If It Were Hu Tao, This Wouldn't Happen

Hearing Ganyu say that, Bai Ye was relieved.

Ganyu meant how to do it, not whether to do it.

This proved she had convinced herself.

Still, what she said was indeed a problem.

"If you were to make it yourself, about how long would it take you to finish?"

Ganyu asked Bai Ye.

"Hmm..." Bai Ye lowered his head in thought.

The working principle of a camera was very complex, like operating the Art of Automata.

The most ingenious part was that he would have to personally inscribe adeptal talismans.

It wasn't like an engine he developed, which generated abilities through elemental reactions.

If he were to make it himself, it would definitely take a very long time.

"Perhaps... about a whole month."

Bai Ye said somewhat unconfidently.

"Then there isn't enough time," Ganyu shook her head at Bai Ye. "The Rite of Descension is only a few days away. Even if we need to replace it, it has to be done in a short amount of time."

"That is indeed a bit difficult."

"So, Bai Ye, it seems we'll have to continue patrolling during this time."

"Okay."

Bai Ye was about to agree reluctantly.

Seeing the pained expression on the young man's handsome face, Ganyu's heart skipped a beat.

Her hand seemed to move uncontrollably as she reached out and patted the top of his head.

Ganyu's hand felt wonderful as she felt the fourteen-year-old's thick hair.

Junior Disciple Brother is only fourteen! Have I given him too much work?

Should I just do it for him secretly?

No, no, absolutely not...

Ganyu thought to herself.

Her heart was filled with conflict.

Just then, A secretary from Yuehai Pavilion entered with a document.

"Miss Ganyu, this is a customs declaration from the Feiyun Commerce Guild. They've imported a batch of cameras from Fontaine and hope to sell them in the Liyue market."

"Mm, put it over there first, I..."

Ganyu was halfway through her sentence when she noticed Bai Ye standing up excitedly.

"Sister Ganyu, I have an idea! Ah, sorry, sorry..."

He had only spoken half the sentence when he realized something was wrong. Seeing Ganyu's flushed face, he immediately apologized.

Ganyu had been standing in front of him, patting his head. When Bai Ye suddenly stood up, their faces inevitably made contact.

If it were Hu Tao, maybe nothing would have happened.

Bai Ye thought to himself.

"It's, it's fine,"

Ganyu waved her hand, her face red, and said shyly.

Her reaction made the other secretaries in Yuehai Pavilion widen their eyes.

They had never seen Miss Ganyu make such an expression.

But they quickly recovered.

It was an accident.

No, we didn't see anything.

Everyone silently averted their gazes.

Bai Ye and Ganyu looked at each other again.

"Let's talk about your idea."

So embarrassing, really so embarrassing.

"Like this, if we were to make a camera on the spot, there definitely wouldn't be enough time. But with these cameras, it's a completely different story," Bai Ye touched his face and said to Ganyu, "These cameras can take photos. As long as we figure out a way to transmit the photos and send them to Yuehai Pavilion periodically, we can achieve the same effect as a video camera."

Even though it's changed from MP4 to JPG, as long as we can achieve the same effect, it's fine.

"Can we use teleportation for this?" Ganyu asked, a hint of confusion in her voice.

It was impossible to send people one by one to collect the photos; that would be less discreet and convenient than simply patrolling.

"This is much easier," Bai Ye thought. If he couldn't even manage this, then his Art of Automata would have been learned in vain.

After a moment's thought, Bai Ye found a solution. He would create a relay station in the area between several cameras, allowing one machine to handle both taking photos and developing them. Then, he would connect these machines to Yuehai Pavilion, where he was located, so that the images could be transmitted to him.

Unfortunately, Bai Ye didn't have a grasp of Sumeru's Akasha Terminal technology. If he had, transmitting the images would have been much simpler, mimicking the Akasha Terminal's system. For now, wires would still be necessary. This would work within Liyue Harbor, but it wouldn't be feasible over longer distances.

Bai Ye did some calculations and felt it was achievable.

"Next, Sister Ganyu, please acquire those cameras from the Feiyun Commerce Guild for me to process. I'll make them capable of taking and transmitting photos automatically. At the same time, recruit a group of people to install these cameras throughout Liyue Harbor. Finally, find another group of people to work with me on observation."

Bai Ye explained the tasks to Ganyu. The shift from television to photographs had significantly increased the workload. Bai Ye knew he would need help.

"Okay," Ganyu immediately instructed the secretaries at Yuehai Pavilion to carry out the tasks.

Soon, someone volunteered.

"Yo, is my pure and innocent ordinary friend in trouble? Do you need the Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor to lend a hand?" Hu Tao strode in, hands behind her back, a bright smile on her face as she spoke to Bai Ye.

"A friend is a friend, why add so many adjectives?" Ganyu asked curiously.

Hearing Ganyu's words, Hu Tao's smile froze.