Half a month later, development in the New District was still progressing smoothly. Routine paperwork and other matters could all be left to Keqing, Ganyu, and the others.
Ningguang had originally planned to return to work after two days off, but Lin Yi had made the decision for her and arranged an entire week's worth of work in advance.
That gave her a chance to enjoy some leisure time.
In Liyue Harbor, Lin Yi and Ningguang had changed into casual clothes. At first glance, they looked no different from ordinary citizens of Liyue.
The difference was that their distinguished bearing was difficult to conceal. Wherever they went, even in plain clothes, anyone who saw them could tell they were people of considerable standing.
Lin Yi was rather pleased.
"Good thing we changed before going out. Otherwise, a whole crowd would recognize us and chatter away nonstop."
Lin Yi and Ningguang left their footprints along streets large and small throughout Liyue Harbor.
Thanks to adjustments to the local economy and people's livelihoods, more residents were willing to set up stalls in their spare time and sell interesting little novelties.
Right now, for instance, Lin Yi was looking at an assortment of colorful masks.
His wife, Ningguang, meanwhile, had been drawn to a neighboring stall.
"Darling, if I put on this mask, do I look like the Conqueror of Demons' older brother, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven?"
Lin Yi turned his head, and Ningguang looked back at him at the same time.
Her slender fingers tugged at his sleeve.
She gazed at him with such a yearning look that he could hardly resist her.
"What is it? See something you like? Everything today is on me."
It wasn't as though Lin Yi was particularly rich. Any single piece of his wife