This was a big deal! Should he find time to discuss it with True Lord Cloud Retainer and the others? To prepare in advance?
Guizhong couldn't help but discuss the past events in Guili Assembly with Zhongli, and also asked about what happened to the people after they left Guili Assembly.
Zhongli patiently answered every one of Guizhong's questions, while Azhdaha stayed nearby, watching, with no intention of disturbing them. A pleased smile was on his face, and he couldn't have been happier.
Suddenly, he heard the sound of someone approaching from a distance. He turned his head and saw that Lumine and her companions, who had been away for a while, were running towards Guili Plains.
Lumine and Paimon were the fastest, while Durandal and Shenhe followed behind unhurriedly, their enthusiasm clearly not as high as the two in front.
"Zhongli! Sister Guizhong! We've come to find you!"
Seeing Guizhong and Zhongli from afar, Lumine immediately used her skills, using the Geo element to lighten her weight, the Anemo element as propulsion, and the Electro Element to increase her speed.
In just a blink of an eye, Lumine dashed dozens, even hundreds of meters, and arrived directly in front of the two.
[What skill, her strength has improved quite a bit.]
Zhongli looked at Lumine with admiration; her strength was steadily increasing. With such skillful use of three different elements, her future was definitely not to be underestimated.
"You've returned so quickly! I thought you would stay in Mondstadt for a while. This is our first meeting in the true sense, isn't it, Lumine? I am Guizhong, currently a secretary at Sea Moon Pavilion. Please take care of me."
"Sea Moon Pavilion's... secretary? So you're working with Ganyu? Wahhh~ Is it really okay to take on such high-intensity work right after waking up?"
At the mention of Ganyu, Lumine's first thought was her work. Her workload was so immense that even a few days' absence would make other secretaries question their lives, and if she were gone for longer, the entire operation of Liyue would face problems.
Was it really okay for Guizhong to take on such heavy work right after being revived?
"Look at you, back then I managed the entire Guili Assembly. Although it will take some time to get used to the current work format, I enjoy it."
Moreover, seeing Ganyu's interesting expressions every time was truly fascinating. The little girl back then had grown into such a graceful young woman, making Guizhong feel a bit nostalgic about her own age.
"It seems you're adapting quite well. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Durandal walked over at this point, observing Guizhong's condition and asking how she felt, if there was any discomfort.
Guizhong shook her head. She felt very good, better than ever before. Not only had she successfully come back to life, but she hadn't lost any of her abilities either.
However, since she had just awakened, it would take some time to recall her powers and slowly return to her original peak state.
Durandal nodded: "Then if you feel uncomfortable, come find me, and I'll help you check your body."
After speaking, Durandal observed Zhongli and Guizhong. The atmosphere between them was clearly very good, but their arrival was causing it to dissipate.
This wouldn't do. Durandal wasn't the type to like disturbing others. She looked at Azhdaha, who was watching from a distance, and then at Lumine, who was excitedly clinging to Guizhong and asking all sorts of questions. An idea formed in her mind.
"Azhdaha, Bai Ying recently received a very large order. Bai Ying asked me for help, and I might need your assistance. Do you have time now? I'd like to take you to understand the situation."
"Hmm? Ah, ah! I have time. Wangsheng Funeral Parlor just finished being busy, so I happen to have time for other things. Without further ado, let's head back quickly, don't let her wait too long."
Azhdaha was also an old hand; he quickly understood Durandal's meaning and immediately stood up, urging them on.
Durandal also grabbed Lumine by the neck, dragging her away despite her struggles, while Paimon was left for Shenhe to handle.
Soon, only Zhongli and Guizhong were left in the entire Guili Plains. They looked at each other, understanding Durandal's purpose in sending everyone else away.
The atmosphere inexplicably became strange. Zhongli, who was calm in any situation, didn't know what to do at this moment, standing still and constantly thinking.
"Hey, Zhongli. You don't have anything else to do next, do you?"
"Hmm, my situation is the same as Azhdaha's. What about you? The Sea Moon Pavilion is quite busy, so you must have a lot on your plate."
"It's alright. I've already finished everything that child Ganyu gave me. I don't have anything to do until the evening. How about we go for a walk together during this time? There are still many places I want to explore. Will you keep me company?"
"Of course, no problem."
In the past, their responsibilities prevented them from getting along well. Now, they have both cast off their burdens and no longer need to consider their people, finally able to focus their attention on other matters.
Although it's just the beginning, it's already much better than the lack of progress in the past, isn't it?
Guizhong put her hands behind her back, secretly glanced at Zhongli's palm, and shook her head.
It's not time yet. She would wait for the right opportunity to hold his hand.
She believed this opportunity wouldn't be too far off.
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