blogombal Chapter 806 Flower God Birthday Festival (7)
Chapter 806 Flower God Birthday Festival (7)
【Wow, it really is you guys.】
【Liyue is still chasing me! 】
[So real, Yuan Xi greeted us as friends, and to Yiya it was a salute and a greeting.]
[Yuan Xi, I didn't expect you to be such a person. ]
【Ganyu is still good to us! 】
[Let's be honest, the real reason Ganyu behaves this way is because, given her relationship with Bai Ge, there's no fundamental difference between Yiya and us.]
[Actually, there is a slight difference. After all, if the Bai Ganyu team really succeeds, then Yiya will have to call our Ganyu mother.]
【Wa Xuedi is here again! 】
"We didn't expect to meet you here, what a coincidence! Are you also here to attend the Flower God's Birthday Festival?" Paimon asked with curiosity, blinking his bright eyes.
Ganyu smiled slightly and nodded gently:
"Yes. The senior said that he has a deep connection with Xumi's Little Auspicious Grass King. Now that she is celebrating her birthday, Liyue, as a friendly nation, naturally cannot remain indifferent."
Yuan Xi immediately took over the conversation, adding seriously, "So this time, Sister Ganyu and I are representing Guiliji and Liyue Harbor respectively to offer our sincere blessings to the little Auspicious Grass King."
As he spoke, he scratched his head shyly, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "Actually, this job wasn't originally supposed to be mine."
"It's just that Lord Ziwei and Miss Yunshang are so busy that they can't spare the time. Lord Chen Wang and Senior Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun are in seclusion in Chen Wang Mansion. There's no contact with the outside world, so no news can be passed on."
"As for the teacher..." Yuan Xi shook her head and chuckled softly, "The teacher and his wife have always been indifferent to this kind of external affairs and have little interest in them."
Paimon still looked puzzled, tilting his head to look at Yuan Xi: "But I remember you weren't a reserve member of the Qianyan Army?"
"There are countless soldiers in the Qianyan Army who are more senior and experienced than you. Why was it that you were chosen as the representative to come and celebrate the birthday of the little Jixiang Grass King?"
After all, all the people Yuan Xi had mentioned earlier were crucial figures in Liyue—either gods and immortals soaring high in the heavens, or key figures wielding power. It made perfect sense for them to represent him.
But Yuan Xi... is just a young reserve who is still undergoing training.
Even though Paimon had a close personal relationship with him, he couldn't help but have doubts: Is such a seemingly ordinary young man really qualified to represent Guiliji, a core town in Liyue?
Yuan Xi also looked bewildered at this, and spread her hands honestly: "To be honest... I'm completely baffled myself. I can understand Sister Ganyu, but why was I chosen to participate in the Flower Goddess Festival with Sister Ganyu?"
At this moment, Ying, who had been listening quietly, suddenly had a flicker in her eyes. She looked at Gan Yu thoughtfully and speculated in a low voice, "Could it be... that Yuan Xi has been accepted as a personal disciple by Qiqihar?"
Upon hearing this, Gan Yu's lips curled into a meaningful smile, and she nodded gently, "That's right. Brother Mo Li has had this idea for a long time, and he just took advantage of this celebration to do it."
Hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Jun Moli is a famous swordsman in the world. Although he is a human, he has long been detached from the world and his status is comparable to that of a true lord.
Moreover, he is the sworn brother of Tianfeng Marshal Jun Bai, and has a very high prestige in Liyue, and his every word and action carries weight.
As a disciple personally accepted by Jun Moli, Yuan Xi's status was no longer ordinary. He carried not only his own glory, but also the symbol and heritage of the entire Guili Group.
If we exaggerate this status a little, in terms of its dignity and significance, it is even enough to be on par with the Little Auspicious Grass King and participate in the ceremony together.
【I finally got a permanent position.】
[I was noticed during last year's Lantern Festival. I was only a nominal member during this year's Lantern Festival. Now, six months later, it's normal for me to be a regular member.]
[The Sword Immortal's disciple is celebrating his birthday. His status is indeed high enough.]
[But isn't Ganyu's address a bit problematic? When did she ever call her second brother "brother"?]
……
Fengdeng Tower.
The system sounded faintly in Jun Bai's mind, with a hint of ridicule: [Host, are you not going to explain? ]
"..."
"Weren't you away during the live broadcast?" Jun Bai subconsciously defended himself, with a hint of guilt in his tone.
[Taking a break from the busy schedule, isn't this the skill I learned from you?] The system chuckled, its tone lazy but sharp.
Jun Bai's face darkened - why are you learning this when you have nothing to do?!
He looked up at the virtual screen in front of him. In the screen, Gan Yu was calling out the three words "Brother Mo Li" in a soft voice. The voice was like a clear spring brushing against rocks, so gentle that it could almost drip water.
That attitude is obviously different from that of ordinary people.
Jun Bai couldn't help but hold his forehead with his hand, sighing deeply, with complicated emotions between his brows.
Ever since he took advantage of the system being "offline" to secretly date Ganyu, subtle changes have quietly taken place in the relationship between the two.
(For details, please refer to the extra chapter "The Moon is a Lie".)
This subtlety is mainly reflected in Ganyu.
Now, whenever she looked at Jun Bai, her eyes would unconsciously be filled with a smile, like the warm sunlight reflected in the melting snow in spring; her attitude towards him became increasingly gentle and submissive, and even the way she addressed certain people had quietly changed -
Jun Bai is still addressed as "senior", but for Jun Bai's two sworn brothers, the address becomes: name + brother, a close term.
All I can say is that the history of Teyvat cannot resonate with reality, otherwise Jun Bai could have said to Ganyu:
Sima Zhao’s intentions are known to everyone.
Others might not be able to detect that subtle difference, but Jun Bai could feel it very clearly.
Honestly, sometimes Jun Bai thinks he needs to reflect on this – has he, through his influence, raised this Qilin to be a bit sinister? Where is the innocent coconut sheep from the original story?
Fortunately, she still remembered her limits and always remembered his advice to "not cross the line." So far, she has not shown any emotional signs that go beyond friendship.
Perhaps we are already in the situation of "more than friends, but less than lovers".
But at least it wasn't exposed, right?
It must be said that she had mastered the art of maintaining a distance and wanting to speak but not to speak. Even the perceptive Zhongli and the meticulous Guizhong failed to detect any clues.
Furthermore, Ganyu was indeed well-behaved and intelligent, keeping her feelings to herself. Otherwise, rumors about their relationship would have spread like wildfire throughout Liyue Harbor.
However, this ambiguous and hazy atmosphere could not escape the keen radar of some "professional CP fans" after all.
For example - the system lurking deep in his consciousness, enthusiastically eating candy.
"I guess, even if I explain now, you won't listen at all, right?" Jun Bai rubbed his eyebrows tiredly, his voice low and hoarse, as if every word was filled with suppressed emotions.
The system responded without hesitation: [Yes, no.]
【The truth is not important to us at all.】
[Really? Then it's only natural and justified for me to knock you down.]
[If it's fake, then what I'm doing is just a fantasy. It will never come true.]
[Acting? The plot is a feast for the fans. It would be a waste if we don't watch it!]
In the world of couples, true feelings are the least important thing. So—you don't have to explain. I won't listen even if you do.
The air suddenly stagnated, and the words pierced the silence like icicles.
Jun Bai was silent for a long time, and finally just closed his eyes gently, a bitter arc appearing at the corner of his mouth. He said it so bluntly and so decisively, and he had no choice but to remain silent.
After a moment, the system sounded again, but with a subtle hint of tentativeness in its tone:
[Just a reminder, although I don't recommend developing a real relationship with the opposite sex before completing the mission, Ganyu's current ambiguous, almost-there attitude... can actually be maintained.]
【This will actually help increase your popularity and topic heat. 】
"Isn't this just naked party strife?" Jun Bai sneered, his tone full of sarcasm. "You really can come up with this kind of short-term profit-seeking method that only uses poison to quench thirst."
"The last shojo manga that ran for nine years was completely wiped out by readers two years after its conclusion due to factional strife. Its reputation collapsed, and even the creators were criticized and condemned."
"If you want me to follow in your footsteps, you can just say so."
The system was silent for a while, and the electronic voice seemed to be tinged with hesitation:
[…I've reviewed relevant information and confirmed this to be true. Party strife can only bring short-term traffic dividends. In the long run, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages and may even cause a backlash.]
"So, stop targeting those rumored targets." Jun Bai said firmly, emphasizing each word, "Don't expect me to create ambiguous plots or deliberately build a romantic connection. Do you understand?"
The system whispered, "But I never told you to get in touch with those rumored targets."
[What I mean is - you and Ganyu can interact moderately while maintaining a safe distance.]
For example, a chance moment together, a well-timed eye contact, a few meaningful conversations... if done right, it can ignite the passion of CP fans and stimulate community activity.
【The risks are controllable and the returns are substantial. 】
"..." Jun Bai slowly opened his eyes, his gaze stern, "I seriously suspect this is just a temporary remedy you came up with after realizing the party struggle wasn't working."
The corners of his lips curled up into an almost mocking smile: "Besides, it can also satisfy your own selfish desire to eat candy, right?"
[…Yes.] The system was unusually frank, showing no shame at all.
Jun Bai chuckled, then said coldly, "Get lost."
【okay! 】
The system responded cheerfully and then disappeared in an instant, as if it had never appeared. Jun Bai was left standing alone in the dim light, falling into a deep silence.
Sometimes I really envy Ers, who had already confirmed his relationship with the Black Tower before the plot began, and all he needed was the finishing touch to complete it in one step.
Why haven't I thought of this in the 3000 years I've been here?
Jun Bai sighed, then frowned slightly.
Is it the influence of my past life? I feel like I have more human emotions now than I did in the past 3000 years.
——Digression
The second half of the plot is not very inspiring, and Lao Bai has not appeared for a while, so he was asked to come out for a while to do some work and lay the groundwork for the fourth background supplement.
I have never forgotten to complete the background for the fourth time, but this is the last time, and it is also Lao Bai’s last nirvana so far, so I plan to put it at a more appropriate time.
If you don't make up for it in the beginning, it means the time has not come yet.
So don’t urge me to complete the background for the fourth time.