Liyue Is Doomed

So if Ling were to dream now, there would be four people in front of him, one or two of whom would be willing to do so. It would be better to hand in the task than to do so.

We can't really slap Rita or even our own boss in the face, can we?

"Maid..."

Xianyun glanced briefly at the questionnaire sent to her phone.

"Does Lord Liu Bai need any maids at home right now?"

Xianyun figured she was just idling around anyway.

Although I need to work... as I said before, Xianyun's mortgage is purely because Xianyun is being pretentious. He feels that as an immortal, he cannot take things from mortals for free. Filial piety and taking things for free are two different things.

In other words, if Ningguang gives him a set during holidays, Xianyun will accept it, but on ordinary days Xianyun will not accept such favors from mortals for nothing. At the very least, it has to be a "comparative exchange".

It's a bit like burying one's head in the sand, but that's the way of Xianyun as an immortal.

So, Ningguang wouldn't say anything if Xianyun delayed the mortgage issue for a month or two. In fact, Ningguang was hoping that Xianyun would forget about it. Ningguang had long thought that Xianyun making money by setting up a stall was not a good idea, but out of consideration for the pride of an elderly person, she couldn't say anything.

"Although I feel somewhat ashamed to face Ningguang..."

After careful consideration, Xianyun has decided to do it.

Ningguang could make amends afterward, for example, by secretly giving her some celestial items that shouldn't be given to mortals.

She broke the rules first, so giving Ningguang some special compensation outside the rules is reasonable, and she also believes that Ningguang will not misuse it.

—Yes, Xianyun agrees that this is unpaid work.

"I'll participate!" *4

The four people almost unanimously agreed.

"...Huh? Participate?" Asta was taken aback for a moment, then a relieved smile appeared on her face.

(For four people... that should be enough.)

Asta thought about Liu Bai's room.

Although it's a super luxurious suite with a living room big enough for more than ten people to have a party, for everyday use... four people would actually be a bit too many.

After all, this isn't a villa.

Just then, Asta's phone rang.

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star~"

The bell is a children's song that is widely circulated in Shenzhou.

"Hmm? Lady Jade?" Asta greeted him as she answered the phone, but then Asta expression changed. "Eh? You... you're going to experience being a maid for a few days? And Miss Topaz is going too? Wait, wait a minute, what about your work..."

Beep~ Beep~ Beep~

It's over.

Asta stared at her phone, her mind still reeling from the less than half-minute phone call she'd just had.

Just now... Jade said she's going to be a maid? And she also mentioned that Topaz signed up?

Two of the Ten Stonehearts... went to become maids?

The next moment, the children's song started playing again.

This time, Asta stared at the caller ID for a long time before answering the phone just before it disappeared.

—Asta suddenly realized that things seemed to be getting out of control.

Can anyone tell her why Jade and Topaz were the first to call and sign up?!

The person who came this time... well, this time it was someone who surprised her a bit.

"... Hello, La Signora. Cocoilia you with?... Is it also about the maid?"

Ah, I knew it.

Asta spoke slowly—she was now also thinking about how to control the situation.

Although there are only six people including Cocoilia, Jade's statement has already started to make things get out of control.

"Hmm... hmm... I've received your idea... Yes, yes, this is a department led by Ms. Rita with the BOSS's permission, and it's exactly as stated in the questionnaire... Normally, we need to fill out a questionnaire and then screen... Ah, I'm still busy with other things and haven't looked at the questionnaire yet."

—No way! Cocoilia's gentle, motherly tone made it impossible to refuse!

Cocoilia no longer needs to follow the ruthless path, has become increasingly gentle lately—just like her heart.

Asta was not good at dealing with this kind of gentleness that was completely without malice.

"... And then you need to register Miss Bronya and Seele? Hmm... but this... you are the temporary guardian? I see... I understand, but this still requires further review after the questionnaire is completed... Yes, thank you very much for your understanding."

After giving a polite reply, Asta put down her phone.

Thank goodness... I used a questionnaire instead of a simple registration.

I should be able to step on the brakes myself, right...?

No, wait! Step on someone's head!

Isn't this the end?!

Questionnaires have a fatal flaw: unlike answer sheets, they don't have a single correct answer—even though some organizations' questionnaires require you to give a single correct answer.

However, Asta's questionnaire is clearly not that kind of questionnaire; it is an open-ended questionnaire.

And that's not even the worst part.

After all, when it comes to filling out forms, most people just fill them out casually with a "nothing to lose" attitude, and rarely expect them to actually do anything.

But this time is different!

—Two people have already called, which shows that this group of people really values this questionnaire!

So... a serious problem has arisen.

If she hits the brakes, how will she respond if the unsuccessful candidates come knocking on her door?

Fortunately, fate didn't let Asta suffer for too long—another phone call came in.

"... Hello, this is Asta."

Asta no longer wanted to look at the caller ID.

"Ah, Dr. Einstein?"

Upon hearing the voice, Asta's tone became invigorated.

Ah, this can't possibly still be...

"Eh? A questionnaire? Um... yes, there is such a thing, but this is for maids... What, you know about it?"

Asta's tone shifted from lively to bitter again.

"You... you're here to register, right? Um... please fill out the questionnaire first. We expect to respond within one to two working weeks."

Oh, I forgot that the Doctor from Anti-Entropy are also in the work group—lurking is just too much!

"In addition, a questionnaire needs to be filled out before registering other people..."

Asta felt her experience in feigning compliance growing rapidly.

After hanging up Einstein's call, Asta stared at the ceiling of the Yanshang Teahouse: "3, 2, 1..."

"Twinkle, twinkle..."

"Hello, this is Asta."

Asta quickly answered the phone, flashing a professional smile and voice.

"Is this La Signora. Ningguang? La Signora. Ningguang, are you also applying to join the Maid Corps? Please fill out and submit the questionnaire as usual. We will reply within one to two business weeks... Eh? You're here to inquire about the aid program?"

Asta froze for a moment, her expression instantly turning flustered.

"Huh? Wait... You didn't see... Ah, it's nothing... Um... I mean, eh? You want to sign up too? But as a member of Tianquan... Ah no, I said that because..."

Asta began to explain, looking flustered.

"A great, great favor, and I'd be willing to be your slave? I... I don't think the BOSS really needs this kind of repayment. Hey? Don't hang up—"

Chapter 334 This Liyue is doomed

Just as Asta realized how abstract this organization surrounding Liu Bai was, Ningguang, who had just hung up the phone, began to cover her mouth and chuckle.

This is truly like a pillow delivered just when you're about to fall asleep.

What is the biggest obstacle currently hindering Ningguang's progress?

That's her identity!

Although Liyue is now ready to fully pledge allegiance to Liu Bai, she, as the Tianquan, cannot immediately kneel down and cling to Liu Bai's leg.

Even if a poll is conducted now and the public supports it, the proper procedures still need to be followed.

What is a proper procedure?

—In short, it's a very complicated process.

For example, she could announce the marriage first, prepare a very complicated wedding, and then find an opportunity to push Liu Bai to the position after the marriage, or she could decline the marriage three times and then announce the marriage later.

Both of these are just too slow.

Ningguang is not lacking in patience, but if there is a shortcut, Ningguang will not refuse to take it and try it.

Asta's Maid Corps is just right.

It's fine to make any kind of public statement—what's wrong with temporarily serving as a maid to repay a debt of gratitude?

Moreover, according to Shenzhou tradition, such a thing will gradually become a matter of public opinion. "Since you've already done all that work, why not just repay me with your body?"

Shipping couples is practically human instinct—but currently, the main couple I ship in Liyue is Liu Bai and Acheron ...

This is actually an obstacle, but Ningguang doesn't care about it.

Well, actually, nobody really respects this kind of CP (couple pairing) discussion.

Few people care about saving face when it comes to Liu Bai.

However, Ningguang doesn't mind using it when it can help her.

"... Ningguang, what are you laughing at?"

Yelan walked in and saw Ningguang covering her mouth and chuckling like a noblewoman, then became extremely displeased.

So why did she believe Ningguang's lies and think that Ningguang could help her?

She's done nothing to help herself these past few days!

She's gone, her light filling Liyue!

... Although both emotionally and rationally Yelan does not resist doing something that can help Liyue.

But one thing at a time, Ningguang's attitude is really unpleasant.

"I just thought of something funny."

Seeing Yelan picking a fight, Ningguang suppressed the slight smile on her face.

As for Yelan's matter... well, Ningguang on purpose.

It was done intentionally with a public-spirited purpose.

This matter doesn't necessarily have to be handled by Yelan, but Yelan is definitely the most efficient.

Ningguang initially acted impulsively and was ready to sell Yelan to Liu Bai as a concubine, but then she changed her mind.

Selling herself now might bring temporary pleasure, but once she's actually married into the family, Yelan might turn the tables—after all, that scoundrel Yelan has no shame.

Or rather, people who care about their reputation can't do the job of a secret agent.

What if Yelan really transforms into a fox spirit and pesters Liu Bai all day long?

And Yelan, who plays in the water... might actually have a lot of water.

No, as her best friend, Ningguang knew intuitively that even if Yelan was truly suffering from drought, she would transform herself into a flood in front of Liu Bai.

"Share, share?"

Yelan sat down opposite Ningguang, holding two iron dice the size of walnuts that exuded a slightly intimidating aura.