"Akio, can you take me around Ritou?"
After the meal, Keqing looked at Akio and asked. She had something she wanted to tell him, and it seemed Ningguang was already eager to hear it.
"Of course," Akio nodded with a smile.
On the streets of Ritou, even at noon, there were many people. Countless vendors had set up their stalls, and the bustling crowd had significantly boosted the local economy.
"Akio~" Keqing held Akio's hand and looked at him. "There's something I want to tell you."
"Oh? What is it?" Akio asked with a smile.
"Hmm…" Keqing thought for a moment and said, "Actually, Ningguang likes you."
"Hmm…" Akio stroked his chin, not seeming particularly surprised. After all, with the buff of being Teyvat's Most Devoted and his undeniable handsomeness, it was only natural that Ningguang would like him.
"You're not surprised?" Keqing's eyes widened. "That's Ningguang, the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing! The richest woman in all of Teyvat!"
"Mhm," Akio chuckled. "I'm also the Great Divine Sovereign of Heaven in Inazuma. Keqing, my dear, even you've fallen for me. It's not surprising that Ningguang would too."
Ningguang was no longer young, and she would eventually need someone to rely on. But who in the mortal world could be a support for the woman who had risen from nothing to become the Tianquan?
Akio, on the other hand, was young, handsome, and a god who transcended the mortal world. More importantly, his mindset was youthful, and he was kind to humans. His relationship with Keqing had given Ningguang a glimmer of hope.
"That's true, you are a god after all," Keqing nodded in agreement. No matter how wealthy or beautiful Ningguang was, she was still just a mortal woman. In the face of a god, these qualities were insignificant.
"Wait a minute," Keqing seemed to realize something. She looked at Akio in disbelief. "Akio! What do you mean by 'even you'? Am I more difficult to deal with than Ningguang?"
"No, no, my dear keqing, you're the most understanding," Akio said with a smile.
"You're such a bad guy!" Keqing pouted, pretending to be angry.
When the purple-haired cat girl was angry, she really did look like a little kitten. Akio took Keqing to a roadside stall, bought some snacks and drinks, and they sat down at a table.
"Is this Inazuma's specialty snack?" Keqing tasted the food and said, "It's the flavor of my dreams."
"Akio~ Actually, you don't need to worry about Ningguang having ulterior motives," Keqing said, looking at him. She was concerned that Akio might be wary of Ningguang because of her status.
"I've asked her and tested her," Keqing said with a smile. "When it comes to you, she tends to lose her composure and gets flustered easily. That's not like her, but it also proves that she genuinely wants to be with you and doesn't have any hidden agenda."
"I'm not worried about that," Akio said with a laugh. In the face of true power, schemes are meaningless. Besides, while Ningguang might be cunning, she wasn't the type to lack principles or boundaries.
And let's be honest, who doesn't like a white-haired, wealthy beauty? Tell me, who doesn't?
"Akio, can you promise me something?" Keqing looked at him with anticipation.
"Sure, what is it?" Akio nodded.
"After you accept Ningguang, you have to make her call me 'big sister'!" Keqing said.
"Oh? Why is that?" Akio asked with a smile.
"You have no idea!" Keqing said, puffing up her cheeks. "Our personalities just don't mesh well!"
"Once, I pre-ordered the Stone from the Mingxing Jewelry. But when I went to pick it up, I found out that Ningguang had bought all the Stones for the next few months at double the price!"
"I just can't stand her!" Keqing looked at Akio. "Please, you have to make her call me 'big sister'!"
"Alright, alright~" Akio pinched Keqing's puffed-up cheeks, amused.
"Thank you, Akio!" Keqing said happily.
"Gratitude should be shown through actions," Akio said with a mischievous grin.
"Hmm…" Keqing's face turned red. She glanced around, and seeing no one watching, she shyly leaned over and kissed the corner of Akio's mouth before quickly pulling away.
"By the way, Akio, I heard from Chisato that after the coronation ceremony, you're going to give them a grand wedding?" Keqing suddenly asked.
She was a little envious of Hiiragi Chisato and the others. She also wanted a wedding, so she could proudly stand by his side and declare herself Akio's wife.
"That's right," Akio said with a smile. "Keqing, don't worry. When I go to Liyue, I'll give you a grand Liyue-style wedding too."
"Okay~" Keqing's face turned red, but she was happy. With Akio's promise, she was looking forward to the wedding.
After discussing Ningguang, the two returned to the Kanjou Commission. Hiiragi Chisato was playing a game with Ningguang, while Ganyu watched with interest.
Akio couldn't help but marvel at Ningguang's ability to read people. In such a short time, she had managed to get Hiiragi Chisato to play a game with her, laughing and chatting as if they were already friends.
"Lord Akio," the three women stood up to greet him as he returned.
"Please, continue," Akio said with a smile.
"It's fine, Chisato and I just finished," Ningguang said with a smile.
"Sister Ningguang is truly an impressive person. I've learned a lot from talking to her," Hiiragi Chisato said as she walked over.
"Is that so? Ningguang is the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, managing Liyue's economy. Her role is similar to yours, so it's good to learn from her," Akio nodded.
"Ladies, you'll be staying at the Kanjou Commission, right? I've already arranged rooms for you," Hiiragi Chisato said.
Ningguang and the others were different, so Hiiragi Chisato naturally gave them special treatment, allowing them to stay at the Kanjou Commission headquarters. Other delegations didn't receive such privileges.
"That sounds good," Ningguang nodded after a moment of thought. Not refusing at this point would leave a good impression, and it would also give her more opportunities to interact with Akio and Hiiragi Chisato, which would help her in pursuing Akio.
"You three should rest well. The Kanjou Commission is quite busy, so Lord Akio and I will take our leave now," Hiiragi Chisato said, taking Akio's arm and leaving.
As soon as they left, Ningguang immediately turned to Keqing with a nervous expression. "Keqing, how did it go? What was Lord Akio's reaction?"
Ningguang naturally knew that Keqing had gone out to tell Akio about her feelings. She didn't dare to guess Akio's emotions and could only ask Keqing directly.
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