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Sinae Unicornis Chapter: Act I
Sea of Clouds, Sea of People
The three secretaries who originally worked at the Jade Chamber have appeared at Yujing Terrace. It looks like something has them tearing their hair out...
Talk to the Jade Chamber secretaries
Baixiao:
It's shocking how much work there is to do, even for the three of us...
Baishi:
And she's been handling it alone all along... The Qixing's secretary clearly isn't an ordinary person. It's so frustrating...
Baiwen:
Huh. You're...
Paimon:
Aren't you Ningguang's servants? How come you're here?
Baixiao:
Ahem... We are Ms. Ningguang's private secretaries, not servants.
Baiwen:
Have you seen Ms. Ganyu, Traveler?
Baiwen:
It has been several days since Ganyu left for Jueyun Karst. She's the General Secretary of the Liyue Qixing. We've only taken over her responsibilities until she gets back...
Baixiao:
Ah, even though the Qixing have made peace with the adepti after the latter had denounced Liyue, they still want to pay their respects to the illuminated ones...
Baixiao:
They commissioned Ganyu as their envoy to deliver a letter to Jueyun Karst and bring the adepti the latest news about the crisis.
Baixiao:
Still... Ganyu should have been back to her usual responsibilities by now, but she's disappeared without a trace.
Paimon:
Is that so... Maybe Ganyu just took a little detour? Who can blame her, after working so hard?
Baiwen:
I'm afraid it's not very likely... Ever since we met Ms. Ganyu, she's been nothing but the most conscientious person in all of Liyue.
Baiwen:
Even when it's time for her annual leave, Ms. Ganyu stays on duty at Yuehai Pavilion, saying that "there is still so much to do."
Baiwen:
She couldn't possibly be using her mission as an excuse to slack off.
Paimon:
Oh, Paimon sees how it is... But she's half-adeptus. She wouldn't get in trouble, right? Why do you look so upset...
Baishi:
Well... It's because of this absurd workload of hers!
Baishi:
*sigh* When we first heard the three of us would be taking over for Ms. Ganyu, we thought it would simply be a matter of changing our work environment.
Baixiao:
We couldn't have imagined that Ms. Ganyu's daily workload far exceeds what the three of us are used to doing.
Baiwen:
Speaking of Jueyun Karst, Traveler, I've heard that you can go in and out of there as you please.
Paimon:
Of course! We've been there lots of times.
Baixiao:
Ah, that's good news... Could you go to Jueyun Karst and find Ms. Ganyu for us? Preferably before we collapse under this workload...
Baixiao:
Phew... We're saved. I remember Ms. Ganyu said that she'd be visiting Cloud Retainer's abode. You might as well start looking for her there.
Baiwen:
It's about time she came back to work, otherwise... *sigh*
Baishi:
No. Perhaps we should go to Lady Ningguang first and bring up our overtime pay again.
Paimon:
So, Ganyu left to visit Cloud Retainer. Doesn't she live in Mt. Aocang?
Paimon:
We should hurry up, Paimon hopes we can find her there!
Find and talk to Ganyu
Paimon:
Ganyu! Here you are!
Ganyu:
You two... I did not expect to meet you here. Is it official or private affairs that bring you here?
Ganyu:
Ah, I shouldn't... I have left the human world. Please contact the Yuehai Pavilion regarding matters concerning the commercial port.
Paimon:
Huh, you don't want to be the Qixing's secretary anymore? But they're all waiting for you to come back...
Ganyu:
That's why you're here? You want me to come back? I'm afraid you came here in vain.
Paimon:
What? Did something happen?
Ganyu:
The clouds fold and unfold, the tide ebbs and flows. It was meant to be.
Ganyu:
When the adepti entrusted humans with overseeing Liyue, I knew it was only a matter of time until I had to leave.
Ganyu:
My adepti blood makes me unwelcome in Liyue Harbor.
Ganyu:
I delivered the letter and came back to Liyue Harbor only to discover that I had been replaced by Baiwen, Baixiao, and Baishi...
Ganyu:
Perhaps that mission of mine was just a pretext to remove me. Since the Qixing gave me a chance to leave with dignity, I decided to be tactful, as well.
Ganyu:
I appreciate your kindness but there's no need for your words of comfort.
Ganyu:
After a thousand years away, I came back to Jueyun Karst. Looking at the clouds floating among the mountains brings me peace of mind. I feel better now.
Paimon:
Uh, but...
Cloud Retainer:
Who disturbs the peace of these mountains?
Paimon:
Cloud Retainer? We're terribly sorry, we just...
Cloud Retainer:
Hmph, one merely jests! One felt your presence the moment you set foot upon this land.
Paimon:
Wow, you adepti really are impressive.
Cloud Retainer:
Come here to chat about the old times with Ganyu? It looks like you get along quite well...
Ganyu:
...
Cloud Retainer:
Ah... A matter leaves you at an impasse, then?
Cloud Retainer:
Not to worry, one is exceptional at seeking avenues for conversation. One has been one's own companion in idle talk for many a year.
Cloud Retainer:
Ah, yes. Since you are Ganyu's friends, tales from her youth shall one apprise you of, perhaps...
Ganyu:
Cloud Retainer!
Cloud Retainer:
Hahaha... Nothing to be ashamed of! You were so cute as a child, one is most certain that your friends would like to hear of it.
Paimon:
Ooh, Paimon wants to hear it!
Ganyu:
Eh...
Cloud Retainer:
Hehe... Little Ganyu loved when the horns on the top of her head were caressed.
Cloud Retainer:
When one was still taking care of her, one was pestered most often to touch her horns. She was else-wise loath to sleep...
Paimon:
Whoa...
Cloud Retainer:
Plump she was, back then! Why, when she stumbled while we ascended the mountain, she would roll down to the bottom like a little ball...
Paimon:
A—haha!
Cloud Retainer:
...The day Ganyu bumped into a pilgrim was the first time she saw a real human in the flesh.
Cloud Retainer:
So fearful she was that she hid in a rock's cleft for two days and nights. One found her wailing of a monster she had seen...
Paimon:
Hahaha...
Ganyu:
CLOUD RE—TAI—NER!
Ganyu:
*sigh* Forget it. It's about time for my training. I will take my leave!
Cloud Retainer:
Ah, one's intention was merely to relieve the awkward tension...
Paimon:
And you did the exact opposite. Impressive.
Cloud Retainer:
Be that so? Huh...
Cloud Retainer:
But returning to Ganyu, most gladdened one is of your arrival.
Cloud Retainer:
One cannot help but feel that remaining in Jueyun Karst shall not be good for her...
Cloud Retainer:
One will tell you more about her, if you should permit it.
movie
The qilin is an illuminated beast, aloof from mortal trifles. So for Ganyu, her qilin and human sides often find themselves in conflict with each other. The inescapable loneliness that this causes is something that Cloud Retainer can relate to. She once tried to help Ganyu reconcile herself with the mortal realm but was met with these words from Ganyu:
"When I step into the sea of people in Liyue, I feel the loneliness of an inhuman that doesn't belong in the human world."
Cloud Retainer:
One did, by chance, hear this much of Ganyu's thoughts.
Cloud Retainer:
Alone, she will find her predicament hard to conquer. One hopes that you will accompany her...
Paimon:
Oh, Retainer's right! We can't leave Ganyu depressed like that. Besides, Liyue hasn't given up on her, she's got it all wrong...
Paimon:
Anyways, what's that "training" Ganyu was talking about?
Cloud Retainer:
She has sought to reclaim her adeptus side since returning to Jueyun Karst. At her behest, one has organized training for her to achieve that end...
Cloud Retainer:
She should be in the southern part of Mt. Aocang right now, preparing for the trial.
Paimon:
Huh, is that so? Let's go take a look, then!
Cloud Retainer:
This trial will test her spirit.
Cloud Retainer:
Even so, one hopes that it shall trouble her little...
Head to the site of Ganyu's trial and speak to her
Paimon:
So here you are, Ganyu!
Ganyu:
Why did you come here?
Ganyu:
Ah, I... Humans should not remain in the realm of adepti for too long.
Ganyu:
Hmm... Considering the kindness you have shown me, I can let you stay for the adeptus training.
Paimon:
Yay~!
Ganyu:
This trial was prepared by Cloud Retainer. Its goal is to help me feel like an adeptus again.
Ganyu:
The training is much to her signature style... I hope it won't make it seem like she is too unaware of the abilities of others.
Paimon:
I—Is it difficult?
Ganyu:
No, I'm aware of your strength, Traveler. The power hidden within you is not inferior to mine.
Ganyu:
If you're ready, we shall begin the training.
Talk to Ganyu
Ganyu:
We've completed the task. What do you think?
Ganyu:
I agree. You possess many qualities similar to those of adepti, despite having none of their blood.
Paimon:
Ganyu, what were you planning to do once your training was over?
Ganyu:
The training's not over yet. The part prepared by Cloud Retainer is only the first trial.
Paimon:
Huh? So there are more trials, prepared by other adepti?
Ganyu:
No. The only adeptus who can unlock my true potential is...
Paimon:
Who is it?
Ganyu:
Conqueror of Demons.
Paimon:
Huh! So it's Xiao! That cold-hearted loner? How come he's prepared a trial for you?
Ganyu:
I found him unapproachable at first, too. But I believe... that being able to face him is an important part of my "homecoming."
Ganyu:
He's already waiting for me. Come along if you're interested.
Paimon:
Of course we are! Let's go, Traveler!
Go to Nantianmen and speak with Xiao
Xiao:
You're half an hour late... I see you still haven't abandoned the wrongful ways of humankind.
Ganyu:
I'm sorry, I had a meeting with Cloud Retainer, I...
Xiao:
I don't need your explanations and don't require any mutual understanding between us. I'm just helping you with your training, that's all.
Paimon:
Xiao is such a strict teacher.
Xiao:
You're neither an adeptus, nor a human, always treading the line between the two worlds. It must create a lot of confusion.
Xiao:
Instead of explaining yourself to me, you should face your true self.
Ganyu:
I... I have nothing to hide.
Xiao:
The body and the mind are one. If something worries your mind, your body can help you find a solution.
Xiao:
The trial I've prepared for you will explore the true potential of your body.
Ganyu:
Yes, I'm ready.
Talk to Xiao
Ganyu:
I've completed your trial.
Xiao:
You don't have to report back to me. Seeking other people's validation won't benefit your training.
Xiao:
Only you can evaluate the result of this trial. You'll progress faster that way.
Ganyu:
Um... Understood.
Paimon:
Xiao always has such strong opinions.
Xiao:
From tomorrow on, I'll start raising the difficulty of your training, so you'll have to...
Xiao:
...
Paimon:
Have to do what?
Xiao:
Huh... Another one of those pesky visitors...
Xiao:
I'll leave him to you, Ganyu. It's also a part of your training.
Paimon:
Pesky visitor? So even here there are those that Xiao can't deal with?
Xin Cheng:
Oh—Oh heavens! Blessed be Rex Lapis, I've finally come upon the adepti!
Xin Cheng:
Are all of you the adepti of this mountain?
Xin Cheng:
Great! My name's Xin Cheng. I came to ask for your merciful blessings, O adepti! I beg of you, please grant me luck, wealth, and a good career!
Paimon:
Oh, so it's a pilgrim.
Ganyu:
I... am also one of the adepti. You can say that I'm an adeptus in training.
Xin Cheng:
Perfect! I didn't come in vain then. Although you sound a bit half-hearted, eh... doesn't matter.
Xin Cheng:
What blessings can you grant me?
Paimon:
Wow, straight to the point, huh?
Ganyu:
Dear... pilgrim, you shouldn't jump to conclusions. Adepti don't help every pilgrim for free.
Xin Cheng:
For free? Do you mean that you charge people for the blessings of the adepti?
Ganyu:
Ah, that's not what I meant. What I'm trying to say is that everything should be earned through hard work and earnest living...
Ganyu:
It would be unfair to other people if you got everything you wanted for no reason.
Xin Cheng:
Hold on, hold on, I've heard this all before. You're just like my old man, always nagging me...
Ganyu:
Your father must've experienced it firsthand. The lives of the common folk are riddled with hardships but are also full of joy.
Ganyu:
A person of your age should focus on work and family, instead of chasing after fairytales.
Xin Cheng:
Are you a real adeptus? Why do you speak and behave like us city folk?
Xin Cheng:
You sure you're not of those swindlers who pose as an adeptus to cheat people out of their money?
Xin Cheng:
Eh, enough. Doesn't matter if you're a real adeptus or not, you're useless. I'm leaving.
Paimon:
Hmph! Nobody's stopping you!
Ganyu:
Eh...
Paimon:
Ganyu, don't let that guy ruin your mood...
Ganyu:
I—It's not his behavior. The things he said... He was right.
Ganyu:
I thought that coming back to Jueyun Karst and devoting myself to training would make me feel like an adeptus again.
Ganyu:
But being questioned by him made me realize that I...
Ganyu:
But... I'm unwelcome in Liyue Harbor. As an adeptus, I...
Paimon:
It's true! Just believe us!
Ganyu:
Eh...
Ganyu:
Alright, I'll go with you to Liyue Harbor. That said, I still trust my initial judgment.
Ganyu:
If I'm proven right, I'll return to Jueyun Karst once again.
Paimon:
It's a step in the right direction. Let's go!
Caught between the world of humans and adepti, Ganyu has descended into a funk. After she hits a snag in her plan to return to Jueyun Karst, you follow Ganyu back to Liyue Harbor, intending to resolve her misunderstanding that she has been dismissed from her post...
Talk to Ganyu
Paimon:
We're finally back!
Ganyu:
Eh... I'm still...
Paimon:
Come on, Ganyu, we're almost there. You don't want to turn back now, do you?
Ganyu:
I suppose you have a point. It would be quite impolite of me to leave the two of you now.
Paimon:
That's right! Where do you wanna go first then?
Ganyu:
I've spent too much time in the mountains. The first thing that comes to my mind is the sea.
Ganyu:
Let's go for a walk in the port.
Paimon:
Happy to come with!
Stroll around Liyue Harbor's wharf
Ganyu:
The sound of the waves in this familiar port...
Ganyu:
The smell of the sea breeze makes me nostalgic.
Paimon:
Ganyu, you didn't leave Liyue for that long. Why do you look so moved?
Ganyu:
Well, I used to be so busy. I haven't taken a stroll around here in a long time.
Paimon:
Huh... That's true, Ganyu seemed to be working all the time.
Ganyu:
Well, when I think about my time here, I've spent most of it behind a desk, filing documents.
Ganyu:
It put me in a certain mood — similar to the one I felt during my training in Jueyun Karst, in fact.
Uncle Tian:
Is that... It is! It's Lady Ganyu!
Uncle Tian:
Hahaha... I wouldn't have thought I'd meet you here. You were always so terribly busy.
Paimon:
"Lady Ganyu"? Why are you calling her that?
Ganyu:
Ahem... Allow me to introduce Uncle Tian, he is...
Uncle Tian:
That's alright, just tell them the truth. They have done so much for Liyue, after all, and I am the one who has yet to introduce myself.
Ganyu:
...Uncle Tian is a member of the Liyue Qixing, the "Tianshu."
Paimon:
What! This grandpa is a member of the Qixing?
Paimon:
The same rank as Ningguang!?
Uncle Tian:
Hush, now... I must ask for your discretion concerning my identity.
Uncle Tian:
Fishing in the port and strolling about are the greatest pleasures of my life. I have no wish to be followed around by those armed guards.
Uncle Tian:
In most people's eyes, I'm just a forgetful and wordy old man.
Ganyu:
Uncle Tian is too modest. He's been around for a long time. There's no one who can replace a person of such noble character.
Uncle Tian:
Hahahaha... Ah, what an honor to receive such high praise from Lady Ganyu herself! I guess I must have done something right over the last... however many decades.
Ganyu:
Uncle Tian, please... A person of your standing should really stop calling me "Lady Ganyu"...
Uncle Tian:
Uh, my apologies. It's not intentional, just a habit from my younger days.
Uncle Tian:
Thank you for looking after me when I first ascended to my position in the Qixing.
Paimon:
Ooh, so you've been friends for many decades now, huh?
Ganyu:
Oh, I was just fulfilling my duties as the Qixing's secretary. It's nothing worthy of your gratitude.
Uncle Tian:
Talking about "secretaries"... *sigh* I don't know if I should bring it up. Ganyu, I believe you know my daughter, Huixin? She seems to be a bit... troubled, recently.
Ganyu:
Yes, she works at Yuehai Pavilion, and she's my junior. How can I help her?
Uncle Tian:
Hehe, I don't know myself, really. She's all grown-up now and doesn't like to ask for my help.
Uncle Tian:
May I trouble you to meet her at Yuehai Pavilion? She just needs a bit of guidance.
Ganyu:
With pleasure. Solving the Qixing's problems has always been in my job description.
Paimon:
(She's back in character, just like that, huh...)
Paimon:
Let's move then! To Yuehai Pavilion!
Head to Yuehai Pavilion and speak to Huixin
Huixin:
Ms. Ganyu! It's been too long!
Huixin:
I don't know why, but seeing you brings me a sense of peace in these chaotic times.
Ganyu:
Indeed, it has been a while, Huixin. I'm flattered, but aren't you exaggerating a little?
Ganyu:
I heard that you've encountered some problems, and came to see if I could be of some help.
Huixin:
*sigh* My father asked you to come, didn't he?
Huixin:
Abusing his status as a member of the Qixing to trouble you...
Ganyu:
Hehe, don't worry. I'm always happy to help a junior colleague from Yuehai Pavilion.
Paimon:
Ganyu's not only a competent secretary but also a great mentor.
Ganyu:
So, what can you tell me about the problem?
Huixin:
Uh, where should I start? I discovered something strange while organizing tax records...
Huixin:
There are obvious irregularities in the tax declarations of two stores: Second Life and Wanyou Boutique. However, whether I question the shopkeepers or check their accounts, I... I can't seem to make any progress with my investigation.
Huixin:
Without any evidence, my hands are tied.
Ganyu:
I see. It's not uncommon for merchants to be blinded by greed.
Huixin:
Well, is there any solution you can advise?
Ganyu:
Naturally. I've dealt with similar issues hundreds of times. Give me a moment to consider the best approach in this scenario...
Traveler:
That's a thousand years of work experience for you...
Ganyu:
Alright... Let's approach it this way, then: "Your enemy knows you best."
Huixin:
Huh?
Ganyu:
If I remember correctly, Second Life and Wanyou Boutique are old business rivals, competing for market share due to their similar wares.
Ganyu:
In that case...
Huixin:
In that case... Ah, I know what you mean, Ms. Ganyu!
Huixin:
Ms. Ganyu plans to let them expose each other.
Ganyu:
Let's start with Wanyou Boutique. The owner's name is... Bolai, isn't it?
Huixin:
Yes, you're right. Follow me, please!
Go to the Wanyou Boutique and talk to Bolai
Bolai:
Aha, we meet again, Traveler. And you must be... from the Yuehai Pavilion?
Bolai:
Hehe, I suppose you're about to place a big order. I'd be honored to offer you my wares.
Ganyu:
That won't be necessary, Mr. Bolai. Wanyou Boutique's credit is not sufficient to accept orders directly from Yuehai Pavilion.
Ganyu:
Should we need to place such an order, we would certainly go to Second Life instead.
Bolai:
What! Second Life!?
Bolai:
Ugh... That rascal Dongsheng, he's stealing all of my customers.
Ganyu:
Well, Second Life's credit has always been excellent, and based on their tax records, their business is thriving...
Bolai:
Hohoho... Tax records? Thriving?
Ganyu:
Huh? Is there anything you'd like to share with us, Mr. Bolai?
Bolai:
Don't let that rascal fool you. I know his dirty tricks best.
Bolai:
If you don't believe me, show me his tax records. I'm sure I'll find something fishy in there.
Ganyu:
You know Second Life's business so well?
Bolai:
Of course! Their every transaction makes my blood boil!
Bolai:
I'd rather lose money myself than see that rascal make some!
Ganyu:
Well then, please look over this tax record. We'll review Second Life's credit based on your observations.
Bolai:
Oh, of course. I'll read very, very carefully...
Bolai:
Line by line and word by word...
Bolai:
Ah! Here! I found it!
Bolai:
That exquisite, wooden furniture set he bought from Fanmu Carpenter's at the beginning of the year? He even flaunted it in front of me!
Bolai:
Look at the tax record, not a word about that furniture. And he kept all the profit for himself!
Huixin:
I see. He must've gotten rid of all the documents related to this transaction. No wonder there was no trace of it.
Bolai:
Hmph, I told you so. Just as I expected. I can't wait to watch him squirm.
Huixin:
But Ms. Ganyu... Despite all this, can't he just flat out deny ever making this transaction?
Ganyu:
He might have destroyed all the evidence, but I believe the supplier, Fanmu Carpenter's, might still have some proof of it.
Bolai:
Aha, you're right! Master Lu from Fanmu Carpenter's must still have the invoice. He wouldn't be swayed by the likes of Dongsheng.
Ganyu:
I hope so. Let's go to Fanmu Carpenter's. It should be near Qingce Village.
Ganyu:
Thank you for shining a light on this case, Mr. Bolai.
Bolai:
Oh, please, please, that's nothing. I just hope you won't be lenient with him once you find the evidence. That's the best way to show your gratitude.
Huixin:
*sigh* I'm afraid I can't go to Qingce Village...
Ganyu:
It's alright, Huixin. You can stay in Liyue Harbor and finish your work. Leave the rest to us.
Huixin:
Ah, that's so considerate of you. Still, I'm sorry to trouble you like that.
Go to Fanmu Carpenter's and speak with Master Lu
Master Lu:
Ah, welcome, welcome. How can an old carpenter like me help you?
Master Lu:
I'm usually happy to take new apprentices, but I'm afraid I can't take too many at once. But I'm always around if you're keen for a chat...
Paimon:
Qingce really is full of lonely old people.
Master Lu:
Hey, I heard that, flying one!
Paimon:
Ah, Paimon's sorry!
Ganyu:
Master Lu, we've just come to see you and ask you some questions.
Master Lu:
Hahaha... Ah, don't worry, I know — you're from the Yuehai Pavilion, right?
Master Lu:
Why would the Qixing care about an old man like me? Well, whatever. You said that you want to ask me something — ask away, then.
Ganyu:
Hehehe, you're very direct, Master Lu. I will be plain — we're looking for proof that Dongsheng from Second Life has been evading taxation.
Ganyu:
Dongsheng bought some furniture from you at the beginning of the year. Do you still have the invoice or any other record of that transaction?
Master Lu:
Oh, it's about Second Life. It was a big order, how could I forget?
Ganyu:
Sure enough, Mr. Bolai was right.
Ganyu:
Could we perhaps borrow that invoice? We won't have any evidence to bring against Dongsheng otherwise.
Master Lu:
Of course you can.
Master Lu:
But... I'm not so sprightly anymore.
Paimon:
Uh, what's that supposed to mean?
Master Lu:
I only do my woodwork and display finished wares here at Fanmu Carpenter's.
Master Lu:
As for old documents and such, I keep them all in a warehouse, west of here.
Master Lu:
But some troublemakers have recently moved there, invading my warehouse. I tried to drive them away, but they just wouldn't leave...
Master Lu:
Since you need that invoice anyway... it may best to get it from the warehouse yourself. And while you're at it, you can teach those louts a lesson.
Ganyu:
So that's what happened. I see.
Master Lu:
I'll leave you to it then. I need to get back to work.
Paimon:
Take back the warehouse, find the invoice... Time for us to show our stuff in a fight!
Ganyu:
Wait. I think I saw one of those troublemakers... Ah, over there!
Paimon:
Oh! Paimon sees them, too. It's one of the Fatui!
Ganyu:
They must be plotting something against Liyue Harbor.
Paimon:
Maybe they're the scoundrels who invaded Master Lu's warehouse.
Traveler:
Shouldn't we observe him for a while first?
Ganyu:
Ever since Osial attacked the harbor, the Fatui's reputation in Liyue has reached rock bottom.
Ganyu:
We won't cause a serious diplomatic crisis by getting into some small scuffle with the Fatui within our borders. You need not worry.
Ganyu:
Besides, I can already feel their malicious intentions. Consider it...
Ganyu:
...My intuition as the secretary of the Qixing.
Paimon:
Then what are we waiting for? Let's go teach him a lesson!
Talk to the suspicious Fatui underling
Fatui Skirmisher:
*cough*... You... Scoundrels...
Ganyu:
I think you've had enough. About time you tell us your plan, no?
Fatui Skirmisher:
Plan... What plan?
Ganyu:
We just taught you a lesson, but clearly, you weren't paying attention.
Ganyu:
If you don't spill whatever you're scheming against Liyue...
Ganyu:
We'll be forced to use harsher methods.
Fatui Skirmisher:
I'm telling the truth. There's no scheme.
Ganyu:
If you're telling the truth, then why would you, a member of the Fatui, suddenly appear on the outskirts of Qingce Village?
Fatui Skirmisher:
Fine. If you really want to know, then, well... I was about to...
Paimon:
About to... what?
Fatui Skirmisher:
...Pick Berries over there.
Ganyu:
Um...
Ganyu:
I must admit, I didn't expect you to come up with such a silly excuse.
Fatui Skirmisher:
It's not an excuse! I rarely have a free morning, and I heard that there were fresh Berries in this area...
Fatui Skirmisher:
Think about it. I'm here alone and Qingce Village is nothing more than a retirement spot for old people. What could I be scheming, anyway?
Paimon:
Judging by how he's looking at us, it does seem like he feels like he's the victim here.
Ganyu:
So you have nothing to do with the occupation of Fanmu Carpenter's warehouse?
Fatui Skirmisher:
Fanmu Carpenter's warehouse? Where is that?
Fatui Skirmisher:
I swear, I only came here to pick Berries, that's all.
Paimon:
So it wasn't the Fatui who took over Master Lu's warehouse, after all...
Ganyu:
I also feel... that he's telling the truth.
Paimon:
Uh, um... Whoopsie...
Ganyu:
I misjudged the situation and offended you. My apologies.
Ganyu:
Our... Uh... Our exchange only represents my personal views. If you wish it so, you can file a complaint to the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Fatui Skirmisher:
Exchange!?
Fatui Skirmisher:
(T-this woman! She's clearly aware that the Ministry of Civil Affairs wouldn't side with us Fatui...)
Ganyu:
Yes, precisely. As an alternative, you may... try to solve this problem with force once again.
Paimon:
Paimon's in~!
Fatui Skirmisher:
D—Darn you... How can you wear that solemn face while bullying me like this...
Ganyu:
What's your choice then?
Fatui Skirmisher:
...I'll get back to my Berries.
Paimon:
What a bittersweet ending!
Ganyu:
I made a laughingstock out of myself. I might've spent too much time away from work — my intuition is not as accurate as it used to be.
Paimon:
No worries! It's always nice to teach the Fatui a lesson!
Ganyu:
Hehe... Let's keep moving towards Master Lu's warehouse. Our goal is to get the invoice, after all.
Clear the warehouse of its occupants
Paimon:
So this is the warehouse. Seems like those troublemakers were nothin' more than a few hilichurls.
Paimon:
Let's show them what we've got!
Paimon:
All clear~ Quick, let's look around for the invoice.
Return to Yuehai Pavilion and speak to Huixin
Huixin:
Ah! Ms. Ganyu, you're back.
Huixin:
I hope it wasn't too much trouble rushing about like that...
Ganyu:
I promised to help you and I'll keep my word. Nothing to worry about.
Ganyu:
Look, it's the invoice for the transaction between Second Life and Fanmu Carpenter's. We've brought it back.
Huixin:
*sigh* Thank you so much! Now we can solve this problem.
Ganyu:
Agreed. How about we go to Second Life and... have a nice chat with the owner?
Talk to Dongsheng at Second Life
Traveler:
So, about those tax records...
Dongsheng:
Isn't it... Huixin from the Yuehai Pavilion? I remember you.
Dongsheng:
I told you that all of my transactions are included in the records. My tax declarations are scrupulous, as well.
Dongsheng:
I do hope that my business won't be affected by any groundless accusations.
Ganyu:
Groundless accusations? Mr. Dongsheng, you seem very sure of yourself.
Ganyu:
But I sincerely advise that you cease this behavior immediately. It is liable to affect the fine you'll need to pay in the end.
Dongsheng:
Ah... No, no, I'm an honest merchant. I would never get involved with any fraudulent sources of profit.
Ganyu:
Haven't I made myself clear? Mr. Dongsheng, you've already been proven guilty of tax evasion. I just came here to see if you'd confess.
Dongsheng:
What? P—Proven guilty? H—How come? That's impossible. Absolutely absurd!
Paimon:
He's talking without rhyme or reason. Must be crumbling under Ganyu's pressure.
Paimon:
Time for the finishing blow!
Huixin:
Mr. Dongsheng, can you tell me what this is?
Dongsheng:
I... It... It's an invoice from Fanmu Carpenter's!
Dongsheng:
I... I'm... Master Lu, he... I didn't...
Huixin:
Do you admit to tax evasion? This transaction was absent from the tax record.
Dongsheng:
*sigh* I didn't think you'd find out. I didn't leave a single trace.
Ganyu:
Indeed, we wouldn't have found out if it weren't for Mr. Bolai's aid.
Dongsheng:
Bolai? That imp from Wanyou Boutique... So he told on me behind my back!
Dongsheng:
Hmph, he's got his own share of dirty laundry...
Ganyu:
Oh? Mr. Dongsheng, I'd like to hear a little more about this "dirty laundry." Would you care to elaborate?
Dongsheng exposes Wanyou Boutique's tax machinations...
Ganyu:
I don't think you'll need my guidance for what comes next.
Huixin:
Yes, thank you, Ms. Ganyu! I can take it from here.
Ganyu:
Hehe. That's good.
Huixin:
*sigh* I must say, you're truly impressive, Ms. Ganyu.
Huixin:
"Your enemy knows you best."
Huixin:
To think — you came up with this plan and executed it so masterfully.
Ganyu:
Hehe. It's actually one of your father's — the Tianshu's — old tricks. I just took some inspiration from it.
Huixin:
M—My father!
Ganyu:
Pitting your opponent against their enemies and watching them drag each other down from an advantageous position.
Ganyu:
That's how Uncle Tian managed to keep his position in the Qixing secure for so many years.
Ganyu:
I figured that as Uncle Tian's daughter, you'd naturally grasp your father's strategies.
Ganyu:
So I decided to use one of your father's tricks and play it out for you to see.
Huixin:
*sigh* I can see it now... Clearly, I still have a lot to learn about my father.
Huixin:
I'm really grateful, Ms. Ganyu! Heh, you're the kindest mentor I've ever had! Thank you!
Paimon:
Ganyu's solved both Huixin's work and family problems. Two birds with one stone!
Huixin:
Oh, you've helped me so much. You must... You must allow me to repay your kindness...
Ganyu:
Ah, that's not necessary. No need to be so serious. It was nothing, really.
Huixin:
Then... let me treat you to a meal, hmm? The Traveler and Paimon are invited as well. I appreciate your help!
Paimon:
Alright! Come on, Ganyu, just say yes! Let's eat!
Paimon:
Oh, come on, it's just a meal!
Ganyu:
If it's just a meal... there's no reason for me to decline. It'll be my pleasure, Huixin.
Paimon:
Hee-hee!
Huixin:
Actually, I've already booked Xinyue Kiosk. I need a moment to prepare everything first. Let's meet there in a while!
Ganyu:
Hmm, alright. We dare not refuse such generosity.
Accepting the commission of the Tianshu, Uncle Tian, Ganyu very naturally slips into her work mode, coming to the aid of her junior colleague Huixin with ease in the latter's time of need. To express her thanks, Huixin invites you all to Xinyue Kiosk to have a meal...
Talk to Huixin
Huixin:
Ms. Ganyu, thank you for accepting my invitation. And as for the two of you, your presence is also much appreciated.
Paimon:
Sure!
Ganyu:
That's so kind of you, Huixin. You went to great lengths to organize this.
Huixin:
Ha, truth be told... Apart from thanking you for all the help, there's something I'd like to tell you...
Ganyu:
Oh? If there's anything I can help you with, just tell me straight away. No need to hesitate.
Huixin:
Ah... No, no, I don't really need help. Uh... Could you just listen for a bit?
Ganyu:
With pleasure.
Huixin:
Ha... When I was a little girl, my father used to tell me many stories about you, Ms. Ganyu.
Huixin:
Even though I have the utmost respect for my father... I always admired how gentle and reliable you are.
Huixin:
I only decided to join the Yuehai Pavilion staff because I've always looked up to you.
Ganyu:
I didn't know that you think so highly of me.
Huixin:
However, in reality, working at the Yuehai Pavilion turned out to be an arduous task.
Huixin:
I can't compare myself to such an outstanding secretary like you. I often doubt myself as a result...
Ganyu:
I disagree. You're a great secretary in your own right.
Huixin:
Aha, thank you.
Huixin:
Over the years, I became a mother, too...
Paimon:
Huh! So Uncle Tian is a grandpa!
Huixin:
Influenced by my youthful ideals, she followed my footsteps and came to be a secretary at the Yuehai Pavilion, too.
Huixin:
At first, I was worried about her. It's not an easy job, after all. To tell the truth, I'm still unsure if she's capable enough.
Huixin:
But after all that happened this time, I've... made up my mind to support her choice.
Ganyu:
So, what made you change your mind?
Huixin:
The fact that she'll have you, Ms. Ganyu, as her senior colleague.
Huixin:
You'll help her, gentle as always, and tell her, "Your mom used to do it like that." Heh.
Huixin:
It'd be such a beautiful moment.
Huixin:
If it's not too much to ask for, she might still need your guidance in twenty plus years, too.
Ganyu:
Huixin...
Ganyu:
I... I never thought that I meant so much to you.
Huixin:
Heh, just like when you showed me my father's trick. Having you as their "witness" makes people feel at ease.
Ganyu:
"Witness"...
Ganyu:
...It's true that I've witnessed thousands of years of Liyue Harbor's history. All the changes it's gone through, the stories of its people...
Ganyu:
But I've always regarded it as nothing more than the source of my loneliness.
Ganyu:
Huixin, you don't know how important those words are to me...
Ganyu:
You've made me realize that I share another connection with the people of Liyue Harbor, apart from my contract with Rex Lapis.
Ganyu:
They rely on me, accept me, and long for me to bear witness to their stories.
Huixin:
Of course! You're irreplaceable to us!
Ganyu:
Ehehe... That's right. That's why I can't disappoint you.
Paimon:
Hooray! Ganyu's finally cheered up!
Ganyu:
Even if I've really been supplanted, I wish to fight for my place...
Ganyu:
I won't let you down. I'm going to fulfill my contract and keep working as the Qixing's secretary.
Ganyu:
Regardless, I'll go back and see for myself.
Ganyu:
I'm afraid that it might've all become a mess during my absence.
Ganyu:
No time to waste — let's get back to work!
Huixin:
Good luck, Ms. Ganyu!
Paimon:
Huuuuh!? We leaving already? Paimon's still hungry!
Talk to the Jade Chamber secretaries
Baishi:
Ahhhh...
Baiwen:
Baishi, are you okay? Did you fall asleep standing up?
Baixiao:
Look... Look who's back!
Ganyu:
You even have enough time for leisure? It seems you three are a suitable replacement for me after all.
Baiwen:
Not at all! We just... We've been working for too long. If we didn't take a break...
Baixiao:
We wouldn't have survived long enough to see you again, Ms. Ganyu.
Baishi:
Ms. Ganyu, we've missed you...
Ganyu:
Ehehe. That's so kind of you all, given we've only met once.
Baiwen:
We've been praying day and night for you to return and take over your duties again.
Baishi:
To us, you're like an adeptus coming down to the human world to save all life.
Baixiao:
Forget all our envious complaints from before — just free us from this strenuous work, please...
Ganyu:
Alright, alright, I see.
Ganyu:
Please divide the matters at hand into government affairs, business affairs, and civil affairs. Mark out the tasks that haven't been started and those that are in progress...
Ganyu:
I'll take care of the rest.
Baiwen:
Of course! We'll do it right away!
Baishi:
Finally... We're saved...
Ganyu:
Ah, yes, there's one more thing.
Ganyu:
I'd like to earnestly thank you, Traveler. If it weren't for your companionship, I would still be embroiled in my inner conflict right now.
Ganyu:
Hehe, to think that I'd gain a human friend outside of work. It makes me happier than I could've imagined.
Ganyu:
I'd like to repay you when I'm done with the work at hand. What would you say if I... accompanied you on one of your trips?
Paimon:
Sure, but... are you ever done with work, Ganyu?
Ganyu:
Hm...
Ganyu:
Uh, let's cross that bridge when we come to it, shall we...