"Yelan... Secretary?"
Qin Yuwei looked up, a little surprised, at Yelan holding the commission letter.
She was wearing a maid's uniform, tall and graceful.
Sunlight streamed through the window, outlining her alluring curves.
She was a mysterious and elegant woman.
Especially the black stockings faintly visible beneath her skirt…
"I can see you're very pleased."
Yelan's lips curved slightly, and she said meaningfully.
Her senses were extremely sharp, and she naturally noticed Qin Mouren's gaze.
Just as the intel suggested, he was quite mischievous.
"If I hadn't noticed, would the role-playing game have continued indefinitely?"
Qin Yu smiled, intrigued.
He hadn't expected a secretary to suddenly show up.
He quite liked this surprise.
However…
"I would have thought you were nothing special, and left."
Yelan said earnestly, crossing her arms.
But at least for now, she was satisfied with Qin Yu.
In all aspects.
"...Does Sandrone know about your existence?"
Qin Yu pondered for a moment, his thoughts clicking.
After all, the commission was posted by her.
"Of course... The Fatui Harbinger, Columbina, she's quite invested in your affairs."
Yelan nodded in agreement, then sighed with a hint of helplessness.
Living in the Transient Moonlight Teahouse wasn't easy.
It wasn't just the Shogunate…
Trying to evade Sandrone's scrutiny was also nearly impossible.
They had naturally probed and made contact long ago.
As for the process.
Two individuals who enjoyed playing with strings would naturally exchange notes on binding techniques.
And the target of their discussion…
"Thank you."
Qin Yu smiled at this.
He supposed it was to be expected of Sandrone to find him a maid and a secretary.
And, to attract the attention of the Cryo Archon.
"Heh, is this considered a deal then?"
Yelan put away the commission letter and smiled.
As she spoke, she moved with elegant steps to the bedside.
Sitting down, she crossed her legs, her demeanor languid.
The alluring black stockings beneath her skirt were now fully exposed to the air.
"What do you want?"
Qin Yu didn't immediately agree, his heart calm.
Miss Yelan was no ordinary person; she must have her own needs.
This was a commission, but also a transaction.
"You see through it clearly. I like dealing with employers like you."
Yelan rested her chin on one hand and smiled slightly.
Her gaze became more serious, and she said softly:
"I want an answer."
"?"
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow. What did she mean?
"The Chasm."
"Danger is constantly calling to me."
Yelan's eyes gleamed with excitement. "But before I can uncover the truth there, I need greater strength."
She stared intently at Qin Yu.
She didn't want to experience the failure that endangered ordinary people a second time.
"...Craving danger, are we."
Qin Yu murmured, a strange thought indeed.
But he understood it was a form of obsession.
Perhaps Yelan carried some kind of mission.
Thinking this, he smiled:
"So, you also wish to become my disciple and get stronger?"
"There's a more direct way to get stronger."
Yelan casually took out a die and pointed it at Qin Yu.
A light flashed, beautiful and deadly.
The air quietly solidified.
"Seeking danger on me? Without a Vision, are you sure you want to do this?"
Qin Yu understood something, his eyes flashing with divine light.
He hadn't expected his secretary to challenge him to a fight on their first meeting.
Who was interviewing whom, after all?
"Of course. Just be determined to defeat me."
Yelan flicked her hair and slowly stood up.
She stared intently at the dangerous Qin Yu, her entire body buzzing with excitement.
She had long wanted to test the depths of this man.
With this thought, Yelan grabbed her long skirt.
The next moment, she pulled it forcefully to the sides.
*Riiip—*
With the sound of tearing fabric, the long skirt transformed into a short one.
Qin Yu froze, looking at Yelan's slender legs clad in black stockings, speechless for a long time.
No way, she's going this far?
"It'll be more convenient to move during exercise, won't it?"
Yelan's lips curved into a smile, and she said meaningfully.
Does he really like looking at his female secretary's legs that much?
"Are you ready?"
Qin Yu coughed lightly and tossed the tetrahedron in his hand.
He wouldn't bully her; he'd just spar with Yelan using this.
"Mr. Qin Yu, aren't you going to prepare a bit more?"
Yelan's gaze shifted downwards, a playful smile appearing.
"..."
Qin Yu clicked his tongue and casually evaporated his clothes.
There were still water stains on the spot where Yelan had spilled tea.
A bit awkward.
"Next time, for something like this…!"
Just as Qin Yu lowered his head.
"Heh."
Yelan's lips curved slightly, her lazy gaze suddenly sharpening.
The opportunity has arrived…!
Her body moved, vanishing from her spot like a phantom.
*Swish—!*
Instantly, a piercing sound echoed, and several arrows shot out.
Faintly, there was even a special fluctuation of talismans enchantment.
Since Qin Yu hadn't been fair when he threw the dice earlier, the secretary saw no reason to be polite.
"..."
Qin Yu looked up, his eyes shifting slightly.
Liyue's sorcery? Interesting.
"A very efficient and sharp means of attack."
He said softly, and the parts of the construct in his hand lit up.
The laser transformed into a blade and was casually swung.
*Clang!*
In the not-so-spacious room, sparks flew.
The laser and arrows separated upon contact, emitting a sharp clashing sound.
*Crack—*
The arrows shattered and scattered across the floor.
Qin Yu took a step forward, crushing the fragments underfoot.
He walked to the center of the room, his demeanor relaxed.
"This level of swordsmanship is truly surprising…!"
In the empty room, Yelan's voice rang out, filled with astonishment.
Precisely cutting down her arrows was not something anyone could do.
"Hiding all the time is useless, Madam Secretary."
Qin Yu smiled and said softly.
"Oh? Then come and catch me."
Yelan chuckled, issuing a challenge.
She was extremely confident in her stealth abilities.
It was enough to sneak into the Jade Chamber and peek at Ningguang taking a bath.
"..."
Qin Yu flashed, appearing directly in the corner, and reached out to grab.
He missed.
"An illusion?"
He muttered, looking at the dissipating shadow.
"Just a trick with talismans."
Yelan smiled.
Before finding Qin Yu, she had already made arrangements in the surrounding rooms.
So, she had come prepared.
"Interesting, but it's time to finish this."
Qin Yu smiled and raised the construct in his hand.
A brilliant azure light swept across the room.
"This is…!"
"Madam Secretary, I'm going to make my move now."
Qin Yu didn't give Yelan a chance to react, directly locking onto her true form.
"!"
Yelan realized her stealth had been exposed and was about to react.
But alas, all her efforts were in vain.
*Bang!*
After a muffled sound, a graceful figure materialized before Qin Yu.
"Mm."
Yelan was subdued in one move and fell to the ground.
She raised her fingertips, wanting to counterattack.
But Qin Yu didn't give her that chance.
*Shwsh—*
A searing laser shot out, and threads intertwined.
*Thump.*
"Surrender?"
Qin Yu sat by the bed, looking down at Yelan, who was trapped by the laser with alluring curves, and smiled.
Madam Secretary, do you yield?
"Ugh…!"
The laser tightened continuously.
The searing sensation brought pain.
Yelan bit her lip, emitting an unclear sound.
"?"
Qin Yu was taken aback.
He looked at Yelan, who was lying on the ground with a flushed face, and slowly widened his eyes.
[Ding, Pleasure Emotion Points +1 from Yelan]
What are you blushing about?!