Genshin Impact's Sweet and Hard Free People

"I think so, but my memory is still a bit messy and I need to sort it out."

Xinhui wanted to cover up the past without leaving a trace, mainly because he couldn't reveal anything to others that was beyond their comprehension.

Ke Qing expressed her understanding and told him, "Then take a good rest and make sure you recover. When you have time, I will come with my grandfather to thank you."

There's nothing to thank me for... Xin Hui knew that Keyun was very grateful that he agreed to find Ke Qing, but he felt that if it weren't for this, he might have lived in a state of constant running away forever...

……

The busyness before the holiday is often joyful and fulfilling. Xinhui, who makes dresses, is just one of many people involved in the preparations.

Making lanterns, preparing dishes, planning stage performances... every task seemed crucial.

Therefore, Xinhui worked tirelessly to finish the formal wear. Actually, his time was already very tight; he already had a lot of work to do, and then the trip to the snow mountain delayed him for a few days.

When he stepped out of Yiyuge this morning and saw that some families were already preparing to decorate with lanterns and colorful decorations, his heart was filled with a warm feeling.

After walking a short distance, we arrived at Chunxiang Kiln, a porcelain shop.

Actually, he came to see the shop owner, Ying'er, mainly for work-related matters. However, when he first arrived here, he asked the shop what else they sold besides porcelain, and Ying'er actually replied with a question.

—We sell toys for adults!

I was incredibly embarrassed at the time and didn't know how to answer. Later I learned that "Ying'er" referred to a kite (an adult's toy?).

This incident became a source of amusement for Ying'er, who would bring it up from time to time and find it amusing.

"Hey, what brings our big boss Xinhui here today? Could it be... he's missing someone?" Ying'er's slightly lazy voice startled him.

"Ying'er, please stop teasing me. We're all business people, and I have important business to attend to." Xin Hui could only cough twice to prove his innocence.

So he explained his purpose—to obtain Ying'er's clothing data!

"I'm truly speechless, Boss Xin. How can you say something like that?" Ying'er couldn't help but roll her eyes at him and spat, "Listen carefully, the size is..."

Well, I guess this will be laughed at again, but who told Lady Ningguang to include her name in the list!

So when Xinhui openly inquired about the private matters of young girls on the street, he specifically chose young and pretty women. It was inevitable that he would be seen as a pervert!

Finally, Xinhui dragged his weary body back to Yiyu Pavilion, where he happened to meet Gan Yu, who had come to bring him breakfast, and invited her inside.

As he ate the delicious breakfast, Xinhui finally felt alive again. He then realized that, without realizing it, he had become increasingly dependent on Ganyu, who had practically taken over his breakfast.

“Gan Yu…” Xin Hui hesitated before speaking.

"Ok?"

"Um, could you tell me your clothing size, including... the measurements?" Looking into Gan Yu's innocent and clear eyes, Xin Hui felt even more guilty.

"Oh, you want to make clothes?"

Xinhui nodded several times in succession, just like someone hoeing the ground.

Thinking to myself, Gan Yu really understands me!

"I don't quite remember..." Gan Yu brushed a strand of blue hair that fell beside her ear and smiled politely.

"Well, you should have some tools here, right? Why don't you help me measure it?"

Xin Hui glanced at Gan Yu's curvaceous figure and unconsciously swallowed.

Then I remembered that I was scolded today, a number I've never seen in my entire life combined.

At this moment, all he could feel was a wail of despair.

Please, have mercy on me!

Chapter Fifteen: Day and Preparation

Although Xin Hui experienced unprecedented shame and was even regarded as a pervert by some young girls, hard work pays off. With this data, the progress of Xin Hui's dress production finally got back on track.

Soon after, inside the Yiyu Pavilion, the gown made for Gan Yu—the Tingxia Huanxing—was also completed.

The overall design is a dark blue-black starry sky fabric adorned with many bright stars, just enough to cover the chest, and its edges are decorated with white pointed feathers. The iridescent blue dress is embellished with a few red tassels, the tights are black, the forearm sleeves are a gradient of dark blue, and the red Chinese knot at the ankle remains unchanged.

However, Xinhui wanted to pair it with a stunning pair of blue crystal shoes to make it even more perfect.

So much so that one morning after Gan Yu arrived, Xin Hui couldn't wait to let her try it.

"No, no, this dress is so beautiful, it would be terrible if I got it dirty." Gan Yu waved her hands repeatedly, shaking her head like a rattle-drum. She knew that Xin Hui had put a lot of effort into making it.

Knowing how clumsy I am, I worried I might ruin the dress...

"Why not? You made it anyway. There's a fitting room here, don't worry. Even though I've been called a pervert a lot these past few days, I won't peek." Xin Hui thought she was worried about something else, but it turns out she was afraid of ruining the clothes!

However, Xin Hui's confident words seemed unconvincing, and instead gave him the feeling that "he was trying to hide something."

He pushed Gan Yu's soft shoulders, forcing her into the fitting room without resistance. At the same time, Xin Hui handed her a pair of translucent blue crystal shoes.

He had asked Ying'er to find this for him two days ago. It took a lot of effort to get it, since Ying'er is the owner of a porcelain shop and has a lot of connections with so many people.

In order to get her to willingly help him find a good pair of shoes, he had no choice but to agree to make her another outfit for free next time.

When Gan Yu reopened the gleaming wooden door and shyly peeked out her horned head, Xin Hui thought that Gan Yu was too shy to come out because her clothes didn't fit.

It turned out he was overthinking it.

Gan Yu's exquisite figure, paired with the dazzling [Illusory Star Under the Court], made her look absolutely stunning!

Xinhui felt that if it were at night, the "starry sky" concept he designed for this dress would be even more prominent.

"Is it not suitable? It seems to be my problem." Seeing that Xin Hui was stunned, Gan Yu thought that she was not good enough for the dress, implying that she was not pretty enough.

“Perfect, absolutely perfect!” Xin Hui quickly retorted.

Just kidding, this suit is practically tailor-made for Gan Yu, okay? It's just that he feels some details still need to be modified.

……

Liyue Harbor. Adventurers' Guild.

Catherine's kind gaze is always open to all adventurers.

The blonde girl and her little partner were visiting this place for the first time and were incredibly curious about everything there.

"Welcome to the Adventurers' Guild, towards the stars and the abyss!" The familiar voice rang out, and Catherine was busy with another day.

"Another Catherine?!" The voice on the other end seemed surprised, and judging from their tone, it seemed to be their first time here.

"Hello, I'm Catherine, the receptionist at the Adventurers' Guild. I'm responsible for providing adventurers with quest assignments and intelligence support. And this job is available year-round. By the way, why are you being so formal, adventurer?"

Ying: "Why are you here?"

She was shocked. Catherine couldn't possibly be faster than her, could she? Did she use the Seven Gods Idol?

Then, Catherine said apologetically.

“I’m sorry, I don’t quite understand your question. Everyone in the guild knows that Catherine is the Adventurers’ Guild’s receptionist, and the Liyue branch also needs a receptionist… so Catherine is here.”

"...Is there a problem?"

This……

The blonde girl paused for a moment, and the strange flying object beside her whispered in her ear, "This Catherine, there's something strange about her."

Actually, they were just being paranoid and confused this Catherine with the Catherine of Mondstadt.

"Have you had any requests lately?" Ying's bright eyes flickered for a moment, then she stopped dwelling on the question.

"The commissioned missions, because the Liyue Seven Stars and the Thousand Rock Army have hardly had any free time lately, so most of the commissioned missions have been completed."

“Speaking of which… Liyue’s traditional festival, the Lantern Festival, is coming soon!” Catherine first gave the two of them a cryptic answer.

Seeing that Ying and Paimon looked puzzled because they didn't know about the festival, she began to explain.

The sky lanterns above Liyue Harbor twinkle, illuminating the sky and sea, carrying people's wishes to distant places.

The first full moon night of each year is the "Lantern Festival" in Liyue. At night, people release "Sky Lanterns" and "Heavenly Lanterns" into the night sky.

This is a festival to commemorate heroes, and the lanterns symbolize the wish that the flame of virtue will be passed on and that their beauty will never fade. People believe that the lights on the night sea will guide the souls of the fallen heroes back home.

"Wow, this sounds like a really big festival. Maybe... there will be lots of delicious food!" Paimon exclaimed with some excitement.

You're only excited because of the food, right?

Ying understood Paimon's concerns, but still looked at her with affection.

Releasing lanterns and making wishes sounds wonderful.

Both of them looked at Catherine with great interest.

“So, that’s how Lady Ningguang’s request came about,” Catherine said.

"What kind of request is it? Hmm... it's not asking us to help with patrols, is it?"

Ying listened with a somewhat helpless expression. It seemed Paimon was thinking that with Qixing and the Immortals also present at the Lantern Festival, no one would be handling Liyue's affairs, and Paimon didn't want to miss such a grand festival and become a laborer. That's probably why he was hesitant.

No, that's not true.

"The days leading up to the Lantern Festival can all be considered festival days, but there is plenty of time, so people rush to complete the preparations for the Lantern Festival during this period. Lady Ningguang is in charge of the preparations for the Lantern Festival. So far, only the production of the Sky Lanterns is lacking manpower."

How are lanterns made?

"But... I don't know how to make lanterns." Ying seemed a little embarrassed. Making lanterns was the work of a craftsman, wasn't it?

In particular, she saw the enormous number of requests for Sky Lanterns. She couldn't help but feel the same inner resistance as Paimon.

"There's a reward of Primogems if you complete the quest!" Catherine suddenly reminded her.

"You should have said so earlier, instead of wasting so much time talking." However, before she could speak, Paimon's soft, sweet voice came from beside her ear.

"I'll take on this task!"

Chapter Sixteen: Ke Yun's Invitation

"Miss, if I may ask, how much would you sell this little thing floating beside you for?"

As Ying led Paimon to complete the lantern-making request, they happened to pass by a shop where a middle-aged man in an old-fashioned robe and with a beard asked her a question.

He is Bo Lai, the owner of Wanyou Shop.