As someone who had spent all his time in his previous life running across maps and farming the open world, Jiang Yun was naturally not intimidated by Keqing's geography test.
However...
Jiang Yun smiled faintly. "Keqing, feel free to test me. But let's not just talk about the assessment. Tell me: if I pass, shouldn't I get a bit of a reward?"
"A reward?"
Keqing raised an eyebrow, thinking this was a good chance to take Jiang Yun down a peg. "There can be a reward, but where there is a prize, there is also a penalty. If you fail, you must accept a punishment!"
"What kind of punishment?"
"I'll tell you the details after the test is over."
"Doesn't that make me like a fish on a chopping block?"
"If you're scared, it's not too late to give up."
"No!" Jiang Yun raised a hand to cut her off. "What I meant to say was: since you get to decide the punishment, then I should be the one to decide the reward."
"Fair enough."
A pair of black eyes and a pair of violet eyes—two sets of incredibly confident gazes—clashed.
Keqing reached out and pulled a new map from the side. "This is an unlabeled map of various regions in Liyue. Tell me, what are these areas?"
"Is that all? Simple."
Jiang Yun pointed at the map, naming them one by one. "This is Mt. Tianheng, this is Lingju Pass, Qingxu Pool..."
As she saw Jiang Yun fluently name every single region, Keqing's confident smile began to waver.
Jiang Yun skillfully pointed out the final location. "And lastly, Wangshu Inn! So? Keqing, am I right?"
"...Yes, all correct. But don't get too ahead of yourself. That was only the first question. Many people could get those right after some training."
Though certainly not as fluently and quickly as you... Keqing kept that last part to herself to avoid making him even more arrogant.
"Then keep them coming!"
"Describe the terrain around Qingyun Peak."
"Qingyun Peak is primarily..."
As Jiang Yun continued his description, the smile on Keqing's face vanished completely. Is he truly this brilliant?
Refusing to give in, Keqing asked about several more locations in quick succession. Toward the end, she even pulled out maps of foreign nations like Mondstadt and Inazuma to test him. Yet, Jiang Yun answered every single one without a hitch!
Finally, Jiang Yun pointed to the empty desktop.
"Keqing, we've run out of maps to ask about. What else do you want to test? You can't possibly be planning to ask me about the layout of your bedroom, can you? Because that, I truly don't know!"
"I..."
Keqing was so embarrassed she looked for a crack in the floor to crawl into. she knew that testing him on foreign maps was already going beyond the scope of the interview. Yet, even with those extra-credit questions, he had answered everything correctly!
Seeing Keqing in such a state of bashfulness, Jiang Yun's teasing heart stirred again. He mimicked her by looking down at the floor.
"Is this why they say Liyue Harbor is so prosperous? Even the floor tiles of Yujing Terrace are laid so perfectly! Look at that—there isn't even a crack big enough for our Yuheng to find a place to hide her face..."
"Oh, stop it, Jiang Yun...!"
Keqing gave his shoulder a light swat. "Stop... stop making fun of me!"
She took several deep breaths to compose herself. Fighting back her shyness, she stood tall and looked Jiang Yun directly in the eyes. "I am a woman of my word. I promised a reward, and I will give it. Tell me, what do you want?"
The girl's face was full of straightforward determination, but a hint of bashfulness peeked through the depths of her violet eyes.
Jiang Yun keenly caught that shyness. He thought to himself: Keqing is still a bit afraid. If I ask for too big a reward all at once, it might backfire. Better to start with something moderate...
"Keqing, I kissed you yesterday."
Keqing's cheeks burned even brighter. "Why are you bringing that up all of a sudden?"
"Now, I want to feel what it's like when you take the initiative to kiss me."
"Fine... I understand."
Keqing immediately placed both hands on Jiang Yun's shoulders. She didn't dare hesitate for a second, fearing her shyness would break her resolve! She didn't even dare close her eyes—if she missed his mouth, it would be too humiliating!
And so, with violet eyes full of bashfulness and a face flushed crimson, the girl leaned in to kiss Jiang Yun. The latter happily enjoyed the soft, gentle sweetness.
The moment her lips met his, Keqing closed her eyes, but her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.
It feels so good... Is this what it feels like to kiss slowly? It's completely different from yesterday...
Wait! How can I feel good while kissing Jiang Yun? But... it really does feel good!
Whatever, he's the one who asked for this anyway...
Her soft, delicate hands slowly slid down from his shoulders to the back of his neck, pulling him closer. The kiss from her tender red lips grew a bit more affectionate.
Keqing's initiative in hugging his neck took Jiang Yun by surprise. He reached out as well, wrapping his arms around her slender, soft waist.
Keqing's frame trembled for a moment, but she kept her eyes closed, immersed in the pleasure of the kiss. Jiang Yun then used his tongue to gently part her lips, and the two were completely entwined. Keqing couldn't help but pull his neck even tighter...
Suddenly, Keqing's eyes flew open. She broke the kiss, a thin, crystal thread stretching between their lips.
"A kiss is just a kiss! Holding my waist is fine too... but what is your other hand doing?!"
While one of Jiang Yun's hands was around Keqing's waist, the other was "climbing," playfully kneading her form. Even after she spoke, he didn't stop. Instead, he smiled and said, "This is also part of the reward! Besides, aren't you enjoying it too?"
"I..."
The warm, comfortable physical sensations blocked any words of rebuttal in her throat. Her gaze involuntarily fell upon Jiang Yun's lips.
A cherry-red blush covered her smooth face and neck. Her tongue instinctively licked her pink lips, as if savoring the aftertaste...
"The reward isn't over yet, Lady Keqing. Didn't you say you were a woman of your word?"
"Hmph! When you're teasing me, it's 'Lady Keqing' this and 'Lady Keqing' that, isn't it?"
Though her words were full of resentment, her body's actions were honest. She once again took the initiative to wrap her arms around Jiang Yun's neck and kissed him, enjoying the wonderful pleasure of the moment.
The two kissed for a long time.
Jiang Yun savored the fragrance of the girl's mouth. One hand roamed across her chest while the other slowly slid from her waist down to her silk-clad legs. The moment his palm touched her thigh, Keqing trembled again, but she kept her violet eyes closed, lost in the kiss!
Jiang Yun's palm began to wander up her long legs. Even through the smooth fabric of her black tights, the delicate, soft feel of her skin was undeniable.
It wasn't until his fingertips reached the edge of her purple skirt...
Keqing snapped her eyes open and ended the kiss. Without even pausing to wipe the saliva from the corner of her mouth, she pulled her upper body back and grabbed Jiang Yun's hands.
"Alright, Jiang Yun... you've had enough of a reward!"
"You kissed me into this state, and now you want to stop? I'm afraid I can't agree to that..."
"What state?!"
Keqing was blushing so hard she could barely stand it. She looked down again, trying to find a crack in the floor. But the moment she looked down, her eyes were drawn to a very conspicuous... "presence."
"How... when did you...?"
The usually decisive and resolute Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing was now completely at a loss, her words failing her.
Seeing Keqing's panicked and shy appearance, Jiang Yun's desire to tease her only intensified.
"Keqing, since you don't want me to do that kind of thing... how about you give me another reward instead?"
Keqing's violet eyes immediately filled with suspicion. "What... what other reward do you want?"
He leaned in close to Keqing's ear and whispered like a devil.
A moment later, Keqing's already red face turned several shades darker, and her eyes were filled with hesitation. Humans, after all, generally prefer a compromise!
Earlier, Jiang Yun's actions had been like trying to "tear off the roof." Out of shyness, Keqing found it hard to agree. But now, he had proposed something more akin to "opening a window," and she began to waver...
Seeing this, Jiang Yun decided to give her one more push.
[Keqing's sensation in her mouth and throat has been stripped!]
[Today's Task completed. Received: Geo Element Resonance x1, 1 million Mora.]
"Meow—! What's happening?!"
Realizing something was wrong, Keqing abruptly covered her lips and neck. "Jiang Yun, are you being wicked again? You just said that as long as I stayed by your side, nothing would happen!"
"I'm so sorry. I haven't quite mastered this skill yet. Occasionally losing control is perfectly normal..."
"You bad man!"
"Me?""Who else could it be?!"
"Why didn't you say that while you were kissing me just now, Lady Keqing?"
"I...!"
Keqing was too flustered to argue, her violet eyes darting around the room. After a moment, she met Jiang Yun's gaze again, looking as though she had made a monumental decision.
"Fine..." Keqing held up a single, slender index finger. "Let me make this clear: just this once. Never again!"
Never again? That was obviously impossible.
Jiang Yun didn't give her a straight answer. Instead, he teased, "We haven't even started this time, and you're already thinking about the next?"
"You... I won't argue with you!"
Keqing glanced around the room nervously, confirming the door was tightly shut. Then, slowly, she lowered her head and crawled under the desk.
During their earlier kiss, Jiang Yun had already tasted the soft, sweet fragrance of her mouth. Now, he felt that moisture and silkiness once again. As expected of the Yuheng of Liyue... she truly is 'smooth.'
Her technique is a bit unrefined, but that's understandable, Jiang Yun added silently to himself. The first time is for learning; the second is for mastery.
Keqing gave his thigh a light slap, clearly displeased with his inner monologue. Jiang Yun looked down and met her violet eyes, which were brimming with resentment and shyness.
He reached down, stroking her flushed, silky cheek with a rogue-like grin. "You look even more captivating like this, Keqing. It's worth taking a photo for the memories."
The New-Model Kamera was summoned once more.
"Come on, Lady Keqing, look at the lens. Give me a 'V' sign, like this... yes, perfect. Hold it right there."
Enduring the shame, Keqing cooperated for the photo before focusing entirely on the "hard work" at hand. She didn't dare make any unnecessary movements, fearing Jiang Yun would force her into even more humiliating positions.
Jiang Yun enjoyed her focus, his hand sliding from her cheek to her hair. Her violet hair was soft and fine to the touch, and playing with those cat-ear-shaped buns was surprisingly entertaining.
Knock! Knock!
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door!
Jiang Yun felt a sudden, sharp constriction!
"Keqing? I have something to discuss with you."
A gentle female voice, carrying a hint of exhaustion, drifted through the door before it swung open. A beautiful woman with blue hair and red-patterned Qilin horns stepped into the room.
Her uniquely designed black bodysuit and blue-and-white sash perfectly outlined her graceful, impressive curves. Whether it was her ample chest or the intricate patterns on her long, silk-clad legs, she was an absolute eye-catcher.
Jiang Yun recognized her instantly. The secretary who had served the Liyue Qixing for generations—Ganyu!
Usually, Ganyu was accustomed to entering and leaving Keqing's office freely. After a perfunctory knock, she simply let herself in. In her mind, the workaholic Keqing would at most be at her desk handling documents or studying a map; there shouldn't be anything "inconvenient" going on.
But Keqing and Jiang Yun knew exactly how inconvenient this was!
Fortunately, the tablecloth provided cover. Even with the door open, Ganyu couldn't see Keqing kneeling under the desk.
"Keqing? Oh! Is she not here?"
"That's right!" Jiang Yun gently stroked Keqing's head, signaling her not to panic. He looked at Ganyu and said, "Keqing is busy with something else for the moment."
"With what?"
"I'm not entirely sure. She didn't tell me."
"I see. If it requires Keqing to handle it personally, it must be important." Ganyu nodded and then sized him up. "By the way, you must be Jiang Yun? Keqing's new assistant."
"You know me?"
"I ran into Keqing's former assistant earlier, and she mentioned you." Ganyu rested a hand against her chest, performing the self-introduction she had repeated for thousands of years. "My name is Ganyu, the secretary to the Liyue Qixing. We will inevitably be working together on official business in the future. I hope we can get along!"
Jiang Yun smiled. "I'm sure we'll get along perfectly, Ganyu."
"That's good. I won't disturb your work then. Goodbye."
Ganyu turned and left the room, closing the door behind her. Jiang Yun immediately looked down to check on Keqing, chuckling softly. "Relax, Ganyu is gone..."
Keqing couldn't speak, so she simply increased her pace. She wanted to end this situation as quickly as possible. If this dragged on any longer, something was bound to go wrong!
The Yuheng's moist lips pressed tight, her throat working rhythmically... and through her tireless efforts, the moment finally arrived. Jiang Yun's hand instinctively pressed down on Keqing's head for a long moment before finally letting go.
He thought everything had been contained, but as he pulled away, he accidentally left a "creamy streak" across Keqing's beautiful face.
With one of her eyes half-covered, Keqing could only let out a muffled, indignant cry.
"JIANG—YUN—!!"
As Ganyu closed the door, Jiang Yun was busy looking under the desk. He didn't notice that a split second before the door shut, Ganyu's gaze had been fixed intently on the area beneath the tablecloth.
As a half-adeptus, Ganyu's sight and hearing were far superior to ordinary humans. When she first entered the room, she had heard a faint female voice. After listening closely, she was certain it was Keqing!
Combined with Jiang Yun's strange posture and unnatural expression, she had quickly guessed the truth. However, she didn't expose them, choosing instead to play dumb and exit the room.
Now, standing outside the door, she stared at the Yuheng's office, the shock in her heart refusing to fade.
Could someone as focused on work as Keqing really do something so reckless for the person she loves? Even after thousands of years, I still don't understand the emotions of mortals...
Ganyu turned to leave, but as she walked away, something stirred within her. She was suddenly curious. She wanted to observe their relationship further. Or, to put it bluntly: she wanted to eavesdrop through the wall!
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