[Transcendent Chat Group]
Jean: So it's Liyue's turn this time?
Dvalin: Not Barbatos again? Tch, I was looking forward to watching his humiliation.
Venti: Ehe~
Lumine: Doesn't matter! This time we're here to enjoy Liyue's drama! (evil grin)
Yaoyao: Keqing and Ganyu are both very serious people. Traveler-sister, I don't think you'll see much drama today.
Yanfei: True. Miss Keqing is upright and diligent. I even considered assisting her once. But she does have a bit of…
Paimon: A bit of what???
Yanfei: You'll see in a moment.
Yae Miko: I've met Ganyu before. She's a very good, very serious person.
Ayaka: "Ganyu… onee-san?"
Yae Miko: Little Ayaka, she's not your average secretary~
Navia: In that case, these two must be similar to Acting Grand Master Jean. Probably nothing indecent.
Cloud Retainer: Hah! The Yuheng Star I cannot speak for—but that child Ganyu? She has far too many amusing stories.
Lumine: Oh? Tell us more! (eyes sparkling)
Venti: Oh? Tell us more! (eyes sparkling)
Paimon: Oh? Tell us more! (eyes sparkling)
Hu Tao: Oh? Tell us more! (eyes sparkling)
Furina: Oh? Tell us more! (eyes sparkling)
...
Zhongli: Ahem.
Cloud Retainer: Ahem. Since the Light-Screen shall reveal it soon anyway, this immortal shall not steal its thunder!
Jade Chamber
Ganyu, who had been drooping like a withered leaf, stared at the light-screen with dead fish eyes.
Hearing Cloud Retainer nearly expose her childhood, she jolted internally.
When the Adeptus finally stopped mid-sentence, Ganyu quietly exhaled in relief.
…And was deeply moved.
For decades, Cloud Retainer had never held back once she started telling embarrassing childhood tales.
But today… she actually restrained herself.
Yet the moment Ganyu remembered:
an evaluation was imminent
the chat was filled with lunatics led by Lumine the "Performer Traveler"
every secret would soon be public…
Her soul wilted again.
Keqing saw Ganyu's mortified expression and felt a bit of sympathy.
At the same time, she secretly rejoiced.
"Good thing… my past is normal.
Otherwise I really couldn't handle this…"
Still naïve, optimistic, and confident—
Keqing had absolutely no idea what was coming.
Cloud Retainer's one comment had already exploded expectations.
All of Teyvat now knew Ganyu had "interesting" stories.
And everyone loves drama—
as long as it isn't their own.
Blue Star – Villa
Seeing the audience's rising curiosity, Arthur displayed a photo of Keqing.
Then he began the evaluation.
"Although Keqing and Ganyu aren't actually sisters, fate connects them in a subtle way.
So we'll evaluate them together today."
"First, the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing—Keqing."
"As always, let's start with the serious part."
"Keqing was born into a prestigious family.
Her grandfather was a famous real-estate tycoon in Liyue."
"She herself is the Yuheng Star—responsible for urban planning, construction, zoning, land distribution…"
"In our world, such a position earns the affectionate nickname—
'Civil Engineering Big Sis.'"
Jade Chamber
Keqing froze.
"W–WHAT?"
"C–Civil… Engineering… Big Sis??"
What kind of cursed title was that?!
She wasn't ashamed of her work—
but this name was too ridiculous!
Where was the serious evaluation?
Why did the opening sentence already feel like a fatal blow?
Keqing wanted to complain out loud.
Blue Star – Villa
Unaware that Keqing was mentally exploding, Arthur continued.
"Keqing has two obvious traits."
"First—she's a workaholic."
"In all of Teyvat, she ranks among the top when it comes to devotion to work."
"For example, she never takes lunch breaks.
She continues working until every task is finished."
"Or tasks that normally take half a month—
she finds a way to complete all related procedures within two days."
"And she doesn't just finish them—
she completes every detail perfectly."
"Once, she even suggested everyone work an extra hour per day."
"It got rejected, of course."
"In our world?
If employees don't get paid for that, they'll hang the boss on a lamppost."
"Because of her intensity, no assistant has lasted more than three months.
Constant staff turnover actually hurts efficiency."
Knights of Favonius Headquarters
Jean and Lisa were peacefully having afternoon tea while watching.
Lisa giggled.
"Looks like this Yuheng Star is just like you used to be."
She clearly saw Jean's old self in Keqing.
Jean shook her head.
"No.
Now I've reduced unnecessary tasks… and even have time for tea."
And honestly?
She felt much lighter.
Truly—
'Listen to advice, eat well.'
[Transcendent Chat Group]
Amber: She really is like our old Acting Grand Master—always drowning in work.
Diluc: They differ. Half of Jean's old tasks were household errands. Keqing's are all state-level.
Yelan: To pack a schedule so tight yet never make a mistake… I respect that.
Lumine: If I were the boss, I'd love her. If I were an employee, I'd hate her.
Ayaka: Hate her? Why?
Lumine: Because some people can relax and still get paid—until someone like her shows up and forces everyone to grind.
And the salary stays the same!
Only the boss profits!
Alhaitham: Reasonable. When it's time to clock out, one should leave.
Kaeya: Agreed! Like me—currently drinking at the tavern.
Venti: Ehe~ No wonder Rex Lapis made so much profit~
Zhongli: …
Fontaine – Palais Mermonia
"Employees work hard, and the boss 'profits'?"
Neuvillette fell into deep thought.
…He had worked tirelessly for five centuries.
Meanwhile, Furina enjoyed carefree luxury for five centuries.
That really did sound like "blood profit."
He glanced over at Furina.
"Lady Furina, you—"
But Furina's instinct kicked in immediately.
"Ahem! Neuvillette, I have urgent business!
You continue your work!"
She fled instantly.
Neuvillette: "…"
[Transcendent Chat Group] (continued)
Navia: No wonder her 'extra work hour' proposal was rejected!
Alice: Compared to the 9-9-6 system I've heard of in other worlds, this is nothing!
Nahida: 9-9-6? What is that?
Alice: Work from 9 AM to 9 PM, six days a week!
Lumine: Yep! I've heard of that too! Supposedly a blessing for employees~ (sarcasm)
Paimon: WHAT?! 12 hours a day??? Six days a week???
Childe: Even the Fatui aren't that brutal! How is that a blessing?!
Xiangling: For others I'm not sure, but for Hu Tao it definitely is!
Itto: Hah? Why?
Shinobu: Boss, Hu Tao runs a funeral parlor…
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