Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

Is it because of his reliability in handling official business, which is a stark contrast to his appearance?

Or was it the sparkle in his eyes when he talked about making money, and the touching moment he evoked by his words, "My power is for protecting everyone"?

But Ningguang knew very well that this must have been mixed with a bit of personal goodwill that she hadn’t experienced in a long time, a goodwill that went beyond calculations of interests and commercial appreciation.

This feeling of affection, in the quiet night and the warmth of being together, became undeniable and quietly grew.

Chapter 16 BYD Kaeya

A moment later, Yi Chen steadily carried Ning Guang to the door of her magnificent room and gently put her down.

He took a half step back, still smiling, and waved at Ningguang.

"Alright, Lady Ningguang, you've arrived safely! Thank you so much for your lesson today, I've really learned a lot!"

"Please get some rest, I should head back now."

Ningguang leaned against the door, looking at his completely oblivious manner and his single-minded desire to go back. The rare sense of dependence and tenderness that had just risen in her heart was immediately replaced by a feeling of being both annoyed and amused.

"The journey back to our inn from here isn't short. Perhaps... we could rest here?"

Her gaze swept over the guest rooms at the end of the corridor.

"There are still plenty of empty rooms in Qunyu Pavilion, and... it'll be convenient for work tomorrow, won't it?"

However, Yi Chen shook his head without hesitation, his reasons being both valid and righteous.

"No, no, Lady Ningguang, thank you for your kindness! I have to hurry back and write to Commander Qin to report on my learning progress today! This is of utmost importance! Bye-bye!"

After saying that, he waved his hand again, turned around and strode towards the Floating Stone Steps. His back view was full of relief after completing the task and anticipation for "writing a letter to Captain Jean". He didn't notice the expression of the richest woman in Liyue who froze instantly behind him.

Ningguang watched as that carefree, even somewhat cheerful figure quickly disappeared at the top of the stairs, and for a moment she was stunned.

Rejected...refused?

She, Ningguang of Tianquan, the wealthiest woman in Teyvat, and the most powerful woman in Liyue Harbor, took the initiative to ask a man to stay overnight at Qunyu Pavilion... and was so decisively and even somewhat matter-of-factly rejected with the excuse that "business is more important"?

This experience was completely foreign to her.

For many years… no, perhaps for the first time in her life, she had tasted the bitterness of being rejected outright, with all her charm and power disregarded, purely because “other things were more important.”

Ningguang stood there, looking at the empty stairwell. For the first time, a clear look of astonishment and a very faint sense of...frustration appeared in her eyes, which were always so shrewd and insightful.

Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

This Yi Chen is even more...special than she imagined.

Since Yi Chen was not initially on the official Mondstadt delegation list, and he always appeared with a casual attitude of "I'm just here for tourism and to learn how to make money on the side,"...

Although Ningguang became interested in him, she did not immediately use her intelligence network to investigate further. She only knew that he was the assistant to Jean, the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius.

But now it seems that this superficial information alone is far from enough.

A man who could so naturally refuse Ningguang's invitation was no ordinary person.

Why is Yi Chen so loyal to the leader of the harp in Mondstadt, even considering writing to her as a "top priority"?

A feeling called "curiosity" and "competitiveness" quietly ignited in Tianquan's heart.

She turned and walked into the room, her steps still elegant, but her eyes had become deep and sharp.

She clapped her hands lightly, and a blurry figure appeared silently behind her as if blending into the shadows.

"I need all the information about Yichen of the Knights of Favonius, the more detailed the better. Especially his relationship with Jyn Gunnhildr, the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt."

"Yes, my lord."

The shadow responded softly, then vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.

Ningguang walked to the window, looking down at the now-sleeping Liyue Harbor, her fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the window frame.

Yichen... what kind of person are you really?

Meanwhile, in the inn where the Mondstadt delegation was staying, the lights were still on in Kaeya's room.

The cavalry captain was not sleepy at all; on the contrary, he was full of energy.

Two sheets of paper lay on his desk. One was a formal (but extremely frivolous) report to be sent to the Grand Master's office of the Knights of Favonius, and the other... was a "private friendly message" to be sent to Yura Lawrence, the Knight of the Waves.

People don't get tired when they're doing bad things.

Kaiya wrote while muttering to himself.

“Hmm… ‘Greetings, Commander Jean. Assistant Yichen has made a ‘breakthrough’ progress in his diplomatic work in Liyue…’”

He paused, then added embellishments as he wrote...

"...She is highly regarded and... well, favored by the Liyue Septate and their important secretary. Especially this evening, someone witnessed Lady Ningguang of Tianquan and my assistant Yichen strolling side by side in Liyue Harbor, chatting happily and in a harmonious atmosphere. Lady Ningguang even..."

As she wrote this, Kaiya couldn't help but laugh out loud, shook her head, and continued writing her letter to Yura:

"'...Yura, you didn't see that scene. The affection in Miss Ganyu's eyes, the admiration in Miss Keqing's eyes, and today, Miss Ningguang and him taking that ambiguous stroll in Liyue Harbor...tsk tsk, our Mondstadt's 'most affectionate' is probably about to make a name for himself in Liyue Harbor.'"

Finally, he added a note at the end of his letter to Jean: "PS: As I saw it with my own eyes, Lady Ningguang even affectionately stroked his hair. Such an honor is unheard of in the Liyue business world."

After writing the last sentence, Kaiya blew on the ink with satisfaction and put the two letters into envelopes printed with the Knights of Favonius wax and his personal crest, respectively.

He checked his "masterpiece" repeatedly, ensuring that the wording maintained a superficial objectivity while being full of infinite room for misleading, enough to create a sufficiently interesting ripple in Mondstadt.

Immediately afterwards, the cavalry captain, who loved watching the drama unfold, grabbed two letters, burst out of the room with renewed vigor, and headed straight for the inn's main hall—where several Knights of Favonius, who hadn't rested yet, were playing cards to pass the time.

"The market is open! The market is open!"

I bet our assistant Yichen will receive the 'letter of concern' from Mondstadt first.

First, I received an 'invitation' from a certain important figure in Liyue!

Or... bet on which lady's 'heart' he'll eventually bring back to Mondstadt?

The odds are incredible, place your bets now, brothers!

As Kaiya finished speaking, the once quiet hall suddenly erupted in cheers and laughter.

"Captain Kaeya! You're here again!"

"I'm betting a bag of Mondstadt potato pancakes, and I'll bet the piano troupe leader will send the message first!"

"I bet you, Lady Ningguang! Brother Yichen was summoned to the Jade Pavilion today!"

"Miss Gan Yu seems very gentle..."

"Didn't you all see the look in Keqing's eyes that day? There's definitely something going on!"

The atmosphere was instantly ignited, and Kaiya, watching the lively scene, smiled so broadly that his one eye turned into a crescent moon.

Great, the plan works.

Let the winds of Mondstadt blow even more wildly!

Chapter 17 Turmoil

The next morning, in the office of the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius.

Qin looked at the two letters placed side by side on her desk and rubbed her slightly tired brow.

A letter came from Yichen; the handwriting was familiar to her, a slightly urgent yet still neat handwriting.

The other letter came from Kaeya, and the sealing wax gave off an aura of "I'm about to cause trouble."

She took a deep breath, adhering to the principle of putting public affairs before private matters, and first picked up Yichen's letter.

"To the Head of the Qin Troupe:"

Hello! I'm doing well in Liyue and my studies are progressing very smoothly!

Ningguang truly lives up to her reputation as a business tycoon in Liyue. She personally taught me a lot of practical business knowledge, took me to conduct on-site investigations of Liyue Harbor's operating model, and analyzed the profit structure and risk control of different industries.

I also temporarily served as her assistant and handled a lot of documents. The three secretaries, Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi, all praised me for my high efficiency!

Please rest assured that I will live up to your expectations, study hard, and strive to find a sustainable development solution suitable for Mondstadt!

P.S.: The sweets in Liyue are delicious, but a bit too sweet. I'll bring some back for you when I get back.

—Your loyal assistant, Yichen

After reading Yichen's letter, Qin couldn't help but smile slightly, revealing a hint of relief.

You can feel Yichen's hard work and seriousness between the lines. Although he occasionally veers off-topic, overall he is indeed carrying out his "study" task in a down-to-earth manner and is not causing any trouble... at least it wasn't mentioned in the letter.

"Hmm, it seems he kept his promise and really studied hard in Liyue."

Qin murmured to herself, feeling much more relaxed.

With this lighthearted feeling, she picked up Kaiya's letter.

The moment it was opened, a torrent of words, full of irony and exaggerated rhetoric, came rushing out:

"Respected Qin Ensemble Leader:"

Good day! On behalf of the Mondstadt delegation, I am reporting to you our latest 'diplomatic achievements' in Liyue!

Yichen's talent has been widely recognized and highly valued by Liyue's top decision-makers!

It is said that Secretary Gan Yu of Yuehai Pavilion takes great care of him, and Lord Ke Qing of Yuheng Star praises him highly...

Just yesterday evening, despite her busy schedule, Lady Ningguang of Tianquan Star personally, alone, and for a long time accompanied our assistant Yichen to 'inspect' the night view of Liyue Harbor. The two chatted happily and their behavior... was quite congenial.

Witnesses reported that Ningguang even showed a rare, genuine smile of joy.

(Attached image: A highly abstract, hand-drawn portrait of a smiling profile with luminous light by Kaia).

Analysis suggests that Yi Chen's assistant is highly likely to leverage his unique personal charm to secure unprecedentedly favorable business cooperation terms for Mondstadt!

Of course, headquarters may also need to make preparations to receive important figures from Liyue for a return visit.

Further details to be continued...

—From your loyal and devoted cavalry captain, Kaya.

Qin's smile froze instantly.

Based on her understanding of Kaiya, although the content was certainly embellished and maliciously interpreted, the basic facts were probably... not entirely unfounded.

Gan Yu, Ke Qing, Ning Guang... each of these names carries significant weight.

What exactly did Yichen do in Liyue?!

The troupe leader rubbed her forehead, feeling the headache that had just subsided return in double force.

She needed to think carefully about how to reply to the letter in a way that was both polite and subtly reminded Yichen to be mindful of "diplomatic boundaries."

Meanwhile, in Mondstadt, Yichen is renovating his new home.

Yura stood with her arms crossed, intently supervising the workers as they completed the final touches.

She directed the placement of the furniture, scrutinized the color matching of the curtains, and even used a handkerchief to wipe and check the windowsill for a speck of dust.

Her meticulous and focused attitude made it seem as if this wasn't Yichen's house, but her own new home, and she cared about it even more than she would her own home.

"Move this vase three finger widths to the left... no, that's too much. Move it back a little... hmm, perfect."

"The pile of this rug should be aligned with the direction of the fibers to make it look neat."

Yura murmured to herself, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.

Once the renovations are complete, and Yichen returns from Liyue, they will be true neighbors!

Thinking of this, Yura couldn't help but smile faintly, filled with beautiful anticipation.

Living that beautiful life where you can visit each other anytime, share delicious food, and take walks together... just imagining it makes me happy.

Just then, a messenger from the Knights of Favonius rode up in haste and stopped at the door.

"Captain Yura! There's a letter for you, sent urgently from Liyue by Captain Kaeya."

The messenger handed her a letter that looked travel-worn.

"Kaiya's letter?"

Yura accepted the letter with some confusion and thanked him.

What will that frivolous guy write to her?

Yura opened the envelope with a hint of curiosity.