The escape process was generally smooth. Taking advantage of the gap during the Millelith's shift change, they were not discovered by anyone.
Of course, they had already cleaned the conference room. At least on the surface, it looked clean and free of any water stains.
And according to Keqing, that conference room was not usually used by the Qixing. If it was occasionally used, there would be a special person to clean it again.
So, they didn't need to clean it too thoroughly, nor did they need to worry too much.
After bypassing a few scattered Millelith, Star and Keqing finally walked on the main road.
This led directly to their room.
"Finally out." Star looked at the gradually rising sun and also breathed a sigh of relief.
This night had been truly wild. She hadn't expected to finally conquer Keqing in such a way.
"…" Keqing walked silently, saying nothing.
Star turned to look at him, hesitated for a moment, then took Keqing's small hand.
Keqing seemed startled, struggling slightly, but quickly became submissive.
The two of them walked hand in hand, silently, facing the rising sun.
"Stelle."
"Hmm?"
"You... have you been busy these past few days?" Keqing seemed to have built up her courage for a long time before finally speaking.
"I don't think so?" Stelle thought for a moment, then replied.
There was no sign of the trip to Inazuma, and Lumine still hadn't returned. If Lumine hadn't sent a letter explaining the situation and confirming her safety, Stelle might have gone out to look for her.
Anyway, Lumine probably wouldn't be back for a while, and Ganyu was the same; she said she wanted to stay with Cloud Retainer for a few more days and would return with her when Cloud Retainer moved to Liyue Harbor.
Thinking about it, she really didn't seem to have anything to do during this period.
"Then, can you be my temporary secretary again, like before?" Keqing's small hand tightened involuntarily.
Actually, before this night, when she heard that Stelle had arrived at Yuehai Pavilion, she went to find Stelle precisely for this matter.
It could be said that she had made up her mind a long time ago.
These days, due to Rex Lapis's departure, the Qixing had fully taken over all affairs of Liyue Harbor, and Keqing felt somewhat overwhelmed for a time.
Since Stelle had provided so much help to Lady Ningguang before, Keqing naturally wanted Stelle to help her as well.
Now, after this one night, she understood even more the importance of Stelle.
It had been so many days, and Keqing had never felt her body and mind so relaxed, her steps so light.
"Temporary secretary?" Stelle was slightly stunned, looking at Keqing's shy face, her expression instantly becoming resolute.
"Yes! Of course, no problem!"
No problem at all, and she could start today.
Of course, she would not shirk such a good opportunity!
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Soon, Stelle and Keqing both successfully returned to their respective rooms.
When Stelle pushed open the door and entered her room, she was somewhat surprised to find that Baiwen and the other two were already awake.
In fact, they were already fully dressed, looking ready to go out.
"Why are you up so early?" Stelle looked at the three of them in surprise.
After all, she had only just returned, and it was still only dimly lit outside. At this time, most of Liyue Harbor's workers hadn't even started work yet.
"Well, it's almost time for us to start work, otherwise, we won't finish the day's tasks." Baiwen nodded, but her expression as she looked at Stelle was a little unnatural.
Apparently, the item Stelle had put on her yesterday had left a considerable impression.
Now she couldn't quite say whether she liked or disliked that thing, or whether the feeling yesterday was comfortable or uncomfortable.
"I see, it seems your work is very hard too." Stelle couldn't help but sigh.
Being Lady Ningguang's secretary seemed very glamorous, but in reality, the job was not easy.
What's more, now they also had to help with some of Ganyu's work.
She just didn't know if Ningguang would give them a raise...
Of course, Stelle's secretarial career was not so hard, as Stelle herself was special and not a good reference.
Unless they also had abilities like Stelle's.
"It's all for Lady Ningguang, we are very satisfied with this job." Baishi said with a smile.
"Speaking of which, Miss Stelle, where did you go last night?"
"Ah, that..." Stelle rubbed her head, hesitating whether to tell them.
"I couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, so I went out for a walk, and something unexpected happened, and I ran right into Keqing."
"Yuheng Lord?" The three of them looked somewhat surprised.
"So Yuheng Lord didn't go back yesterday."
"Yes, she even went to inspect the Millelith patrols in the middle of the night." Stelle sighed at this thought.
She really felt a bit sorry for Keqing yesterday.
But since things had already happened, she might as well make it up to her later.
Especially since she had already agreed to be Keqing's secretary, this matter definitely had great potential.
"Millelith patrol... You didn't go to the conference room, did you??" Baixiao said in surprise.
"Uh, yes, yes, I got lost while wandering yesterday." Stelle said awkwardly.
"Fortunately, Keqing led me out, otherwise, I might have been suspected by the Millelith."
"I see, it's good that you got out safely." Baixiao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
"But it's truly surprising that Lady Keqing would go to inspect the Millelith's work in the middle of the night." Baiwen stroked her chin, pondering.
Although Lady Keqing was famous for being decisive and tireless in her work, she never expected her to conduct surprise inspections of the Millelith's work even in the middle of the night.
Indeed, compared to Lady Keqing, they still had significant shortcomings.
"Miss Stelle, what are your plans for today?" Baiwen then looked up again, looking at Stelle with some anticipation.
Although Stelle had already helped them relieve their fatigue, if Stelle had nothing to do and could stay in the office with them, their work efficiency would definitely increase by another level.
"Ah, that, Keqing invited me to be her temporary secretary for a few days, and I agreed." Stelle knew their thoughts, but since she had already agreed to Keqing, she couldn't go back on her word, could she?
"I'm taking office today."
"I see..." The three of them felt a little regretful when they heard this, but then, thinking about it again, they felt that something was subtly off.
This plot felt somewhat familiar. Wasn't it because Lady Ningguang asked Miss Stelle to be her temporary secretary that she fell under Miss Stelle's spell...
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