Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

(Video: I'm also a little curious.)

(Xiao Yi: Want to give it a try?)

(Shadow: If only there were a way to try. But I'm not the kind of person who lowers their trust in someone because of emotions. Even if you make me angry, I'll still trust you.)

Xiao Yi thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed the case.

Ultimately, Miss Shadow is a deity, not a crybaby who whines over every little thing. A deity has a very mature mind, so how could she be controlled by emotions?

Miss Ying didn't hold it against her for eating all the watermelon she had been longing for.

He suddenly had a brilliant idea!

(Xiao Yi: Hmm? This method might work... Never mind, it's too unethical, and I don't want to say this to you—just pretend I didn't say anything.)

(Shadow: This kind of talk easily arouses curiosity, like leaving plot holes in light novels without filling them in, which is a bit uncomfortable. So just say what you think, although I don't think such trivial tricks will work on me.)

(Xiao Yi: Let's not.)

(Voiceover: I'm ready.)

(Xiao Yi: You really want to try?)

(Shadow: I'm okay.)

(Xiao Yi: Okay, what I'm about to say isn't from the bottom of my heart, but rather to test whether trust levels decrease with emotions.)

(Shadow: Yeah, whatever happens, I won't blame you. Bring it on.)

(Xiao Yi: Well, I'm about to begin—guess who I met before boarding the ship?)

(Shadow: I don't know.)

(Xiao Yi: Anyway, it's not your sister.)

(Shadow: Uh...)

(Xiao Yi: I'm very sorry, Miss Ying, but actually someone forced me to say this.)

(Video: Tell me, who forced you to do this?)

(Xiao Yi: Anyway, it's not your sister.)

(film:……)

(Lord: General Thunder; Trust Value: 76)

(Trust value: 75)

(Trust value: 74)

(Xiao Yi: Miss Ying, Miss Ying! Remember quickly, the enlightened ones are very happy... No, remember our initial agreement, this was just a test!)

(Lord: General Thunder; Trust Value: 77)

Back to normal.

(Voiceover: Phew—I admit, you have a real talent for manipulating other people's emotions.)

(Xiao Yi: Are you alright?)

(Voiceover: I took a sip of milk and it's fine now. I was moved by your words because I lacked self-control; I was the one who was wrong.)

(Xiao Yi: This kind of thing cannot be called a mistake. Even the rock-solid Rock King Emperor would be moved by similar words, believe me.)

(Video: I don't think that Morax, with his thousand years of experience, would be swayed by mere words.)

(Xiao Yi: Who knows...)

(Miyajiro: So, who exactly did you meet before boarding the ship?)

(Xiao Yi: Anyway, it's not Miyamoto Tsubasa.)

(Miyajiro: That's fantastic!)

……

As time went by, Xiao Yi's boating experience gradually turned from novelty to boredom.

Looking around, all you can see is the sea, and there are very few entertainment facilities.

Every day, all I do is play chess with Ayato, banter with the fox, and talk to Ayaka. In the evenings, I chat casually in the chat room, and that's how I spend my days in the same monotonous routine.

Because of his special status as a married man, he could not get too close to Miss Kamisato, and the idea of ​​embracing her while practicing swordsmanship, as before, was practically out of the question.

In addition, the elder brother who practiced swordsmanship is also gone.

Xiao Yi remembered that in the world before he traveled through time, it took two months for ancient sailing ships to cross the Atlantic Ocean. He wondered how long it would take Inazuma to get to Liyue.

About a week after setting sail, bored Xiao Yi climbed up the mast and happened to see a fleet of ships heading towards his fleet.

At first, he thought he had encountered pirates and was finally going to have some fun, but the unfamiliar fleet peacefully handed over to our side.

It turns out this is the Liyue mercenary ship, the Death Star, which came specifically to welcome the groom and ensure his safe arrival at Liyue Harbor.

Upon seeing the Death Star, Xiao Yi, whose mind was being disturbed by boredom, once again remembered his mission: to reach Liyue Harbor, marry Gan Yu, and for the two countries to create prosperity together.

He began to shift his focus to the mission and review Liyue's traditional culture so as not to disappoint Gan Yu, the Seven Stars Secretary who had unconditionally accepted him.

It's strange that Gan Yu would accept someone she didn't know.

……

Meanwhile, the upper echelons of Liyue were in complete chaos.

The immortal constitution grants Gan Yu the superhuman ability to work for dozens of days without rest, but this does not mean she will not get tired.

People are more likely to make mistakes when they are tired.

The secretary of Yuehai Pavilion, a half-immortal who has been mingling in human society for thousands of years, recently passed a document without reading the contents properly due to overwork and even signed her name on it—this is the biggest mistake she has made in hundreds of years.

By the time Gan Yu and her colleagues realized what was happening, it was too late to turn back.

Chapter 89 Pretend to be crazy, Gan Yu!

Night fell over Liyue Harbor, but it couldn't erase the city's vitality. The streets were brightly lit, and the exciting nightlife was just beginning.

Moonsea Pavilion is the administrative building located in Jade Capital Terrace, serving as the central hub of Liyue's operations.

A young woman with long, slender legs walked along the passageway of the Moon Sea Pavilion. Her light skirt swayed gently with her graceful steps. She wore an exquisite purple dress made of high-quality silk, but her spirited face made her look nothing like a rich young lady.

The girl's light purple hair was tied into two buns on either side of her head, which at first glance looked like cat ears. Long ponytails extended from the ends of the two "cat ears," and the ponytails seemed to float up as if they couldn't keep up with her swift and decisive steps.

The busy staff members immediately put down their work to greet the girl.

"Lord Yuheng."

The girl is the actual ruler of the trading nation, one of the seven stars of Liyue, Keqing, the Jade Balance Star.

Ke Qing quickly glanced around to make sure no one was slacking off, then asked, "Where's Gan Yu? Is she still working tirelessly in the office?"

"That's right," a clerk replied, "Lord Gan Yu is as conscientious as ever."

“While hard work is a good thing, the situation is special right now.” Ke Qing frowned slightly. “She needs rest and recuperation to ensure the diplomatic mission goes smoothly.”

Ke Qing walked quickly toward Gan Yu's office.

……

The room, brightly lit by candlelight all night, was piled high with official business awaiting processing, including taxation, public security, environmental politics, personnel arrangements, and the flow of goods... all the elements that contribute to the prosperity of the nation were crammed into this spacious room.

Amidst a small hill of official documents, a young girl holds a sheep-hair brush and silently writes down documents.

The girl's delicate face had smooth, clean skin without a single blemish, and her jewel-like purple eyes were bright and piercing, resembling exquisite works of art adorned with her azure eyelashes.

In addition, she has long, flowing, waist-length blue hair, and red and black horns disguised as hair ornaments are located on both sides of her head, revealing a strange and noble temperament.

Gan Yu, a half-immortal with the bloodline of the Qilin, has devoted herself to the development of Liyue for thousands of years. She is the secretary of the Seven Stars and is responsible for handling all matters, big and small, in Liyue.

squeak--

The door was pushed open, and Gan Yu put down her pen and looked at her colleague who had barged in without permission.

"Are you still busy?" Ke Qing found a stool in the corner, and naturally pulled it over to sit next to Gan Yu, facing her.

"Yes, the Moon Festival just ended recently, and there are many problems that have followed," Gan Yu replied as if reporting a work report. "Also, the leyline activity a month ago was a bit strange; the demonic karmic obstacles first disappeared and then reappeared, which also needs to be investigated..."

Ke Qing interrupted Gan Yu's report, knowing that if she didn't speak up, the dutiful Qilin girl would continue talking indefinitely.

She didn't come here to make Gan Yu work overtime; on the contrary, she came to persuade her to stop working and take a break.

“I’ll take over these things for you. I happen to have plenty of free time these days,” Keqing generously offered. “The entire Seven Stars have agreed to give you a leave of absence. Until Inazuma’s ship arrives at Liyue Harbor, it’s all your rest time—starting now.”

"Eh, why?" The blue-haired Qilin girl looked puzzled, reaching up to touch her horn, a habitual gesture when she was nervous. "The Seven Stars don't need me anymore..."

“We don’t mean we don’t need you. You’re just too tired and need to rest.” Ke Qing corrected the other person’s thinking and explained with emotion, “After all, you’re getting married soon. If the groom sees you looking tired, he will definitely be unhappy.”

"Besides, the groom is a big shot in Inazuma. This event represents the long-standing friendship between the two countries, so for you now, resting is also part of your work."

After listening to Ke Qing's advice, Gan Yu felt even more lost.

"Get married?" Gan Yu tilted her head. "What do you mean by getting married?"

Ke Qing was also stunned.

The two countries reached an agreement on a marriage, but the woman has suffered amnesia due to overwork? Something terrible has happened!

To help Gan Yu regain her memory, she began to recount what had happened: "I heard you talking to yourself before, saying something like 'It's time to find a spouse.'"

"I've thought about it. You've dedicated so many years to Liyue, yet you can't enjoy the happiness of family life. It's truly pitiful. So, I discussed with Qixing about helping you find a husband. We've carefully selected over a dozen suitable candidates, all worthy of your status, for you to choose from."

Gan Yu shook her head to stay alert and continued, "I remember all of that. I thanked you for your kindness, and then treated all the documents as draft paper..."

"Wait, something's not right!" Ke Qing's eyes widened. "You rejected all other suitors, but approved Inazuma's marriage proposal. We assumed you were in love with the renowned Narukami, so we swiftly agreed to the marriage, and the follow-up matters are already being handled."

"Hey, wait a minute, when did I..." Gan Yu rubbed her cheeks vigorously to wake herself up, "Could it be that I was so confused that I signed the trade documents with Inazuma and the marriage documents together?"

"Trade is no problem, but I don't really want to get married because I won't be able to continue working after I marry someone else..."

Seeing Gan Yu's troubled expression, Ke Qing asked in confusion, "Since you didn't want to get married in the first place, what was the meaning of your previous talk about 'spouse'?"

Gan Yu blinked and replied, "I was talking about that little dog at the harbor. All the other dogs have mates, but it's all alone and very pitiful..."

For a moment, Keqing was so embarrassed that she wanted to take off her Eye of Thor and put it in her mouth to bite, but that was not a very elegant action, so she ended up biting her tongue.

We're doomed! We're doomed!