Qin Mouren's gaze shifted back and forth between his wife and Sister Zhen.
The two women smiled kindly, appearing remarkably harmonious and loving.
But the reality was...
[Great Tree King...]
[Ei...]
Their long legs stretched out under the table, tangling and applying subtle pressure.
The first Electro Archon and the first Dendro Archon yielded to neither.
The situation became chaotic for a moment.
"...!"
Qin Mouren's hands and thighs were squeezed between the smooth ice creams, making him stiff. kuAiδugg
Two fists are no match for four hands, let alone four feet.
Stop fighting, you two!
*Clatter.*
The wooden table suddenly shook.
Qin Mouren's pupils contracted, and he almost jumped out of his seat.
Fight if you must, but can you not choose my lap as your battlefield, and make such a big commotion!
He suddenly looked up at the other women.
"Huh? What just happened?"
Beside him, Paimon tilted her head curiously, trying to look under the table.
There was a strange noise.
Even Lumine, Miss Furina, and the Cryo Archon looked over, their gazes peculiar.
Qin Yu was fumbling around under the table with his hands.
"Ahaha... I just got a cramp."
Qin Mouren maintained an awkward yet polite smile, attempting to change the subject.
Suddenly, his expression changed.
"Hmm? Really? Let me see."
Paimon rubbed her little hands, lowered her head, and was about to fly under Qin Yu.
Her intuition told her there was delicious food under the table.
What surprise would it be?
"Don't move!!"
Qin Mouren panicked and immediately pulled out the hand holding his wife's ice cream, blocking Paimon.
The sense of impending doom made his breathing heavy and his whole body stiff.
This isn't something for children to see, Paimon!
"Waaah, darn it! Lumine, look at him—"
Paimon, with Qin Yu's fragrant hand plastered on her face, stomped her feet in anger and ran to tattle on him to Lumine.
Such a pleasant smell must be delicious cream pastries!
"It's okay for now... Hmm...!"
Before Qin Mouren could relax, his body trembled, and he involuntarily let out a strange sound.
But he quickly recovered, clearing his throat.
He then looked at his wife and Sister Zhen, his gaze pleading.
Can you please stop for a moment?
Who could withstand being stepped on like this!
"?"
Lumine glanced at Qin Yu and moved away with a look of disgust.
His expression, a mixture of struggle and pleasure, was so strange.
"My sun, concentrate on the meeting."
His wife smiled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear with a gentle motion.
"Brother Yu, be good."
Zhen cast a seemingly chiding glance at Qin Yu, asserting her authority as a young elder sister.
"..."
Qin Yu looked at the two women acting as if nothing had happened, and his lips twitched.
So, they're passing the blame.
They even looked innocent, pretending so well.
Thinking this, a desire for revenge and to teach the two women a lesson surged in his heart.
*Slap!*
His legs exerted sudden force, clamping down on the four ice creams.
Through the fabric, the soft and smooth sensation brought astonishing elasticity.
Very moist.
"...!"
Seeing his wife and Sister Zhen tremble, Qin Mouren's lips curled into a slight smile.
Slacking off at work? He loved it.
At this point, he stopped pretending to be a gentleman.
Come on, let's hurt each other!
Just as the situation was becoming even more chaotic.
"Qin Yu, don't cause trouble."
The Cryo Archon furrowed her brow slightly, tapping her fingertip on the table, her voice calm.
Even as the boyfriend of a dominant CEO-like figure, he wouldn't have the privilege of disregarding work during business hours.
After all, among the Seven Nations' Archons, she was the one who worked the hardest.
Hardest, in the literal sense.
Thinking this, the Tsaritsa let out a soft snort.
She leaned back in her chair, her posture elegant, her aura aloof.
Her thin, soft, long dress, clean and simple, accentuated her long legs wrapped in translucent white stockings, making them alluring and captivating.
Her delicate, fair feet in transparent crystal high heels were a sight to behold.
"..."
The Tsaritsa's cold eyes narrowed.
The Anemo Archon slacked off, the Geo Archon retired.
One by one, they wanted to dump their work on others.
But fortunately, she already had reliable allies by her side.
The first Electro Archon, the first Dendro Archon.
She looked at the two women, who were watching each other with faint smiles, as if discussing issues seriously, and nodded with satisfaction.
Indeed, there were more gods who didn't slack off.
Of course, she ignored the one sipping afternoon tea and doodling with a pen and paper.
*Clatter!*
The wooden table shook again.
"Qin Yu!"
"Cough cough... I got another cramp..."
"Behave, or I'll freeze you and throw you outside."
Her Majesty the Tsaritsa glared at him, her aura fully deployed.
(ᗜ˰ᗜ)
*Bang!*
On the other side, Miss Furina's cat paw smacked the table, and she rolled her eyes at Qin Mouren.
She was fulfilling her promise to help Qin Yu design a small dress in the Fontaine style.
But clearly, the constantly shaking table made it impossible to concentrate on designing.
What were you up to?
Miss Furina tilted her head suspiciously, sensing something was off.
"Cough, sorry...!"
Qin Yu said with a stiff expression.
Since he couldn't resist, he could only endure it silently.
But fortunately, perhaps because it attracted the attention of the Tsaritsa and Furina, the movement under the table gradually subsided.
A little romance, but within limits.
Qin Mouren breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed his wife and Sister Zhen just wanted to tease him during their work break.
Of course, when it was real break time...
What would happen was anyone's guess.
...
Following this, everything returned to normal.
Just then, the discussion among the women concluded.
"Finally here?"
Lumine's face was serious, and she sat up straight.
She was going to ask the gods about her brother.
And what happened in Khaenri'ah back then.
...
After a conversation that could not be revealed.
"Whew... I understand."
After a long silence, Lumine finally looked up and made a decision.
"In any case, assist Qin Yu in becoming a god and defeat the Abyss Order."
Bathed in sunlight, her pair of golden eyes were exceptionally clear.
There were still many unresolved mysteries in this world.
As a traveler, she needed more time to witness them and find her own answers.
And the end of her journey...
Would she only know the final truth and awaken her brother by ascending to the "Throne" of this world?
Thinking this, Lumine pursed her lips.
Once, she was alone.
But now, she not only had Paimon's company but had also met the women in the tearoom.
And...
"I look forward to our future travels."
Lumine slowly extended her small hand to Qin Yu and said softly.
Since she was destined to step into the Abyss eventually.
Then from this moment on, you, you bad guy, would be her temporary guardian.
Who is her brother? She didn't know him well.
Who told you to abandon me without my consent and always speak in riddles.
Lumine's little notebook remembered grudges.
"..."
Qin Yu gazed at Lumine's beautiful, pure face and smiled slightly.
The serious Lumine was also very cute.
"Still messing around, hurry up."
Lumine felt Qin Yu's gaze, her cheeks flushed, revealing a girlish coyness.
Of course, there was also a barely perceptible complex emotion.
She looked at Qin Yu, lost in thought for a moment.
A traveler drifting with the wind would eventually be drawn and stop somewhere.
Where was her home?
By the wooden table, the gods watched the two, as if bearing witness.
"Okay."
Finally, Qin Yu nodded solemnly.
Their hands slowly clasped together.
Qin Yu took Lumine's hand and looked at the women simultaneously.
The Electro Archon, Dendro Archon, Flower Archon, Cryo Archon, Hydro Archon.
"Then it's a promise, we'll change the predetermined [ending] together."
"This time, we will not fail."