Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

Crescent House

Keqing paced back and forth anxiously, her right fist repeatedly clapping against her left palm. Her brows furrowed slightly, as if she was worried about something.

Ningguang couldn't help but feel helpless as she watched Keqing pace back and forth. She took a sip of her tea and then slowly spoke. "Remain calm. Don't panic. Look at what you're like right now."

Upon hearing this, Keqing glanced at Ningguang with some helplessness. She then resumed her pacing, muttering, "Sister Xiyue, what should I do? I'm so nervous."

"What should I say when Su Mo comes? What if he doesn't agree?"

Although she had already informed Su Mo and Ningguang said she would help her, she was still very nervous at this time.

"Hmm..." Ningguang rolled her eyes at Keqing before offering solace, "Don't worry. I'm here for you, right? Besides, haven't you been around him long enough? What's going on today? You're usually so decisive. Hesitation is unlike you."

Keqing frowned slightly. "Sister, you sound so easy. If you were in my shoes, you'd understand. Normally, facing Su Mo is just a normal thing, but today... well... I don't know what's going on... but I just can't calm down. I feel a little uneasy inside."

"You, don't scare yourself. When he comes later, if you can't say it, I'll help you ask. You can't force things like this. But if he has this intention, I will definitely help you match it up. Don't worry, Aqing."

Hearing this, Keqing's mood finally calmed down. She sat down next to Ningguang, placed her hand on hers, and pleaded earnestly, "It will be up to you soon, Sister Xiyue. You must give me some strength. My lifelong happiness depends on you."

Ningguang gently patted the back of Keqing's hand to comfort her.

"Oh, don't worry, I will do my best. But if Su Mo really doesn't have that intention, then I am a little powerless. After all, this thing can only be cultivated slowly, it's not something that can be obtained overnight. You should also be mentally prepared."

Although Ningguang was about 70% to 80% confident about this matter, she, a seasoned businessman, knew that sometimes things could develop in unimaginable directions, so she needed to remain calm as the situation got closer. It was useless to just fret like Keqing, but she also needed to provide her with psychological counseling ahead of time, so she could be mentally prepared to accept failure. Otherwise, if she lost her temper, the subsequent tasks would be very difficult.

Keqing nodded. "Yeah, I know that. You can't be sure of victory in anything. But I feel a little empty inside right now. I have a sense of foreboding and can't calm down."

Ningguang couldn't help but roll her eyes at her. "Are you worried that the guy will run away the moment he sees you? Or are you worried that your charm won't be enough to take him down?"

Keqing shook her head. "Neither. I'm a little worried. If I suddenly bring this up, he might panic and become distressed."

Ningguang was a little helpless. "Since you already know all this, why are you still asking me to explain this to you?" But as a sister, she still had to comfort her.

Stroking Keqing's pretty face, Ningguang looked her up and down and couldn't help but let out an exclamation of admiration.

"Look at how beautiful Aqing is today! Her face is so pink and tender, you can almost squeeze water out of it, and her big eyes are sparkling. This outfit was specially changed for her. If I were a man, I would definitely fall at your feet, so you don't have to worry."

Keqing's pretty face couldn't help but turn pink when she heard that.

"Sister Xiyue~" she called softly.

"Haha, are you feeling better now?"

"This kind of thing is essentially the same as a blind date. I'll be the middleman, the matchmaker. Wait a minute, and when he arrives, I'll be the only one to talk. You just need to show off your charming charm."

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Soon, the maid announced Su Mo's arrival.

Upon hearing this, Keqing immediately jumped up from the stool and began to carefully tidy up her appearance and hairstyle.

"Sister, please take a quick look at me. Am I looking neat and tidy?" Keqing asked hurriedly with some concern.

Ningguang couldn't help but find this a little funny. Keqing, who was usually so noisy and decisive, actually showed such a cute expression at this time.

She immediately smiled and said, "Okay, okay, no need. Our Aqing is the most beautiful. She doesn't need to dress up at all."

Keqing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she heard that, and then slowly took the photo.

She couldn't help but clench the edge of her skirt with her little fists and began to cheer herself up, with a determined light in her eyes.

I silently said to myself: "Keqing, Keqing. Don't worry, don't worry. Just treat it normally."

It looked like he was going through some big test.

Ningguang couldn't help but shake her head when she saw this.

Then he ordered the maid, "Let him come in."

Keqing took a deep breath, then sat up straight, looking out the door expectantly.

With a creak, the door was pushed open and Su Mo appeared at the door.

Keqing's eyes lit up when she saw this, and she was about to stand up and say something.

Suddenly, a girl screamed from outside the door.

"Oh, this is where we eat. It looks so classy!"

This sound not only confused Keqing, making her face look hopeless and turned into confusion, but even Ningguang didn't know what was going on for a moment.

But soon, Su Mo walked in with a group of people.

Ningguang's mouth twitched slightly as she looked at the crowd pouring in.

It was clearly said to be a family dinner, so why are there so many people here?

Then he looked at Su Mo with some resentment.

Su Mo shrugged helplessly: "We just met on the road. Besides, I told you that you insisted on following me. I can't do anything about it."

Hu Tao, however, didn't feel embarrassed at all. She put her hands forward and called out affectionately, "Happy Lantern Festival, Sister Ningguang!"

Seeing this, everyone bowed and congratulated him one by one.

Seeing this, Ningguang didn't know what to say. After all, you shouldn't hit someone who smiles at you, and each one of them was more powerful than the other.

The head of the Wangsheng Hall and the guest official, the heavyweights of Liyue opera, and the diplomats of Zhidong, none of them can be offended casually. Besides, since they are here, can you really drive them all away?

Ningguang immediately smiled and said to everyone, "Don't be shy, everyone. Now that you're here, please take a seat."

Watching everyone take their seats one by one, Keqing gently placed her hand on Ningguang's leg and looked at her with a wronged look, as if to say, I made so many preparations before coming here, but what should I do with so many people coming in at once?

Meeting Keqing's aggrieved gaze, Ningguang couldn't help but sigh, feeling somewhat helpless. It's true, things are unpredictable! With so many people, there's no way to ask.

She knew that life was unpredictable, and even with the most thorough preparations, unexpected events were bound to happen. But it didn't matter, there would always be another chance.

Thinking of this, she gently patted Keqing's little hand, gave her an affirmative look, and signaled her to calm down.

Seeing this, Keqing understood what Ningguang meant, and a hint of disappointment filled her eyes. She had made so many preparations, yet now, everything fell through.