Ningguang's Social Death!
"Give it to me…?"
Ningguang was visibly surprised.
Of course she wanted the [No-Gain Meatball].
What woman doesn't want to eat delicious food without gaining weight?
It's basically the second-greatest wish after eternal youth.
But she had only thought about it. She never intended to ask.
After all, the price was paid by Ganyu—
even her childhood black history had been dragged out and displayed.
So Ningguang kept quiet.
She never expected Ganyu to offer it on her own.
"Mm, Ningguang-daren, please take it.
When Keqing-daren comes back out, I'll give her share too."
Ganyu smiled softly.
Even though giving away 20 meatballs at once felt painful,
Ningguang and Keqing were her colleagues and friends.
She should share at least a little.
Worst case… she'll ration herself.
One every two days… she'll survive.
"If so, then I won't be polite."
Seeing Ganyu so firm, Ningguang finally accepted it.
"Mm."
Ganyu immediately sealed the bottle—carefully,
terrified she might drop a single piece.
Then she stored it safely into her Vision space.
Ningguang watched with amusement.
It was her first time seeing Ganyu handle something this cautiously.
But given her past experiences… it was understandable.
This is her lifeline for eating freely in the future.
"In any case, I'll repay this favor," Ningguang thought.
"If someday the light screen rates me and I get a reward,
I'll give her a share too."
[Supernatural Chat Group]
Yanfei: Ningguang also has No-Gain Meatballs. I'm so jealous…
Ayaka: Yes… they'll never need to worry about calories again…
Jean: I wonder if Miss Ganyu intends to sell them?
Yae Miko: Judging by how heartbroken she looked, I doubt it~
Furina: Don't talk about this depressing topic! Let's talk about the beef offal.
Xiangling: Since it's "Legendary-grade," it must be insane. She could literally open a shop.
Alice: Oh-ho? A shop?
Ganyu opens a coconut milk store,
Keqing opens a legendary beef-offal shop—
eat then drink, drink then eat—perfect combo!
Venti: And then have the old—cough—Morax endorse it!
Cloud Retainer: Ahem, depends on Geo Archon's will.
Ganyu: I—I don't know how to make coconut milk… nor do I plan to open a shop…
Aether: Hehehe, soon you will.
Paimon: Hehehe, let's make money—expand—become the monopoly!!
Ganyu: ???
The chat group remained extremely lively.
Most people hadn't left, waiting eagerly for Keqing's Legendary Beef Offal.
Inazuma — Tenshukaku
"Legendary beef offal… hm…"
Yae Miko rubbed her chin in interest.
Her gaze shifted to Kujou Sara, who was still admiring her Raiden puppet statue.
"Mmh? Kujou Taishō, what do you think of Liyue's 'Thunder Archon' receiving a cooking reward?"
Kujou Sara froze, then answered seriously:
"If it is a reward from the light screen… then it must be extraordinary.
But no matter what, the Shogun-sama's cuisine is always number one!"
Her eyes gleamed with pure devotion.
Yae Miko: …You're so innocent, it's adorable. Also pitiful.
Just then—
"Sorry for the wait, it took a while since I haven't cooked in a long time."
A familiar voice echoed.
Yae Miko's eyelids twitched.
Kujou Sara lit up like a lantern.
The Raiden Shogun entered, carrying two dishes
hidden under metal cloches.
"Try it, both of you.
I made Sanshoku Dango."
Raiden removed the lid—
Both women froze.
It was… three dark, pitch-black spheres on a skewer.
Sara rubbed her eyes.
Still black.
Yae Miko internally:
This… is beyond mortal culinary failure. This is a metaphysical event.
"Eat," Raiden urged.
"It's fresh."
Yae Miko: "…"
Sara: "…"
Yae Miko quickly took advantage:
"Sara is loyal to Shogun-sama—she should eat more~"
She dropped two spheres on Sara's plate.
Her own plate had only one.
Raiden nodded approvingly.
"Yes. Sara, you should eat more. If it's not enough, come again anytime."
Sara felt like crying.
But before they could be force-fed death-dango—
The light screen suddenly moved.
"It's ready!!
Keqing's Legendary Offal!"
Sara immediately seized the chance:
"Shogun-sama! Let us watch the light screen first!"
Raiden: "…Very well."
Yae Miko: Saved by the bell…
Liyue — Jade Chamber
Unlike Raiden's cooking horror,
Keqing was now the true culinary goddess of Teyvat.
As she cooked, the fragrance spread through the Jade Chamber…
then the whole sky…
then the entire upper city of Liyue Harbor.
Down below, even Wanmin Restaurant staff were drooling.
Eventually—
Keqing emerged holding the food box.
Behind her was Baixiao, who kept swallowing her saliva like crazy.
"Sorry for the wait~"
Keqing smiled.
Jade Chamber staff, Ningguang, and Ganyu all stood up—
out of pure respect for the Legendary delicacy.
Keqing lifted the lid—
A burst of fragrance hit like a shockwave.
Even Ganyu, a vegetarian, gulped subconsciously.
Ningguang's hand trembled.
She was seconds from diving in—
But Keqing suddenly said:
"Wait."
Ningguang froze.
"…What is it?"
Keqing folded her arms, grinning.
"You can eat the beef offal.
But first, you must say the slogan."
"Slogan?"
Ningguang frowned slightly.
But no delicacy could stop her resolve.
"What do I need to say?"
Keqing extended a hand dramatically.
"Meeting across worlds—
Enjoying the feast!"
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