Star first went with Keqing to the Liyue Harbor docks, then to Tianheng Mountain, and even took a boat to Guyun Stone Forest later.
Star didn't quite understand the work related to land infrastructure, and even when Keqing explained it, she didn't quite grasp it.
However, after a day of following along, she could clearly feel that this work was much harder than Ningguang's.
After all, Ningguang worked comfortably lying in Qunyu Pavilion, warm in winter and cool in summer, with people serving her tea and fanning her.
But Keqing's work, after a day of running around, would surely exhaust most people.
It was only because Star, as a Trailblazer, had a physique that ordinary people couldn't compare to; otherwise, she probably wouldn't have any energy left now.
Finally, evening arrived, and Keqing's day of work was nearing its end.
The group of Liyue officials who had been accompanying Keqing dispersed, leaving only Keqing and Star strolling through the streets of Liyue.
"That was truly difficult," Star couldn't help but say.
"To outsiders, the Liyue Qixing may seem to wield immense power, but in reality, standing in this position, all one can feel is responsibility," Keqing said seriously.
"This little bit of hardship is nothing, especially with you by my side today…"
Keqing turned to look at Star, giving her a smile.
In the past, even she would feel a bit of fatigue from such work, but in front of outsiders, especially when the work wasn't finished, she wouldn't show that tiredness.
But today was completely different. Even though they had stayed up so late last night, the actual sleep time was far less than usual.
Yet, after a day of work, she still felt refreshed, as if she had endless motivation.
Because of this, the last part of this work was finally completed.
Keqing planned to lighten her work schedule for the next few days.
As she had said before, she deeply realized her significant shortcomings, and in this position, she could not accept herself appearing confused.
Therefore, for the next few days, she intended to immerse herself in the ancient texts at home.
Of course, Star also had to come along. Keqing believed that even just reading, having Star by her side would definitely yield twice the results with half the effort.
But that was for tomorrow. It was still early now, and there was no rush to go back…
Thinking this, and looking at the bustling street, Keqing quietly took Star's hand.
"How about we wander around a bit? It can be a way to relieve fatigue."
"Mmm, whatever you say." Feeling the softness and warmth in her palm, Star had no reason to disagree.
Although, they had already been running around all day, and going shopping now, whether that could be called relieving fatigue was debatable.
The two were very close, their hands tightly clasped together.
Keqing was, after all, a famous person in Liyue, and many people would surely recognize her, so Keqing kept her head slightly bowed the whole way.
Fortunately, on the bustling streets, everyone was busy with their own affairs, and few people paid attention to them.
"Eh?" Star suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?" Keqing looked up at Star, puzzled.
"That tea stall ahead, isn't that where we first met?" Star pointed ahead.
When she first arrived in Liyue Harbor, Star had gone out for a night stroll and was drawn to a storyteller in front of this very tea stall, where she coincidentally met Keqing, who was also stopped there.
"It really is… Do you want to go take a look?" Keqing smiled slightly. Although she passed by here many times on weekdays, she always hurried past and had never thought that coming here today would feel different.
"Let's go take a look. It'd be good to rest our feet too." Star nodded, immediately making a decision.
They had been walking all day; it was time to rest.
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Tea stalls were found everywhere in Liyue, though the quality of the storytellers varied.
For example, today's storyteller, Tian Tieju, was one whose reputation was quite mixed.
However, for Star and Keqing, Tian Tieju's storytelling style was quite interesting, and they even listened with great enjoyment.
But they were only there to rest their feet, and after listening to a few segments, they said their goodbyes and left.
After all, they hadn't had dinner yet, and it was getting late. Both of their stomachs had long been rumbling.
"Should we go to a restaurant, or…?" Star asked, looking at Keqing.
"Let's go to Wanmin Restaurant. It should still be open at this hour," Keqing suggested after some thought.
"Wan… Wanmin Restaurant," Star's expression became a little unnatural.
After all, there was Xiangling at Wanmin Restaurant, and Shenhe, who worked there…
"Is something wrong with Wanmin Restaurant?" Keqing looked at Star, puzzled.
"No, nothing. Then let's go to Wanmin Restaurant," Star said somewhat guiltily.
Keqing actually knew, as Star had already confessed, and her choosing to go there proved she wasn't there.
But even if everyone didn't mind, every time she encountered such a situation, it made her very awkward.
She always felt like it made her seem more like a playgirl.
…
Wanmin Restaurant wasn't far from them. Because it was already a bit late, by the time they arrived, Wanmin Restaurant only had one last table of customers, who had already finished eating and were about to pay and leave.
"Hmm?" After receiving the Mora from that person, Shenhe immediately looked up, as if she had sensed something.
Indeed, Star and Keqing were walking together not far away.
Shenhe naturally knew Keqing, having met her before when they fought the God of the Vortex, Osial.
However, seeing her again this time, Keqing felt distinctly different to her.
And then there was—Shenhe's gaze fell on the hands Star and Keqing were holding.
This already explained the situation.
However, Shenhe didn't seem to mind. She immediately went to greet them.
"Star, you're here. What would you like to eat?" Shenhe said calmly, her face still showing no emotion.
"Anything is fine… Keqing, is there anything you want to eat?" Star rubbed her head, then carefully observed Keqing's expression.
Sure enough, Keqing's expression was just like the others before, showing a reaction when she saw her other 'harem' members.
"Ah, um, I, I'll have anything too," Keqing said quickly, as if she had just come to her senses.
"Okay, I'll go tell Xiangling." Shenhe nodded, then motioned for the two to sit anywhere.
"Star, does everyone have this feeling?" Keqing was experiencing this for the first time and quickly asked Star for confirmation.
"Hmm, it seems so." Star rubbed her head; she didn't know why this happened either.
As long as she had been intimate with someone, she could immediately recognize others with whom she had been intimate.
This situation had started at some unknown time, and she didn't know why it happened, which made Star quite awkward.
Chapter 143: All of Star's Wives, They Are Family Now
The two didn't have to wait long. Soon, Shenhe and Xiangling came out with the dishes.
"Star, really, when you come to a restaurant, how can you order by saying 'anything'?" Xiangling pouted, somewhat displeased, to Star. "There's no such dish, you know."
One had to know that for both chefs and those who cooked at home daily, the words "anything" were the most headache-inducing.
Fortunately, Xiangling wouldn't be stumped by those two words. Besides, she had always been preparing nutritious meals for Star before, so she could just continue doing that.
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