Genshin Impact: My villain system is a little different.

The next day, Barbara went to church as usual, pretending nothing had happened, while Jiang Ning waited outside.

Albert was easy to spot - he was the only one skulking around outside the church, peering inside.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Looking at Albert who had his face pressed against the glass with his rear sticking out, Jiang Ning mercilessly kicked him to the ground, then smiled at him.

"Ouch! What are you doing!"

Albert made a fanboy noise, rubbing his bottom while grimacing at Jiang Ning.

Damn, that hurt, it must be swollen!

Jiang Ning held out his broom and said:

"Sorry, I was just cleaning and you were blocking my way, so I had to make you move."

"Cleaning... ah, you must be the new janitor! Hello, I'm Albert, or you can call me Barbara's Fan Club's Number One Fan and President!"

Albert pointed to himself proudly.

Jiang Ning: "..."

He looked doubtfully at his own attire - he was wearing Liyue robes, plus his distinctive white hair and youthful appearance...

Wait, was Albert really this oblivious to the outside world?

His appearance was basically known throughout Mondstadt city, with the higher-ups telling their people to avoid him.

Other Mondstadt citizens were afraid of offending him and always spoke to him politely...

Did Albert not know?

No wonder Eula said Albert was obsessed.

"Mm, yes, I'm new here."

Jiang Ning decided to go along with this identity.

"Then friend, would you be interested in getting to know the world's most unique and beautiful idol, Miss Barbara?"

When Albert spoke of Barbara, he was as devout as Barbara once was towards Barbatos.

"...No, I just want to work."

Jiang Ning held back his laughter.

Albert became anxious: "No, don't go! Let me tell you, Barbara is the best in the world, and there are many benefits to joining our Barbara Fan Club..."

Albert rattled on and on, then Jiang Ning said:

"So... you're the famous Mr. Albert?"

Albert was somewhat proud: "It seems my name has spread throughout Mondstadt? That's right, I am Barbara's number one fan, Mr. Albert!"

Then he looked at Jiang Ning and said: "Look at you, so young, why waste time cleaning? Let me tell you, there's no future in this. Learn from me, I've already become the head of an organization."

Jiang Ning stroked his chin: "But I think I have a bright future."

Cleaning up with firepower, cleaning the battlefield - that's basically cleaning, right?

"No no no, joining our fan club is where you'll find the most potential. Look at me, so young and already famous in Mondstadt."

Jiang Ning pondered: "You mean the fame of being young and able-bodied but living off your parents, neglecting proper work, obsessing over a celebrity until Barbara herself is troubled, and making the sisters think you're a stalker? That Mr. Albert?"

Albert's previously smug face instantly froze.

His face turned red with anger as he started shouting his defenses.

Things like "How can following an idol be called obsession?" and "I'm not neglecting work, I'm spreading love and hope" and similar phrases.

The air was suddenly filled with a lively atmosphere.

After saying a lot, Albert, who wasn't used to exercise, caught his breath and asked fiercely:

"Then what about you? What are you doing here? With so many jobs available, why choose cleaning?"

Jiang Ning said: "Well... you might not believe this, but I'm working here because of my girlfriend... it's convenient to pick up my girlfriend after work. Actually, my family is very wealthy, so this is just me experiencing life... Look, the sisters said I should take a week to simply sweep this corridor, it's not easy."

Albert fell silent, then laughed: "Are you dreaming? A rich heir experiencing life? That's too far-fetched even for dreams."

Though he didn't know all of Mondstadt's young rich heirs personally, he knew their names and faces, and there was no one like the person before him.

Albert sat down next to Jiang Ning. Since it was still early for Barbara to leave, and he had nothing better to do, he was determined to expose this guy!

Hmph, serves him right for disparaging my noble cause earlier.

"I don't believe you. I'm going to stay and see if you're lying, and I want to see who this girlfriend of yours is!"

Most of the church sisters were older or married, and among those of similar age, there was only Barbara. But his girlfriend is Barbara? Even having such a thought would be blasphemy against Barbara!

"Um, that's not necessary, my girlfriend will get angry." Jiang Ning showed a perfectly timed display of nervousness and uncertainty.

This made Albert even more convinced of his suspicions - this guy must be faking! Hmph, dare to mock me like that, I'll give it right back to you!

Albert got more excited and said: "It's fine, I'll just wait here."

Jiang Ning "panicked": "Really, I'm saying this for your own good. If you see my girlfriend, it will cause you great inconvenience."

Well, afraid you might question your entire life.

Albert became even more smug: "Hmph, I'm going to wait no matter what you say. Don't leave - if you leave, that's neglecting your duties, and I'll report you!"

So Jiang Ning pretended to stay reluctantly nearby.

Albert was pleased with himself. Experience life as a rich heir? Would a rich heir care about such a trivial threat of being reported?

I, Albert, am so clever.

Meanwhile, behind a large tree not far away, Amber, Eula, and Havria were watching Jiang Ning.

Seeing him fool Albert so completely, they could barely hold back their laughter.

"How pitiful."

Amber said.

Eula snorted: "He deserves it for being so excessive. If I hadn't taught him a lesson last time, he would have actually followed Barbara home."

"During that time, Barbara was really scared. She didn't dare go home and had to stay in the Knight's dormitory or the church dormitory."

"Mmhmm, I think Jiang Ning is doing great. But I'm surprised Barbara agreed to let Jiang Ning pretend to be her boyfriend?"

Havria chuckled softly, somewhat surprised.

When this plan was first proposed, Eula had been very nervous, and Amber had instinctively glanced at Eula.

They thought Barbara would show difficulty and refuse, but surprisingly, the young girl agreed immediately, and even seemed very happy about it.

This was quite intriguing... Havria began to understand why Morax and adepti enjoyed "playing the market" so much.

It was entertaining to watch!

For gods and adepti who had lived for so many years, having interesting things to watch was the best entertainment.

"I think Barbara and Jiang Ning make quite a good match, don't you think, Eula?"

Havria said deliberately.

Eula didn't react immediately: "Huh? Um... Huh??"

Eula's gaze became dangerous. She couldn't compete with Jiang Ning's senior sisters' advantage of proximity, and now she couldn't even compete with Barbara who started from the same starting line as her?

Besides, in the Mondstadt region, she would be the closest to Jiang Ning in the future!

Havria's words gave Eula a sense of urgency.

And Havria, who had stirred up the flames? She kept her achievements hidden, secretly laughing inside.

On the other side, as time passed, Jiang Ning deliberately appeared increasingly anxious, while Albert became more and more self-satisfied.

They waited until the church doors opened and several sisters seemed ready to leave. Only then did Jiang Ning quickly stand up and walk towards the church entrance.

Seeing this, Albert hurriedly followed.

Havria silently took out a camera and began recording.

"It's you again? Mr. Albert, we've told you so many times, your behavior really troubles Barbara."

Seeing Albert, a rather serious-looking sister immediately became troubled, her eyes showing undisguised impatience and disdain.

But Albert saw this as just another obstacle in his pursuit of Barbara. Far from being ashamed, he was actually proud of it.

He said: "How could that be? As members of Barbara's fan club, we definitely support Miss Barbara and would never cause her any trouble."

You're the biggest trouble, you know?

The sister had a headache, but seeing Jiang Ning, her eyes immediately lit up: "You must be her new boyfriend! You're really handsome. If I were ten years younger, I might try pursuing you too."

The serious sister had a completely different attitude towards Jiang Ning. However, seeming to think of something, she gave Albert a gloating smile before leaving on her own.

"..."

Albert felt something was off - this guy wasn't lying after all?

But maybe he had guessed wrong? Perhaps some sisters just liked younger men? Uwah, had the Church of Favonius fallen so far?

At least his idol was pure and untainted, she was...

However, the next moment, reality gave Albert a resounding slap in the face.

"Jiang Ning!"

Barbara, wearing her nun's outfit, walked out of the church. Seeing Jiang Ning, her eyes brightened, and she immediately quickened her pace, rushing towards him for an embrace like a swooping swallow.

Jiang Ning caught Barbara, spinning her around to absorb her momentum.

Jiang Ning was very satisfied - both his senior sisters were taller than him, but finally with Barbara who was about his height, he could experience a normal embrace.

From a distance behind the large tree, Havria watched Barbara, who looked shyly happy like a young girl who had just fallen in love, and suddenly said:

"Honestly, I don't think Barbara is acting."

Beside her, Eula silently clenched her fists, her eyes becoming somewhat hollow.

And Albert near Jiang Ning?

Originally seeing Barbara, he felt he would be healed by that sweet smile, but instead, he was completely stunned.

Wait, who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?

Albert fell into philosophical questioning.

Jiang Ning looked at the petrified Albert and smiled:

"Mr. Albert, I've picked up my girlfriend, I'll be going now, goodbye."

With that, he took Barbara's hand and made to leave.

However, before leaving, Jiang Ning turned back with a harmless smile, delivering the most cruel blow to Albert.

"Oh right, Barbara is indeed very cute. I should be the most qualified to say that."

Barbara shyly held onto Jiang Ning's arm as they left together.

As for Albert? He stood motionless like a salt statue about to erode.

After a long while, he fell to his knees, looked up at the sky, and like snow falling in June, shouted loudly:

"NO!!!"

Meeting up with Havria and the others behind the tree, Jiang Ning watched Albert and said:

"At least for a long time, Albert won't bother you anymore."

Barbara nodded: "Mm, although Mr. Albert wanted to support me, his methods were really too troublesome. No matter how I tried to persuade him, Mr. Albert wouldn't listen..."

"It's fine now, there won't be any problems."

Jiang Ning smiled.

Eula looked displeased: "So, if it was just acting, why are you still holding each other?"

"Ah, sorry sorry..." Jiang Ning smiled sheepishly.

Can't help it, this was his first time holding a blossoming young lady, it felt quite nice.

He thought Barbara would let go, but unexpectedly, she bit her lip lightly and held Jiang Ning tighter:

"I'm... I'm a bit tired, could you walk me home?"

Jiang Ning was stunned, instinctively looking at Eula, who indeed had a dark expression. However, Havria smiled and said:

"Go ahead, I'll take care of Eula here. I actually have some things to discuss with her."

With that, she shooed Barbara and Jiang Ning away like she was driving them off.

Then, facing Eula's confused and angry gaze, Havria slowly opened her mouth: "..."

...

[System: You're really evil, host. So bad, I like it.]

The system cheerfully commented.

"Right? If I hadn't yet succeeded in winning Barbara over, I would've definitely kissed her in front of Albert."

The thrill of being intimate with someone's idol right in front of their devoted fan was absolutely exhilarating.

Walking down the street, Barbara was already extremely shy. 

Seeing Jiang Ning's silence and subtle smile made her heart flutter even more.

But, since Eula had the advantage of proximity later, she would have to be more bold now...

The senior sister had also said that happiness must be fought for oneself.

As they walked, they were completely unaware that their every move was being watched by a pair of shocked eyes.

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