Genshin Impact: My villain system is a little different.

That evening, Shenhe showed off her cooking skills, having learned well under Xiangling's guidance.

With a new member joining the household, Xianyun was also very happy.

"Wonderful! Jiang Ning, you've finally become sensible, learning to bring someone home on your own. Your master is very pleased."

Xianyun warmly welcomed Eula, relieving her concerns about being accepted by Jiang Ning's master.

Ganyu was also happy for Eula, as she was truly a good girl - it was just that Mondstadt's prejudices were too extreme.

Truthfully, if she were in Liyue, Eula would definitely be carefully nurtured.

"Since we're family now, there's no need to be so formal. Although you haven't spent much time with the adeptus, she is actually very easy to get along with."

Ganyu said softly to Eula.

Eula nodded: "Mm, I understand."

Ganyu continued: "Also, tomorrow I'll take you to see Lady Ningguang. We can arrange your future work then... Of course, if you'd prefer to stay at home, that's fine too."

Eula thought for a moment and said: "Well, I'll follow your arrangements. A short rest is fine, but if it's too long, my skills might get rusty."

Eula didn't want to be just a decorative vase after coming to Liyue. She wanted to realize her own value.

Though she didn't say it, Eula wanted to achieve something in Liyue, to show those in Mondstadt who didn't accept her that she wasn't a discarded piece.

She was a talented individual, hoping Liyue would be her appreciative patron.

Shenhe said: "Little Junior Brother, the Yuheng often comes here asking about your whereabouts. She seems to want you to look at Liyue's future plans..."

Jiang Ning held his head and sighed: "I knew it..."

Although Keqing no longer wanted Liyue to completely break away from the adepti and Rex Lapis's control to develop full human governance,

She still wanted to prove to Rex Lapis and the adepti that the people of Liyue could develop the nation very well on their own.

The gods and adepti should accept people's worship and offerings, be widely revered, and supervise to prevent abuse of power.

But Liyue's direction should be decided by its people.

Therefore, she had originally planned to have the knowledgeable Mr. Zhongli join her team, but after learning he was Rex Lapis, she never approached him again.

On one hand, she wanted to let Rex Lapis rest, but on the other, if they always troubled Rex Lapis for everything, Liyue's so-called human governance would become a joke.

But Jiang Ning was different. Though he was on the path to immortality and even inheriting a divine position, he was essentially still human.

Plus, with all those novel things and systems from another world, Keqing had no reason or position to refuse Jiang Ning's help.

Now, Liyue's banks were becoming more popular, and the insurance industry was booming.

Though still in its infancy, Keqing believed that in the future, everyone in Liyue would have support in old age and medical care.

Snezhnaya's Northland Bank was struggling in Liyue and Mondstadt, but the Liyue Bank was just the beginning.

Moreover, Ningguang and Keqing believed that since the Fatui's goal was the Gnoses, they would inevitably offend the gods of various nations. When that time came, with Harbingers backing the Northland Bank,

Did they think they could continue operating in other countries?

This would be the opportunity for Liyue's banks.

Seeing Jiang Ning's troubled expression, Shenhe said:

"Should I go refuse the Yuheng?"

"No need, even if refused, she'll find another chance to pester me sooner or later... I'll go see her."

Jiang Ning said.

"Mm, alright..."

After dinner, following some simple cultivation and breathing exercises, Xianyun returned to her workshop to continue her research, as if completing a task.

Ganyu, needing to wake up early the next day, went to bed early. The energy accumulated from eating could temporarily stabilize her, so there was no rush to release it in one night.

As for Eula, due to a certain beast, her body was still very tired. She fell asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow.

Only Shenhe...

She showed Jiang Ning what it meant for absence to make the heart grow fonder.

Throughout the night, the sounds from Jiang Ning's room never stopped. If not for the sound-isolating barrier, everyone else in the mansion probably wouldn't have been able to sleep.

...

Early the next morning, Jiang Ning went with Ganyu to take Eula to the Jade Chamber.

However, on the way, they encountered Keqing, who seemed to have been waiting specifically for Jiang Ning. Seeing him, her face lit up with joy.

Ignoring Ganyu and Eula nearby, she directly grabbed Jiang Ning's hand and pulled him away in the middle of the street.

Ganyu could only sigh, while Eula was somewhat surprised.

No wonder Sister Havria had told her to be mentally prepared...

How long had it been since returning to Liyue? Besides Ganyu and Shenhe, now Keqing was making a move.

Ganyu turned to Eula and said: "Let's go see Lady Ningguang first. Don't worry about Jiang Ning."

Eula nodded: "Alright."

The Yuheng holding a man's hand in the street, her face red and looking excited, would definitely be big news.

But when people saw who the man was - oh, the next Geo Archon, the current Geo Archon's disciple - then it was no big deal.

Before the Rite of Parting, many might have been jealous of this young man favored by the Yuheng.

But after the Rite of Parting, no one dared anymore.

As for the Yuheng, those unmarried young ladies gritted their teeth. Though she was the Yuheng, they thought she was truly detestable...

Handsome, reportedly with a good personality, and in terms of status, perhaps the most illustrious young man in all of Liyue.

He was practically the dream lover of those coming of age, and even some older women. But as soon as he was discovered, they found the Yuheng had already plucked the peach... reportedly the Tianquan was also involved.

How frustrating, they could only regret not being one of them.

As for the older people and married individuals in Liyue, they were all happy.

Especially Lan and the others.

Although their stocks weren't the only ones rising, they were steadily climbing, and everyone was pleased to see the next Geo Archon having such close relationships with the Qixing.

Arriving at a quiet teahouse, Keqing eagerly asked:

"You've been to Mondstadt these past few days, so you should be staying in Liyue Harbor now, right?"

Her purple eyes were full of expectation, but Jiang Ning said:

"No, I'll probably be going to Inazuma next with Liyue's delegation."

Keqing was surprised: "What are you going to Inazuma for?"

"I was going to ask you. It seems you're making a big fuss about going to Inazuma. Did something happen?"

Jiang Ning asked in return.

Keqing said: "Well, the Inazuma authorities have detained our Liyue merchants' goods for some inexplicable reason. Among these merchants are some from our family's association, some under Ningguang, and the other Qixing all have some partners involved to varying degrees."

"So, aren't we launching a strong protest?"

"I guess one of the Qixing will have to go to Inazuma to demand an explanation."

Jiang Ning was surprised: "Is Inazuma that bold? I remember Inazuma is practically starving due to the Sakoku Decree, right? The people inside are almost dying of hunger, how dare they do this?"

Keqing was also puzzled: "Indeed. As the major exporter of food to Inazuma, it can be said that Inazuma's survival until now is entirely due to the Kanjou Commission's efforts to maintain our direct food trade route... If they truly offend Liyue and we cut off their food supply, I estimate the people of Inazuma wouldn't last three years."

"However, that Ningguang has the idea of extending the Liyue Bank there if we send a diplomatic mission."

Jiang Ning said: "I see... Well, I'll go with you when the time comes. By the way, what did you want to see me about?"

Keqing slapped her forehead: "I almost forgot. I was thinking if you were staying in Liyue, there are some things we could implement, as we still need you to give final approval."

Jiang Ning said: "Well, if it's about some otherworldly financial knowledge and industry-related information, I've given all those books and materials to Sister Ningguang. You can look at them when you have time. As for technology, why don't you ask Master?"

Keqing frowned: "Going to Rex Lapis for such small matters... doesn't seem right?"

Jiang Ning said: "Don't I have another master? Xianyun, the adeptus of Borrowed Wind. For technical aspects, you can go directly to her."

"But asking an adeptus..." Keqing was still reluctant.

Jiang Ning tapped Keqing's head: "You, have you forgotten what I said? Adepti are adepti, but they're also people, all children of Liyue. Why draw such a clear distinction? With such professional knowledge experts available, not asking and learning from them, but instead rejecting and trying to explore on your own, isn't that wasting the excellent foundation our predecessors built for us?"

Keqing instinctively covered the spot where she was tapped, looking at Jiang Ning with a sudden realization, appearing somewhat adorably dazed.

The bystanders also looked like they had witnessed something special.

Indeed, only Lord Jiang Ning could make Lady Keqing show such an expression.

Keqing said: "Alright... but how should we do it?"

Jiang Ning said: "You can ask Master to open a school or something, teaching professional knowledge about mechanisms or other equipment, to train some craftsmen for Liyue."

"Also, Master Zhongli could definitely serve as a teacher at the school, coming to give lectures from time to time. Though he's retired, he should still contribute his remaining energy, right?"

"If he really doesn't want to teach, then have him occasionally talk about ancient secrets, preferably stories about the meritorious officials who built Liyue back then. In our foreign words, forgetting history is equivalent to betrayal."

Jiang Ning mercilessly sold out the old man and the still-charming woman from his household.

The more Keqing listened, the brighter her eyes became: "Mm-hmm, that's what I was thinking too!"

"I've given you the direction, you can work out the specifics yourselves." Jiang Ning said.

Keqing nodded: "Alright, no problem. I'll persuade Rex Lapis, and for Lady Xianyun, I'll trouble you."

Jiang Ning said: "Mm, don't worry."

With business concluded, Keqing also said: "Um, if you have time, would you like to come to my place? I'd like to treat you to a meal. You've helped me so much before, I feel a bit embarrassed."

"Oh, even the Yuheng can be so polite... Alright, after the Inazuma trip, I'll definitely visit."

Jiang Ning made a "next time for sure" promise.

Keqing pondered: The Inazuma trip, huh...

She nodded: "Mm, I understand."

After bidding farewell to Keqing, Jiang Ning also arrived at the Jade Chamber. Along the way, the people of Liyue were very enthusiastic when they saw him.

Though there was more respect, compared to directly facing Zhongli, where some people would kneel in the street, it was much better.

It could only be said that he had initially interacted with everyone as an ordinary person, and now, even though he had taken on the identity of Rex Lapis's successor,

These years in Liyue, everyone had watched him grow from a newcomer to his current position, making it relatively more acceptable.

Moreover, the main reason was that his harmless young appearance was too deceptive.

At the Jade Chamber, when Jiang Ning arrived, Eula and the others had just finished discussing matters.

Seeing Jiang Ning's arrival, Ningguang also revealed a genuine smile, even standing up and walking to Jiang Ning's front, personally helping him adjust his collar.

"You're back? Why didn't you come see your big sister first thing?"

Ningguang asked softly.

Jiang Ning said: "I met Keqing on the way, she pulled me aside to talk for a bit."

Ningguang's eyes flickered. That purple-haired cat head Yuheng... just a workaholic, not worth mentioning.

"I've heard about Eula's situation. Since Miss Eula was originally a knight in the reconnaissance team, I'll let her return to her old profession. Though the team name has changed, there's essentially no difference."

Eula said: "I think a knight should start from being an ordinary soldier..."

Ningguang said imperiously: "Not to mention that you're a Vision holder with an innate god, moreover, you were brought and recommended by Jiang Ning. You can't be arranged according to normal standards."

Ganyu also said: "No one will have any objections."

Eula said: "Alright..."

Jiang Ning asked: "Sister Ningguang, when are we going to Inazuma?"

Master Xianyun and Master Zhongli, knowing that Memory of Dust still hadn't shown any movement, seemed to be subtly urging.

Ningguang said: "We still need some preparation, and the leader of the delegation hasn't been determined yet. The other Qixing all have matters they can't leave. If it comes down to it, either I or the Tianshu will have to make the trip."

"No need for such trouble, I'll go to Inazuma."

As soon as the words fell, a decisive voice rang out.

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