Early the next morning, in the Acting Grandmaster's Office of the Knights of Favonius.
Jean stared at the two letters placed neatly side by side on her desk, rubbing her slightly tired temples.
One letter was from Yi Chen—the handwriting familiar to her, a little rushed but still neat.
The other was from Kaeya.
Even the wax seal radiated an unmistakable aura of "I am about to cause problems."
Jean took a slow breath. Upholding the principle of official matters before personal ones, she picked up Yi Chen's letter first.
"To Acting Grandmaster Jean,
Greetings! I am doing very well in Liyue, and my studies are progressing smoothly!
Lady Ningguang truly lives up to her reputation as Liyue's commercial titan. She personally taught me many practical business concepts, brought me to observe Liyue Harbor's operational structure, and analyzed profit models and risk management across different industries.
I also temporarily served as her assistant and handled a large volume of documents. Secretaries Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi all praised my efficiency!
Please rest assured—I will not disappoint your expectations. I'll continue learning diligently and strive to find a sustainable development model suitable for Mondstadt!
P.S. Liyue desserts are delicious, though a bit too sweet. I'll bring some back for you.
—Your loyal assistant, Yi Chen"
After finishing the letter, Jean's lips curved into a small, relieved smile.
Every line carried Yi Chen's earnest effort.
Though he still somehow managed to mention desserts, he was clearly taking his task seriously.
At the very least…
he hadn't caused trouble.
At least, not according to his own letter.
"It seems he kept his promise and truly focused on studying in Liyue," Jean murmured softly, relaxing slightly.
With that lighter mood, she opened Kaeya's letter.
The moment the seal broke, flamboyant, teasing, and heavily exaggerated prose came flooding out.
"Respected Acting Grandmaster Jean,
Good day! On behalf of the Mondstadt delegation, I hereby report our latest 'diplomatic achievements' in Liyue!
Assistant Yi Chen's talents have received widespread recognition and 'high-level attention' from Liyue's top decision-makers!
Secretary Ganyu of Yuehai Pavilion has shown him great care; Lady Keqing of the Yuheng Star holds him in high regard…
And just last evening, Tianquan Ningguang herself—despite her busy schedule—personally, privately, and for an extended period, accompanied our Assistant Yi Chen on an 'inspection' of Liyue Harbor's night scenery. Their conversation was lively, their demeanor… remarkably compatible.
Eyewitnesses claim Lady Ningguang even displayed a rare, genuine smile.
(Attached: a highly abstract hand-drawn sketch by Kaeya depicting Lady Ningguang smiling)
Based on analysis, Assistant Yi Chen may very well leverage his unique personal charm to secure unprecedented commercial benefits for Mondstadt!
Alternatively, Headquarters should prepare to receive visits from important Liyue figures.
Further details pending…
—Your loyal cavalry captain who worries endlessly for you, Kaeya"
Jean's smile froze instantly.
She knew Kaeya—
the man absolutely exaggerated and maliciously interpreted things.
But the core facts…
were probably not fabricated.
Ganyu.
Keqing.
Ningguang.
Each name carried immense weight.
What exactly has Yi Chen been doing in Liyue?!
Jean pressed her forehead.
The headache she had just shaken off came roaring back—twice as strong.
She needed to carefully think about how to reply—
a response that would remain polite, diplomatic, and subtly remind Yi Chen to maintain proper boundaries.
Meanwhile—
in Mondstadt, inside Yi Chen's newly renovated house.
Eula stood with arms crossed, expression deadly serious, supervising the final stages of construction.
She adjusted furniture angles, criticized curtain color coordination, and even wiped the windowsills with a handkerchief to check for dust.
Her meticulous focus made it seem less like Yi Chen's home…
and more like her own future residence.
"No—move that vase three finger-widths left… too much. Back a little. Good."
"The carpet fibers must all face the same direction. It looks neater."
She murmured softly, eyes shining with anticipation.
Once the renovation was finished—
when Yi Chen returned from Liyue—
they would officially be neighbors.
The thought alone made her lips curve into a faint, hopeful smile.
Then—
A Knight of Favonius courier arrived on horseback.
"Captain Eula! A letter for you—urgent, from Captain Kaeya in Liyue."
She accepted it with mild confusion.
Kaeya? Writing to me?
She opened the letter.
At first, her expression remained calm.
But as her eyes passed words like
"Ganyu," "Keqing," "Ningguang," "walking side by side," "ambiguous," "genuine smile"—
Her smile vanished.
The temperature around her seemed to drop instantly.
Her fingers tightened around the letter, icy aura radiating outward.
Nearby workers shivered and subconsciously slowed their movements.
"…Very well," Eula said slowly, teeth grinding.
"Only a few days in Liyue, and you've already attracted this many…"
She crushed the letter in her fist and looked sharply toward the direction of Liyue.
"This grudge… I'll remember it."
It seemed construction supervision would need to speed up.
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