The Wonderful Taste of Someone Else Paying the Bills

Yelan took two steps back, her high heels making two 'click-clack' sounds on the stone pavement.

Though a smile played on her lips, she was utterly astonished.

She was extremely confident in her speed and stealth.

An ordinary person would never have had time to react.

Even when ambushed, he had still managed to grab his crossbow and aim it at her abdomen in time.

While she could have severed his neck just as quickly, a mutually destructive outcome was not what she desired.

She had originally intended to find someone to assist her.

She never expected that Liyue had produced such a person.

However, this was for the best.

On one hand, his strength would make her investigation into the Fatui much easier.

On the other hand, she could also take this opportunity to ascertain Bai Ye's background and determine if he posed any threat to Liyue Harbor.

Thus, Facing Bai Ye's question, she shrugged and put away her weapons.

"I have a lucrative opportunity. If you cooperate with me, I'm willing to offer you some Floating Stone as compensation."

Yelan said to Bai Ye.

At this moment, Bai Ye was looking up at Yelan, his heart still pounding.

It was fortunate that it was Yelan, who, despite her ruthlessness, was still kind.

Otherwise...

The protective mechanism hidden within his collar would have activated.

If that had happened, He would have revealed another trump card to the enemy the next time he faced one.

He scrutinized Yelan carefully.

In his past life, although he hadn't pulled her in the game, he was familiar with her character design.

Short hair, leather outfit, tight pants, a cold and alluring older sister with long legs.

Now that she was in the third dimension, She was even more captivating than in the second.

Her slender figure was truly alluring.

Upon hearing that Yelan intended to use Floating Stone as compensation, Bai Ye immediately spoke up:

"Then, Miss, shouldn't we find a place to discuss this business in detail? By the way, what should I call you?"

Floating Stone was something he needed.

At the same time, he could also connect with the Seven Stars through Yelan.

However, he had to be careful.

He shouldn't know Yelan at this point. He had to remember that. Others might not care, but Yelan was a woman with deep suspicions, and he couldn't easily reveal anything.

"My name is Yelan."

Yelan narrowed her eyes as she looked at Bai Ye.

In that instant, she felt a slight change in Bai Ye's gaze.

Did he know her?

Yelan believed her actions were sufficiently discreet, and few people could know her identity.

Bai Ye was definitely not among them.

How did he know?

Driven by this curiosity, Yelan followed Bai Ye.

As they walked, It was fine at first, But after a while, She began to feel the strange glances from the people around them.

It was as if everyone was looking at her like a pervert.

What was going on?

She strained her ears and caught snippets of their conversation.

"Do you think we should notify the Millelith?"

"No way?"

"What's not to know? It's not like we're young anymore. Nowadays, not only do girls need to be careful of perverts when they go out, but men need to be even more careful. Female perverts are scarier than male ones."

Even Yelan found herself speechless at the gossip.

Normally, she was the one who had the upper hand in discussions.

But Bai Ye was not only young, he was also exceptionally good-looking.

They walked through several corridors.

And arrived at the entrance of a restaurant.

The plaque read "Wanmin Restaurant."

From the entrance, the stove was visible. Beside the stove, a short-haired, pretty chef in an apron was stir-frying, with Guoba next to her.

"The meat and mint rolls are ready. Please enjoy."

Chef Xiangling skillfully scooped the dishes out of the pot and served them to the customers who had ordered.

After serving the food, Xiangling turned and saw Bai Ye stepping into Wanmin Restaurant.

Seeing him, Xiangling's face lit up with joy.

"I was just wondering why you weren't here tonight, and here you are."

"Didn't I just handle a few more today and deliver them to the Ministry of Civil Affairs together?"

"How many Treasure Hoarders have you sent to the Ministry of Civil Affairs this month? You should be more careful. What if you encounter danger?"

Hearing Bai Ye talk about his whereabouts, Xiangling gave him a slightly displeased look.

"Haha, just a few Treasure Hoarders. It would be strange if they could hurt me!"

Bai Ye soothed Xiangling a few words.

Guoba, upon seeing Bai Ye, first jumped back, then began to show a confused expression.

Bai Ye knew what it was confused about.

His teacher had said her aura was well-concealed, even Archons couldn't detect it. But in Guoba's case, it had some intuition.

Bai Ye had also asked his teacher if she knew Guoba before.

But she had replied that she didn't know.

Her memories had been too damaged.

Bai Ye was quite helpless about this.

Xiangling tidied up the stove and said to Bai Ye, "So, what about today? One dish, one bowl of rice, as usual? Given your great contributions to Liyue Harbor, I'll treat you to this meal today."

This was Bai Ye's habit.

Why not just come to Wanmin Restaurant and casually eat the food Xiangling made instead of cooking himself?

"No, no, I'm going to have a more substantial meal today."

Bai Ye waved his hand.

"You've changed your ways?"

Xiangling was taken aback.

She knew Bai Ye very well.

Although he had money, he never spent it carelessly, usually putting it all towards purchasing Floating Stones.

The regular patrons were also surprised.

Was this stingy fellow going to change his personality?

"No, someone else is treating me."

Bai Ye glanced at Yelan behind him.

It was a rare opportunity to have someone else pay, so of course he wanted to eat more.

Unfortunately, Xinyue Kiosk and Liuli Pavilion required reservations, and it was too late for that.

"Hm?"

Xiangling and Guoba tilted their heads in unison, showing confused expressions.

"Who is she?"

Xiangling lowered her voice and asked Bai Ye.

"Oh, she's the boss who wants to hire me."

Bai Ye turned to look at Yelan.

"As my potential employer, you wouldn't refuse to treat me to this meal, would you?"

"That wouldn't be the case."

Yelan said indifferently.

These petty calculations were of no consequence before she reached her own conclusions.

She quickly ordered several of the most expensive dishes at Wanmin Restaurant.

Bai Ye was very happy.

Finally, the food was improving.

After eating and drinking their fill, Yelan settled the bill.

"Hmm, the receipt is from the Liyue Ministry of Civil Affairs. Xiangling, go ask the Liyue Ministry of Civil Affairs to reimburse you."

Watching Yelan's actions, Bai Ye thought for a moment, then walked over to Xiangling and whispered a few words in her ear.

Xiangling's face turned red, and she shook her head vigorously.

Bai Ye walked back helplessly.

Only then did he and Yelan leave Wanmin Restaurant together.

As they walked in an unpopulated area, "What did you just say to that little chef from Wanmin Restaurant?"

"Oh, I just told Xiangling to claim more expenses from the Ministry of Civil Affairs later, so I can have more plain rice a few more times."

"It's a pity that Xiangling, being an honest child, didn't agree."

Yelan narrowed her eyes and looked at Bai Ye, "You're really honest, telling me something you wanted to swindle more money from me."

"That's the Ministry of Civil Affairs' money, and you didn't use your name on it, but someone else's. This money can't be traced back to you anyway."

Bai Ye looked at Yelan with an expression that said, "We're all the same."

The two looked at each other.

Yelan then spoke:

"Alright, let's talk about work now. What do you think of the Fatui?"

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