What is Feng Yi's true purpose in coming to Liyue?
How should the trials from the Nation of the Tsaritsa be handled?
What role will the Adepti play in this event?
What will be the future of Liyue?
All these questions deeply troubled Ningguang.
The questions Ningguang asked before leaving, seemingly casual, were in fact deliberate tests.
Ningguang wanted to gauge Feng Yi's stance in the upcoming events.
If he chose her, it would prove Feng Yi was prepared to stand with Liyue.
If he chose Ganyu, it would show Feng Yi had goodwill towards Liyue but wished to remain neutral, with a chance of intervening due to his friendship with Ganyu.
Who knew Feng Yi, this slippery character, would choose neither? Ningguang surmised Feng Yi intended to fish in troubled waters or stay out of the fray.
Of course, this was just her initial guess, but given Feng Yi's attitude, she had to be cautious. No one could guarantee Feng Yi wouldn't act against Liyue!
Especially without knowing Feng Yi's origins!
To further ascertain Feng Yi's identity, Ningguang activated a more extensive intelligence network, extending the scope of investigation to other nations on Teyvat.
Naturally, the Nation of the Tsaritsa was a primary focus!
Time was short, and Ningguang needed to return to the Jade Chamber to formulate more contingency plans.
Only Feng Yi and Ganyu remained in the study.
After hearing Feng Yi's answer, Ganyu could not deny feeling a pang of disappointment, though she quickly concealed it.
After all, she and Feng Yi had only just met.
Wang Xiaomei?! I'm sorry for getting your clothes wet, go change quickly!
Feng Yi looked at the somewhat dazed Ganyu and gently reminded her.
Ganyu's damp, black silk bustier clung to her skin, the tantalizing glimpse of what lay beneath was an open invitation to sin!
Huh? Is Wang Xiaomei calling me?!
Ganyu was a little surprised, mixed with a hint of secret delight.
Wang Xiaomei?! When did I start using that name!?
Ganyu leaned forward, hands on her hips, and playfully chided him before turning to leave the study to change.
Such fierce evil!
Only a gentleman like him, who risked his own safety for the peace of Teyvat, would allow Ganyu to only trouble him!
Unconsciously, Feng Yi finished the entire pot of iced tea.
While waiting, with nothing else to do, Feng Yi went to the desk and browsed through Ganyu's daily work.
Seeing the accounting methods recorded on paper, he couldn't help but purse his lips.
Why is she using single-entry bookkeeping?
Single-entry bookkeeping is suitable for economic entities and households with simple or very singular business.
It can only reflect one aspect of economic transactions, and the accounts do not form corresponding relationships.
Therefore, it cannot comprehensively and systematically reflect the origin and destination of economic transactions, nor is it convenient for checking the accuracy of ledger records.
With records like these, no wonder the documents on the desk were piled high!
Recalling the double-entry bookkeeping method in his mind, Feng Yi pondered for a long time. If he could organize and teach it to Ganyu, it would surely save her a lot of time.
With all that extra time, nurturing their relationship wouldn't that be wonderful?
Feng Yi had a rudimentary understanding of both the debit-credit and plus-minus methods of double-entry bookkeeping.
But knowing it himself was one thing, teaching it to Ganyu was another!
He needed to systematically sort it out himself.
As Feng Yi was lost in thought, Ganyu quietly returned to the study, silent and sudden, appearing beside Feng Yi and startling him.
Feng Yi! Do you know how impolite it is to rummage through other people's things!
Ganyu snatched the document from Feng Yi's hand, her voice tinged with anger.
What Ganyu didn't say was that these documents were absolute secrets of Liyue. If anyone else had peeked, she would have them spend the rest of their lives in Liyue's dungeons.
Even more seriously, she might have chosen to silence them on the spot, for only the dead keep secrets forever!
But who else could it be but Feng Yi?
Not only had he prepared delicious snacks for her, but he had also chosen her, Wang Xiaomei, in Ningguang's question!
Ganyu's heart softened, and she merely reprimanded him verbally!
However, despite her gratitude, she couldn't skip the warnings and admonishments.
Having finally made such a good friend, she didn't want Feng Yi to be lost just like this!
It was only because it was her that Feng Yi wasn't already dead, with grave grass two zhang high by next year!
Ganyu, you can scold me later, there's no rush. I'm thinking about how to improve the bookkeeping methods and increase your work efficiency, so you can have more time to rest.
Ganyu looked at Feng Yi's sincere and earnest gaze. Had she misunderstood him?
After all, Feng Yi was doing this out of concern for her!
Ganyu's heart softened, and the words of責怪 couldn't escape her lips.
Promise me, you won't do something so dangerous next time, okay?
Ganyu clasped Feng Yi's right hand and placed it on her chest, letting Feng Yi feel her sincere heartbeat.
Feng Yi: Dangerous?
Ganyu then explained, and only then did Feng Yi realize how dangerous he had been. If not for Ganyu's kindness, he would already be on his way to the underworld!
Given Ganyu's stealthy movement just now, anyone else would have already been "dealt with" by her.
Don't worry, I won't next time!
Feng Yi truly felt grateful for Ganyu sparing his life. Judging by Ganyu's tone, she had certainly dealt with many spies before.
Hearing Feng Yi's promise, Ganyu finally released her grip.
Feng Yi then realized that Ganyu, having returned, was now wearing a bathrobe, and wasn't wearing a bra!
There was no need to question this; Feng Yi had personally verified it!
Looking at his warm right hand, reliving the bouncy, tender, and smooth sensation, Feng Yi cried out in regret!
Why did he answer Ganyu so quickly?
Couldn't he have thought about it a little longer?
Why was his mouth so quick?!
If it weren't forbidden, he would truly wish to turn back time.
He wanted to keep thinking like this.
Alas~
What a pity!
Ganyu didn't know what Feng Yi was regretting standing there alone.
Time was pressing, and she hurried back to the desk to handle today's complex tasks.
As for Feng Yi's promise to help her improve her bookkeeping methods and increase work efficiency, Ganyu felt a warmth in her heart and didn't dwell on it.
She appreciated the sentiment, but improving bookkeeping methods wasn't that simple! If it were that easy, Liyue would have improved it long ago!
What she lacked most was time, but what she didn't lack was also time!
Ganyu buried her head in the mountains of documents and reports, categorizing, organizing, and verifying them one by one.
A man concentrating is handsome, and similarly, a woman concentrating is beautiful!
Ganyu's focused work, her occasional frowns, were full of charm, captivating Feng Yi's gaze.
However, for some reason, his gaze always drifted to the indescribable areas!
Gulp~ (sound of swallowing)
Feng Yi, are you thirsty?
Yes! That's right!