Blaming Liyue.
This was probably Kai's original plan.
It wasn't that he had any ill will towards Liyue.
It was simply because, even with the strength of the Fatui.
They wouldn't dare to casually provoke that ancient country.
After all, unlike Mondstadt… Liyue has a God accompanying it.
As the oldest surviving God on the Teyvat continent.
The God of Geo Morax's strength should not be underestimated, which can be easily judged from the fact that he is known as the God of War.
In this situation… let alone Kai framing them.
Even if the people who attacked the Goth Grand Hotel were truly sent by Liyue.
To be fair… whether the Fatui would dare to openly retaliate would probably be a huge question.
"However, that Barbatos guy is really quite disappointing."
Thinking of this, Kai couldn't help but sigh with a headache.
Even if a country was weak, because it had a God protecting it.
It wouldn't have to worry about the risk of war.
But the problem was, although Mondstadt was said to be governed by the God of Anemo.
This God of Anemo was clearly a bit too laid-back.
Not only was his individual strength at the bottom among all the Gods, but he also completely ignored everything.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this.
That Mondstadt became a target for the Fatui… no, to be precise, even this God of Anemo.
Was probably a target of interest, right?
"So that's how it is."
On the other side, after Kai provided the solution.
Jean fell into a state of contemplation.
She was clearly weighing the possibility of this matter based on what Kai said.
"If we use this method, we can indeed perfectly remove this black pot from Mondstadt."
"Kai, you truly are amazing!"
A long-standing problem was suddenly resolved.
All at once, Jean's mood visibly improved.
A smile couldn't help but curl at the corner of her lips.
Kai loved to see his wife smile.
Seeing her mood suddenly improve, his own mood also lightened considerably.
He leaned closer to her, as if seeking praise.
"So, what's my reward?"
"Reward?"
Jean blinked, looking at Kai with some confusion.
"Is there something Kai wants?"
"Not anything in particular."
Kai pondered for a moment.
If he had to say what he wanted, he truly didn't have an answer right away.
"After all, having you is enough; other things aren't worth caring about."
"If I had to say… I guess I hope you can get off work earlier and come home more often?"
"This…"
Jean sighed with some regret.
Although she didn't speak, Kai already understood her meaning.
"Understood, this one's a no-go, isn't it?"
He cast a somewhat displeased glance.
Kai turned his face away, immediately sighing dramatically.
"Oh ~ the Acting Grand Master is unfair ~"
"Helping Mondstadt solve such a big problem, and she's not even willing to give a small reward."
"If Varka were here, I'd make him my little brother for three days, no problem."
"Oh ~ I'm going to go complain to the Knights of Favonius, and I'll definitely publicize Acting Grand Master Jean's misdeeds… Mmm."
Kai continued to grumble.
However, before his last sentence could be finished.
The sounds he made suddenly became muffled.
Her eyelashes, so close, fluttered slightly, revealing a pair of eyes as clear as water.
Her beautiful eyes sparkled with a lively glow.
A faint, sweet scent wafted over, and his lips felt an incredibly soft touch.
This scene lasted for a full thirty seconds.
As Jean's cheeks flushed and she averted her gaze, turning her head away.
Only then did everything come to an end.
Then she lightly coughed twice, her voice somewhat disjointed.
"Is… is this enough?"
Kai chuckled, a very satisfied expression on his face.
"Why didn't you do that sooner?"
Kai was a very easily satisfied person.
"So, you already had this idea."
Jean muttered softly, a little shy.
"I did want to try kissing you in the office."
"Probably because… it's more stimulating that way."
He nodded and replied without hesitation.
For such matters, Kai naturally didn't need to hide anything.
After all, it was his true inner thought, wasn't it?
Jean glared at her husband, annoyed.
She picked up the empty document and began to draft a solution for the Fatui incident.
"Seriously…"
"Kai, why do you become so proactive in these matters?"
"Because you can't deny your a pervert."
"Bah, it's a man's instinct."
Kai answered with a perfectly straight face, as if he were discussing something quite serious.
It contained an exceptionally profound philosophical truth.
"Of course, if you want to."
"I also have even more stimulating ideas that could…"
"Don't say another word."
Jean, her face flushed, picked up a folder and gently tapped Kai on the head twice.
She said with great indignation.
"Ugh, that hurt."
...
"It hurts so much to be hit by my wife!"
Kai clutched his head, making a pained expression.
Looking at his wife's red, angry, and helpless face.
After a while of pain, he couldn't help but reach out and poke her.
Suddenly, a very pleasant smile appeared on his face.
"Hehe~"
"Then, Jean, work hard."
"I'll go home and make you lunch first, then come back later."
Kai going to Springvale wasn't just to talk.
After all, the ingredients there were renowned even in neighboring countries.
Especially the freshest batch in the early morning, which was considered top-tier among ingredients.
In such circumstances, Kai had often made special trips to Springvale for this freshness in the past.
Now with the Teleport Waypoint, it was even more convenient to move around.
"Mm…"
Jean nodded, her face still red.
Clearly, after all this time, she hadn't fully recovered from her earlier emotions.
It wasn't until Kai's figure was about to step out of the office.
Only then did she take a deep breath, glancing at her husband's departing back.
She slowly regained her ability to speak.
"Kai."
"That, um…"
"Be careful on your way."
"Mm, I will."
Kai replied with a smile, feeling a little happy inside.
Although it was impossible to encounter any danger in Mondstadt.
But to hear his wife's Instructions before going out.
For Kai.
Such a daily routine was probably… the happiest thing, wasn't it?