wisdom, step in and talk to her.
With his wife's wisdom, perhaps she could solve Fontaine's technical problems.
Just as Qin Yu was thinking to himself.
"Qin Yu, what are you muttering about?"
A fragrance wafted from behind.
The next moment, Qin Yu's shoulder was stepped on.
"Keqing, stop fooling around."
Qin Yu turned his head instinctively, but his face was brushed by a warm and smooth sensation.
"?"
Qin Yu's eyes widened, and he stared at the chocolate ice cream cone right in front of him, falling into thought.
The slightly curved shape, small and cute.
And the faint fragrance of the ice cream.
Mmm, it was warm.
To reiterate, the entire body of a beautiful girl is fragrant.
"I knew you'd react like this, you rascal."
Keqing kicked Qin Yu's shoulder with her black-stockinged leg and snorted.
This is your "punishment" for spacing out!
"Cough... What is this?"
Qin Yu coughed lightly.
In the wilderness, this wasn't appropriate.
"What were you spacing out about?"
Keqing put on her high heels again and sat beside Qin Yu.
"Chatting with a cat."
"A cat?"
Seeing Keqing's disbelieving expression, Qin Yu smiled slightly and leaned mysteriously into her ear.
"Isn't the cat right... here!"
"Ah!"
Amidst the girl's startled cry, Qin Yu pounced like a hungry tiger and caught a cute Keqing cat.
On the grass, they resumed their playful scuffle.
As for how much advantage Qin Yu took, we won't go into detail.
...
The two arrived at the port under construction.
"This efficiency... can they work all day?"
Keqing looked at the constructs moving back and forth, her eyes filled with amazement.
This is too suitable for overtime.
"Mm, you can work as long as you want."
Qin Yu smiled slightly, full of confidence.
He would have Sandrone build factories here to produce various mechs.
Once there were more Oversight Matrices and constructs, building Seirai Island would be a simple matter.
This was where he would start to change the world.
"Sometimes I really think you're more suited to living in Liyue."
Keqing leaned gently on Qin Yu's shoulder, her voice soft.
In terms of quietly developing and focusing on infrastructure, they were surprisingly in sync.
A thousand gold pieces are easily obtained, but a soulmate is hard to find.
This was also one of the reasons Keqing admired Qin Yu so much back then.
Of course, the story that followed was well-known.
Keqing, who had gone from pen pal to beloved wife, looked up, her gaze filled with a hint of resentment.
She had said she would tie someone back to Liyue.
But look at this, she had gotten herself entangled instead.
"After I'm done dealing with Enkanomiya."
Qin Yu patted Keqing's fragrant shoulder and whispered in her ear.
The Fatui were trying to disrupt the balance of the three realms and threaten Inazuma.
He couldn't ignore such a matter.
"It's a promise, I'll wait for you."
Keqing wrapped her arms around Qin Yu's waist, her heart filled with warmth.
She lifted her chin and rested it lightly on Qin Yu's shoulder.
The azure sea, the vast sky.
The seagulls calling "Ooo ooo."
All happiness and beauty now belonged to Keqing.
Except...
?
"Good girl."
Qin Yu looked at Keqing, who was dazed by his coaxing, and secretly gave himself a thumbs-up.
Harmonious and loving snuggle, this is what it should be like.
Why bother with Archon Wars, it's too unfriendly.
"Keqing?"
Qin Yu looked at Keqing, who was staring blankly, finding it somewhat amusing.
He cupped her face and winked.
What's wrong, spacing out all of a sudden?
"Qin Yu... look behind you."
"Behind me?"
Qin Yu was startled by her words.
He instinctively turned his head, looking towards the vast expanse of the sea.
Several black dots gradually appeared.
Suddenly, a glittering reflection flashed and vanished.
Someone was observing them with binoculars.
"This is..."
Qin Yu felt a chill wind.
"I forgot to mention, the General of the Tenryou Commission will also be coming to the island this time."
Keqing, with Qin Yu still cupping her face as if they were about to kiss, said.
But in reality, Qin Yu's hands had turned ice cold.
"Who else?"
Qin Yu asked with a wry smile, continuing.
"The young ladies of the Yashiro Commission and the Commission for Pledges."
Keqing looked at Qin Yu, whose eyes were widening, and revealed a mischievous smile.
Then...
She stood on her tiptoes.
"Chu—"
This kiss was exceptionally forceful.
...
At sea, the Tenryou Commission fleet.
Kamisato Ayaka lowered her binoculars, her expression unreadable.
The sea breeze blew her beautiful silver hair, causing her exquisite eyes to squint slightly.
Her demeanor was elegant, her posture breathtaking.
If not for the darkness in her eyes, everything would have been perfect.
"Master..."
Ayaka murmured.
"Ayaka, what did you see?"
As a soft and melodious voice rang out, a graceful figure appeared beside her.
Commissioner for Pledges, Kujou Sara.
"I..."
"Ladies, the fleet is about to dock, please leave the deck."
Just then, a clear and stern female voice sounded.
At the same time, footsteps approached.
Ayaka and Kujou Sara both looked.
It was the General of the Tenryou Commission, Kujou Sara.
She had also come to Seirai Island.