"It grew!"
Ningguang had not expected that the Flames of Longing would truly synchronize with emotions.
She had only just untied a knot in her heart, yet once her feelings warmed, the Flames of Longing immediately grew.
Most importantly, the growth speed was extremely fast.
In just a few breaths, the fire seed visibly grew larger by a full circle.
This result made Ningguang incomparably delighted.
"See, I told you. There is no need to rush anything. The Flames of Longing are the proof of our love. I believe that one day, they will grow into a towering tree."
"Mm, mm."
Ningguang nodded repeatedly.
If she had known earlier that love had so many benefits, she would not have hesitated so much.
After that, Su Han taught Ningguang how to familiarize herself with the power of the Flames of Longing. Only after she had fully mastered it did he turn around and take his leave.
After leaving the Jade Chamber, Su Han did not stop for a moment.
Considering that this trip involved meeting his sister-in-law,
Su Han did not head straight for Mondstadt. Instead, he first purchased a batch of gifts in the city before setting off.
By the time he arrived in Mondstadt, it was already evening. It had to be said that since his internal energy had transformed into spiritual energy, his flying speed and endurance were more than twice as strong as before.
What used to take half a day now only took a little over two hours.
It was becoming more and more convenient.
Inside the office.
Jean was handling official affairs. With the Fatui having withdrawn, Mondstadt had finally ushered in an opportunity for vigorous development.
But rapid development also meant heavy administrative work.
These past few days, Jean had barely had any time to go out, and she had already not gone home for three days.
Fortunately, there was the Serenitea Pot that Su Han had given her, allowing her to steal moments of rest amid her busy schedule. Otherwise, Jean felt she truly would have collapsed.
Knock, knock.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the window.
Jean paused and turned her head to look.
"Su Han!"
Jean could hardly believe her eyes. She had not expected him to arrive so suddenly, and her heart was instantly filled with joy.
She stood up, ran over, and threw her arms around him.
"You finally came. I missed you so much."
Days and nights of longing were finally released at this moment.
The two embraced for a while, gradually growing dissatisfied with just that. It was unclear who moved first, but they quickly kissed.
So this was what it felt like to be cherished?
Jean's mind went blank. She only knew to keep responding to him. Although she was clumsy at first, she gradually adapted and even began to take the initiative.
What was going on?
Su Han was jolted awake by Jean's reaction. Could it be that this Acting Grand Master was about to bite him too?
He waited for a moment, but no pain came at all.
Only then did he gradually relax and enjoy it.
Jean felt that her mind was no longer sufficient. After the initial blankness passed, a world of brilliant colors unfolded. It felt like a dream, yet also like a paradise. In any case, she truly loved it.
Ten minutes later,
the two finally separated.
Jean leaned against Su Han's shoulder, panting heavily. It took her quite a while to recover.
"How does it feel?"
"I really like it. It is so exciting."
Jean narrowed her eyes. Her small face was flushed pink, still savoring the sensation from earlier.
Although their relationship as lovers had already been established, such intense behavior was something she had experienced for the first time.
In the novels she had read before, it was always said that the intimacy between men and women could make one sink into it.
Now that she had experienced it herself, Jean realized it was truly addictive. Even just this level was almost too much for her to bear. If they really went all the way, she feared she would become completely unable to leave Su Han.
Su Han held Jean and carried her all the way to her office chair.
The documents on the desk were piled almost like a small hill. With a casual glance, he realized they were all from today.
"Very busy lately?"
"Yes. The ranch sends reports every day, and the ruins side as well."
Looking at Jean's clearly more haggard face, Su Han felt incomparable heartache.
He gently caressed her cheek. The touch was extremely soft and tender, but unfortunately Su Han no longer had that kind of interest at the moment.
Feeling the man's affection, the corners of Jean's mouth lifted slightly.
"You feel sorry for me?"
"Yes. When we talked on the phone a few days ago, I had no idea you were this exhausted. Why did you not tell me?"
Having matters but not telling him felt a bit too distant.
Although they had not taken the final step, Su Han and Jean were basically only one step away from it.
According to Mondstadt's customs, even engaged couples might not have progressed as far as they had.
Jean gently shook her head and explained, "Everything that could be said was already said over the phone. These are documents that require my personal approval. Without my permission, many things simply cannot proceed."
For example, personnel appointments, resource allocation, and task assignments.
These were all duties that belonged to the Grand Master.
Without Jean's approval, who would dare act rashly? The aristocratic corruption incident had only just ended not long ago, so being cautious was only natural.
Su Han raised an eyebrow. What a coincidence. He had come precisely to solve this problem.
"Then starting tomorrow, your workload will drop dramatically."
"Why?"
Jean's eyes were full of confusion. Could it be that he planned to stay?
If Su Han could remain in Mondstadt long-term, she would truly be blissfully happy. Not only would her workload be reduced dozens of times over, she would also have someone by her side. She would even fall asleep smiling.
Su Han took out a large number of Transponder Snails from the Serenitea Pot and said smugly, "Look. These are the gifts I brought you."
"So many. Were all of these bred?"
Seeing the large number of Transponder Snails suddenly appear on the desk, Jean immediately sat up straight.
She counted them. There were forty ordinary Transponder Snails, and four strange-looking ones.
"What are these for?"
Jean already had one ordinary Transponder Snail, but it was her first time seeing those oddly shaped ones.
Could they have some special function?
Su Han picked up the Visual Transponder Snail and explained it.
When Jean heard that it could transmit images, her eyes filled with astonishment.
So Transponder Snails could not only transmit sound, but even images, and they had so many functions.
No wonder Su Han said her workload would be greatly reduced. With so many Transponder Snails, even if Jean wanted to work overtime in the future, it would be difficult.
Because once communication became advanced, issuing orders would become extremely simple.
What used to require waiting several hours or even a full day for approval could now be resolved on the spot.
"You are truly my savior, Su Han. I really like you."
Overcome with excitement, Jean leaned in for another kiss.
Su Han naturally did not refuse. This time, his aggression was even stronger. His hands also became less restrained, gradually beginning to undo the armor on Jean's body.
The two sank into each other's sweetness, completely unaware that the office door had quietly opened a crack.
The newcomer stared at the extremely stimulating scene inside the room, eyes widening instantly.
"Why is my sister doing this with a man? Wait, that looks like my brother-in-law. Did he come to Mondstadt?"
"So this is what kissing is like. Judging by my sister's expression, she seems to really like it."
Barbara's lips moved slightly, as if she had discovered a whole new world.
She knew in her heart that she should not be peeking, but her feet seemed glued to the floor, leaving her completely unable to move.
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