Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

Is she under too much work pressure? Looks like I need to find a way to help Gan Yu share some of the burden…

As he thought about it, he unconsciously tugged at the loose collar of his bathrobe, feeling a bit of tightness around his neck.

Gan Yu spent a long time in the study doing "mental preparation" (without any real progress) until she felt the temperature of her cheeks drop significantly and her heartbeat return to normal. Only then did she stealthily open a crack in the door and cautiously peek outside.

Only one warm yellow wall lamp was lit in the living room, casting a soft light.

She immediately noticed that Yi Chen hadn't gone back to his room, but had slumped onto the sofa, seemingly too tired and already fast asleep.

His breathing was even, and his wet hair fell softly over his forehead, making him appear completely unguarded, even somewhat docile.

On the coffee table in front of him, several documents she had brought back but hadn't had time to process were neatly arranged. Next to them was even a note left by Yi Chen, with some preliminary processing suggestions noted in his unique, neat handwriting.

Gan Yu's heart instantly felt as if it had been enveloped by the softest feathers, melting into a pool of warm spring water.

He... he was actually helping me with my documents...

A surge of overwhelming emotion and tenderness instantly overwhelmed her, washing away all her previous nervousness, shyness, and wild thoughts.

This little guy...how can he be so sensible...so adorable...

Thank goodness... thank goodness I didn't actually do anything strange or evil just now... otherwise, it would have been a terrible sin...

Gan Yu walked over slowly, squatted down in front of the sofa, and looked closely at Yi Chen's sleeping face in the warm light.

The more I look at it, the more my heart softens.

She couldn't help but reach out her slender fingers and, with utmost tenderness and affection, gently rubbed Yi Chen's slightly flushed cheeks, her voice so gentle it could melt water:

"Yichen... wake up... you'll catch a cold sleeping here, go back to your room to sleep, okay?"

However, Yi Chen, who was fast asleep, only smacked his lips unconsciously and mumbled something indistinctly. Instead of waking up, he moved his head slightly because of her touch, rubbed against her fingertips, and fell into a deeper sleep.

With this movement, the already loosely tied collar of the bathrobe opened a little more.

Seeing his completely unguarded state, Gan Yu hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out to carefully help him up and back to the guest room.

Just as her fingers touched Yi Chen's arm, attempting to apply force—

Perhaps the touch startled him awake, or perhaps he was just not sleeping deeply, but Yi Chen's long eyelashes fluttered a few times, and then... he slowly opened his eyes.

Those dark eyes, still dazed and moist from just waking up, stared unfocusedly at Gan Yu, who was squatting right in front of him, her hand still gripping his arm.

The air solidified instantly.

Gan Yu's mind went completely blank with a "buzz".

In Gan Yu's view, the scene at this moment was simply "caught red-handed".

She stayed up late at night, squatted in front of a sleeping, disheveled young male Qilin, and even reached out to grab his arm... This, this looks like she has ill intentions and malicious intent!

The extreme embarrassment, panic, and the fear of "being unable to clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River" instantly overwhelmed Gan Yu's rationality!

“Aa ...

She let out a short scream almost reflexively, and the string of "reason" in her mind snapped completely!

To protect her (?) innocence and avoid social death, her body reacted before her brain—

She suddenly lowered her head and, with her incredibly hard Qilin horn—which had once shattered demons—satisfiedly struck Yi Chen's forehead with a resounding blow.

With a muffled thud, accompanied by a short "Ugh!" from Yi Chen who had just woken up and was completely unaware of the situation, everything went black before his eyes. His consciousness, which had just been forcibly restarted, was instantly forcibly formatted, and his body slumped back onto the sofa, falling into a deep "sleep" once again.

The world is finally quiet.

Gan Yu clutched her aching forehead, looking at Yi Chen, whom she had "knocked down" again. Her chest heaved violently, her cheeks flushed red as if they were about to bleed, and her eyes were filled with fear and lingering dread.

Your Majesty... what have I done?!

Chapter 30 Bodyguard

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the living room through the window. Yi Chen, feeling refreshed, pushed open the door to the guest room and came out, stretching his shoulders and yawning.

He immediately noticed that Gan Yu was already sitting upright on the sofa, her hands neatly placed on her knees, but her eyes were somewhat unfocused, and she looked restless and preoccupied.

Good morning, Gan Yu!

Yi Chen greeted him naturally as usual.

"Let's go, it's time to go to work."

Gan Yu heard his voice and suddenly looked up.

She carefully observed Yi Chen's expression—natural, relaxed, even with a hint of satisfaction from a good night's sleep, showing no sign of accusation or doubt.

So, Gan Yu cautiously asked in as steady a voice as possible.

"Good morning... Yichen, how did you sleep last night? Are you... feeling unwell anywhere?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Chen stopped stretching, tilted his head and thought about it seriously for a moment, then gave a bright smile.

"I slept incredibly well! It couldn't have been better!"

He gestured with his hands, trying to describe it vividly.

"It's like... um... being suddenly knocked unconscious! I slept through the night without even dreaming! I feel incredibly energetic!"

Gan Yu froze instantly, her pupils contracting slightly.

He knocked me unconscious?! He...he...has he remembered something?! Is he hinting at something?!

Her heart nearly stopped beating, her cheeks drained of color, and she almost immediately bowed in apology.

However, before her panic could fully erupt, Yi Chen had already continued speaking, his face full of a "I've hit the jackpot" expression:

"I didn't expect your sofa to provide such a high quality of sleep! I'll sleep on the sofa whenever I have insomnia from now on, haha! Let's go, I'm going to be late for work!"

As he spoke, he walked towards the door, turning back to urge Gan Yu, who was still standing there in a daze.

Gan Yu stared blankly at Yi Chen's back, which was completely carefree and even praising the sofa's "sleep-aiding effect." A huge sense of relief, like surviving a disaster, instantly overwhelmed her previous panic.

...He didn't even notice!

He attributed that feeling entirely to the sofa!

The immense joy almost made Gan Yu lose the composure she was about to display.

She quickly lowered her head to hide the wildly upturned smile on her lips, clenched her small fist tightly and silently, and excitedly waved it in her mind.

Success! We've got it covered up! That's great!

She quickly adjusted her breathing, trying to suppress her excitement. When she looked up again, she had already regained her usual gentle and quiet demeanor.

"Well, here we come."

Gan Yu responded softly and followed Yi Chen with light steps, walking together towards the Moon Sea Pavilion.

The two walked side by side toward Moon Sea Pavilion, where the streets were gradually becoming more crowded in the early morning.

Yi Chen, familiar with the place, bought three steaming hot buns from his usual breakfast stall. One was naturally for Ke Qing, and the other was for Gan Yu.

When they were still a short distance from the entrance of Yuehai Pavilion, Yi Chen suddenly stopped. He turned around, his face showing the focused seriousness of someone about to embark on an important mission, and handed one of the steamed buns to Gan Yu:

"Gan Yu, here you go. You can go in first."

"I'll wait here for Lady Keqing to come over. I'll go in and find you as soon as I'm done confessing."

He spoke with such confidence, as if "intercepting Yuheng Star at the entrance of the workplace for daily confessions" was a legitimate procedure written into the Liyue Harbor work manual.

Gan Yu took the warm bun and looked at Yi Chen's "I'm going to start working" attitude. Her excitement at home because she had managed to hide the "headbutt incident" instantly sank again.

Here we go again... He's going to do it again...

A complex mix of helplessness, bitterness, and the feeling that "this child is hopeless" welled up in my heart once again.

She finally just sighed softly, nodded slightly as if resigned, her voice somewhat muffled:

"...Okay. Then...you yourself...be careful."

"Don't worry! I have experience!"

Yi Chen even gave her a gesture to indicate "no problem".

With mixed feelings, Gan Yu took one last look at him, clenched the bun in her hand, turned around, lowered her head, and quickly walked into the gate of Yuehai Pavilion.

Yi Chen, like a sentry standing guard, stood tall, holding the steamed buns specially prepared for Ke Qing as a token of his "respect and love." His gaze swept intently across the end of the street, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Jade Balance Star, ready to begin his new day's "check-in" task.

What's the best opening line for today's confession?

He fell into deep thought.

A short while later, Ke Qing's familiar figure appeared at the end of the street.

When she saw Yichen standing like a gatekeeper at the entrance of Yuehai Pavilion, she did not stop. Instead, she walked straight over, her face showing an expression that was somewhere between helplessness and understanding.

Good morning, Yichen.

She spoke first, her tone more natural than a few days ago, as if she had begun to get used to this "fixed routine" every morning.

Upon seeing the target appear, Yi Chen immediately got into position and skillfully handed over the hot bun in his hand.

"I like you."

Keqing accepted the steamed bun very naturally, as if it were just a normal morning greeting, and nodded.

"Well, I refuse."

However, unlike the previous days, she didn't leave immediately. Instead, she took a bite of the bun, chewed it a couple of times, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, asked casually:

Are you free this morning?

"You're free? What's up?"

Yi Chen paused for a moment, then answered honestly.

Ke Qing took another bite of the bun.

"Could you come with me to the Fools' camp later?"

They've been behaving themselves for a few days now, and it seems they're secretly moving people around, probably planning some underhanded tactics.

I plan to go and see for myself, to find out their true strength.

Upon hearing this, Yi Chen's eyes immediately lit up!

"Of course! I'll go and keep things under control! I guarantee they won't dare to even breathe!"

He agreed without hesitation, but then cautiously and tentatively asked another question.

"Um... while I'm setting things up... can I take the opportunity to... confess my feelings a few more times? I promise it won't interfere with the main event!"

Upon hearing this outrageous yet perfectly fitting request, Ke Qing was initially taken aback, but then couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"of course can."

She readily agreed, and even cracked a little joke.

"Just don't scare the other party by suddenly saying 'I like you' at the negotiating table."

Upon receiving permission, Yi Chen was overjoyed, feeling that today was truly a lucky day!

Ke Qing quickly finished the steamed bun in her hand, clapped her hands, and resumed her capable demeanor.

"Alright, let's get ready and set off. If everything goes smoothly, I'll treat you to lunch as... payment for your 'bodyguard' fees and 'compensation for emotional distress'."

Yi Chen responded loudly, full of energy.

So, amidst the familiar yet slightly surprised gazes of the Moon Sea Pavilion staff, Yuheng Star Keqing, accompanied by her "bodyguard" who confessed his love on time every day and was immediately entrusted with important tasks after being rejected, headed towards the Fools' camp.

Chapter 31 Young Master, you're not dead!

A moment later, Yi Chen ran back to Yuehai Pavilion and quickly greeted Gan Yu, who was still struggling with how to "naturally" share half of her breakfast buns with Yi Chen.

"Gan Yu! I'm going out with Lady Ke Qing to take care of some business!"

Before Gan Yu could respond, he disappeared like a gust of wind.

Gan Yu held the bun she had carefully broken in half, with the filling evenly distributed, looked at the empty doorway, silently put the bun back together, and ate it herself in small bites with mixed feelings.

On the other side, Ke Qing and Yi Chen walked side by side on the road leading to the Fools' camp.

Ke Qing seemed to still be pondering Yi Chen's daily, unwavering confession, and couldn't help but turn her head to the side.

"Yichen, to be honest, I'm really curious. Why...did you suddenly come and confess to me?"