After figuring out how the smartphone worked, Jean began to think about how to distribute them.
According to Boss Han, these phones could communicate freely anywhere across Teyvat— so their usefulness was beyond question.
Even with twenty units, there still wouldn't be enough for everyone, so she had to plan carefully.
Jean frowned slightly as she started making a list.
First, she had to prioritize Mondstadt.
As the Acting Grand Master, all city affairs passed through her hands, so she'd definitely need one herself.
Next would be Kaeya, captain of the cavalry.
Then Eula, Amber…
Oh—right, and little Klee.
She definitely needed one too;
otherwise, every time Klee went out, it would take ages to find her.
Counting it all up, Mondstadt alone would need at least nine phones.
Then there were foreign connections.
For now, Jean decided to focus on Liyue.
As Mondstadt's closest ally, it was vital to stay in contact with Ningguang and Keqing.
That would take up two more.
Lastly, there were her friends— Boss Han, Lumine, and Paimon.
Paimon could share with Lumine, so that saved one.
"That makes thirteen in total," Jean murmured to herself.
"Seven left over for spares. Perfect."
Her plan settled, she turned to the others, who were watching her with thinly veiled envy.
Jean smiled warmly, walked up to them, and said:
"Miss Ningguang, Miss Keqing— these two phones are gifts for you.
I hope you'll accept them."
"Miss Jean, that's far too valuable,"
Ningguang replied softly, shaking her head.
Her concern wasn't about their appearance or materials— but about their functionality.
Instant communication across long distances…
That was something even the Vision couldn't do.
"Liyue and Mondstadt are friends," Jean said with a smile.
"And so are you and I. Friends shouldn't stand on ceremony."
"Then I'll graciously accept. Thank you,"
Ningguang said after a moment's thought.
The device would be extremely useful to her— not only for contacting Mondstadt, but also for staying in touch with Keqing.
If anything happened in Liyue, either of them could warn the other right away.
"Thank you, Miss Jean," Keqing said sincerely as she accepted hers.
"It's nothing. Let me show you how it works,"
Jean offered.
The two women were both quick learners, and after a short demonstration, they were already operating the phones skillfully— taking pictures and testing the call function with excitement.
Behind them, Ningguang's three secretaries watched with envy.
They knew something so precious was out of their reach.
There was only one way to get one:
come back to the manga shop again and again until luck blessed them with a reward!
Over at the counter, Jean picked up one of the finest phones and handed it to Han Feng.
"Boss Han, this one's for you."
"Then I'll gladly accept. Thank you."
Han Feng blinked in surprise but took it without hesitation.
"Boss Han, let's add each other as friends— it'll make future communication easier,"
Jean said, a little nervous.
"Sure."
Han Feng smiled.
It reminded him of the old days, when people always exchanged WeChat contacts after meeting.
No matter the world, no matter the era— people's habits stayed the same.
Once their contacts were added, Han Feng paused at the "Remark" field and raised an eyebrow.
He couldn't resist giving her a memorable nickname.
After a brief chuckle, he typed:
"Captain Jean-Booty."
Well, she was the soul of the Knights of Favonius, after all!
Jean, of course, had no idea.
If she ever found out, she'd probably die of embarrassment on the spot.
She was busy exchanging numbers with Ningguang and Keqing instead.
"All set! Let's stay in touch,"
Jean said cheerfully, waving her phone.
"Of course," the two replied with smiles.
After that, Jean bid farewell and hurried back toward the Knights Headquarters.
She needed to retrieve her secret weapon—Sun Wukong's hair.
As for the phones meant for Eula and Amber, she'd deliver them later.
Once Jean left, Ningguang and Keqing approached the counter again.
"Boss Han, may we add you as a friend too?"
Ningguang asked with her signature graceful smile.
Maintaining contact with such a mysterious figure would undoubtedly benefit both herself and Liyue.
"Of course,"
Han Feng said casually.
"It's only natural to have a few friends on the list."
"Me too!" Keqing said eagerly.
"No problem."
When both women had added him, Han Feng thought for a moment.
He couldn't play favorites— Jean already had a nickname, so the other two needed theirs as well.
After a moment's inspiration, he typed:
"Rich Lady" for Ningguang, and "Beef-Offal Chef" for Keqing.
Perfectly representative!
Keqing noticed him typing and grew curious.
"Boss Han, are you setting remarks for me and Ningguang?"
After all, that's what she had done— she'd labeled Ningguang as 'That Annoying Woman',
and Han Feng as 'Mysterious Boss'.
"Ahem—don't worry," Han Feng said seriously.
"They fit your personalities perfectly."
"Really?" Keqing asked suspiciously.
She wanted to peek at his screen, but that would've been rude, so she reluctantly let it go.
With their new phones in hand, Ningguang and Keqing happily returned to the discussion area, chatting away as they played with the devices.
They were having the time of their lives.
Just then, Aether and Dainsleif approached the counter— they had both finished reading their manga.
"Boss Han," Aether asked nervously, "may I know what my reward is?
Is there any chance I might get a real Duel Monster?"
"The odds are low—it's all up to luck," Han Feng replied.
"If you're lucky, you might draw a God Card.
If not, well… maybe just a glass of water."
He doubted his "dear brother-in-law" would be that lucky.
Those divine cards seemed reserved for players like Klee— the purest of "gacha gods."
"Still," Han Feng mused to himself, "considering his status as the Prince of the Abyss, his luck shouldn't be too bad."
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