"What do you plan to do next? You just saved Jean's life, your strength shouldn't be enough to fight the Abyss now."
"Yes, but at least I should bring Lumine and the others back first. Jean is in your care for now, and this is a medicine granted by an immortal. Apply it to her as you see fit."
Su Han placed the medicine on the table, then turned and flew out.
After watching him leave, Lisa did not remain idle. She picked up the ointment, preparing to treat Jean, but when she lifted the blanket, she realized her friend was completely bare. She froze for a moment before covering her mouth with a laugh.
"No wonder Su Han fought so desperately. So our esteemed Captain seduced him. Tsk tsk. If you really manage to take this man down, Mondstadt will be blessed."
To be fair, a capable man like Su Han was rare in any nation. And Jean was single as well. Naturally, Lisa wanted to help match them together.
Just as the Rose Witch was about to apply the ointment, she was surprised to find that the friend who should have been unconscious had a face flushed bright red.
"Could it be that she was awake the whole time?"
Lisa felt as if she had discovered a new continent. Her eyes flickered as she deliberately sighed.
"But it'll be hard to win Su Han. He's already close with that quirky Hall Master, and I heard the leader of Liyue also treats him quite well. Even an immortal's disciple has a close relationship with him."
Jean's burning face gradually returned to its pale state along with Lisa's somber tone.
Seeing this, Lisa confirmed her suspicion. She leaned down with a mischievous smile.
"But I heard Liyue's men are very responsible. He has already seen everything, so of course he'll take responsibility."
Swoosh.
Jean could not pretend anymore. She opened her eyes and glared resentfully at her best friend, her voice hoarse.
"Are you trying to make me cough myself to death? Lisa."
"Of course not. I just don't want you to keep burying your head in the sand. Tell me, when did you wake up?"
While teasing her friend, Lisa never forgot to apply the immortal's medicine. And as expected of an immortal's item, the moment it melted into Jean's skin, her body absorbed it rapidly. She had been in tremendous pain, but with the medicine's effects, she immediately felt much better.
Seeing Jean unwilling to answer, Lisa sighed.
"I already saw everything. Do you still want to play dumb? I wasn't joking earlier. A capable man like Su Han definitely has people pursuing him. That Hall Master is too inexperienced to understand love now, but once her feelings mature, she will definitely confess. When that happens, you'll have nowhere to cry."
Facing her friend's aggressive questioning, Jean bit her lip, still unwilling to respond. But the memory of Su Han's kiss and his embrace lingered in her mind, making her reluctant to let go.
Seeing that Jean still said nothing, Lisa continued.
"So all those romance comics you've been reading were for nothing? If you don't have feelings for Su Han, I'll tell him that myself."
"Don't!"
Hearing that their connection might be severed, Jean panicked instantly. Because she reacted too forcefully, she started coughing violently.
Lisa hurried to calm her.
"Easy, easy. I'm just worried about you. Let's be honest, you and Su Han are both single, and because of an accident you've already had physical contact. Whether from a personal or official standpoint, the two of you being together is good for everyone."
"But I'm not confident. I… I'm usually harsh and strict, always tense, and I can't even communicate properly with Barbara. Someone like me… how could he like me?"
At this crucial moment, Jean actually lost her usual confidence and began to doubt herself like a young maiden.
Seeing her confusion, Lisa's smile deepened with mischief. She asked quietly,
"When Su Han saw your body, did he have any kind of reaction?"
Such a bold question made Jean's face, just restored to its fair complexion, turn crimson again.
"W-why are you asking that? Do you have to embarrass me to be happy?"
"Don't be shy. Attraction between men and women is completely normal. What I'm asking is simple. If he didn't like you, he wouldn't react at all. But if he did… that means he likes you a lot."
Hearing her explanation, Jean finally understood. She hesitated for a long moment before revealing the truth.
"He stared for quite a while… then he kissed me… and said he wanted to… wanted to soak in a hot spring with me."
"That settles it! Su Han obviously likes you. Otherwise, what kind of fool would withstand lightning strikes to save someone? He was exhausted, yet he still went out to help others. Do you think he's free? No, he wants to ease your burdens."
Lisa's words left Jean stunned. As someone with no romantic experience, this was the first time she truly understood Su Han's intentions. She originally thought Su Han acted for Venti's sake, but now she realized she had misunderstood.
Su Han risked his life to endure four lightning strikes because he liked her. He repeatedly helped Mondstadt because he cared for her.
Then Jean recalled the figure she saw in her mind before she fainted, her unwillingness, her regret. Since she survived, why should she deny her own heart?
After a long time, Jean finally made up her mind. She wanted to experience love once in her life, without abandoning her duties as Acting Grand Master.
"Lisa… what should I do?"
"You've decided?"
Lisa's eyes lit up, feeling that her efforts had not been wasted.
Jean nodded.
"Yes. Thinking back to the unwillingness before I fainted, I want to experience love at least once. Even if it ends badly, I'm not afraid. But you know I have no experience, so…"
"That's easy. I'll teach you. I guarantee Su Han will fall head over heels."
The two of them whispered quietly in the room.
After listening for a while, Jean's face grew burning hot.
"This is too embarrassing… do I really have to do that?"
"Of course. Trust big sis. Men love this kind of thing. And don't forget, he already saw everything. What is there to be shy about?"
"Well… that's true. Fine, I'll try."
"That's the spirit. Just think of the scenes in Fox Spirit Matchmaker. If you like him, chase him boldly. And if you really win Su Han's heart, will you still need to worry about Mondstadt?"
Hearing Lisa's bold claims, Jean muttered shyly,
"We only like each other. We're nowhere near the kind of relationship you're talking about."
"But I can bet Su Han cherishes the woman he cares about."
"…"
This time Jean had no rebuttal. Su Han's willingness to risk everything to save her was proof enough.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Su Han had just arrived at the ruins of Stormterror's Lair with Shenhe.
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