Genshin Impact: Ningguang, Still a Poor Little Thing, Invested In By Me

As it was the hottest part of the day, Qiqi, being a zombie, needed to live in a cold, dark environment.

When sunlight shone on her, it made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Qiqi... uncomfortable..."

Fang Xun noticed Qiqi's distress and immediately said, "Qiqi, your constitution is special. You can't face the sun directly. You need a shaded place to rest."

As he spoke, Fang Xun turned to Ningguang and said, "Ningguang, take Qiqi under the shade of a big tree. Both of you should rest."

"Little Ningguang, you've been carrying me over mountains and rivers today, so you must be tired too. Go and rest."

Ningguang heard him but shook her head. "Ningguang can take Qiqi to rest, but Ningguang cannot rest."

"Because Ningguang isn't tired, Ningguang can continue working."

Little Ningguang's thoughts were simple.

As Fang Xun's secretary, if even Fang Xun wasn't resting, how could she?

That would be neglecting her duties.

"Ningguang will take Qiqi under the tree to rest first, and then come back to supervise everyone."

"Since Brother Fang Xun has entrusted the task of building new houses to Ningguang, Ningguang doesn't want to disappoint Brother Fang Xun."

Yes, building new houses.

Since the village was to be rebuilt, Fang Xun also wanted to build a house here.

After all, for a merchant, acquiring property was a long-term investment.

Furthermore, from a long-term perspective, Fang Xun would later travel to Mondstadt, Inazuma, Sumeru, and other countries.

Naturally, he needed to acquire more properties.

The task of building new houses naturally fell upon Ningguang's shoulders.

The workers would be responsible for the construction, while Ningguang would provide corresponding advice.

This was also a way to temper Ningguang.

Fang Xun hadn't been in a hurry to build new houses.

He hadn't expected little Ningguang to be so dedicated, which touched him a little.

It wasn't for nothing that he doted on the little girl.

At this moment, Qiqi's weak voice sounded beside him.

"The sun... makes Qiqi uncomfortable,"

"But... Qiqi can endure..."

"Qiqi wants to help too..."

Chapter 38: Finally, It's Our Turn to Shine

Little Qiqi looked very pained, with cold sweat appearing on her forehead.

Yet, even in this state, Qiqi chose not to rest.

The reason was simply that she learned Fang Xun was building a new house, so she wanted to come and help him.

Looking at the two little girls before him, Fang Xun was deeply moved.

He knew Ningguang was stubborn and perfectionistic.

Since Ningguang had made a decision, it meant she had a plan in mind.

Fang Xun couldn't persuade her further; he couldn't possibly hinder her growth.

As for Qiqi, she was kind-hearted, always prioritizing others' feelings.

It didn't matter if she suffered herself;

she was just a silly, simple girl.

She would rather endure pain than refuse to help Fang Xun.

Fang Xun found it difficult to refuse Qiqi's kindness.

In the end, Fang Xun could only agree to the requests of the two little girls.

"Ningguang, you'll need to interact more with the villagers later,"

"Just go ahead and do things according to your ideas, but don't push yourself too hard. Your health is important. If you feel unwell, go rest, understand?"

Ningguang had initially worried that Fang Xun wouldn't agree.

Seeing Fang Xun nod, little Ningguang was instantly overjoyed.

"Understood, Brother Fang Xun! I'll head over now!"

Little Ningguang waved goodbye to Fang Xun and then began discussing the details of building houses with the villagers.

Ningguang truly had the demeanor of a little adult now, able to voice her own ideas, and more importantly, her ideas were excellent enough to convince everyone.

The Tianquan Star's superb commanding talent was perfectly displayed at this moment.

Next, Fang Xun turned his gaze to Qiqi.

Little Qiqi tilted her pretty face up, her big, watery eyes full of anticipation.

She was waiting for Fang Xun to assign her a task.

"As for Qiqi, because your physique is rather special, I won't assign you any specific work."

"Qiqi just needs to avoid working under the sun,"

"In short, work while ensuring you don't feel uncomfortable, understand?"

Fang Xun was still a little worried about Qiqi, considering her zombie constitution, so he could only assign her some simple tasks for now.

"Qiqi... understands..."

Little Qiqi nodded obediently, then looked up to see where she could work.

Soon, Qiqi's gaze fell upon the tree-cutting area.

Not only could she avoid direct sunlight there, but it was also a crucial part of building new houses.

With a clear goal in mind, Qiqi trotted over on her short legs.

At this moment, the villager chopping trees was the village blacksmith.

Chopping trees was strenuous work that most people couldn't handle, so it naturally fell to the blacksmith.

Seeing Qiqi arrive, the blacksmith uncle felt a surge of curiosity. "Little Qiqi, what are you doing here?"

Qiqi tilted her head and truthfully told the blacksmith uncle, "Qiqi... wants to help Fang Xun..."

"Qiqi... can chop trees..."

Because Qiqi was a zombie, her strength surpassed that of ordinary people.

Even facing a group of Treasure Hoarders, Qiqi could easily handle them alone.

Chopping trees was a very easy task for her.

However, the blacksmith uncle was unaware of this.

Hearing Qiqi's answer, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Little Qiqi, Uncle understands you want to help."

"It's just that you're too small and weak."

"Chopping trees is hard work. Take this big tree, for example. Even I have to use all my strength and spend half a day on it."

"Little girl, if you tried, I reckon..."

The blacksmith wanted to say that it would probably take Qiqi three days to chop it down, but unexpectedly, Qiqi only needed one axe swing to fell the tree.

"Is that so?"

Qiqi tilted her head and looked at the blacksmith uncle.

Blacksmith uncle: "???"

Little question marks, you have so many friends, This Qiqi looks so small and frail, why is she so strong??

Wouldn't this make him, the blacksmith, look a bit foolish?

Before the blacksmith could react, Qiqi had already grabbed the axe and run into the forest.