Accompanied by Huixin, Jia Changjiang and Lumine were led to join Ganyu for a meal. During the gathering, the duo explained why the Qixing Secretaries had entrusted them with finding Ganyu in the first place.
It turned out to be a simple misunderstanding. Once things were clarified, Ganyu couldn’t help but feel a twinge of embarrassment about the previous events.
“Ah… I must have caused you all a lot of trouble,” Ganyu said, her face flushed with embarrassment.
“Since this is such an urgent matter, we should head back to Yuehai Pavilion as soon as possible. Otherwise, the three of them…” Ganyu started to stand up, intent on leaving immediately, but Lumine grabbed hold of her horns and pressed her back down into her seat.
“Ganyu, Huixin went out of her way to invite you to a meal. Leaving like this would be rude. Besides, those three can manage for today,” Lumine said firmly.
“Exactly, Lady Ganyu. Today’s outcome is all thanks to you,” Huixin added with a warm smile.
“Yeah! Look at all this amazing food. It’d be such a waste not to eat it!” Paimon chimed in, her eyes sparkling at the sight of the feast before them.
Caught in the moment, her horns still held by Lumine, Ganyu’s face turned even redder. Eventually, she relented and stayed.
As they ate, Huixin took the opportunity to express her gratitude to Ganyu.
“Lady Ganyu, you’ve always been someone I deeply respect. If not for your guidance back then, I doubt I’d have had the strength to persevere until now,” Huixin began earnestly.
“In the eyes of the Yuehai Pavilion secretaries, you’ve always been a reliable and trustworthy mentor. And yet, we failed to notice your struggles… It’s truly…” Huixin trailed off, a hint of self-reproach in her voice.
Ganyu shook her head gently. “No, this was my own issue that caused you concern.”
“Perhaps it’s because of the departure of the Geo Archon… His absence left me feeling lost, and that sense of uncertainty must have affected my work. That was my failing,” Ganyu admitted softly.
Seeing Ganyu in this state brought a strange sense of familiarity to Jia Changjiang. It reminded him of his old colleagues and friends back on Earth—overworked and perpetually teetering on the brink of burnout. The overwhelming aura of a workaholic seemed to emanate from her.
That thought stirred something in his memory.
He’d heard someone say once that both Mondstadt and Liyue had their fair share of workaholics. Even their voice actors shared similar traits… Now that he thought about it, Ganyu’s voice did bear a resemblance to Jean’s. Both seemed cursed with a love of overwork.
Two dedicated workaholics in their own right…
“Well, that’s no excuse!” Lumine declared, her tone resolute as she momentarily ignored the fact that Zhongli was now working at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. “We went through all that effort to drive away the Archons’ enemies. It wasn’t so that you’d be sidelined in Liyue, Ganyu!”
Lumine clenched her fist. “You should embrace the new Liyue, Ganyu. That’s what’s important!”
“You’re a half-qilin adeptus! For Liyue, you’re like a living history book, having witnessed thousands of years. That’s incredible!” Lumine exclaimed as she reached out to touch Ganyu’s horns again.
Ever since hearing from Cloud Retainer that Ganyu enjoyed having her horns touched, Lumine hadn’t been able to resist the urge. And every time she did, Ganyu’s face would flush red, her reaction irresistibly cute and amusing, making Lumine want to keep doing it.
“After so many years, you must know what you truly want. Forget about labels like adeptus or mortal. They don’t matter!” Lumine continued with conviction. “What matters is what you want to do. That’s how I’ve always lived—following my desires!”
“I agree. Knowing what you want is crucial,” Jia Changjiang said with a nod. “From Mondstadt to Liyue, Lumine and I have been following our hearts. So far… it’s worked out pretty well?”
“Well…” Ganyu hesitated, still unsure despite their encouragement.
“Lady Ganyu, could you hear me out for a moment?” Huixin said gently, sitting beside Ganyu.
“Huixin?” Ganyu looked at her in surprise.
Huixin, the daughter of Tian Shu, had joined Yuehai Pavilion under her father’s influence. Now, she had something she wanted to share with Ganyu.
“Lady Ganyu, everything you’ve done hasn’t gone unnoticed,” Huixin began earnestly. “When I first joined Yuehai Pavilion, I was unfamiliar with the work. It was you who guided me, taught me how to handle things, and gave me the confidence to succeed. It wasn’t just me—many others in Yuehai Pavilion have been helped by you.”
Huixin looked at Ganyu, her gaze sincere. “You’ve always been a gentle and dependable mentor to us. Because of you, we can face challenges without fear.”
“During the Archon War, you stood on the front lines to protect Liyue…”
Turning briefly to Lumine and Jia Changjiang, Huixin added, “In those days, Liyue’s people didn’t just wait idly. We placed our faith in you, relied on you, and were protected by you. That’s why now, we hope you can trust and rely on us, too.”
Huixin’s heartfelt words left Ganyu momentarily speechless.
“These past years… I’ve had a child of my own,” Huixin said, placing her hand over her heart. “As I grew up, my father shared stories about you, Lady Ganyu. Your kindness and strength inspired me. Now, I tell my child those same stories.”
“When my child heard about your deeds, they said they wanted to become a secretary at Yuehai Pavilion, just like you. In that moment, I understood what my father must have felt back then.”
Huixin lowered her head slightly. “Perhaps twenty years from now—or even longer—you’ll meet another young child starting out as a secretary. Perhaps you’ll guide them with the same warmth you’ve shown us. And maybe, just like now, we’ll continue to rely on you.”
Huixin smiled softly. “When that time comes… I hope you’ll take care of them, just as you’ve taken care of us.”
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