Genshin Impact: I, the Winter's Executor, am forced to work.

Mondstadt is adjacent to Winterspring and Liyue, and the prosperity of these two countries is evident to all the people of the Seven Kingdoms.

"Ms. Qin, you're not still thinking about work, are you?"

Qin Ye had just opened the menu when he noticed that the girl in front of him had her brows furrowed, as if she was trying to memorize the layout of the room.

"Haha..." Qin realized her rudeness and quickly bowed her head to apologize.

"It's nothing. You remind me of one of my adjutants. She was also exceptionally serious about her work."

Qin Ye originally wanted to chat and have a meal with the other party to build a closer relationship before revealing his true identity.

Now I realize that it's completely unnecessary, because Qin will always take anything related to work seriously, without needing any foreplay.

"I see. I hope you can introduce us sometime. I think we'd be very likely to get along well."

Qin took the menu from Qin Ye and looked through it carefully.

"..."

She blinked, gradually realizing what was happening.

"You just said...your adjutant?"

Within the Knights of Favonius, she herself, as the acting Grand Master, could barely be considered Grand Master Falgar's lieutenant, while Jean herself did not have a lieutenant in the strict sense.

"That's right, it's normal for the Fools' executives to have their own lieutenants, isn't it?"

Qin Ye smiled and shrugged, wanting to observe Qin's reaction.

As he expected, the girl's gaze was now completely fixed on him.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the twelfth Executive Officer of the Fools..."

"Dionysus, the Fool?" Qin's tone suddenly became excited.

"..."

Is such a strong reaction necessary?

Qin Ye narrowed his eyes, becoming wary of the other party's movements.

Qin suddenly stood up, walked to Qin Ye's side, grabbed the man's hands, and held them in front of her chest.

“I have heard about your deeds from Grand Master Falga.”

"Ok?"

Could you please offer some constructive feedback on my work?

"..."

Something seems off about how this plot is unfolding.

Chapter 164 What serious business can we discuss in a private room?

"Miss Qin, please calm down first."

Qin Ye seemed somewhat bewildered by the girl's sudden enthusiasm.

"Ah? Okay." Qin's hands recoiled as if she had been electrocuted, her expression quite embarrassed.

"So, Falgar actually mentioned me in front of you?"

The man frowned.

He had indeed hosted this legendary Knight of the North Wind in the land of Winterbreak. How to put it? He was truly a paragon of freedom.

To put it nicely, his personality was carefree and easygoing, but it's hard not to suspect that he instilled in Qin some scoundrelly ideas that helping him with trivial matters was his duty.

This girl's emphasis on duty is a bit too pathological. It's not that this is a bad thing, but being in a free city yet having her freedom restricted by everyone is a manifestation of conflict and putting the cart before the horse.

“Yes.” Qin nodded quickly in response, her eyes sparkling.

"..."

"Unfortunately, my methods for managing winter are probably not suitable for you."

Qin Ye shrugged helplessly, indicating that he was powerless to help.

Why?

"First of all, we have two different views on the system. I have always believed that so-called freedom is built within a certain framework, giving the people the greatest power. The most important thing for a country is peace and stability, not doing whatever it wants."

If you were to impose rules and regulations on the Mondstadt people, or any work regulations, they would undoubtedly be labeled by a bunch of immature adults as a restoration of the brutal rule of the old aristocracy.

"this..."

Qin frowned, her expression looking somewhat unnatural.

Qin Ye also shared some of his views and thoughts with her on the way.

At the time, she didn't know the other person was the legendary "Fool." Her stubbornness prevented her from fully listening. Looking back now, it seems that it was indeed true.

A person's energy is always limited. If she wants Mondstadt to become better, she must first, as acting leader, implement some reforms and establish connections at the top.

But now all her energy is focused on trivial things like finding the cat...

"However, you are not the only one in Mondstadt, Commander Jean. There must be some of your fellow knights who understand your hardships. If you do not shoulder these burdens yourself, but instead choose to ask them for help, you will surely receive a response."

Qin's distress gradually subsided, and she once again took Qin Ye's hand and nodded firmly.

Seeing this, Qin Ye said no more.

I really like one of Barbatos's quotes: "Let the people of Mondstadt handle their own troubles!"

Moreover, since we are currently in the midst of the Fools' scheme, other countries should step aside for now.

Moreover, their gods might not agree.

Mondl restricts unity and development through freedom.

Liyue uses contracts to shift people's center of gravity.

Inatsume controls endless desires with eternity.

Thinking about it this way, I realize that before winter, I lived in a country of love and romance...

The image of a rooster and a clown in love flashed through my mind.

Winter is better now.

Therefore, it is estimated that the Rock King Emperor was willing to return power to the people, having made many preparations.

He really made me cry my eyes out.

"So, Mr. Fool, is there anything else you want to see me about?"

Although she didn't understand those complicated matters, Qin had been through many years of experience and naturally understood that someone like Qin Ye wouldn't come to eat and go shopping with her for no reason.

"The ensemble leader really doesn't know how to enjoy life."

Qin Ye shrugged helplessly, but showed no sign of blame. He had a high tolerance for people with this kind of personality.

Dong dong dong

There was no warning when there was a knock on the door.

"Are they your men, Mr. Fool?"

Qin stood up consciously and went to open the door.

Following the figure downwards, the petite girl smiled and poked her head out, facing Qin Ye, who was pouring wine to reward himself.

"..."

The action of pouring the wine froze, and the wine dripped down the side of the wine glass. Qin Ye's previously casual expression instantly turned serious.

"It's Columbia."

His voice was calm and composed.

"Hmm, I heard you and the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius had a private meeting to discuss serious matters?"

The word "private room" was pronounced quite clearly.

"Yes, that's right. Some things are going to happen in Mondstadt soon. I think since we have the same enemy, we should let them know in advance so we can build an unbreakable alliance."

Most importantly, it allows the Knights of Favonius to take the hits, and if they can't win, the Night Heroes will step in.

"I see. I just came to take a look. You two chat."

"..."

Qin Ye watched as Columbia pulled out a chair and sat down next to her, then naturally picked up a glass and poured her a glass of red wine.

"And you two are... um..."

Qin carefully considered her words, afraid of causing the other party to misunderstand.

"A couple?" he asked cautiously.

"Not yet, but we can't say it isn't either." Qin Ye's introduction was very precise.

"Um..."

The content of an extremely long romance novel surfaced in Qin's mind.

So that's how it is... It was a tragic love story full of hardships and twists.

"May the wind god protect your love."

Qin clasped her hands tightly in front of her chest, making a praying gesture.

"Thank you, I will accept your blessing, Commander Qin."

Let's forget about the wind god...

Qin Ye gestured for the other person to sit down, then turned to look at Columbia, who was sitting obediently to the side.

He quietly moved the chair closer to the girl.

The other girl wasn't being unreasonable, but he couldn't act too indifferent to her.

This time it's probably also because...

I guess Arecino wants to see me make a fool of myself.