Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

"hello--"

Even through the crowd, Gan Yu clearly received his "greeting".

The smile made her dizzy, but more importantly, with the subtle fluctuations in Yi Chen's movements and emotions, that incomparably kind and auspicious aura emanating from the same source swept over her more and more intensely, like warm sunshine enveloping her, causing her heart to skip a beat and her fingertips to curl slightly.

Gan Yu nodded slightly, almost subconsciously, in return, but the intense surprise and inquiry in her eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Mondstadt... how come there are Kirin there too?

And his aura... was so warm, so special...

After greeting the secretary, Yi Chen resumed his observation of Li Yue, his eyes scanning the rows of shops, the hawkers, and the various goods being loaded and unloaded at the dock like searchlights, his mind rapidly calculating costs and profits.

He hadn't forgotten his purpose: he came to learn how to make money!

The painful lesson of losing 50 million Mora in just two days is unforgettable; sustainable development is the only way forward!

"Jewelry and antiques... the capital investment is too high, pass."

"Fishing boat cargo transport...can't operate the boat, pass."

"Specialty snacks... uh, all I know is eating and elbowing, pass."

"Rent out myself as a bodyguard? That sounds feasible, but Kaiya would definitely object; it would damage the Knights' image..."

Yi Chen stroked his chin, muttering to himself and shaking his head, completely unaware of how out of place he looked in the bustling and orderly streets of Liyue Harbor.

About an hour later, the long but necessary official meeting finally came to an end.

Kaiya led the rest of the delegation back to their lodgings to rest, and casually gestured to Yichen with his eyes, "Don't cause trouble."

Yi Chen readily agreed, but his feet seemed rooted to the spot. After watching them leave, he immediately plunged into the crowds of Liyue Harbor like a husky let loose, continuing his research into "ways to make money."

"Boss, how many bowls of tofu do you sell a day? What are your costs? What's your net profit?"

"Oh, sir, why do you ask that?"

"Academic research, purely academic research!"

"Go away, don't interrupt my business!"

"Sister, where do you get your embroidered flowers from? Can you lower the wholesale price a bit? I'm looking for bulk orders, so I can have as much as I want!"

"Young man, you're quite handsome, why are you thinking such wonderful things? These flowers are delicate, no bargaining!"

Yi Chen was met with a setback, but he was not discouraged. Instead, he became more determined and his eyes shone brighter. It was as if he saw not setbacks, but countless Mora beckoning to him—only temporarily separated by a layer of glass called "method".

Just then, a refined and tranquil aura quietly approached from behind, carrying a faint lotus fragrance.

Yi Chen was squatting in front of a stall selling raw amber stones, trying to use his half-baked mineral knowledge from his "master swordsmanship theory" to judge which stone could yield good stuff, completely unaware of what was going on.

"That... that..."

A gentle, slightly timid voice softly rang out.

Yi Chen turned around and almost lost his balance and fell backward because he had been squatting for too long.

He frantically grabbed the stall next to him and then he could see who it was.

It was the secretary with long blue hair and a small red horn from the dock just now.

At this moment, she pursed her lips slightly, her eyes filled with curiosity, nervousness, and an almost instinctive sense of closeness that he couldn't understand.

"Oh? It's you, Secretary!"

Yi Chen immediately stood up and dusted off his hands.

"The meeting is over? You've worked hard! Liyue Harbor is so lively, there are so many good things!"

Upon hearing Yi Chen's voice, Gan Yu subconsciously tightened her grip on the scroll in her hand, and her voice became even softer.

"Hmm... It's over. I... I noticed you seem quite interested in the business dealings of Liyue?"

"It's more than just being interested!"

Yi Chen slapped his thigh, as if he had found a kindred spirit, and began to pour out his grievances.

"To be honest, Secretary, the reason I came to Liyue this time is to learn from their experience!"

Learn how to earn Mora sustainably, healthily, and continuously!

But after wandering around for a while, I realized this place is too complicated! There are too many tricks involved!

Gan Yu was somewhat taken aback by his rapid-fire, unguarded complaints, but she still tried her best to maintain her professional demeanor and nodded gently.

"Liyue Harbor is the commercial center of Teyvat, and it certainly has its own unique operating rules. Without an introduction or explanation, newcomers can easily... not find their way in."

She paused, carefully observing Yi Chen's reaction; the shared aura made her heart beat slightly faster.

"If... if you need it, I... I have some knowledge of various industries in Liyue Harbor. Perhaps... I can introduce you to a few?"

Not far away, in the shadows around a corner, Zhongli stood with his hands behind his back, having already withdrawn the step he had taken.

He watched as the blue-haired girl approached the black-haired youth, and the two began to talk. Although the atmosphere was somewhat peculiar, there was no tension or danger.

Since Gan Yu has already made contact, there's no need for him to rush.

It would be more natural and appropriate to let the descendants of the same celestial unicorn communicate first.

This "little friend" from Mondstadt, with his enigmatic aura and overly "heavy" Kirin blood, deserves more patient observation.

And observation is precisely one of his greatest strengths.

Chapter 5 Twenty years old, a very good age.

After a brief conversation with Yichen about the prices, currency system, and advantages and disadvantages of several common business models in Liyue Harbor, Gan Yu raised her hand to cover her lips and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

This fellow clansman from Mondstadt... has such a peculiar way of thinking.

Despite being completely ignorant of some basic business rules, they can instantly come up with all sorts of unorthodox and likely disastrous "strategies".

“Mr. Yichen, you seem to be the type of person who would be swindled out of everything by financial products promising ‘annualized returns of 300%’ and ‘guaranteed profits’.”

Her intention was just a small, good-natured joke, reminding him that the business world isn't always sunny.

To everyone's surprise, Yi Chen's eyes lit up. Far from feeling offended, he seemed to have heard some great news.

"Huh?! Really?! Such a good thing exists? Where can I buy those investment products? Are they reliable? Are the entry requirements high? How long does it take to get my money back?"

His expression was so sincere, without a trace of impurity, as if he had truly encountered a benefactor who could guide him through life's difficulties, and he was just short of pulling out his Mora bag and placing an order on the spot.

Gan Yu's smile froze instantly, her eyes widened slightly, and she was completely dumbfounded.

She was being sarcastic! It was a warning!

How could he... how could he take it seriously?

And they look like they can't wait to jump into the pit?

Looking into Yi Chen's eyes, which were filled with a pure and longing expression that seemed to say, "Tell me where I can be fooled," Gan Yu suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of panic and... responsibility.

We must not allow this fellow tribesman, who has no concept of the dangers of money, to go astray!

"No, no!"

Gan Yu quickly waved her hand, her cheeks flushed slightly with anxiety.

"That's a scam! It's fake! You absolutely cannot believe it, and you absolutely cannot buy it!"

"Eh—it's fake..."

Yi Chen deflated like a punctured balloon, his shoulders slumped, his face filled with immense disappointment, and he muttered under his breath.

"I thought I'd found some shortcut to wealth..."

Seeing his undisguised dejection, Gan Yu felt both amused and annoyed. She quickly and awkwardly changed the subject, trying to divert his attention from "how to be quickly deceived".

"Speaking of which... Mr. Yichen, you look quite young. How old are you this year?"

Although Yi Chen was still resentful about his shattered dream of getting rich, he still honestly answered, "Oh, I'm twenty."

Gan Yu's fingers tightened slightly.

For humans, twenty years old is considered adulthood, enough to stand on one's own.

But for the long-lived Immortal Lin Clan... twenty years old, that's practically still a cub that's only recently been weaned!

Recalling his previous wildly imaginative and reckless "money-making schemes," and his unguarded excitement when he heard about high-return financial investments...

Gan Yu suddenly realized, and the last trace of doubt in her heart vanished, replaced by a surging, almost overflowing affection and... a strong desire to protect.

It turns out it was still a cub.

No wonder she's so...innocent.

Everything has an explanation.

When Gan Yu looked at Yi Chen again, her eyes had completely changed.

It was no longer about looking at a stranger of the same kind who might bring about change, but about looking at one's own cub who urgently needed to be guided, cared for, and well protected from being harmed by the complex world outside.

"Twenty...twenty years old, that's...a really good age."

As Gan Yu spoke, her eyes were filled with an almost overflowing tenderness and a kind of... "kindness" that made Yi Chen's scalp tingle?

"Miss Gan Yu, what kind of look is that?!"

Yi Chen felt extremely uncomfortable under their gaze and couldn't help but shrink back, his face filled with great confusion and a hint of wariness.

"Why does it feel weird?"

First it was that immortal named Xiao last night, and now it's this beautiful secretary.

Yi Chen subconsciously touched his smooth chin.

Could it be that people in Liyue judge others by their hair?

They felt that since he was young and inexperienced, he was unreliable, so they automatically categorized him as a child who needed special care.

"Ah! No, it's nothing!"

Gan Yu suddenly snapped out of her daze, realizing her lapse in composure, and quickly waved her hand, her cheeks slightly flushed as she tried to cover it up.

"I just feel that Mr. Yichen... is very, very energetic! Yes, energetic!"

The excuse was so lame that even she didn't believe it, but fortunately, Yi Chen's attention was easily diverted.

"Speaking of which, it's almost noon,"

Gan Yu quickly composed herself, but that unconscious tenderness lingered.

"Mr. Yichen, since you are new to Liyue, you must not be familiar with the local cuisine. How about I treat you to some of Liyue's specialties?"

"Eat? Sure, sure!"

Upon hearing about food, Yi Chen immediately forgot his earlier doubts, his eyes lit up, and he readily agreed.

"Thank you, Ms. Gan Yu! I'll treat you next time!"

Looking at his innocent and easily coaxed appearance, Gan Yu felt a deeper tenderness in her heart and nodded with a smile.

"Okay, I'll look forward to it."

The two arrived at an elegantly decorated restaurant and sat down.

While waiting for the food to be served, Yi Chen's attention was once again drawn to the pair of crystal-clear red horns in Gan Yu's hair.

Unable to contain his curiosity, he leaned forward slightly, pointed to the opposite corner, and asked very directly:

"Miss Gan Yu, is that... a real horn on your head? Or is it some kind of amazing headdress? It looks so cool!"

Gan Yu was completely stunned.

He...he doesn't know?

He possesses such pure Qilin blood, yet he doesn't know what this pair of horns means?

Could it be his parents...?

An unbelievable thought popped into her head, and she blurted it out unconsciously.

"You... didn't your parents tell you about these things? About us... uh, about the Immortal Lin Clan?"

The curiosity on Yi Chen's face vanished instantly, replaced by a calm acceptance. He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

"They are in another world."