Genshin Impact, My Villain System Is a Bit Abnormal

The Emperor remained silent, only looking down at the Jade Balance Star, who stood as straight as a spear.

Yuheng Star was not afraid at all, and looked firmly at the Rock King Emperor.

"Heh..." The Emperor let out a low laugh, which, like a silencer, silenced everyone present.

Is the Emperor about to get angry, or does he have something else to say?

Those present were terrified.

Although I am furious at Yuheng Xing's disrespectful remarks, it is even more unforgivable for others to interrupt or hurl insults when the Emperor is speaking.

This is the opinion of the signatories.

The Rock Lord slowly said, "Yuheng Star, this question needs to be answered by you, by the Seven Stars, and by the people of Liyue..."

With that, the dragon's body soared upwards and disappeared back into the clouds.

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Today's ritual to invite the immortals is destined to be widely celebrated.

Yuheng Star publicly questioned the Emperor, but the Emperor did not blame him. Instead, he left a meaningful question in return.

This is the first time in thousands of years that the Geo Archon has posed a question to the people of Liyue.

Although Yuheng Star did not receive a rebuke from the Rock King Emperor, this action still put her in the spotlight.

There were those who agreed, and those who were neutral, but most were either watching the spectacle or angrily calling for Yuhengxing to step down.

However, all of this was overshadowed by the other seven stars.

However, Yuheng Star, who was already disliked for his high demands on his subordinates, found himself in an even more awkward position.

In fact, many large chambers of commerce are intentionally or unintentionally isolating Ke Qing.

However, whether this was due to disrespect for the Emperor or some other ulterior motive remains unknown.

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"I'm so angry! How dare they use such an excuse to delay? Do they think I have no temper?"

After the ritual of inviting the immortals, Jiang Ning and his companions' lives returned to normal.

Gan Yu continued to work as a secretary, ignoring Shen He and Jiang Ning, but refused to work overtime anymore.

However, they were also warned not to cause any deaths for the time being.

Jiang Ning himself wanted to learn more while he was young, and continued to follow Gan Yu.

No overtime work either.

Shen He, on the other hand, is a regular at the Adventurers' Guild, and like an ordinary woman, she learns to cook, clean, and do laundry, not using magic, but doing it all herself.

Gradually, his facial expressions became more varied, but only when he looked at Jiang Ning.

Today, Ke Qing stormed into Gan Yu's office and handed over the documents in her hand.

There's a construction site where the contract has been signed and all the money and manpower have been secured, but the contractor just won't start work, citing all sorts of reasons.

Ke Qing knew in her heart that because of her disrespectful words, they probably thought she would no longer be the Jade Balance Star.

So Keqing immediately summoned Yanfei, the most skilled legal expert in Liyue Harbor, and calculated on the spot the extent of their breach of contract liability if they continued to delay. Only then did she get them to sign and start work.

"But she did sign it, Miss Keqing."

Gan Yu's tone was indifferent, and compared to before, her way of addressing him showed more composure.

Both Ke Qing and Jiang Ning were fully aware of this.

As a junior of the Rock King Emperor and a member of the immortals who fought their way through the era of the Demon God War, Gan Yu regarded the Emperor as an elder and greatly admired this conscientious and responsible ancestor of all immortals.

Therefore, Ke Qing's words made Gan Yu very dissatisfied. Although she would not cause trouble at work, she would have to be somewhat distant in her attitude.

Jiang Ning quickly tried to smooth things over: "Um, Ke Qing, just put it here. I'm in charge of the first round of document review..."

Ke Qing nodded: "I understand. But Jiang Ning, everyone's been saying you're very capable at work these days. You're still so young, why don't you come and train with me?"

Keqing doesn't have many capable people at hand right now, and is in a period of great need for talent.

Before Jiang Ning could speak, Gan Yu said emphatically, "No need. Junior Brother can train and learn by my side, so there's no need to trouble Yuheng Star."

Ke Qing didn't press the matter; she simply nodded and left, as she still had a lot of work to do.

Gan Yu frowned as she watched Ke Qing's departing figure.

Disrespectful to the Emperor, and now he wants to poach his junior brother from his side?

That's really going too far.

"Senior sister, calm down. Actually, Keqing didn't mean any harm. What she said to the Emperor before was just for Liyue's sake."

Jiang Ning said.

“I understand, but I just can’t accept it…” Gan Yu sighed. “However, junior brother, do you think Ke Qing’s words were right or wrong?”

Jiang Ning said, "I think it's not entirely right, but it's not entirely wrong either..."

"You're quite cunning..."

Gan Yu shook his head, assuming that his junior brother was just trying to smooth things over.

"Let's hurry up and finish the work."

Gan Yu's words contained a hint of anticipation and joy.

"After returning home, I wonder what Shen He did today?"

Shen He's cooking skills are quite good. After being taught by Jiang Ning, his cooking is now at the level of home-style dishes.

...Although Jiang Ning isn't very good at teaching, Shen He has a high aptitude for cooking.

Perhaps it's because I used to be alone and cold at home, but now I have the warmth of a family.

Gan Yu no longer needs to use overtime to alleviate her loneliness, nor does she feel out of place in Liyue Harbor as a half-immortal, half-human.

"There will definitely be vegetarian dishes, don't worry."

Jiang Ning smiled.

After chatting for a few more minutes, the two returned to their work.

Their work efficiency goes without saying.

37. Child Laborers at Yuehai Pavilion

A few weeks passed, and Jiang Ning successfully became a full-fledged employee.

Although he is too young, he has Gan Yu as his guarantor and guardian, and his work ability is widely praised.

That's how it was successful.

However, Gan Yu's punctuality in going to and from get off work these past few weeks has been a real hardship for the others at Yuehaiting.

The workload increased dramatically, and some people even went to Keqing and Ningguang to offer their opinions.

However, he was directly criticized.

Ke Qing goes without saying.

Since that summoning ceremony, she has directly and mercilessly criticized those who claimed that Liyue Harbor belonged to the people and promoted "rule by man."

"If the chaos at Yuehaiting is due to Gan Yu not working overtime and instead having the workload of a normal employee, then what are the rest of you doing at Yuehaiting? If you don't have enough manpower, you hire more; if you can't finish your work, you work overtime. Don't think I don't know that Gan Yu used to do a lot of your regular work for you."

Ningguang's approach was slightly more subtle, but only slightly.

"Helping you is a favor, not helping is also their right. You can't keep using this to morally blackmail others... Instead of hoping that Gan Yu will return to her previous abnormal workload, she should reflect on why she can't complete her work. Is it because she lacks work ability?"

Then, the situation in Yuehaiting, where most of the work was handled by Gan Yu alone, gradually began to improve.

Keqing is making sweeping reforms, and Tianquan Star's Ningguang and Tianshu Star, which doesn't even have a floor, are all supporting Keqing's reforms.

Those who lack ability and are just coasting along will be dismissed. Those with clean backgrounds and capable individuals will be promoted, regardless of seniority.

With three of the Liyue Seven Stars currently out of Liyue Harbor and unable to return, it's fair to say that this is the consensus among Liyue's higher-ups, and those below can only accept it reluctantly.

As for Jiang Ning, he is efficient at work, and the amount of work he is assigned is only the workload of an ordinary person. In addition, he is not very old, so he often finishes his work in half a day and spends the other half of the day wandering around outside, or accompanying Shen He to the wilderness to bully the ruins guards and Hilichurls.

That day, Jiang Ning was walking down the streets of Liyue with a skewer in his hand when he heard someone calling his name.

Looking up, Jiang Ning saw Zhong Li standing there and waved to him with a cheerful smile.

Zhongli said, "Come up here... You should be alright, right?"

Jiang Ning nodded and went up the stairs.

I discovered it was a theater.

Although Jiang Ning had been in Liyue for some time, he had never been here before, so he looked around curiously.

"Liyue's opera is truly exceptional. It's a pity that it's not Liyue's renowned performer, Mr. Yun Jin, on stage today, but it's still worth appreciating."

Zhongli led Jiang Ning to a private room before slowly speaking.

"I really don't know much about traditional opera... but I'm somewhat interested in it."

Jiang Ning leaned on the railing of the upstairs private room and said.

"So, Mr. Zhongli, is there something you need from me?"

Zhongli looked Jiang Ning up and down: "These past few days, I've heard that you've gained everyone's approval at Moon Sea Pavilion, and in your spare time you've also been able to go out and clear out demons, saving quite a few people?"

"Yes, we're all from Liyue, so let's help each other out."

Jiang Ning said casually.

Zhongli smiled and sat down: "From now on, please don't call me 'Master' anymore. Since we greet each other with the courtesy due to a master and disciple, please call me 'Master' instead."

"Yes, Master Zhongli."