Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

"Mr. Yichen".

She extended her white-gloved hand, her movements with the utmost care one would show for handling dangerous goods, and accepted the excessively bright bouquet of roses.

The delicate touch of the petals only made her feel incredibly uncomfortable at that moment.

"Thank you very much for your kindness."

Qin's wording was as cautious as if she were drafting a diplomatic document.

"However, I'm very sorry, but we are simply not compatible in terms of status, responsibilities, or even... well, emotional foundation."

To emphasize the absoluteness of this "inappropriateness," Qin even bowed slightly, her golden hair falling over her shoulders, her posture as perfect as a textbook example.

"I'm really sorry."

Her voice was sincere, and her azure eyes looked directly at Yichen, filled with a deep plea: "Please, stop here, for the peace of Mondstadt, and so that you can still see the sun tomorrow."

Seeing Qin's solemn and respectful bowing apology, Yi Chen almost couldn't keep up his "affectionate" smile and instantly switched to "overwhelmed with gratitude" mode.

"Ah! It's nothing, it's nothing! Commander Qin, you're too kind!"

He quickly bent down and bowed in return, his movements even more exaggerated than Qin's, showing exceptional respect.

He straightened up, his face regaining that harmless, sunny smile, and spoke as casually as if discussing the weather:

"Really, please don't feel guilty! I just wanted to express my love and respect for you, Master Jean! Just like... well, just like the citizens of Mondstadt's love for Lord Barbatos! Pure and innocent! From the bottom of my heart!"

He even patted his chest solemnly to show his sincerity.

"It's perfectly fine if you don't agree! I understand! I completely understand! It was my oversight and my abruptness! I'm so sorry for causing you trouble!"

While apologizing, Yi Chen was secretly making plans in his mind:

Successfully refused to clock in for the first time! Smooth process! Friendly attitude! No bloodshed!

Qin, the leader, is such a good person! Much easier to talk to than Yura! At least she didn't pinch my waist!

Wait a minute, why do I feel a chill down my spine? Is it just my imagination?

Just as Yi Chen was mentally sending Qin, the leader of the band, a "good person card," and marveling at her "gentle, considerate, and never pinching his waist, even his rejections are so polite—truly a great leader in Teyvat!"—

A powerful arm, clad in a black leather glove, darted out from the side like a predatory owl and precisely gripped his neck!

"Oh, I'll go!"

Caught off guard, Yi Chen was dragged away from the leader of the Qin troupe by that familiar force, which smelled of alcohol and conspiracy, and stumbled into the table where the knights were sitting.

The liquor sloshed, and the beer glasses clinked together in a crisp protest.

"Yichen! My good brother!"

At this moment, Kaiya's dark face shone with an unprecedented, almost "devout" light. He pressed his hands firmly on Yichen's shoulders and leaned forward.

"From this day forward! You are my elder brother! My dear elder brother! Closer than blood brothers!"

"what???"

Yi Chen was completely bewildered by this sudden "family reunion," and gave Yuan Rang a look that said, "Are you out of your mind from drinking fake alcohol?"

"Captain Kaiya, you..."

"Call me brother!"

Kaiya immediately corrected him.

"Forget about being a captain, that's too formal! From now on, you're my big brother Yichen! I, Kaiya, will be your most loyal little brother!"

"Big Brother!!"

"Brother Yichen!!"

The knights around him, who had just won money with Kaiya and were still immersed in the excitement of alcohol and "watching the show," immediately erupted in deafening agreement. Each of them was red-faced and thick-necked, their eyes filled with sincere "admiration" for the "new benchmark of recklessness" and "anticipation for more performances."

This display was even more synchronized and "emotional" than the choir of the West Wind Cathedral.

Yi Chen was stunned by the sudden "brotherly affection" and the title of "big brother," and subconsciously asked, "Huh? No... why?"

He scratched his head, his handsome face filled with genuine confusion.

"I just confessed my feelings, does it really warrant you all acknowledging me as your elder brother? Is Commander Qin's charm so great that you'd all bow down and worship her?"

Kaiya didn't speak, but a complex smile appeared on his lips, a smile that seemed to say, "Are you really stupid or just pretending?" and "I love watching the drama unfold."

His single eye, extremely slowly and deliberately, like a stage spotlight, glanced sideways at the coldest, most oppressive corner of the tavern.

Following that gaze, Yi Chen, filled with curiosity and wondering "what on earth is going on?", turned his head around in confusion.

His smile, the color in his face, the slight smugness he had felt just now because of the "gentleness" of the troupe leader... vanished without a trace in an instant.

It felt like being doused with a bucket of icy water from the Longji Snow Mountain! Completely chilling!

In the corner, Yura Lawrence was still sitting there.

Even more deadly is that right next to Yura, on that small table, there lies quietly, starkly, like a "death sentence," the bouquet of daffodils he had given her during his "heartfelt farewell" at the city gate that afternoon!

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

Yi Chen felt his blood instantly plummet from boiling to freezing point, and then evaporate from freezing point!

My mind went blank, with only one thought frantically scrolling through my screen:

That's it! You bastard!

“Kaiya…”

Yi Chen stiffly and slowly turned his head to look at the "good brother" beside him who had just enthusiastically recognized him as his elder brother.

"you say……"

"...I'll punch myself to pieces right now, and while I'm at it, the entire continent of Teyvat will be blown to smithereens too..."

"...Is it too late?"

[Ding! System loli voice online commentary:]

[...Host, your actions just now can only be described as "the pinnacle of suicidal tendencies in Mondstadt!" If 10 is a perfect score, this system gives you an 8.6!]

[As for why it was 1.4 points less?]

[Because Yichen now appears to be 1.4]

Chapter 10 Who's to Blame?

"Tsk tsk tsk, but seriously, Brother Yichen,"

A knight, his face flushed from drinking, slurred his words and slapped Yi Chen's shoulder forcefully.

"Your judgment is finally on point this time! Qin is so wonderful! Gentle, generous, and a virtuous homemaker, unlike that Lawrence family woman..."

"Stop! Stop!"

Yi Chen took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound calm and convincing, even though all he wanted to do right now was to use "Mamba Elbow" to blast out this group of troublemakers who were just watching the show and adding fuel to the fire.

Yi Chen glanced around at the knights.

"Everything has two sides, just like this dandelion wine. If you drink too much, you'll get a headache, won't you?"

“Miss Yura Lawrence…she is first and foremost Yura Lawrence, and only secondly a descendant of the Lawrence family.”

Even if... well, even if I stop bothering her now, I hope everyone can try to understand the real her, instead of simply and crudely blaming her for all the ancestral sins without any investigation.

The knights around them were stunned for a moment. The drunkenness and teasing on their faces faded a bit, and their eyes showed more surprise and... confusion.

The knight who had spoken earlier scratched his head, looking somewhat confused.

"I didn't expect you, Brother Yichen... to speak up for her? She's rejected me a hundred times without any mercy! If it were me, I would have cursed her out long ago!"

Yi Chen gave a wry smile (this time it was truly a bit bitter).

"That's natural. After all..."

“These hundred times, it was I who unilaterally bothered her and caused her so much trouble. It is only natural that she rejected me. It has nothing to do with who she is or what her surname is. It was my lack of consideration and my inappropriate behavior.”

These words were spoken frankly, even with a hint of self-reflection.

The knights looked at each other, and after a brief silence, they burst into even louder laughter and jeering.

"Hahaha! Great! Absolutely great!"

"Young Master Yichen, you may be a womanizer, but your seamless transitions are a bit too fast..."

"But when it comes to character, there's no doubt about it! He's as outstanding as ever!"

"He can take it and put it down! That's a real man!"

"Come on! Just for your honesty and loyalty, let's raise a glass to Brother Yichen!"

And in that corner shrouded in low pressure.

Amber looked nervously at her friend beside her.

Yura's body was taut like a fully drawn bow. Her hands, gloved with leather, were clenched into fists and placed on her knees. Her knuckles made a soft "crackling" sound from the excessive force, and her entire arm was trembling slightly.

The air around her seemed to freeze into tangible frost, causing Amber to shiver involuntarily.

"Yura..."

Amber spoke softly and cautiously, only to find herself at a loss for words.

Saying "Yi Chen is a scumbag, ignore him"?

But just now, in front of that group of knights, under such great pressure, she stood up for Yura and refuted those prejudices against Lawrence!

Saying "his seamless transition is too much"?

But... these hundred times, it was indeed Yura herself who refused!

Although the current situation... is indeed so unbearable that you'd want to dig your toes into the ground.

Amber scratched her head in frustration, feeling her logic completely crash in this chaotic situation.

Yura stared intently at the figure in the center of the crowd, surrounded by knights and forced to raise a glass.

He wore a helpless yet perfunctory smile. Despite being teased for being a "womanizer" and "seamlessly switching partners," the words that came out of his mouth were still the ones she most wanted to hear—the voices defending her!

Those words that once ignited a spark in her heart and stirred up a raging storm in her frozen heart!

Those words that cut through prejudice and truly "saw" her!

This guy... he clearly... he clearly doesn't like me anymore!

She was already holding a red rose, pursuing someone more outstanding and worthy!

Why...why say these...these nonsensical things?

Yura felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, aching, bitter, and painful, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

A tremendous sense of injustice and indescribable shame overwhelmed her reason like a tsunami.

Clearly... clearly it was I who was ungrateful and rejected him a hundred times!

It was clearly my pride that kept pushing him away!

I had 100 chances, but I messed them all up!

What right does he have... what right does he have to speak up for her?!

Shouldn't he, like everyone else, laugh at her ungratefulness and despise her Lawrence surname?!

Yura's gaze, uncontrollably filled with an almost self-destructive bitterness, drifted toward Qin, who was not far away.

Her long, golden hair shimmered warmly in the candlelight; her tall, upright figure exuded both knightly grace and feminine beauty; she was calm and reliable in handling affairs, and could gracefully and tactfully refuse a sudden confession of love…

Yura's nails dug deeply into her palm.

Qin... is far superior to her.

It's not just a world of difference in social status, but also a world of difference in personality!

Jean is polite, generous, gentle, and approachable; she is the sunshine of Mondstadt and a source of comfort for everyone.

Her figure... is simply impeccable...

A vengeful woman who only says with a cold face, "I'll remember this grudge!"

A "remnant" bearing a sinful surname, whose very presence is avoided by all!